Check Out These Scholarships
You can find a variety of scholarships listed below. Before you choose to apply to any of the scholarships, there are a few things that you should keep in mind:
1. Deadlines for applications are crucial. Late applications are usually not even considered!
2. Scholarships are available based on need and ability (academic, athletic, leadership, artistic talents). Community involvement can be included in the selection. Some scholarships merely require completing an application; others ask for an essay, recommendation letters, or presentation of talent.
3. Completing the scholarship application accurately, completely and neatly is extremely important.
4. Type the information whenever possible.
5. When references or recommendation letters are required, be sure to contact the person writing the letter early. Ask the principal, counselor or teacher two or three weeks prior to the deadline, so they have time to do a quality job. Provide a stamped, addressed envelope when necessary. Make sure you thank them for taking the time to support you.
Finally, once you have received a scholarship, it is important to send a letter of acceptance and appreciation.
Local Scholarships
1. Boyle Nursing Studies Scholarship
- Criteria:
- must be a graduating senior who is pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of nursing or nursing home administration
- application can be found HERE
Deadline:February 1, 2027
State Scholarships
1. ISL Education Lending Scholarship
- Criteria:
- must register online HERE
Deadline: December 4, 2026
2. Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarship
- Criteria:
- current public high school senior
- 3.0 GPA and above
- must be pursuing a post-secondary education in any state at an accredited institution
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: February 1, 2027
3. Mark Earl and Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship
- Criteria:
- current public high school senior residing in Iowa
- will be attending a career and technical education (CTE) pathway at an Iowa Community College
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: February 1, 2027
4. Iowa Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate scholarship
- College/University
- Criteria:
- must have a 3.75 and above GPA
- must be a US citizen
- must attend a college or university in the US
- must be beginning your college career in 2027
- application can be found in the Guidance office
- Criteria:
Deadline: January 12, 2027
- Vocational/Technical/Trade Schools
- must have a 3.25 and above GPA
- must be a US citizen
- must be attending school in the US
- must plan to begin your educational program in 2027
- application can be found in the Guidance Office
Deadline: January 12, 2027
5. Iowa Newspaper Association Scholarships
- Criteria:
- must be planning a career in newspaper
- various scholarships can be found HERE
Deadline: February 12, 2027
6. ISL Education Lending Scholarship
- Criteria:
- must be in grades 9-12
- eligibility is not based on GPA, financial need or class year
- visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Enter to register
- more information can be found in the Guidance Office
Deadline: December 4, 2026
7. SFM Foundation Scholarship
- Criteria:
- parents must have been killed or seriously injured in a workplace accident while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: March 31, 2027
8. Iowa PGA Foundation Scholarships--applications can be found in the Guidance Office
- Charlie Burkart Scholarship
- scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, then on their academic/professional ability and financial need
Deadline: June 15, 2027
- Max Shields, PGA- Iowa Section Scholarship
- must be planning 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 Membership
Deadline: September 10, 2027
- Women's Fairway Scholarship
- must be a female planning to further their education and training toward a career in golf, pursuing membership with the PGA of America
Deadline: September 10, 2027
- Morris Family Scholarship
- given to a student to assist in furthering a high school graduate interested in or planning on playing college golf to assist in furthering their education
Deadline: June 15, 2027
- Career Advancement Scholarship
- given to assist individuals in furthering their education toward career development
Deadline: September 10, 2027
9. Karon Brown Scholarship
- Criteria:
- must show excellence in the classroom, athletics, and plan on a future in a sports-related field
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: March 26, 2027
10. Iowa Limestone Producers Association
- Application for the following scholarships can be found HERE
- Welp & McCarten Scholarship
- Ralph S. Hale Scholarships
- MASABA Scholarship (Bob Brewer Memorial)
- ILPA “Scholarships Forever” Scholarship
- Jack & Rosemary Marshall Memorial Scholarship
- Harold & Mercedes Cessford Scholarship
- Central Service & Supply Scholarships
Deadline: November 30, 2026
11. First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship
- Criteria:
- must be a graduating senior
- must be 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.
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: March 1, 2027
National Scholarships
1. Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship
- more information can be found HERE
Deadline: December 31, 2026
2. Coolidge Scholarship
- must plan to enroll in college in the fall of 2028
- must be an American citizen or legal permanent resident
- current high school seniors are not eligible to apply
- more information and application can be found HERE
Deadline: December 1, 2026
3. BigSun Scholarship
- all student athletes are eligible to apply
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: June 19, 2027
School Specific Scholarships
1. Iowa State University
- Hixson Opportunity Award
- students must be attending Iowa State University and must demonstrate financial need
- application can be found HERE
Deadline: January 11, 2027
2. Wayne State College
- Art & Design Freshman Scholarships Deadline: December 1, 2026
- applications can be found HERE
3. Waldorf Scholarship
- Pillars Program
- apply at waldorf.edu/pillars