Scholarships
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Every Scholarship That Has Come To Mrs. Wilkinson's Office
Automatic money for meeting specifications (no application required)
College-Specific
Apprenticeships
Cook Plumbing Apprenticeship program - student pays for first year of trade school, Cook Plumbing pays for years 2, 3, and 4, then reimburses student for year 1 tuition upon attainment of journeyperson license
Eastern Iowa Union Apprenticeships:
Training Experiences
AmeriCorps/NCCC/FEMA: 10-month commitment (can be repeated), no prior experience necessary, earn $6,095 plus biweekly stipend
Iowa 2-year, vocational, trade, and community Colleges
Last Dollar Scholarship: some in-demand degrees at all of Iowa's 2-year and Community Colleges are available at NO COST to Iowa high school graduates
Kibbie Grant: up to half tuition covered for qualifying programs at Iowa community colleges
KPACE at Kirkwood: free training in CNA, Welding, and Business
Kirkwood Community College Art Scholarship
Aviation Program at Iowa Lakes Community College (includes paying back flight fees by serving as a flight instructor)
The John Deere Tech program, offered through Northeast Iowa Community College, has partnered with Sinclair Tractor to offer $5000 in tools and $15,000 in tuition reimbursement. Participating students will be employed by Sinclair Tractor for 36 months upon completion of schooling to receive full financial repayment. See program booklet for more information. Sinclair Tractor will also donate $1000 to the student's high school FFA program!
Ford Asset program at DMACC: earn your degree while earning money as a Ford technician
J.J. Nichting Company Internship (includes paid college tuition) for ag diesel mechanics
Iowa Regents Universities
Iowa State Triangle Scholar-Leader scholarship: for ISU males majoring in STEM or Architecture
ACACIA Leadership Scholarship: for males attending ISU
Darryl Jahn Scholarship (Beta Sigma Psi): for Lutheran males planning to attend Iowa State University
Iowa State University New Student Theater Scholarships
Iowa State University scholarships through Multicultural Student Affairs
Hixson Opportunity Award (for Iowa State University, need based, one award per county)
Marvin and Carol Bigbee scholarship: for Ag Systems Technology or Industrial Technology majors, in their final 2 semesters of college
Pearl Hull Falk scholarship: for Protestant Iowa residents attending the University of Iowa full-time - updated for Class of 2024
Bill Mertens Memorial Daily Iowan Scholarships: for students wishing to work for The Daily Iowan newspaper
Homegrown Hawkeyes: for women desiring to join the University of Iowa rowing team
Iowa Farm Scholarship/Iowa Basketball Lettermen Fund: for University of Iowa freshmen whose parents live on and operate an Iowa farm (given in memory of Chris Street)
Strayer-Rairden Scholarship: for students from Iowa in physics and astronomy at the University of Iowa
Macbride Leadership Scholarship from the Acacians at the University of Iowa: for males who excel in academics, extracurricular activities, and human service
Delta Tau Delta Journey To Excellence scholarship for male freshmen at the University of Iowa
Iowa Private Colleges and Universities
Iowa Tuition Grant: up to $5650 annually in grant money to attend a variety of private colleges in Iowa
Central College Scholarship Page (merit-based, need-based, and competitive money)
The Warburg Commitment: 45% lower tuition for the 2024-25 school year!
William Penn Religious Life Scholarship: need-based, do not need to be a Quaker
William Penn University offers the Iowa Pride Scholarship to Iowa high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA, FAFSA filing complete, who enroll at WPU as a full-time student the fall following high school graduation. Scholarship is renewable by maintaining a 2.7 GPA and submitting the FAFSA annually.
William Penn University Athletic Bands Scholarship: $10,000+ awarded per student per year to play in WPU Marching Band and one ensemble - Pep Band, Winter Percussion, Winter Guard (contact Terry DeJong, Director of Athletic Bands, at 641-660-8620 or dejongt@wmpenn.edu
Grandview University Art & Design Scholarship
Simpson College All-In For Iowa: full cost of tuition is COVERED for qualifying students, and one student in each of Iowa's 99 counties will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship!
Simpson Merit Awards: automatic money based on your high school GPA
First-Year scholarships from Simpson College
Simpson Financial Aid (pay special attention to the FAFSA Grant - $2000 for submitting application and FAFSA by Dec. 1!!)
Graceland University: the Iowa Scholars Program awards financial aid packages covering full tuition for 4 years, as well as be assigned an alumni career mentor. Students must graduate high school in Iowa with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and score 21 or higher on the ACT. Application must be completed by December 3, 2018, FAFSA must be filed by February 1, 2019, $200 deposit must be submitted by May 1, 2019, and student must enroll full-time and live on campus.
Waldorf University Pillars Scholarship: counselor recommendation for half-tuition scholarship
Grinnell College: Iowa Access Initiative and Iowa Founder's Scholarships are for incoming freshmen from Iowa and provide generous funds for four years of education.
Mt. Mercy University Catherine McAuley Scholarship Program: awards full tuition scholarship, renewable for 4 years, to students who qualify. A stipend to cover book expenses the first year is also possible.
