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- Check out the Scholarship Files in the Guidance Office. We have hard copies of some of the application forms. Most scholarships are online applications, but not all.
- Check out the college and university websites. Just search for the scholarship tab and it will give you information on scholarships pertinent to that particular school. Many of these deadlines are fairly early senior year!
- Check out Iowa College Access Network. https://www.icansucceed.org/ican-scholarship-database
- Check out the College Board. www.collegeboard.org Go to College Planning; Pay for College; Grants and Scholarships; then Search.
- Check out national scholarship websites. Try www.fastweb.com; www.scholarships.com; and www.HighFiveScholarships.com
- Google it. Google scholarships for Biology majors or scholarships for 4-H Members. Search anything that applies to your personal situation.
- Ask your Counselor for help! We’d like to show you the money!
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Some Scholarship Opportunities:
****Scholarship names in this color are some that we have had our local students win!!
Some Scholarship Opportunities:
****Scholarship names in this color are some that we have had our local students win!!
- Abdelkader Essay Contest: Deadline: March 15, 2020. LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Students enrolled at high schools and colleges in the United States are invited to read, reflect, and write either an essay or podcast interview script to address how Emir Abdelkader’s legacy can be applied today. Admired by President Lincoln, Abdelkader represents a model statesman, ethical leader and humanitarian whose powerful non-threatening example of Islamic leadership in highest moral values encourages critical thinking skills and counters stereotypes. In 1883, The New York Times eulogized, “The nobility of his character won him the admiration of the world.”
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
High School: 1st Place-$1,000; 2nd Place-$750; 3rd Place-$500
College: 1st Place-$1,500; 2nd Place-$1,000; 3rd Place-$750
The Abdelkader Global Leadership Prize offers opportunities for dialog about Islam, confronting challenges, reconciling differences, creating healthy diversity and fostering respectful engagement between all people, Muslims and non-Muslims.
Emir Abdelkader was a 19th century Arab Muslim hero admired by President Abraham Lincoln, Queen Victoria, Pope Pius IX, Sir Richard Burton, and countless Muslims for his moral courage, leadership, and life-long learning. In 1846, the founders of an Iowa community honored him by naming their town Elkader. Today, Emir Abdelkader is remembered as an esteemed humanitarian, military leader, and religious scholar who respected all cultures and faiths. Upon his death in 1883, The New York Times eulogized, “The nobility of his character won him the admiration of the world…He was one of the few great men of the century. The contest presents knowledge needed to excel in today’s global environment as related to 21st Century Skills: - Combine history and cultural understanding while supporting positive moral and social skills.
Utilize analytical, innovative and resourceful thinking beyond the facts.
1st Place $1,000
Essay Eligibility…The contest is open to Iowa high school juniors and seniors. Each participant must
designate a teacher/mentor at their school as essay “coach”.
Application/Info: www.abdelkaderproject.org/student-contest-2020/ - Acacia Iowa State Fraternity Greek Scholarship Deadline: March yearly Only open to senior males and preference given to students associated with the fraternity. Application/Info: In Guidance
- A.G. & Rosalee Ireland Scholarship: DEADLINE: April Yearly
Application will be in Guidance Office when made available
For Students NOT in the top 10% of class but need a scholarship!
Demonstrate Financial NEED.
1.Must be a HS Senior from Woodbury County,Iowa or SSC, NE.
2. The applicant must attach a current transcript.
3. The applicant must attach a typed Personal Statement as to why they deserve this scholarship.
4. The application must be completed in full.
5. Each scholarship is granted for a period of one year.
6. The recipients will be those students who want to pursue post high school education, but who may not
otherwise be able to continue their education without financial assistance.
7. Selection of recipients shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex or place of residence of the recipients.
8. Funds will be paid directly to the higher institution upon confirmation and proof of registration as a full time student. - Agriculture Scholarships (Grow America Scholarships): Deadline: 1/15/2020
- Make sure you’re eligible!
