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Des Moines Women’s Club Scholarships

The Des Moines Women’s Club offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to high school seniors who are full-time students and residents of Polk County. Applicants may only apply for one scholarship per year. The scholarships offered by the Des Moines Women’s Club are in the areas of art; theater arts; vocal music; instrumental music; literature; music, dance, and/or performing arts; education (elementary, music, and education in general); science, technology, engineering, and/or math; health-related career areas; and many other career related interests. To learn more about this expansive scholarship program, visit the Des Moines Women’s Club Scholarship website

Due date: January 27, 2025

 

7×24 Exchange – Silicon Prairie Chapter Scholarship

The 7×24 Exchange – Silicon Prairie Chapter Scholarship offers a renewable 4-year scholarship worth $1,000 a year to two Iowa high school seniors interested in pursuing a STEM-related career field. Applicants may pursue either an Associate’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. Applicants must submit an application, essay response, resume, and other supporting documents and either mail or email these items to the 7×24 Exchange – Silicon Prairie Chapter by the deadline. Please see Mrs. Fast in the counseling office for a paper copy of the 7×24 Exchange – Silicon Prairie Chapter Scholarship application and information. 

Due date: January 31, 2025

 

GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship

The GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs sponsors a scholarship program for high school seniors who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university in the state of Iowa. Scholarship recipients are evaluated on their level of volunteerism, achievement, and financial need. Male and female students are encouraged to apply for the GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship program. High school seniors may apply for more than one scholarship but are only eligible to receive one scholarship. Seniors must complete a separate application for each scholarship; however, they may use the same letters of recommendation. All completed scholarship application materials must be emailed to the State Chairman. Please visit Mrs. Fast in the counseling office to receive a paper copy of the GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship information. 

Due date: February 1, 2025

 

Hixson Opportunity Award

The Hixson Opportunity Award is a $20,000 scholarship to be used over the course of eight semesters at Iowa State University. Christina Hixson and the Lied Foundation Trust present the Hixson Opportunity Award for students who display extreme financial need. One hundred high school seniors representing each county in the state of Iowa will be selected for this award. Applicants must have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship. Applicants must also be residents of Iowa and possess the potential to succeed. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA. Applicants must also apply for admission to Iowa State University before the scholarship deadline. To learn more and apply for this opportunity, check out the Hixson Opportunity Award site. 

Due date: February 1, 2025

 

MCEC Technical Scholarship

The Masonic Charitable Educational Corporation offers the MCEC Technical Scholarships, otherwise known as the “Mark Earl and Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarships.” The MCEC Technical Scholarships will be offered to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa community college. The scholarships may be used for school related expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, and/or tools. A Masonic connection is preferred but not required. An applicant’s academic record, communication skills, need for financial aid, and plans for the future will be considered. To learn more and apply for this scholarship opportunity, visit the MCEC Technical Scholarship site.  

Due date: February 1, 2025

 

Masonic Scholarship

The Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. awards twenty-five scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a post-secondary education in any state at an accredited two- or four-year institution. The scholarships may be used for school related expenses, such as tuition, fees, and/or books. Applicants do not need to have a Masonic connection. The Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. seeks applicants who display school and community involvement as well as leadership positions within these areas. An applicant’s academic record, communication skills, need for financial aid, and the recommendation of the applicant by a school official will also be considered. The organization, appearance, and completeness of the application are also factors considered by the selection committee. To learn more and apply for this scholarship opportunity, please visit Mrs. Fast in the counseling office to obtain a paper application or visit the Masonic Scholarship site for a PDF version

Due date: February 1, 2025

 

Marine Credit Union Member Scholarship 

Marine Credit Union offers nine $1,000 scholarships to deserving, hard-working high school seniors. Applicants must be Marine Credit Union members in good standing or the child of a Marine Credit Union member. Applicants must plan to enroll full-time for the next academic year. Marine Credit Union will provide scholarship funds directly to the college or university and allows these scholarship funds to be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria: academic standing as viewed on official high school transcript, personal goals, letters of recommendation, extra-curricular involvement, and circumstances. Visit the Marine Credit Union Member Scholarship site to learn more and apply. 

Due date: February 9, 2025

 

Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships 

The Iowa Newspaper Foundation sponsors a variety of scholarship opportunities for Iowa students preparing for a career in media. This may include but is not limited to journalism, photojournalism, graphic design, marketing, and/or public relations. Scholarship awards typically range between $500 and $1,000. Check out the Iowa Newspaper Foundation website to learn more about the various scholarships offered. 