Cornell College's Iowa Promise Scholarship provides a minimum of $30,000 to first-time students from Iowa
Morningside University Nylen School of Nursing scholarship
Upper Iowa tuition reduction: starting in fall 2023, tuition is $19,000
Other Colleges and Universities
South Dakota State University Balanced Man Scholarship: from Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, for males who show balance in academics, athletics, and leadership
Illinois Central College and Altorfer (Caterpillar dealer) have partnered for the ThinkBig Internship Program
University of Texas - Dallas: Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
Western Colorado University Rady Merit Scholarship: for students with 3.5 GPA, ready for Calculus, and majoring in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering
Military
Marines Music Enlistment Option Program
Region/Statewide
State of Iowa
Robert D. Blue Scholarship - for anyone planning to attend an Iowa college or university
Iowa College Aid financial aid application (same link as what is found at the end of the FAFSA application)
Iowa Tuition Grant: participating Iowa colleges use FAFSA data to determine students eligible for this grant
Iowa Student Loan's Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: use online tools and be entered for one of 30 $2000 scholarships
Iowa Student Loan's College Funding Forecaster Giveaway: use the online College Funding Forecaster to be entered to win one of 10 $1000 scholarships
Iowa College Aid and Future Ready Iowa's Last Dollar Scholarship
Iowa College Aid scholarships - variety of scholarships available for Iowa students
Future Ready Iowa: Pay for School links to grants, scholarships and other aid resources
scholarships for dependents of active or retired Iowa National Guard members
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs' Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
Organizations
Iowa State Elks Association Vocational scholarship: for students whose degree will be completed at a 2-year trade or vocational or community college
ClaimAid Star Student Scholarship of Iowa and Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa - for special ed students continuing their education at a college, and for students planning to study Education (specifically Special Education)
Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment Operation/Engineering Tech/General Construction scholarships from Associated General Contractors of Iowa (preference for students entering heavy highway construction industry)
Iowa School Counselor Association scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: for children of Marine and Navy corpsmen
Hagan Scholarships: up to $60,000 for rural US students, GPA 3.5 or higher, must have worked 240 hours as a senior, must have financial need
Grand Lodge of Iowa MCEC Technical Scholarship and Masonic Scholarship - updated for Class of 2024
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa scholarship - due May 1
Iowa United Methodist Foundation scholarships: do not need to be Methodist, or attending a Methodist college, to apply for some of them
Iowa Women in Natural Resources scholarship: for a male or female student pursuing a career in natural resources
CelebrAsian Scholar: for Iowa students with Asian heritage from one or both parents, from the Iowa Asian Alliance
Iowa Association of Building Officials scholarships - for Iowa students entering a construction, building inspection, or construction engineering program at an Iowa college (see list on brochure of available programs)
Iowa City Area Association of Realtors scholarships: for students attending school in Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, or Washington counties: one application for children of Realtors, and one not the child of a Realtor
Quota International of Cedar Rapids - scholarship for hearing-impaired students OR students entering audiology, speech/language pathology, or deaf education programs)
Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa scholarships - for students served by an IEP primarily for a learning disability, who intend to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or vocational training
First Friday Breakfast Club - for students who educate their schools and/or communities about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues
Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation scholarships - $2500 for students studying body/collision repair, auto technician, diesel, auto or parts sales, accounting, or business administration
Iowa National Guard Officers' Auxiliary scholarship: must be a child of an active or retired ING member
Iowa State Fair scholarships - 4-H and/or FFA members active in livestock and agricultural projects
Elevate advanced manufacturing scholarship: for use at an Iowa Community College to major in a manufacturing-related career
MolinaCares scholarships: for students intending to work in long-term care as a CNA, RN, or BSN
Glen and Mary Wendler Scholarship: for students of Linn and Iowa Counties, majoring in engineering, architecture, or construction
Children's Cancer Connection scholarship: for Iowa students, or siblings of students, who experienced childhood cancer
Karsyn's Krusaders / Jessica Miller Memorial Scholarship: for Iowa students, or siblings of students, who experienced childhood cancer
Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship (for Iowa Games participants)
ClaimAid: one scholarship for students going to major in Special Education, one scholarship for students currently receiving Special Education services
PGA Iowa Section Charlie Burkhart Scholarship
Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship from Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling
Iowa Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators scholarships
EEqual scholarships - for students who have experienced homelessness or extreme poverty
Mark Hambleton Scholarship from the Ag Co-Op Safety Directors of Iowa
Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship: for Iowa Protestant students at the University of Iowa
Iowa State Rifle and Pistol Association scholarship: for students in Shooting Sports
First District American Legion Glenwood Long scholarship
Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland Scholarship Foundation scholarship - Open to eligible Iowa Department of Corrections employees, Judicial District Department of Correctional Services employees, and institution staff of contracted education facilities and their respective dependents studying in the Nursing/Health Care/Medical and/or Criminal Justice-related fields
Ducks Unlimited scholarships
Ruth B Sayre scholarships through the Country Women's Council
U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation (Jaycees)
Businesses
PeopleService Water & Wastewater Services Alan Meyer scholarship
Difference Maker Scholarship from PeopleService Inc. (a water and wastewater management and operations company) - scholarship can be used for an associate's degree or state-approved apprenticeship program
Green State Credit Union Give and Grow Scholarship
Paragon IT Leadership scholarship: for Iowa high school grads with 3.0 GPA pursuing a technology-related degree at an Iowa community or 4-year college
Compass Mortgage Grands for Grads scholarships: enter program key "CompMort" after creating an account
New Century FS scholarships: for students in 4H and/or FFA, whose families are New Century FS customers, members or employees
KCII radio: for students pursuing business and/or broadcasting degrees
Alliant Energy scholarships - for Alliant energy customers and their children
ACT College and Career Readiness Champions scholarship
Mediacom World Class Scholarship Program - for Mediacom customers
SFM Foundation scholarships: for students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in a workplace accident while working for a Minnesota or Iowa employer
TIP REC scholarship: for customers of T.I.P Rural Electric Cooperative, and for students entering Power Line Technology programs
Heartland Business Systems scholarships: for students entering the IT field
Fidelity Bank & Trust scholarships: do not have to bank with Fidelity to apply
Prairie Mutual Insurance scholarship requirements and application - parents must be customers of Prairie Mutual
Nationwide
Coca Cola Scholars Foundation scholarship
College Board's Opportunity Scholarships - complete college-planning steps to be entered for a variety of scholarships, winners drawn montly
Travers Tool - $1250 for students entering the metalworking field
Clutch Prep - deadline isn't until July 30
Migrant farm worker scholarships via the Geneseo Migrant Center
"We The People" essay scholarship competition
Hagan Scholarship: need-based award for rural U.S. students
RaiseMe (microscholarships to over 225 colleges and universities)
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship (Monsanto Fund)
mikeroweWORKS Foundation Tool scholarship (AED accredited programs)
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student scholarships
Hispanic Heritage Foundation scholarships
Foundation for Online and Blended Learning - must have taken at least 5 courses online
BLUR: private messaging and gaming app that gives away prizes and scholarships
Flavorful Futures scholarships by Sparkling Ice
Men's College Scholarship from the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence
National Panhellenic Conference Centennial Scholarships (women's sororities)
For Underclassmen
Hoover Presidential Foundation Uncommon Student Award
Students of the Year: leadership and philanthropic scholarship competition from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Voice of Democracy: VFW and Auxiliary essay scholarship contest for high schoolers
Optimist International essay contest - for anyone under age 19
Summer Leadership and Service Summit - Wartburg College
Semper Fidelis All-American Program - for juniors
Tippie Gateway Program - summer, between 11th and 12th grades, at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business, for traditionally underrepresented populations in business
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program - for high school juniors, various scholarship types available
P.E.O. STAR scholarship - for females - let Mrs. Wilkinson in the spring of your junior year know you're interested so the local P.E.O. chapter can get you the necessary paperwork
Additional Scholarship Search Tools
Sallie Mae Pay for College Resource
www.goingmerry.com - use one application to apply for multiple scholarships
Fastweb: free scholarship search engine
College Express - create an account to access scholarships that fit your profile
Local Scholarships, Winners Announced at Awards Night
unless stated otherwise, scholarships and all related material are to be shared digitally with Mrs. Wilkinson
no later than April 5, 2024
Farm Bureau Scholarships: one online application will be used for both the state and county Farm Bureau awards - due January 31, 2024
R.O.T.E. criteria and application - this group of scholarships all use one common application. Reference the criteria doc to learn about each individual scholarship.
Thomas L. and Mable Grace Jones Scholarship
Joel and Barb Schaefer Memorial Scholarship - this is a web-based application, so nothing needs to be shared with Mrs. Wilkinson
Stepping Up - for students who work behind the scenes, due to Mrs. Wilkinson on March 15, 2024
Ackerman Plumbing scholarship - for students entering the trades
Carney Book scholarship -for baseball or softball players (or those who played Parnell Ball)
Robert John Beilstein scholarship - for senior Raider baseball players
Begunck Music Scholarship
Iburg-Poulson VFW Scholarship
Iowa County Cattlemen's Scholarship - fill out, print, and send directly to Aaron Zuber (address on application)
Williamsburg Education Association Scholarship - for anyone entering the education field, or children of current WEA members
P.E.O. Scholarship - for females
AYSO Region 1103 Scholarship - due April 1, 2024 - print, complete, and mail to AYSO Region 1103, PO Box 102, Amana, IA 52203
Iowa County Pheasants Forever - for students entering conservation or ag fields, due March 29. Print and give to Mr. Roth.
Knights of Columbus scholarship - due Friday, February 10, 2024 to Ryan Doehrmann for Youth Of The Year or due April 15, 2024 to Ryan Doehrmann - for students who attend St. Mary's Catholic Church Williamsburg, St. Mary's Oxford, or St. Peter's in Cosgrove
Iowa City Masonic Foundation scholarships - must be postmarked by March 2, 2024