Scholarships
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Scholarships
Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships
NationalThe Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships page offers national and local scholarship opportunities for students living with epilepsy or supporting someone who has it. Programs like the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship and various state-based awards help cover college or trade school costs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, so applicants are encouraged to check their local Epilepsy Foundation chapter for current opportunities.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Iowa State University H.S Ostlin Memorial Scholarship
StateOne $1,000 scholarship is available to incoming first-year who are full-time students and residents of one of the following Iowa counties: Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Warren. Preference is given to those students enrolled in the College of Engineering. Selection is based on academic excellence. Although financial need is not an absolute requirement, only in the most exceptional case will a scholarship be awarded to a student not demonstrating financial need. Renewal is based on grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
StateEligibility
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Current Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2024-2025 school year; and
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Accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully accredited Iowa college or university with a major in at least one of the following arts areas: music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife, or literature.
Date Posted: 1/1/26
The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
StateUtility-Focused Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
- Live in a residence that is a verified customer of an IAMU member or attend a high school that is a verified customer of an IAMU member. If you are unsure whether your local area is an IAMU member, contact your city hall.
- Be a current year graduating high school senior or have previously graduated from high school.
- Be attending a post high school education program located in Iowa in the fall
General Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
- Attend college/technical school within the state of Iowa.
- Have a parent/grandparent/legal guardian who is an employee of an IAMU-verified member.
- Have a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
LULAC National Scholarships
NationalEligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
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Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
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Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
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A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
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Must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered for the scholarship. Please check the list of participating LULAC Councils before accessing the application. If there is not a LULAC Council in your area, you are not eligible for consideration.
Date Posted: 1/1/26
Next Gen Scholars Program
StateThis program is available to students planning to pursue either the Network Technology - Telecommunications Certificate or the Network Technology - Telecom/Data Communications AAS Degree.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
ICAN Scholarship Database
LocalICAN is a resource that helps high school students explore and discover scholarships that fit their goals and needs.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Iowa Education Scholarships
StateIowa Education has many scholarships for those going into education.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Iowa Automotive Scholarship
StateA scholarship list designed for students pursuing a career in the automotive field.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Aureon Scholarship Program
NationalThe Aureon Scholarship Program supports students pursuing careers in STEM fields.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Luther College Scholarships
StateThe Luther College Scholarships page highlights a variety of financial aid opportunities, including automatic merit scholarships based on GPA, as well as talent-based awards in music, theatre, and art. The college also offers departmental and special program scholarships, such as those for sustainability, legacy, and first-generation students. In addition, students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships and fellowships to help reduce college costs.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
DMACC Accumold Scholarships
StateThe Accumold Scholars site describes a scholarship program in partnership with DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College) that supports students in vocational/technical fields like tool & die making, robotics & control systems, and industrial technician tracks. It covers full technical coursework in those programs and provides an “End of Semester” fund; recipients are generally expected to work part-time at Accumold during their schooling, with the possibility (but not guarantee) of full-time employment afterward.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Scholarships for Adoptive/ Foster Child/ Orphaned Students
NationalDate Posted: 10/7/25
Iowa Pork Producers Scholarships and Internships
StateApplications open in January 2026.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Nursing Scholarships through Mary Greeley Medical Center
StateApplications open in early spring.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Student Scholarships.org
NationalStudentScholarships.org is a great resource to help students stay informed about the latest scholarship opportunities. By signing up, you’ll receive weekly email updates featuring scholarships with upcoming deadlines, as well as new opportunities to apply for in the future. It’s an easy way to stay organized and never miss a chance to earn funding for your education!
Date Posted: 10/9/25
Youth Scholarships
National
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 10/31/25
Turn Scholarship In To:
Email: youthscholarships@vfw.org
Most Valuable Student Contest
StateThe 2026 MVS application closes on November 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Date Posted: 9/1/25
Date Due: 11/12/25
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
StateEligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
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Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
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GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
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Test Scores — Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
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Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Date Posted: 8/20/25
Date Due: 11/12/25
Engineering and Construction Management Scholarships
StateApplication forms and eligibility requirements for 2026 scholarships will be made available to download from this page in mid-September, 2025. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2025.
Scholarships are awarded to sophomore status or higher majoring in Civil or Construction Engineering at ISU and U of I, and Construction Management at UNI. The amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the ICPA Executive Committee. Awards are presented during the month of February at ICPA’s Annual Concrete Paving Workshop.