Students must: Be high school seniors or enrolled as full-time students in college.- Plan to pursue a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture and eligible majors (a complete list of areas/majors is available in the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Program Overview ffa.org/scholarships
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Obtain two endorsements from Eligible Farmers
- Students do not have to be FFA members to apply. Application/Info.: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
- Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism/Conference Scholarship Deadline February Yearly To qualify as an applicant for this program: 1. Applicant must be a high school junior . 2. Applicant must be committed to pursuing a career in journalism. 3. Applicant must demonstrate qualities of a “free spirit.” 4. Applicant must be available to attend the all-expenses-paid week-long conference the following summer. Application/Info: http://www.newseuminstitute.org/initiatives/al-neuharth-free-spirit-and-journalism-conference/how-to-apply/free-spirit-application/
- Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship: Deadline Dec. Yearly $2,500 Only ONE application per school so see Counselor if interested Criteria: Essay related to ethical decision making. Community Involvement/School Involvement
- Briar Cliff Bishop's Scholarship: Deadline February 8, 2019 A graduating high school senior who belongs to a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Sioux City may be eligible for the Bishop’s Scholarship for those students attending Briar Cliff University. There are academic requirements and an essay and interview are part of the process as well. The total scholarship over the four years while attending Briar Cliff is $29,500. Application/Info: https://www.briarcliff.edu/BishopScholar
- Burger King Scholars Program : *Early Deadline*: December Yearly ~Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $32 million in scholarships to more than 30,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2017 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.5 million to more than 3,200 students in North America. Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. Application/Info: https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/
- Charlie Burkhart Scholarship (PGA Golf): Deadline: June Yearly
$4,000 for 4 years
Iowa graduating Senior
Within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section & State of Iowa
Selection based on interest and activity in golf and potential for future contributions to the game
Academic ability/Financial Need. Application/Info: http://www.iowapga.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-Burkart-Application.pdf - The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship: Deadline: October 31 Yearly High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA may apply on their website in August of their senior year until the deadline. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 29th class in 2017, the Foundation has provided over 5,850 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $63 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Application/Info: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
- Conservation Districts of Iowa Deadline: Feb. 14, 2020 CDI is partnering with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) to foster the higher education endeavors of Iowa students interested in conservation and agriculture by offering scholarships. Iowa High School Class of 2020 students pursuing programs of study in any field of conservation or agriculture qualifies for the Conservation Scholarship. While this is a wide field and many studies qualify, preference will be given to students pursuing programs of study in conservation. The scholarship must be used for the student’s first year of college education. Application/Info.: https://cdiowa.org/get-involved/scholarships/
- Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Deadline: November Yearly The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs. The application process and deadlines vary for each program. All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office. Contact your high school counselor for more information or your local Elks Lodge.
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2013 competition.
Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Application/Info: www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm - Foot Locker Scholars Program Deadline: January 3, 2020 The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities. Whether you’re the lead scorer or the most spirited team player, we want to hear how you have taken the skills you’ve cultivated in the locker room and used to them create a powerful, positive impact on the lives of others around you. Application/Info: https://footlocker.smapply.io/prog/athletes/
- Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. Deadline: Feb. 1 2020 The scholarships are designed to assist graduating seniors in pursuing a post-secondary education in any state at an accredited institution which provides a two or four year college program. Applicants need not have a Masonic connection. A broad-based criteria is used in the selection process. The principal criterion is service to school and community with special emphasis upon leadership roles in these areas. The Grand Lodge of Iowa is looking for those students who exhibit the greatest potential to be not only of service to their communities in the future but also leaders in these communities. An applicant’s academic record, communication skills, and need for financial assistance are also carefully considered as is an evaluation of the applicant by a school official. The organization, appearance, and completeness of the application are also factors considered by the selection committee. From all the applications received, the Scholarship Selection Committee will select a number of finalists who will be asked to appear before the committee for a personal interview. Application/Info.: https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/
- Great Clips, Inc. Cosmetology Scholarships: Deadline: March 31 Yearly Application/Info: http://jobs.greatclips.com/page/show/schools-scholarships
- Heritage Bank Scholarship : Deadline: April 15 Yearly Preference given to families who bank at Heritage Bank. $400 Scholarship. Application Online or In Guidance: https://www.heritagebankna.com/heritage-bank-scholarships/
- Hixson Iowa State Opportunity Award Deadline: Dec. 15, 2020 Scholarship Eligibility:
- Applicant must demonstrate extreme financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA.
- In order to be considered for the Hixson Award, your FAFSA must be verified as complete when application review begins (approximately January 1).
