2023 - 2024 Scholarships

2023-2024 Scholarships

Hello! Here is where you will find scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. I only post scholarships that I receive paperwork on or am made aware of. There are thousands of scholarships available though, so please don’t only rely on this document.

Also, if you know where you are planning to attend college, many institutions have their own scholarships and some of them have fall deadlines. I suggest you go to their website and locate their scholarship pages for information on their specific scholarships. Many of the scholarship sites for Iowa schools are listed at the bottom of this document.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will also be an important component of applying for college. They are currently making changes to the FAFSA, so it is tentatively set to open in December. The address is www.fafsa.gov.

Most of the local scholarships will not be ready until at least January or later - sometimes as late as March, April or even May.

In the meantime, you can also search for scholarships online or through available apps. A few of the recommended websites include: www.myscholly.com, www.fastweb.com, www.studentscholarships.org and https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search. These are just a few of the MANY available websites. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I’m here to help through this process!!!

Here is a link to some additional Iowa scholarships. Some of these are already listed in this Google doc: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarships/in/iowa.

Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship

The Last Dollar Scholarship is a state-funded program that pays tuition and mandatory fees for hundreds of programs offered through Iowa’s community colleges for students with an EFC at or below $20,000. All students need to do is complete a FAFSA and enroll as a full-time student in the fall. There are now income guidelines in place. For more information come see me or visit www.iowacollegeaid.gov/LastDollar.

At the bottom of the document you can also find some resources for specific colleges and universities.

For any questions, please contact Mrs. Lillquist!

Scholarships:

Heisman High School Scholarship

Deadline October 17, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Please apply to this scholarship early as Mrs. Lillquist will need to review it after you have submitted it.
This scholarship recognizes and rewards both male and female high school athletes who are community-minded and driven to use their exceptional talents for the benefit of all.
Must be a student whose senior year of high school is the 2023-2024 academic year, graduating with the class of 2024.
Students must have at least a weighted “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) or better .
Students must participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games (https://www.olympic.org/sports), the Paralympic Games (https://www.paralympic.org/sports) or the National Federation of State High School Associations (https://www.nfhs.org/).
Students must have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.
Students who are a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
To apply the student may begin the application process by clicking the Register button at the top right of the application website (www.heismanscholarshipapplication.com).
Students will enter their email address and be prompted to provide some basic account information and create a username and password for their application.
If deemed eligible, students should then select, “Begin Application”, to complete the rest of the student profile section.
Once a complete profile is created, the student’s unique application ID will appear at the top of his/her application by their name. It is important to retain this number for prospective customer service inquiries.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lillquist.

Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M., Masonic Scholarship Application

Deadline February 1, 2023

15 - $5,000 scholarships, 10 - $2,500 scholarships available
Paper Application - pen, typewriter or computer, however part of application must be in your own handwriting - which must be legible
In-depth personal interview
High school seniors who will graduate from a public high school in Iowa during this academic year are eligible
Scholarships are for graduating seniors 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, nor do race, creed, religion, color, sex or national origin have any bearing in the selection process.
An applicant’s academic record, communication skills and financial need are considered carefully as is an evaluation of the applicant by a school official.
The principal criterion is that of service to school and community with special emphasis on leadership roles in these areas.
Organization, appearance and completeness of the application are also factors considered by the selection committee.
Applications can be obtained through Mrs. Lillquist or at the Grand Lodge of Iowa’s website at www.grandlodgeofiowa.org
Completed applications should be sent to:

Scholarship Selection Committee

Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. and A.M.

P.O. Box 279

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0279

Must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2024.
Questions can be directed to (319) 365-1438 or scholarships@gl-iowa.org

Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M., Masonic Scholarship Application

Deadline February 1, 2024

15 - $5,000 scholarships, 10 - $2,500 scholarships available

Paper Application - pen, typewriter or computer, however part of application must be in your own handwriting - which must be legible
In-depth personal interview
High school seniors who will graduate from a public high school in Iowa during this academic year are eligible
Scholarships are for graduating seniors 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, nor do race, creed, religion, color, sex or national origin have any bearing in the selection process.
An applicant’s academic record, communication skills and financial need are considered carefully as is an evaluation of the applicant by a school official.
The principal criterion is that of service to school and community with special emphasis on leadership roles in these areas.
Organization, appearance and completeness of the application are also factors considered by the selection committee.
Applications can be obtained through Mrs. Lillquist or at the Grand Lodge of Iowa’s website at https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-Scholarship-Application_Final.pdf
Completed applications should be sent to:

Scholarship Selection Committee

Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. and A.M.

P.O. Box 279

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0279

Must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2023.

MCEC Technical Scholarship Application (Mark Earl and Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship)

Deadline March 1, 2023

The number of scholarships and the dollar amount is dependent on the investment income. In 2023 for instance, ten scholarships were awarded in the amount of $2,500 each.

Paper Application - pen, typewriter or computer, however part of application must be in your own handwriting - which must be legible

High school seniors who will graduate from a public high school in Iowa who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College in 2024 are eligible
Race, creed, religion, color, sex or national origin have no bearing on the selection process.
A Masonic connection is preferred, but not required.
Applicant’s academic record, communication skills, and need for financial assistance are carefully considered along with evaluation of the applicant by a school official.
Organization, appearance and completeness of the application are also factors considered by the selection committee.
Applications can be obtained through Mrs. Lillquist or at the Grand Lodge of Iowa’s website at https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/charitable-funds-endowments/
Scholarships should be submitted to:

MCEC Scholarship Selection Committee

Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. and A.M.

P.O. Box 279

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0279

Must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2024.

The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship

Deadline March 1, 2024

$5,000 scholarship.
Must be of the Protestant faith.
Must be a resident of the State of Iowa.
Must be attending the University of Iowa full-time.
Complete the application.
Submit an official copy of your high school transcript.
Complete a personal statement (450 - 500 words) on why you deserve consideration to receive the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship. The statement should be typed and include the applicant’s name. See applications for specifics regarding the essay.
You will also need a letter of reference from someone such as principal, minister, counselor, instructor, scoutmaster, employer or family friend. The person preparing this reference is requested to comment about the student's ability, character, sincerity of purpose, evidence of leadership and any other aspects which will be helpful in evaluating the student as an applicant for a scholarship.
Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and must submit their Financial Aid Offer from the University of Iowa. Do not submit entire FAFSA or FAFSA submission confirmation page.
Please submit your completed application and supporting materials to:

The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Committee

MidWest One Bank

Attn: Trust Services

P.O. Box 1700

Iowa City, Iowa 52244-1700

or submit as a PDF to:

scholarships@midwestone.com

You can also find more information at https://www.midwestone.bank/pearl-hull-falk-scholarship
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
See Mrs. Lillquist for an application or if you have questions.

Scholarships by Institution

Des Moines Area Community College

https://www.dmacc.edu/fin_aid/Pages/scholarships.aspx

Ellsworth Community College

https://ecc.iavalley.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/

Hawkeye Community College

https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/grants-scholarships/scholarships-application

Iowa Central Community College

https://www.iowacentral.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.asp

Kirkwood Community College

https://www.kirkwood.edu/get-started/paying-for-college/scholarships/index

North Iowa Area Community College