| Title |
Amount |
Qualification Factors |
App Deadline |
| DAR Good Citizens Scholarship |
at least $250 |
Must have demonstrated dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism;
apply by writing a explaining how you demonstrate these qualities in a letter to:
DAR Scholarship Committee |
Letter must be handed in to Mrs. Bodey Steinke by Tuesday, Oct.10, 2017 |
Iowa Financial Aid
Scholarships, Loans, and Grants |
Up to full tuition at some Iowa colleges |
Vary; almost all require attending an Iowa college or university; click here to begin application process |
Vary; the sooner, the better |
| Horatio Alger Scholarships |
$25,000
&
$10,000 |
Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted family gross income); 2.0 or higher GPA; U.S. citizenship; co-curricular and community service; and display integrity and have overcome adversity;
click here to access application |
Oct. 25, 2017 |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship |
$2,500, $10,000, and $25,000 |
U.S. citizen or legal resident, enrolling full time in a 2- or 4-year college for 2018-19, demonstrate ambition and drive through outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities; achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness are given special consideration; click here for more info and application |
reached maximum number of application on 12/8/17 |
Marie Curie Scholarship
at the College of St. Mary |
$20,000/yr
for 4 yrs |
Female senior; must be accepted to CSM, 3.5/4.0 GPA; science and math GPA of 3.0/4.0; major in biology, chemistry, or mathematics; click here for info and to apply
|
Dec. 15, 2017 |
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship |
up to $10,000
per year |
Need for financial assistance and exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education; click here for info and application |
January 1, 2018 |
United States JCI
Senate Foundation Scholarship |
$1,000
(several each year) |
U.S. citizen, proven leadership, active in the school and community, honors and awards. See Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the paper application. |
postmarked no later than Jan. 5, 2018 |
| Byers Scholarship |
$1,000
(5 awarded) |
Enrolling in an Iowa college or university to major in community enhancement or natural resources/environmental areas of study; click here for more information and application |
submitted by email by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2018 |
| Iowa School Counselor Association Senior Scholarship |
$500 |
No. 1 selection criteria is based on a 250-word essay about a K-12 school counselor who made a difference in your life; click here to access the online application
|
Jan. 7, 2018 |
| Council Bluffs Centennial Rotary Scholarships |
$1,000
(2 awarded) |
Must be actively involved in the betterment of our community through volunteer work and community service. Applications available from file on the wall across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's door |
Emailed application to nancy.c.mack@hotmail.com due by 5:00 p.m.January 31, 2018
|
| College Raptor Scholarship |
$2,500 |
Must register with College Raptor and use its college search, be a legal resident of the United States, and be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school; essay; click here for info and to access application
|
June 1, 2018
|
| Strayer-Rairden Physics/Astronomy Scholarship University of Iowa |
$4,000 ($1000/year) |
Enrolling as a physics or astronomy major at the University of Iowa. Must be an outstanding high school student. Financial need is NOT a requirement; academic merit is the #1 priority. Click here to access info and application.
|
Jan. 31, 2018 |
UNO Scholars Academy
Scholarship |
at least $2,500/year over 4 years |
Must have applied to and been accepted to UNO with a major in the College of Business; excellent student who is a high school and community leader; click here for info and to apply |
Feb. 1, 2018 |
Kirkwood Community College
Golden Opportunity Scholarship |
Varies, adds up to full tuition |
Enroll at Kirkwood, complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need, maintain a 2.0 on all coursework at Kirkwood;
email jody.donaldson@kirkwood.edu or call her at 319-398-7186 |
First-come, first-serve until funds are depleted |
| Theatre Arts Guild - Omaha Scholarship |
$2,000
multiple asarded |
Must plan to pursue a degree in acting, dance, voice, direction, design, broadcasting theatre management, technical design, etc., as well as complete up to a 5-minute audition with two contrasting pieces; click here for info and application
|
Feb. 1, 2018 |
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 for info and the application. |
Feb. 1, 2018 |
| Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships (8 total) |
$500-$1,000 |
Seeking a college major preparing one for a career in media; participation in yearbook or newspaper at LCHS; click here for info and single application
|
Feb, 9, 2018 |
| Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarships |
$1,000
(80 awarded) |
Must be working for Hy-Vee (hired before Sept. 16, 2017) or the son or daughter of a Hy-Vee employee who began work before March 15, 2017; ACT score; personal reference; click here for info and to access application |
Feb. 10, 2018 |
Iowa Student Loan
Scholarships & Grants |
up to $2,000 |
Factors vary, so carefully read all of the descriptions; click here for info and to access applications |
Feb. 16, 2018
|
| EXCEL Physical Therapy Scholarship |
$1,000 (at least 5 awarded) |
3.5 or higher GPA; varsity sport or activity letter; planned enrollment in a 4-year college with intention to major in Physical Therapy;
see Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the application |
EXCEL must receive mailed app by Feb. 23, 2018 |
Iowa College Aid
Grants & Scholarships |
Vary |
Vary; click here to read info and apply |
Vary |
Vary - All through
StudentScholarships.org |
$500-$20,000 |
Vary; you must read individual requirements; click here to apply |
Vary |
Iowa State
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service, etc.;
click here to learn more and apply |
extended to Dec. 4, 2017 |
| The Jewish Federation of Omaha |
up to $10,000 |
Must be a Jewish student living in the Omaha metropolitan area. Scholarships available for 2- and 4-year colleges, as well as trade and vocational programs; some are based on need; others, on academic merit; click here for additional info and application
|
March 1, 2018 |
| Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship |
$2,000
multiple scholarships |
Committed to the pursuit of automotive-related studies, such as technician training, body shop/collision repair, diesel, sales, accounting, or business administration; click here for info and application |
March 1, 2018 |
| Matthew Shepard Scholarship |
up to $13,000 over 4 years |
3.0/4.0 GPA; 22 or better ACT; openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer; demonstrated LGBTQ activism and community service; high moral and ethical standards; click here to apply |
March 1, 2018 |
Mark Earl & Esther Ruth Spencer
MCEC 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 for info and to apply |
March 1, 2018 |
| Elevate Iowa Manufacturing Scholarship |
$500
(15 awarded) |
Attending an Iowa community college enrolling in a manufacturing-related program; complete a simple, one-page application. Click here for info and application.