Date Posted: 9/1/25
Date Due: 11/30/25
HAGEN SCHOLARSHIP
StateEligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
Date Posted: 9/1/25
Date Due: 12/1/25
Senior Planning Social Work and Eldercare Scholarship
NationalEligibility Requirements
Residency: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Current Applicant Status: High School Senior or Undergraduate with less than 90 credit hours
Application Requirements
Application Essays
Proof of eligibility information
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 12/15/25
Burger King Scholars Program - $50,000
NationalApplicants must-
- Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
- Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
AND - Be first-time applicants who are graduating 2026 high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from homeschool education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
OR - Be a past recipient of the Burger King Scholarship who is a current college undergraduate
Date Posted: 9/1/25
Date Due: 12/16/25
Davidson Fellow Scholarship
StateWe award $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work.
The 2025 application is closed. The 2026 application will open in the Fall of 2025.
Their is a temp deadline below - Will update the deadline when they open up in the Fall of this year!
Date Posted: 10/1/25
Date Due: 12/31/25
Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship
State$2,500 Construction Careers Scholarships
Application Deadlines & Announcements
- Last day of March, June, September and December.
- Winners will be notified approximately 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.
- Scholarships must be used within 1 year of acceptance.
- Awards are paid directly to recipient's school or training center. Please review our acceptable use of funds policy via the Scholarship "How it Works" Link on our webpage.
Questions? Email: scholarships@skillpointefoundation.org
Date Posted: 3/1/25
Date Due: 12/31/25
Last Dollar Scholarships (DMACC scholarships for high demand fields)
State
Date Posted: 9/1/25
Date Due: 12/31/25
Too Cool To Pay For College Scholarship Drawing
StateDeadline: Quarterly (last day of the month in March, June, September & December!).
Who can apply? Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months.
Summary of Key Rules
- Open to all current high school, college, and graduate students
- Open to US residents, DACA and undocumented students, and international students currently studying in the US.
- Only one entry allowed per person per quarter. A new winner will be chosen every quarter.
- Scholarships or prizes will be awarded directly to the winners.
- Winners will be notified by e-mail and posted on our website.
Date Posted: 3/1/25
Date Due: 12/31/25
SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WHO PLAN ON BECOMING SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
StateSpecial Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa
Date Posted: 9/24/25
Date Due: 1/9/26
Fortuna Scholarship
StateTo be eligible for the Magnum Opus Scholarship:
A) Must be thirteen years of age or older on the date of entry.
B) Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident of the fifty United States or District of Columbia.
C) Must be currently attending (or planning to attend) a college located in the United States.
Date Posted: 9/24/25
Date Due: 1/10/26
United States JCI Senate Foundation College/University Scholarship Application
StateApplications must be typed in black ink, printed single-sided, and submitted in a Microsoft Word-compatible format. Each page should include your name and page number in the top right corner, starting with the checklist as page 1, followed by the photo and other materials in order. All pages must be stapled together and mailed in one package—no electronic or multiple mailings will be accepted. Be sure to include an active email address, avoid using unexplained acronyms, and mail your completed application by January 12, 2026.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Date Due: 1/12/26
Grow Ag Leaders $1500 scholarship
StateThe 2024-2025 National FFA scholarship application is closed. All submitted application endorsements are due on January 16th.
Member Application Live:
Nov. 1, 2025
Member Application Deadline:
Jan. 16 2026
Date Posted: 11/1/25
Date Due: 1/16/26
George Washington Carver Scholastic Leadership Scholarship
StateEligibility to apply
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Minimum 3.70 cumulative high school GPA
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Be a new, direct out-of-high-school student for the entry term of Summer 2026 or Fall 2026. Prospective students who have been out of high school for over one year and have not gone to college are not eligible. Transfer students are not eligible.
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Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Students who identify as undocumented or as Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for the scholarship.
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A FAFSA must be submitted by the priority deadline of February 1, 2026. Your scholarship application can be submitted prior to the completion of your FAFSA.
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Recipients, through the application essay, shall demonstrate:
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A commitment to advancing their own academic and professional success:
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A commitment to improving the human condition through their academic and professional goals; and
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A commitment to advancing the success of and increasing opportunities for underserved populations exemplified in the life and legacy of George Washington Carver legacy.
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Date Posted: 9/1/25
Date Due: 2/1/26
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY HIXSON SCHOLARSHIP -
State
Date Posted: 2/1/25
Date Due: 2/1/26
New Century FS Scholarship
StateWho is Eligible?