Due date: February 14, 2025

 

Iowa Engineering Society Central Iowa Chapter Scholarship

The Iowa Engineering Society’s (IES) Central Iowa Chapter sponsors a scholarship to high school seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering. IES Chapter scholarships seek applicants who have the talent and commitment to succeed in an undergraduate engineering program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in the state of Iowa. Applicants must also enroll in the College of Engineering at either Iowa State University or the University of Iowa. Applicants must also possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and have earned an ACT composite score of 24 or higher. To complete the application, visit Mrs. Fast in the counseling office to receive a paper application form.  

Due date: February 26, 2025

 

Ducks Unlimited National Scholarship

Ducks Unlimited sponsors a national scholarship program for high school seniors. Ducks Unlimited sponsors 61 scholarships for seniors who display a passion for wetlands conservation. Ducks Unlimited offers 50 varsity scholarships worth $500, 10 conservation scholarships worth $1,000, and one national scholarship worth $10,000. Applicants must be a student member of Ducks Unlimited through a local Ducks Unlimited community chapter. Applicants must also display exceptional volunteer efforts involving wetlands conservation. Applicants must possess a cumulative high school GPA of 2.8 or better.Applicants will need to provide an official high school transcript, Ducks Unlimited member/volunteer history, a list of service and/or academic awards, and up to three letters of recommendation highlighting their Ducks Unlimited involvement and commitment to conservation. A 500-word essay is also required. To learn more and apply, visit the Ducks Unlimited National Scholarship website

Due date: March 1, 2025

 

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships for High School Juniors

The Horatio Alger Association sponsors 600+ scholarships for up to $25,000 for students who display integrity, perseverance through adversity, have critical financial need, and who plan to attend college after high school. Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a high school junior and be involved in extracurricular activities and community service. Applicants must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a college within the United States. Applicants must display a critical financial need of a required gross family income of $65,000 or less. Applicants must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 and possess integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. To learn more about and apply, please visit the Horatio Alger Association Scholarship website

Due date: March 1, 2025

 

Foundation 649 Scholarship

The non-profit organization Foundation 649 seeks to discover and empower young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who actively improve their communities. The Foundation 649 Scholarship seeks to award $1,000 over the course of 4 years to five Asian American and Pacific Islander high school seniors. The scholarship money may be used toward college tuition and expenses. To be considered for the Foundation 649 Scholarship, applicants must enroll full-time and seek a degree in a U.S. accredited university. Applicants must also identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander. Applicants must display evidence of community involvement and service relating to the interests of AAPI communities, causes, and/or issues. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen, resident, or foreign national. Applicants must provide the FAFSA SAR (student aid report) to show their EFC (expected family contribution) to be considered. Applicants must also complete a questionnaire and a short essay of 1,000 words maximum. To learn more and apply for the Foundation 649 Scholarship, visit the Foundation 649 Scholarship site

Due date: March 1, 2025

 

Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship 

The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship program will award multiple $5000 scholarships to students attending the University of Iowa. Each recipient of the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship must be of Protestant faith, a resident of the state of Iowa, and a full-time student at the University of Iowa. At least one recipient of the scholarship must be a member of an Episcopal Church. At least one recipient must also be a young man pursuing a career in banking. All recipients must be of good character and display academic achievement. To apply for the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship, please visit Mrs. Fast in the counseling office to receive a paper copy of the application. All applications and materials must be emailed in PDF form to SCHOLARSHIPS@MIDWESTONE.COM. or postmarked to: 

The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Committee

MidWestOne Bank

Attn: Trust Services

P.O. Box 1700

Iowa City, IA 52244-1700

Due date: March 3, 2025

 

Alice Conner Memorial Scholarship

The Alice Conner Memorial Scholarship seeks high school seniors who plan to attend any college, university, trade school, community college, or institution of higher learning within the state of Iowa. Applicants must possess a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher. This is a renewable scholarship as long as the recipient maintains a 2.5 GPA for the entirety of their higher education experience. Interested high school seniors may receive a scholarship application by requesting one in writing from this address:

Alice Conner Memorial Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 16268

Des Moines, IA 50316

Due date: March 15, 2025

 

First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship

The First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC) is an educational group for LGBTQ+ persons and their allies. As part of its educational program, the FFBC awards $3,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors who are committed to reducing homophobia, promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) acceptance, and increasing educational awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. These students also display academic achievement and extracurricular involvement in their schools and/or communities. Applicants must be residents in the state of Iowa and plan to pursue a post-secondary education at any accredited institution. Scholarships are awarded without regard to gender, race, religion, creed, marital or employment status or gender/sexual orientation. Visit the First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship site to learn more and complete an application.  

