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National, State, & Southwest Iowa Scholarships
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This page is a work in progress: check back frequently. Not all scholarships are listed. Please note the date tabs at the bottom of this document. Check college websites for additional scholarship information.
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DUE DATENAME OF SCHOLARSHIPWHICH COUNTY/SCHOOLS QUALIFYDESCRIPTIONWHERE TO GET APPLICATION
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September 15, 2025The Gates ScholarshipSelected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and room and board, and may include additional personal costs.The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Pell-eligible. A US citizen, national, or permanent resident. In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
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September 30, 2025Coca-Cola Scholars Program$20,000Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2024-2025 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible) U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework		https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
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November 1, 2025Ed and Sue Kenny ScholarshipvariesThe scholarship is designed to promote the education and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the field of senior living. The scholarship is open to qualifying students across the country. Applicants must meet the following criteria: GPA 3.0, Sophomore/Junior/Senior Class, Demonstrated leadership, Demonstrated commitment to senior lifestyle services, Completed internship, rotations, or mentor program in senior lifestyle services. The LCS Foundation professional development committee reviews all applicants to make the final determination on selected applicants. Scholarship recipients will be announced on or before January 2024.https://www.lcsfoundationlcs.org/resources/ed-sue-kenny-scholarship-awardstudents pursuing a degree in senior lifestyle services.
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November 12, 2025Elks Most Valuable Scholarship$1,000-$7,500 per yearThe Most Valuable Student scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applications are judged on academics, leadership, service and financial need.https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
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December 5, 2025ISL Education Lending Scholarship$1,000An Iowa high school student (ninth–12th grade).
An undergraduate college student (freshman–senior).
A parent or guardian of, or another adult who holds an ISave 529 account to benefit, an Iowa high school student or an undergraduate college student.		https://www.iowastudentloan.org/scholarships/isl-education-lending-scholarship.aspx
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January 5, 2026Jim Hallihan Character Legacy Scholarship$1,500First generation college students and/or underrepresented populations on a college campus.Good Character. He believed in mentoring young people and often talked about the biblical principle of how challenges in life create perseverance which builds character and leads to hope. Applicant will share some of those challenges and experiences where their character
was tested, and they prevailed with good decisions and caring actions.		https://bit.ly/HallihanScholarship26
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January 6, 2026Iowa State Christina Hixson Opportunity Award$20000 (100 schoalrships given)Attend IOWA STATE, financial need, have faced financial challenges or personal/financial hardshiphttps://hixson.dso.iastate.edu/
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January 12, 2026United States JCI Senate FoundationvairesEach year, 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 a chance at a $1,500 scholarship. Last year, three of Iowa's outstanding high school seniors received $300 scholarships and one of them received a $1,500 scholarship from the US JCI Senate.https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
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January 12, 2026United States JCI Senate Foundation Vocational/Technical/Trade SchoolvariesSTUDENTS MUST HAVE A GPA OF 3.25 AND ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED The Vocational/Technical/Trade Scholarship is for students who plan to attend a vocational school, trade school, technical school, 2-year community college, or other short-term program. Fields of study may include, but are not limited to: automotive technology, plumbing, carpentry, welding, advanced manufacturing, cosmetology, computer repair, HVAC tech, medical assistant, LPN, culinary, powerline technology, paramedic, vet tech, pharmacy tech, legal assistant, etc. https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
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January 15, 2026Timberline Billing Service LLC$2,000The student must be on or have been on an IEP during their Secondary education. The student must be graduating in the school year of the award (December or May).
The student must be attending a school district which contracts with Timberline Billing Service,
LLC for their Medicaid claiming as of January 1st in the school year of the application. The student
should confirm with their district administrator that their district contracts with Timberline Billing
Service LLC.		Timberline Applicationmake a copy of this application for yourself - do not fill out the original
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January 15, 2026Amazon Future Engineerup to $10,000/yearBe a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must demonstrate financial need. Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
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January 31, 2025Daughter of the Amerian Revolution ScholarshipsvairesDAR awards scholarships for students pursuing an education in history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science, English + other specific areas. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.		https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
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February 2, 2026Elks Legacy Award$4,000Any child/step-child or grandchild/step-grandchild, or legal ward of a living Elk who joined the Elks on or before April 1, 2023 or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023 is eligible to apply. https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm
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March 31, 2026SFM Foundation up to $15,000 per year for up to five yearsBe the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with an employer based in Iowa and entitled to receive benefits under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act or other comparable benefit program exclusive to work-related injuries. be a high school student in good standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, number of hours the applicant works and community service of the applicant are all considered. Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his or her community involvement.https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/
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April 13, 2026Build a Better Future Scholarship$10,000Recogizes students actively working to make a difference in their communitieshttps://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm
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May 1, 2026The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship$5,000Must be Protestant in faith, resident of Iowa, and Attending the University of Iowa full-time. School CounselorPlease visit with Allison Donnell at scholarships@midwestone.com or call 319.356.5842
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June 15, 2026Charlie Burkart Golf Scholarship $1500 per year for four yearsWinners are selected on the basis of their interest & activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, then on their academic/professional ability, and financial need.https://www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com/charlie-burkart/APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED OR EMAILED - FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
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June 15, 2026Morris Family Gold Scholarship$2,000Scholarship winners are selected based on their experience and activity in golf, their desire to play college golf, leadership skills, high school activities and interest and financial need. https://www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com/morris-family-golf-scholarship/APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED OR EMAILED - FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
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Septermber 10, 2026Women's Fairway Scholarship - Iowa PGA$1,000to assist females in furthering their education
and training toward a career in golf, pursuing membership with the PGA of America. Scholarship winners are selected based on their experience and activity in golf, their future golf career goal to attain PGA membership,
leadership skills and financial need. 		https://www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com/womens-fairway-scholarship/APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED OR EMAILED - FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
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Septermber 10, 2025Max Shields, PGA - Iowa $2,000anyone wishing to get into the golf business as a PGA Professional, Golf Course Superintendent or as a Club Manager. The criteria for recipients include interest and potential for future contributions to the game of golf in any of these fields in the golf business. The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards a scholarship to support individuals in furthering their education and career in the golf industry, which includes but is not limited to the PGA Profession, Agronomy, Club Management, Hospitality and Membershiphttps://www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com/max-shields-scholarship/APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED OR EMAILED - FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
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