To apply for a New Century FS Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be active or seeking membership in local agriculture groups, including membership in his/her local FFA chapter or 4H.
- Be a dependent of a New Century FS customer, member or employee.
- Be at least a high school senior or already enrolled in a community college and must have maintained a satisfactory grade point on at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale. Please submit official transcripts.
- Scholarship recipients can receive a New Century FS scholarship once per year.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 2/6/26
DELL Scholars Program
StateTo be eligible, you must:
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Be a high school senior participating in an approved college readiness program
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Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university right after high school
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Be Pell Grant eligible
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Have at least a 2.4 GPA
Date Posted: 12/15/25
Date Due: 2/15/26
Cynthia E. Morgan Scholarship Fund
StateApplications MUST be postmarked, e-mailed, or submitted online on or by February 25th
You may also e-mail the application and essay. Applications can be scanned and sent via e-mail, and the essays may be submitted with the application via Microsoft Word.
The application and essay should be e-mailed to: applications@cemsfund.com.
Please use “Scholarship Application” as the subject.''
The winner will be notified via mail around March 15th.
Date Posted: 9/24/25
Date Due: 2/25/26
Turn Scholarship In To:
applications@cemsfund.com.
Hills Bank & Trust Leadership Grant
StateApplicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Community service
- Student group activities
- Work experience
- High school academic information, including a GPA of 2.80 or higher
For complete details and an application visit an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office or contact:
Iowa 4-H Foundation
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3630
Phone: 515-294-1537
Fax: 515-294-1047
Date Posted: 9/24/25
Date Due: 3/1/26
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
LocalApplication closes at 11:59 PM Eastern
Date Posted: 9/24/25
Date Due: 3/1/26
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
LocalApplication closes at 11:59 PM Eastern
Date Posted: 9/24/25
Date Due: 3/1/26
GUARDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
StateMinimum requirements:
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have graduated in good standing with a minimum of a 2.3 GPA from high school or have shown considerable improvement while attending secondary education and spent time in Iowa foster care between the ages of 14-18. Scholarships are for students from Iowa going to school in the state of Iowa.
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gain admission to the chosen college(s) and receive their financial aid package.
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submit a Guardian Scholars application and Release and Consent Form as soon as possible after gaining admission to college.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/1/26
Turn Scholarship In To:
Online or to Mrs. Johnson
HEARTLAND COOP $1000.00 AG SCHOLARSHIP
LocalScholarship Eligibility
- Applicant shall be a Class A Heartland Co-op Member or a dependent of a Heartland Co-op Class A member at the time of application.
- Applicant shall be a full-time student that has been accepted into a college program that offers an agricultural degree, or a 2-year transferable Ag program to go on and major in an agriculture curriculum. Applicant shall enroll in one or more agriculture classes each semester of his/her scholarship year.
- The college’s agriculture program must be at any accredited university or college in the U.S. or any 2-year agricultural program.
- Directors and officers of Heartland Co-op and their spouses and/or dependent children shall be prohibited from receiving a Heartland Co-op scholarship.
- Recipient can receive a Heartland Co-op scholarship one time.
- These scholarships are available to applicants who are undergraduate students in two or four year programs. High school seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply Heartland Co-op scholarships can be awarded to college freshmen through seniors.
- (must complete ISU course ECON 332)
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/4/26
Iowa Association of Naturalists - Joe Halbur Scholarship
StateThe Iowa Association of Naturalists – Joe Halbur Scholarship is offering scholarships to students who plan to further their education in natural resources programs. Preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in environmental education, cultural interpretation, historical interpretation or outdoor recreation.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/6/26
Turn Scholarship In To:
Email to Joe Halbur Scholarship Chair, at lkanning@casscoia.us
Tall Person Scholarships
NationalTo be eligible, you need to meet the height requirements for Tall Clubs International: at least 5′10″ (178 cm) if you’re a woman or 6′2″ (188 cm) if you’re a man. That’s measured in your stocking feet (no shoes). Just a heads-up—TCI and the TCI Foundation may ask to confirm your height if needed.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Date Due: 3/7/26
First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship
StateGraduating senior from an Iowa high school.
Planning to pursue college or other post-secondary education.
Participated in significant activities to promote LGBTQ + acceptance in his/her/their school and/or community.
Awards are made without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital status, or employment status
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/15/26
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship
NationalApplicants must be a United Methodist ethnic minority student enrolled at the junior or senior level in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States.