Due date: March 15, 2025

 

Ann Griffel Scholarship

The Iowa Golf Association Foundation sponsors the Ann Griffel Scholarship. The Ann Griffel Scholarships award $2,000 to high school senior girls who display a passion for golf and who plan to enroll at an Iowa college, university, or trade school after high school. To learn more and apply online, visit the Ann Griffel Scholarship site

Due date: March 31, 2025

 

Herman Sani Scholarship

The Iowa Golf Association Foundation sponsors the Herman Sani Scholarship. The Herman Sani Scholarship encourages any Iowa high school senior with an interest in golf and a desire to further his/her post-secondary education to apply. Each recipient will receive a scholarship worth $8,000 (payable in increments of $2,000 per year for four years) as long as the student achieves reasonable academic progress. To learn more and apply online, visit the Herman Sani Scholarship site.  

Due date: March 31, 2025

 

SFM Foundation Scholarship 

The SFM Foundation/Kids Chance provides scholarships to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers. Applicants must be the natural, adopted, step-child, or full dependent of a worker who was killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident while working for a Minnesota or Iowa employer.   Applicants must be an Iowa resident over the age of 16 at the time of application. Applicants must also be in good academic standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular involvement, and community service will be considered. An applicant’s GPA will be reviewed in consideration against the number of hours the applicant works as well as the number of hours the applicant devotes to community service. Applicants must pursue post-secondary training from an accredited college, university, or vocational education and training program. Applicants must display financial need. To learn more and apply, visit the SFM Foundation Scholarship site

Due date: March 31, 2025

 

Incoming Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship

The Incoming Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship offers fifteen (15) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must plan to major in an agricultural-related field with an emphasis on the swine industry. Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, an Incoming Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship application, and two letters of recommendation. Transcripts and letters of recommendation may be emailed to hspurr@iowapork.org or by mail to:

Iowa Pork Producers Association

ATT. Hannah Spurr

P.O. Box 71009

Clive, IA 50325

Due date: April 1, 2025

 

Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

The Hoover Presidential Foundation sponsors the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award for motivated and community-minded high school juniors. Fifteen (15) Iowa high school juniors will be selected. Applicants must propose a community project and then complete the project during the summer between their junior and senior years of high school. Applicants must submit a detailed project proposal as well as two letters of recommendation. The 15 finalists will receive a $1,500 award and four finalists will be chosen to receive a $10,000 award to be used at a two- or four-year trade school, college, or university of their choice. To learn more and apply for this opportunity, visit the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award site for further details. 

Due date: April 1, 2025

 

Student-View Scholarship

Student Insights, a market research company for higher education, sponsors the Student-View Scholarship program for high school seniors. The Student-View Scholarship program offers six scholarships to high school seniors. Applicants must plan to attend a four-year college/university, a two-year community college, or a trade/vocational college. Applicants do not need to submit an ACT score or high school GPA, an essay, or a lengthy application form. Applicants will need to complete a 15-20 minute survey about colleges in their area. The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. To learn more and apply, please visit the Student-View Scholarship website

Due date: April 23, 2025

 

Jake Vanderslice Balanced Gentleman Scholarship

The Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity will award one $1,000 scholarship to a male Christian high school senior who will attend Iowa State University in the fall of 2025. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and display at least one extracurricular activity, part-time job, or volunteer activity. Scholarship applicants are not obligated to become Beta Sigma Psi fraternity members upon attending the Iowa State campus. To learn more and apply, visit the Jake Vanderslice Scholarship site

Due date: July 1, 2025

 

Journey to Excellence Scholarship

The Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at the University of Iowa sponsors the Journey to Excellence Scholarship program for male high school seniors.The Journey to Excellence Scholarship program includes three scholarships ranging in value from $1500 to $500. The Delta Tau Delta Fraternity boasts the highest GPA at the University of Iowa and governs themselves with four core values: truth, courage, faith, and power. Male high school seniors who plan to enroll at the University of Iowa are encouraged to fill out the Journey to Excellence Scholarship application form. Scholarship applicants are not required to join the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. To learn more about the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and the Journey to Excellence Scholarship, visit the Delta Tau Delta site