- A delay in meeting the deadlines below will affect your eligibility for the Hixson Award. Application/Info. https://www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu/
- Home Builders Association of Iowa Deadline: March Yearly WHO QUALIFIES: To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be a high school senior, graduating in 2019, from a Siouxland high school (if home schooled, living in the Siouxland, tri-state area), and be pursuing study in a building-related program, such as construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design or any of the trade specialties at the college or university they attend (other fields may be approved if the applicant can make the connection for the committee relevant). Immediate family members of HBAGS (builder and associate members) are eligible as long as they meet all other criteria. Only those students planning on future schooling or education and training with reference to the construction industry are eligible for these awards. We are not necessarily interested in straight “A” students. A well-rounded, ambitious individual with average grades will receive every consideration. Application/Info: http://www.siouxlandhba.com/
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs The Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. Application/Info.: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/
- Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarships Deadline: February Yearly Application/Info.: https://www.hy-vee.com/corporate/our-company/community/scholarships/
- Imagine America Foundation Scholarships: Deadline: December Yearly Trade/Career School Scholarships Application/Info.: https://www.imagine-america.org/students/scholarships-education/
- Iowa Financial Know-How Scholarship Drawings Deadline: Feb. 21, 2020 (30 $2,000 Scholarships)The Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship awards a $2,000 college scholarship to 30 Iowa high school students each year. All participants experience two online tools to help them understand ways to reduce borrowing to pay for college and receive emailed tips on planning and paying for college.
Application/Info.: https://register.iowastudentloan.org/seniorscholarship/Registration.aspx - Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Yearly $1000 Robert Smiley Scholarship: The Robert Smiley Scholarship is offered by the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union and the Smiley Family in honor of longtime IGHSAU Associate Executive Secretary who passed away suddenly in 2003. Bob Smiley impacted youth his entire life. He began as a teacher, coach, official and administrator in several schools throughout the state. He joined the IGHSAU in 1970 as the associate executive secretary and helped build the Girls’ Union into a nationally respected leader in girls’ athletics. In recognition of his work towards ensuring the Iowa Girl is a leader of her peers, the IGHSAU created a scholarship. The Robert Smiley Scholarship is for senior girls enrolled full-time in a public or private Iowa high school. The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale). She must also have lettered in one varsity sport sponsored by the IGHSAU each year of high school. There was a special place in Bob’s heart for the underdog, because of this there will be extra attention given to the application showing a specific need. Each high school is limited to one nomination. The local school shall determine how the nominee is selected. Accompanying the scholarship application must be a letter of recommendation from a school faculty member or administrator AND a 200-word essay by the nominee describing adversity she faced and/or overcame to make her the person she is today. Deadline: April 3, 2020 Application/Info.: https://ighsau.org/upl/downloads/content-blocks/robert-b-smiley-scholarship-application.pdf
- Iowa's Matthew Shepard Scholarship Deadline: March Yearly Application/Info.: https://eychanerfoundation.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx#4371597136646D517975544F5976596D4E73384E69673D3D
- Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships Application/Info.: https://inanews.com/foundation/scholarships/
- Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship
- Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Association Application/Info.: http://www.iasrpa.org/links.htm
- JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest Deadline: Jan. 17, 2020 Application/Info.: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
- Last Dollar Scholarship (Iowa) ***NEW*** A state-funded program for Iowans who:
- Are new high school graduates starting college full-time or adult learners starting college at least part-time
- Have applied for all other available aid
- Plan to earn a credential for a high-demand job
- This program, as the name implies, is intended to cover any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees. Credentials include post-secondary certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. The Last-Dollar Scholarship will be available in fall 2019.
Eligible StudentsThe Last-Dollar Scholarship is available to:
NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time for the fall immediately following high school graduation, apply for all other available state and federal grants and scholarships, and meet ongoing requirements.
ADULT LEARNERS (age 20 and older) who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time or part-time, apply for all other available state and federal grants and scholarships, and meet ongoing requirements.
Eligible SchoolsEligible institutions are Iowa community colleges or accredited private colleges in Iowa that offer qualified programs of study and that agree to provide student services (including orientation and academic and career advising) and to facilitate the assignment of a volunteer mentor if a student requests one.
Eligible ProgramsBecause this list is based on job demand, it might change from year to year. Students whose programs are removed from the list will still be eligible for the Last-Dollar Scholarship until they complete their credentials or leave school, as long as they meet all other eligibility criteria.