Applicants are judged on five criteria:
- Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the United Methodist Church
- Academic achievement as revealed by transcripts, grade point averages and the required letters of reference
- Journalistic experience and/or evidence of journalistic talent
- Clarity of purpose in plans and goals for the future
- Potential professional ability as a religion journalist
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/15/26
Robert Smiley Scholarship Award
StateQualifications
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The Robert Smiley Scholarship is for senior girls enrolled full-time in a public or private Iowa high school.
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The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale).
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She must also have lettered in one varsity sport sponsored by the IGHSAU each year of high school.
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Each high school is limited to one nomination. The local school shall determine how the nominee is selected. Accompanying the scholarship application must be two letters of recommendation from a school faculty member and/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.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/27/26
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship
State- Applications will be accepted beginning on November 1, 2025 12:01 AM (EST)
- March 31, 2026. 11:59 PM (EST)
Date Posted: 11/1/25
Date Due: 3/31/26
Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship
NationalEligibility Requirements
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Must be an undergraduate student
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Must attend a university or a four-year college
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Must currently be a high school student
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Restricted to students studying TV/Radio Broadcasting
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 3/31/26
P. Buckley Moss Society Scholarships-
National
Date Posted: 1/1/26
Date Due: 3/31/26
Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Scholarship
State
Date Posted: 12/1/25
Date Due: 4/1/26
All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
StateEligibility Criteria
Generally, high school seniors who graduated in 2024 or will graduate with the class of 2025 are eligible for the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
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Iowa resident
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Attending an eligible Iowa college or university
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Must have graduated from an eligible Iowa high school or completed a high school equivalency diploma within the last 2 years (students in foster care are exempt from this requirement)
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Be a first-time college freshman in the fall 2025 or spring 2026 semesters (unless you are renewing your scholarship award, or unless you aged out of foster care)
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Must be continuously enrolled in college and continuously receiving a scholarship disbursement to renew a scholarship (students who were in foster care are exempt from this requirement)
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Enroll for at least 3 semester hours (or the trimester or quarter equivalent) in a program leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Iowa Financial Aid Application by April 1, 2025.
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Have an eligible Student Aid Index (SAI) on the 2025-26 FAFSA. The SAI range for scholarship eligibility for 2025-26 is (-1,500) - 10,669.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 4/1/26
Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship
StateEligible recipients for the 2026 scholarship are those students who will be in their junior or senior year of high school during the 2025-2026 school year. The award must be used in pursuit of post high school education. Winners will be invited to attend and participate at the Summer Iowa Games Opening Ceremony in Ames.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Date Due: 4/1/26
Build a Better Future
NationalEligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning on attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America. Additionally, students must have met all of the requirements described on this website (http://honorsgradu.com/). Employees of Honors Graduation and their families are not eligible to participate. Submissions must be received before the deadlines in order to qualify for the scholarship program. Mailed applications must be postmarked by that deadline. There are no citizenship requirements.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Date Due: 4/13/26
SHAFFER’S AUTO BODY FUTURE TECHNICIANS SCHOLARSHIP
LocalCriteria for completing this application.
- Graduating Senior
- No minimum GPA requirement
- Going into the fields of Auto Collision, Auto Mechanics, Diesel (including Ag),
or the Automotive Industry
- Going to a Community College program or Trade School – however, students going to a job or apprenticeship in these fields will also be considered
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 4/14/26
Turn Scholarship In To:
Mrs. Johnson's Office
La Societe Forty and Eight - Nursing Education Scholarship
Local
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Date Due: 4/15/26
The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship
StateEligibility Criteria:
Each recipient of the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship must be:
- Of a Protestant faith,
- a resident of the State of Iowa, and
- a fill-time student at the University of Iowa
At least one of the rescipients must be a member of an Episcopal Church, and at least one must be a young man who shows interest in the promise for a career in banking. All recipents must be of good character and have a good svholastic record. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Date Posted: 10/9/25
Date Due: 5/1/26
Turn Scholarship In To:
Email: Scholarships@midwestone.com or Mail in
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP LIST AND DEADLINES HERE!
LocalDeadLines from Pages 1-16
Date Posted: 9/15/25
Date Due: 6/30/26
Simpson College 99 county Full-Tuition
StateSimpson’s $100K Promise, 99 County and High School Promise Full-Tuition Scholarships
Date Posted: 11/1/25
Date Due: 7/1/26
DMACC Foundation Scholarships
StateApplications for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 terms are currently closed.