|
March 2, 2018 |
Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation (SWIEF)
Scholarships
|
up to $4,000 |
Over 70 scholarships are offered. Awards Breakfast is
May 2, 2018
click here to access info and application |
Transcript must be received on or before: March 15, 2018
Mail to:
Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation, c/o Tori Christie, Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 |
| First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship |
$3,000 |
Participated in significant activities to promote LGBT acceptance and provide education and understanding of LGBT issues in your school or community. Get an application from the folder across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's office door.
|
March 15, 2018 |
Iowa Western Community College
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies;
1 application for 825 scholarships worth over
$2.2 million |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc. You must have applied and been accepted to IWCC before you can apply;
click here to learn more and apply |
March 15,
2017 |
Iowa State
Acacia Fraternity Leadership Scholaship |
$1,000
(up to 15 awarded) |
Male incoming freshman who has excelled in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement; applications in file across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's office door |
Postmarked by
March 23, 2018 |
| Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club |
varies |
Must have parent who is active duty military, retired, or deceased; ACT score; essay; involvement in school and community; need; click here for info and application
|
March 23, 2018 |
| KPE Engineers, Architects, and Forensic Experts Scholarship for UNO Peter Kiewit Institute |
$1,500 |
Must plan to attend and be accepted into the Peter Kiewit Institute's engineering program that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Email Mrs. Bode-Steinke at jbodesteinke@lewiscentral.org to get the paper application.
|
March 30, 2018 |
| Health Care Careers Scholarship |
$7,000 ($3,500/year for up to 2 years) |
Must enroll in an eligible health care field and COMMIT TO WORKING ONE YEAR IN AN IOWA HOSPITAL FOR EACH YEAR OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD; click here to see if you meet the eligibility requirements and to apply
|
March 30, 2018 |
| Iowa Recycling Association Diane Albertson Memorial Scholarship |
$500
(multiple awarded) |
Must have demonstrated a genuine interest in environmental action, especially as related to recycling and waste reduction; click here for more info and the application |
March 31, 2018 |
| Bluffs City Lodge #71 |
$750 |
Strong desire to pursue post-secondary education either at a 2- or 4-year college or a vocational or trade school; mail an activities resume', a short essay describing your school and community involvement and your future plans; click here to access the application |
March 31, 2018 |
Iowa National Guard
2017-18
Minuteman Scholarship |
Full Tuition & Fees OR up to $10,000 for Room and Board; also includes a monthly stipend |
U.S. citizen, high school graduate, valid MEPS and DoMERB physical, pass Army physical fitness test, meet AR 600-9 height-weight standards, proof 19+ ACT score, proof of acceptance into participating college, pass TAG and Professor of Military Science interviews; contact SSgt Jeffrey Ward (LC '99) at 712-301-5091 or jeffrey.s.ward12.mil@mail.mil with questions or to begin the application process |
March 31, 2018 |
| SFM Foundation Scholarships |
up to $10,000/yr |
Must have had a parent or guardian who was disabled or fatally injured in a workplace accident in Iowa, Minnesota, or Wisconsin; must pursue vocational education and training or a bachelor's or associate's degree at an accredited school; financial need; click here for more info and application
|
March 31, 2018 |
Raymond G. Alvine
Memorial Scholarships |
up to $5,000 |
Must enroll in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering at a University of Nebraska college, University of Iowa, Iowa State, or Kansas State; 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale, 24 or higher ACT composite; essay; FAFSA completed; click here for more info and application |
March 31, 2018 |
| Pottawattamie County Corn & Soybean Growers Association Scholarship |
$500
(2 awarded) |
Parents must be members of the Pottawattamie County Corn & Soybean Growers Association (can still join); participation in 4-H or some other agricultural-related organization is a plus; applications are available from the folder across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's door |
Must be postmarked by
April 1, 2018 |
| Peace with Justice Scholarship Essay Contest |
$500
(3 awarded) |
Senior or junior, essay of $1,000 words or less; see additional info and email for submission by clicking here |
April 2, 2018 |
Iowa Golf Association
Herman Sani Scholarship |
$8,000
($4,000/yr) |
Must have experience or background in golf; awards based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership, not on golf accomplishments or ability; click here for info and application |
April 4, 2018
(11:59 p.m.) |
Iowa Golf Association