Directory of Eligible Programs - Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music Education
Deadline: April Yearly Candidates must be enrolling in college as a vocal music education major and:
1. be a citizen of the State of Iowa
2. be a graduating senior
3. submit a tape containing two selections of a contrasting nature
4. submit a listing of school music participation and accomplishments
5. provide a letter listing music involvement in church and/or community cosigned by the pastor or civic leader
6. submit a one-page essay entitled, “Why I Have Chosen Choral Music Education As A Career.” Application/Info: https://ihsma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grether.pdf - Siouxland Community Foundation Scholarships ***Varying Deadlines This website has many local scholarships available for our students to apply for *Col. V. Thomas Considine Scholarship
*Flight Crew (United 232) Scholarship
*Great West Casualty Company Scholarship
*Kind World Foundation Scholarship
*Novotny/Osborne Scholarship (Now a Separate Application Available in Guidance)
*Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School Foundation Scholarship
*Sergeant Bluff Kiwanis Silver and Blue Scholarship - *Walt Fiegel Scholarship Open in December Yearly Application/Info: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships-grants/
- Tylenol Future Care Scholarships Deadline: June Yearly Overview: Each year the makers of TYLENOL® award annual scholarships to well deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare. Twenty-three years and over eight million dollars later, we’re proud to continue a tradition that supports those dedicated to a lifetime of caring for others. Application/Info: https://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship
- U of I Physics: Strayer-Rairden Scholarship Application/Info: https://physics.uiowa.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-scholarships-and-awards/strayer-rairden-scholarship-physics
- U.S. Bank Scholarship Sweepstakes Program Deadline: October Yearly Random Drawing after completing tutorials Application/Info: https://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship-application-form.html
- Walmart Associate Scholarship Deadlines: Several Application Periods Yearly The Walmart Associate Scholarship is available to associates (employees) participating in Walmart’s Lifelong Learning Program through American Public University and for associates pursuing a postsecondary education at an institution of higher education that is located in the U.S. and is accredited and listed on the official site of the U.S. Department of Education (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx). Regardless of whether an associate is enrolled in APU or another accredited institution, eligibility requirements and maximum annual award amounts are the same for all educational institutions.
Eligibility
Associates must meet all of the following criteria: - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
- Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to the application due date for the award period in which the associate is applying.
- Must have graduated high school/home school, have obtained a GED or be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in a college or university upon graduation.
- If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 months of starting your college courses.
- Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with the required documents. (Note: Associates with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees and on-campus room and board are not eligible.)
- Western Iowa Tech Scholarships 2019-20 WITCC SCHOLARSHIPS:Scholarships are available due to the generous gifts of individuals, foundations, organizations and businesses. Please inquire with Financial Aid regarding the detail and criteria for the following scholarships:
WITCC Foundation Scholarship Up to $1000 per year ($500 per semester) AND Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants - Must have applied to WITCC (apply here)
- 3-4 days after applying to WITCC, you will be emailed log in credentials for MyWIT
- Use MyWIT credentials to log on and apply. Scroll down to FINANCES then scholarship application.
- March 15 deadline
- Valedictorian Scholarships
- $4300 ($2150 per semester, maximum four semesters)
- A valedictorian planning to attend WITCC should contact the college and provide a final official high school transcript or other document from the high school confirming their valedictorian status
- Register for 15 or more credit hours each semester
- Renewal for spring semester after 3.0 Fall term GPA
- Renewable for second year (2.5 Cumulative GPA and complete 27 credit hours during fall/spring academic year)
- President's Scholarship
- $2000 ($1000 per semester, maximum four semesters)
- ACT composite 22 and a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Submit a seven or eight semester official high school transcript
- Register for 15 or more credit hours each semester
- Renewal for spring semester after 2.5 fall term GPA
- Renewable for second year (2.5 cumulative GPA and complete 27 credit hours during fall/spring academic year)
- Automatically applied
- Western Iowa Tech Board Scholarship
- $1500 ($750 per semester, maximum four semesters)
- WITCC Merged Area and Partner High School may nominate up to three recipients by email to finaid@witcc.edu or recruitmentteam@witcc.edu . The first two nominees will be awarded, with the third as an alternate.
- Submit a seven or eight semester official high school transcript
- Register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
- Renewal for spring semester after a 2.0 fall term GPA
- Renewable for second year (2.5 Cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours during fall/spring academic year)
- Automatically applied
- College Now Scholarship
- $1000 ($500 per semester, maximum two semesters)
- Student has taken a Western Iowa Tech college course(s) or other college courses during their high school career and has earned a Cumulative College GPA of 2.0 or higher. Courses from another college requires an official transcript from that college
- Register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
- Renewal for spring semester after 2.0 Fall term GPA
- Submit a seven or eight semester official high school transcript
- Automatically applied
- Upward Bound/Talent Search Scholarships
- $500 ($250 per semester, maximum two semesters)
- Successful completion of any Upward Bound or Talent Search program. Documentation from the program director to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office
- Register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
- Renewal for spring semester after a 2.0 fall term GPA
- Automatically applied
- Most scholarships are stack-able and can be used for tuition/fees, books, and college room/board. Qualifications apply. Must submit college application to be eligible for scholarships. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
