| SCHOLARSHIP TITLE |
AMOUNT |
CRITERIA |
DEADLINE |
| PEO Star Scholarship |
$2,500 |
Senior female who displays leadership and has been involved in community service and extracurricular activities; 3.0 or better GPA; must write a letter of application describing how you meet the criteria |
application letters addressed to "Dear Scholarship Committee" due to Mrs. Bode-Steinke by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 |
| Heisman High School Scholarship |
$500 State, National Finalist $1,000, National Winner $5,000 |
Senior athlete with a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 3.0 or better; be a leader in the school and community and serve as a role model for underclassmen and women; CLICK here for info and to access the application |
5:00 p.m. Central Time 10/20/2020 |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship |
$10,000-$50,000 |
Critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross family income), integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, 2.0 or better GPA, community service, U.S. citizenship; CLICK here for info and to access application |
October 25, 2020 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship |
up to $40,000/yr |
Intend to enroll in an accredited 4-year college beginning in fall 2021, 3.5 or higher GPA, unmet financial need (family income up to $95,000 considered), Common App completion; CLICK here for info and to begin application |
October 30, 2020, 11:59 p.m. |
| Coca-Cola Scholarship |
$20,000 |
Graduating senior who has achieved at high levels academically and who has served in leadership roles both in the school and community; volunteerism/community service is also considered. CLICK here for more information and to apply. |
5:00 p.m. Eastern October 31, 2020 |
| Iowa State University Freshman Scholarships (100s awarded) |
up to full tuition |
Must apply to and be admitted by 2020 deadline, for top scholarships; other factors vary, but can include GPA, test scores, leadership, and community service; CLICK here for more info and to apply for admission |
To be determined, usually December 1 |
| Christina Hixson Opportunity Award at Iowa State University |
about $4,500/yr total of about $18,000 |
Apply and be accepted to ISU; extreme financial need as reflected in FAFSA, which has been completed by December 1; demonstrated ability and determination; CLICK here for info and the online application |
December 15, 2020 |
| Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Service to school and community with special emphasis upon leadership roles; strong academic record, communication skills, and financial need are also considered; CLICK here to access the application. |
February 1, 2021 |
| Iowa Financial Aid Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Complete two online tutorials about lowering overall college costs and maximizing your return on college investment. Take the assessment at the end. The 30 seniors with the highest scores on the assessment will be awarded $2,000 to be sent directly to their college. Click here to register and read the complete rules. |
all three steps must be completed before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Iowa Western Community College Freshman Scholarships (one form for over 400 awarded) |
up to full tuition/$5,000/yr |
Qualifications vary, but academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and leadership are considered. CLICK here for info and application |
Presidential -- March 15, 2021; others -- April 22, 2021 |
| Grand Lodge of Iowa Technical Scholarships |
varies |
Must plan to enroll in a mechanical or trades course of study at an Iowa community college; solid academic record, communication skills, and financial need.
Click here to access the application. |
March 1, 2021 |
| Metro Community College Freshman Scholarships (100s awarded) |
1 application for hundreds of scholarships; up to $10,000 |
Apply and be accepted to MCC; complete scholarship essay form; CLICK here for info and to apply |
Early Awarding: December 1, 2020; Last Call: March 1, 2021 |
| The University of Iowa Freshman Scholarships (100s awarded) |
up to $8,500/yr |
Qualifications vary, but test scores and GPA are considered; some require a minimum ACT; CLICK here for info and the application |
March 1, 2021 |
| University of Northern Iowa Freshman Scholarships (100s awarded) |
up to $4,000/yr |
Qualifications vary, but academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and leadership are considered. CLICK here for info and application |
admitted to UNI and scholarship app completed by January 15, 2021 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln Freshman Scholarships(100s awarded) |
up to $15,000/yr |
Qualifications vary, but academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and leadership are considered. CLICK here for info and application |
vary but earliest is February 1, 2021 |
| University of Nebraska Omaha Freshman Scholarships (100s awarded) |
up to full tuition |
Must apply to and be admitted by March 1, 2020; qualifications vary, but financial need, GPA, test scores, leadership, and community service can be factors; CLICK here for more info |
March 1, 2021 |
| Northwest Missouri State University Freshman Scholarships (100s awarded) |
up to $8,000/yr |
Must apply to and be admitted by May 1, 2021; qualifications vary, but financial need, GPA, test scores, leadership, and community service can be factors; CLICK here for more info |
President's -- 4th Thursday in January; others -- May 1, 2021 |
| Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship |
vary, 28 different scholarships |
Plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S., academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need; CLICK here for info and to apply |
Opens November 1, 2020; deadline of midnight EST January 31, 2020 |