Due date: No deadline at this time

 

Mike Rowe Works Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship

The Mike Rowe Works Foundation sponsors the Work Ethic Scholarship for those individuals who display a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.The Work Ethic Scholarship program does not consider test scores or grades when selecting scholarship recipients. Applicants must plan to or be enrolled in an approved trades program. (Please see scholarship website for the complete list of qualifying trades.) Applicants will also have to submit a short video, an essay, an official high school transcript, financial information, two references/recommendations, and a few other pieces of information. Visit the Mike Rowe Works Foundation Worth Ethic Scholarship site for further information and application details. 

 

WikiLawn Grass for Class Scholarship

The WikiLawn Grass for Class Scholarship seeks entrepreneurial high school seniors and college students who own and operate a lawn care service while attending school. WikiLawn will offer a semi-annual $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must display a passionate entrepreneurial spirit and plan to pursue any major at a two-year, four-year, or graduate level college program. Applicants must submit a transcript, a resume, and a 500-700 word essay. To learn more and apply, visit the WikiLawn Grass for Class Scholarship.

Due date: Fall semester deadline is May 1 – August 20. Spring semester deadline is August 31 – December 31.

KidGuard for Education Scholarship

The KidGuard for Education Scholarship is open to all high school students in grades 9-12. The KidGuard for Education Scholarship hopes to bring awareness and create solutions to issues such as cyberbullying, online predators, teen suicide, and childhood depression in the age of technology. Multiple scholarships are available ranging in amounts from $500-$1,000. Applicants must submit an essay response to one of the prompts given. To learn more and submit an application, visit the KidGuard for Education Scholarship site.

Due date: Ongoing annual contest. Essay responses due every October 31st at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)

RoverPass Outdoor Entrepreneurship Scholarship

RoverPass seeks high school seniors with a passion for the outdoors. The Outdoor Entrepreneurship Scholarship seeks applicants who have a sense of adventure and an entrepreneurial spirit. Applicants have the opportunity to be awarded $1,000 to fund their outdoor entrepreneurial ideas. Applicants should be passionate and ambitious. They are also encouraged to be a part of an outdoor organization or plan to start their own business upon graduation. Applicants must send an update resume, an official high school transcript, and their 500-700 word essay response to RoverPass to be considered for this scholarship. Visit the RoverPass Outdoor Entrepreneurship Scholarship site to learn more and apply.

Due date: Fall application period: May 1-August 20. Spring application period: August 31-December 31

 

Redfin Scholarship

The Redfin Real Estate Brokerage offers a $2,500 scholarship to high school seniors. Applicants must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and be willing to write a 300-500 word essay in response to this question: “The place (or places) where we are raised often have a profound effect on who we become as adults. What effect has the community that you were raised in had on who you are today?” To learn more and apply for the Redfin Scholarship, check out the Redfin Scholarship site.

Due date: Spring application period: November 1-January 31 | Fall application period: May 1-July 31

 

Press Cleaners Scholarship

Press Cleaners is offering a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs. Press Cleaners seeks applicants willing to write a 500-800 word essay about a proposed business idea and what problem that business intends to solve. To learn more about this scholarship opportunity, visit the Press Cleaners Scholarship site.

Due date: Varies by semester. See scholarship site for details.

 

Iowa FFA Scholarships

The Iowa FFA Association has provided a list of scholarship opportunities for FFA members. Check out the Iowa FFA Association website to learn more and apply for these various scholarship opportunities.

Due dates: Varies by scholarship

 

Scholarships for Military Children

The federal government provides financial assistance through grants, loans, student aid, and scholarships for the children of military personnel. If you are interested in learning more about the financial assistance available to the children of military parents, please visit the Military One Source site for further information.

Due dates vary by scholarship opportunity.

 

Varsity Tutors’ Monthly $1,000 Scholarship Contest

Varsity Tutors hosts a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month. One winner is then chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. To learn more about this monthly scholarship contest, visit the Varsity Tutors Monthly College Scholarship Contest.

Due date: Monthly essay contest open from the 1st of the month until the 15th of the month

 

Weird Scholarships

The Weird Scholarships website connects high school students with a variety of unique and interesting scholarship opportunities. Check out the Weird Scholarships site to search and apply for scholarships that fit you!

Due date: Check individual scholarship for due date

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