The DMACC Foundation offers two application cycles each academic year.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, please apply during the following dates:
- Cycle 1: December 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
- Cycle 2: May 1, 2026 – July 15, 2026
Date Posted: 12/1/25
Date Due: 7/15/26
Past Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
StateHigh school students graduating during the 2025-2026 school year and who meet our other criteria can apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program $20,000 scholarship application August 1-September 30, 2025.
Date Posted: 8/1/25
Date Due: 9/30/25
Mary I. Fitzgerald Scholarship Program
StateApplication
The 2025-2026 Scholarship application will open at 12:00 AM Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Applications (including transcript submissions) are due by 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Date Posted: 1/1/25
Date Due: 3/1/25
Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships
NationalThe Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships page offers national and local scholarship opportunities for students living with epilepsy or supporting someone who has it. Programs like the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship and various state-based awards help cover college or trade school costs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, so applicants are encouraged to check their local Epilepsy Foundation chapter for current opportunities.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Iowa State University H.S Ostlin Memorial Scholarship
StateOne $1,000 scholarship is available to incoming first-year who are full-time students and residents of one of the following Iowa counties: Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Warren. Preference is given to those students enrolled in the College of Engineering. Selection is based on academic excellence. Although financial need is not an absolute requirement, only in the most exceptional case will a scholarship be awarded to a student not demonstrating financial need. Renewal is based on grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
StateEligibility
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Current Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2024-2025 school year; and
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Accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully accredited Iowa college or university with a major in at least one of the following arts areas: music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife, or literature.
Date Posted: 1/1/26
The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
StateUtility-Focused Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
- Live in a residence that is a verified customer of an IAMU member or attend a high school that is a verified customer of an IAMU member. If you are unsure whether your local area is an IAMU member, contact your city hall.
- Be a current year graduating high school senior or have previously graduated from high school.
- Be attending a post high school education program located in Iowa in the fall
General Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
- Attend college/technical school within the state of Iowa.
- Have a parent/grandparent/legal guardian who is an employee of an IAMU-verified member.
- Have a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Date Posted: 10/2/25
LULAC National Scholarships
NationalEligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
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Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
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Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
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A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
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Must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered for the scholarship. Please check the list of participating LULAC Councils before accessing the application. If there is not a LULAC Council in your area, you are not eligible for consideration.
Date Posted: 1/1/26
Next Gen Scholars Program
StateThis program is available to students planning to pursue either the Network Technology - Telecommunications Certificate or the Network Technology - Telecom/Data Communications AAS Degree.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
ICAN Scholarship Database
LocalICAN is a resource that helps high school students explore and discover scholarships that fit their goals and needs.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Iowa Education Scholarships
StateIowa Education has many scholarships for those going into education.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Iowa Automotive Scholarship
StateA scholarship list designed for students pursuing a career in the automotive field.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Aureon Scholarship Program
NationalThe Aureon Scholarship Program supports students pursuing careers in STEM fields.
Date Posted: 10/3/25
Luther College Scholarships
StateThe Luther College Scholarships page highlights a variety of financial aid opportunities, including automatic merit scholarships based on GPA, as well as talent-based awards in music, theatre, and art. The college also offers departmental and special program scholarships, such as those for sustainability, legacy, and first-generation students. In addition, students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships and fellowships to help reduce college costs.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
DMACC Accumold Scholarships
StateThe Accumold Scholars site describes a scholarship program in partnership with DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College) that supports students in vocational/technical fields like tool & die making, robotics & control systems, and industrial technician tracks. It covers full technical coursework in those programs and provides an “End of Semester” fund; recipients are generally expected to work part-time at Accumold during their schooling, with the possibility (but not guarantee) of full-time employment afterward.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Scholarships for Adoptive/ Foster Child/ Orphaned Students
NationalDate Posted: 10/7/25
Iowa Pork Producers Scholarships and Internships
StateApplications open in January 2026.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Nursing Scholarships through Mary Greeley Medical Center
StateApplications open in early spring.
Date Posted: 10/7/25
Student Scholarships.org
NationalStudentScholarships.org is a great resource to help students stay informed about the latest scholarship opportunities. By signing up, you’ll receive weekly email updates featuring scholarships with upcoming deadlines, as well as new opportunities to apply for in the future. It’s an easy way to stay organized and never miss a chance to earn funding for your education!
Date Posted: 10/9/25
