The Star Student Scholarship of Iowa
The Star Student Scholarship of Iowa seeks senior applicants who have received special education services while in high school. Applicants must plan to continue their education at a college or university after graduation. This one-time $2,000 award seeks special education students who have goals and aspirations for educational and personal success. To learn more and apply, visit the Star Student Scholarship of Iowa website.
Due date: January 10, 2025
The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa
The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa seeks high school seniors who plan to study education at a college or university upon graduation. This one-time $2,000 award seeks graduating seniors who wish to earn a degree specifically in special education. To learn more and apply, visit the Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa website.
Iowa JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
The Iowa JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship program seeks high school seniors interested in continuing their education at an accredited post-secondary college, university, and/or vocational school. The Iowa JCI Senate awards scholarships to the top three high school seniors statewide and sends the top two seniors’ applications on to the national level for an opportunity to receive a $1,500 scholarship. The United States JCI Senate awards $1,000 vocational scholarships for high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school. To learn more about this opportunity, check out the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship site. Click on the Scholarship section to find an application and state contact information. Completed applications and materials can be mailed to:
Jason Hancock #75970
238 NW Georgetown Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50023
Due date: January 17, 2025
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
