Iowa Scholarships

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Scholarship Details Need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving rural

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Ruth Suckow Iowa Student College Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The Ruth Suckow Iowa Student College Scholarship is a $1,000 College Scholarship to the author of the best essay on Iowa Writer Ruth Suckow’s first novel Country People (set in Iowa) or on one or more of these Suckow short stories: “A Start in Life”; “A Great Mollie”; “Midwestern Primitive”; “A Rural Community”; “Resurrection.” (All of these works are free and available online). Teacher

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• MSSA Scholarship Program

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

he purpose of the MSSA Scholarship Program is to build and support Minnesota’s health and human service system through a qualified, committed and passionate workforce in Minnesota and the greater Midwest. MSSA scholarships help provide the financial resources to support students pursuing a career in a health and human service-related field. MSSA awards scholarships in three

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• Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJanuary 27, 2026

The DMWC annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, college students, and students pursuing higher education degrees. This year, the DMWC will give scholarships in areas of study including art, drama, music, STEM, Music Education, Elementary Education, and Veterinary Sciences. Scholarship Details Award amount: $2,000. Application deadline: January 27th.

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• Quad City Engineering and Science Council Scholarship (QCESC)

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJanuary 28, 2026

Since 1994, the Quad City Engineering and Science Council, in collaboration with its member societies, local businesses, and regional universities, has been annually providing one-time scholarships to high school seniors pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) studies. Most recently, 17 scholarships totaling $31,500 were awarded at the Annual National Engineers Week STEM

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• TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$80,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Scholarship Details The

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• Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their

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• Louis R. and Helen E. Schwartz FFA Agricultural Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational students. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $8 million in scholarships. Learn more about all of our 235+

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• Iowa Engineering Society Central Iowa Chapter Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineFebruary 26, 2026

The Iowa Engineering Society’s Central Iowa Chapter offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing an engineering degree at Iowa State University or the University of Iowa. These scholarships support talented students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to succeeding in an undergraduate engineering curriculum. The scholarships aim to provide financial support and

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• UMSA Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The UMSA Foundation launched its scholarship program in support of our continued efforts in interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Just as we are committed to supporting organizations and professionals in security and risk-related industries, so are we committed to providing support in education. Through this scholarship program, we aim to provide financial assistance as a way to build

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• Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships are designed to encourage Iowa 4-H members to continue their education beyond high school, our current scholarship program offers over 90 scholarships worth more than $100,000. All 4-H scholarship applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 1st. Individual criteria will vary by scholarship. Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply for 4-H scholarships if they

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• Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a scholarship award from Tall Clubs

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• PFund Scholarship

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineMarch 3, 2026

The PFund Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ students from the Upper Midwest at all stages of their education. In 2024, PFund awarded a record $150,000 to more than 60 queer students. This scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing a GED, community college, four-year college, university, graduate school, trade school, professional certificate program, or

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• Drake-Williams Steel Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMarch 14, 2026

Drake-Williams Steel is dedicated to helping youth in both the Denver and the Omaha/Council Bluffs areas to attend to and succeed in higher education institutions. The purpose of the DWS Scholarship program is to provide scholarships annually to high school seniors with the goal of pursuing a career in the welding industry. The recipient(s) will receive tuition funds to apply to a welding degree

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• SWIEF Scholarships

• Amount$7,500
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation (SWIEF) scholarships are limited to students who attend high school in southwest Iowa, which means your high school must be located in eligble counties in order for you to be eligible. Additionally, students who attend the following high schools are also eligible: Boyer Valley, Exira-EHK, IKM-Manning and Southwest Valley. When completing the online

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• Ernst Walter Nennemann Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

To apply for the Ernst Walter Nennemann Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of the high school in the Community School District of Sidney, Fremont County. It is preferred that the applicant be a male student. The applicant must demonstrate strong scholastic application and achievement in high school studies. The applicant must be pursuing a 2- or

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• Thelma Nennemann Aspegren Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Applicants of the Thelma Nennemann Aspegren Memorial Scholarship must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of the high school in the Community School District of Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa. Former graduates must make application within three years of applicant's high school graduation date. First preference will be for a current-year graduate, all things being equal. It is

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• Chasers Charities Robinson Athletic Scholarship Program

• Amount$1,250
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2026

The Chasers Charities - Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship, sponsored by the Weitz Company, recognizes local high school athletes for their hard work, character, and volunteer-ism to make an impact on our local community as well as their peers. The scholarship is awarded to one Black male and one Black female who participate in athletics. To be eligible to apply, the student must: Be a

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• SFM Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

To be eligible for an SFM Foundation Scholarship, you must: be 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 Minnesota or Iowa and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act or other comparable benefit

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• Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

• Amount$11,500
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. To be eligible for this award, applicants must be a U.S citizen, a junior in an Iowa high school or home schooled program in the upcoming spring, with a high school graduating date the following year. Children or grandchildren of a staff member or trustee of the Hoover Presidential Foundation, Hoover

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• Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

The Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding athletes from Iowa. One scholarship annually will be awarded to one male and one female Iowan. Throughout the selection process, the degree of participation in the Iowa Games will be given consideration, as well as the applicant’s display of character. Eligible recipients for the scholarship are those students who will be in their

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• Iowa Scholarships for the Arts

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs empowers Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define our state. Throughout our generosity, financial aid is offered. Iowa Scholarship for the Arts is an award to help support student's future arts education. Applicants must be outstanding Iowa high school seniors who