Ann Griffel Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Female senior with a passion for golf who is enrolling at an Iowa institution of higher learning -- university, college, or trade school; awards based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership qualities, not on golf accomplishments or ability; click here for info and application |
April 4, 2018
(11:59 p.m.) |
| Dr. I.M. Ozaydin Memorial Scholarship |
varies |
Upper 25% of senior class, involvement in extracurricular activities and/or work, short personal essay; get paper application from file holder across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's office door
|
April 5, 2018
completed copies due to Mrs. Bode-Steinke by 3:00; directly hand your application to her or slide under her office door |
| Eli Namen Scholarship |
Varies |
Pottawattamie County school graduate who completes the application and receives a top score on an examination given at 9:00 a.m. on April 28, 2018, at the Council Bluffs Public Library, Meeting Room B. Completed application must be returned no later than April 20, 2018, to: Trust Department, U.S. Bank, PO Box 1989, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502; applications available in the file across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's door.
|
April 20, 2018 |
| Alice Graham Scholarship |
up to $2,000 ($500/yr up to 4 years) |
Pottawattamie or Cass County school graduate of the Protestant faith who completes the application and receives a top score on an examination given at 9:00 a.m. on April 28, 2018, at the Council Bluffs Public Library, Meeting Room B. Completed application must be returned no later than April 20, 2018 to: Trust Department, U.S. Bank, PO Box 1989, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502; applications available in the file across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's door.
|
April 20, 2018 |
Iowa State University
Beta Sigma Psi Men's Lutheran Scholarship |
$2,000
(3 offered, 3 deadlines) |
Male student attending Iowa State; Involvement in church activities, academic achievement, involvement and recognition for extracurricular activities, personal interview; click here to access scholarship |
March 23,
May 4, &
July 23, 2018 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship |
$500 |
Must have a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent or step-parent who has served or is serving in the United States military; get the paper application from Mrs. Bode-Steinke
|
April 30, 2018 |
| WOWT Broadcasting Scholarships |
$1,000
(2 awarded) |
Majoring in broadcasting at an accredited institution; two letters of recommendation; essay on your long-term plans and goals as it pertains to a career in broadcasting; video linked to YouTube; click here for more info and to access application
|
April 30, 2018 |
University of Iowa
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc.;
click here to learn more and apply |
Vary |
| University of Nebraska Omaha |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc.;
click here to learn more and apply |
Vary |
University of Northern Iowa
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc;
click here to learn more and apply |
Vary |
Iowa Association of Building Officials (IOBA) Scholarship
|
$500/yr
up to 4 years |
One page essay about your goals relating to building inspection or construction-related professions. How would receiving this scholarship from IABO help you in attaining these goals? The very simple application is available in a file across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's door.
|
May 1, 2018 |
| Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship |
$800 |
Must be of the Protestant faith, a resident of Iowa, and attending the University of Iowa full time in the 2018-19 school year.
See Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the application.
|
May 1, 2018 |
| Lewis Central Education Association Future Teacher Scholarship |
$400 |
Must be pursuing a teaching degree. Applications are available in the file folder across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's office door. |
3:00 p.m.
May 11, 2018 |
Pureland Supply Vocational & Skilled Trade Scholarship
|
$1,000 |
Must be accepted to an accredited community college, vocational college, technical school, or trade school; must submit a one-page essay about how your chosen trade or field plays an important role in today's world and how you will play a part in the future of your trade or field; click here for more info and to access application
|
June 1, 2018 |
Iowa PGA Foundation
Charlie Burkhart Scholarship |
$6,000 ($1,500/yr) |
Interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, academic/professional ability; financial need is considered but not the main factor; see Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the paper application |
June 15, 2018 |
| Zip Recruiter Scholarship |
$3,000
(2 offered) |
Senior who writes a 500-800 word essay on a job s/he has previously held and her/his ideal post-graduate job; click here for info and application
|
June 30, 2018 &
July 31, 2028 |
UNO SigEp
Building Balanced Men
Scholarship |
one $1,000;
two $500 |
Male student attending UNO next year; exhibit principles of "sound mind" and "sound body"; no obligation to join fraternity; click here for info and to apply
|
August 15, 2018 |