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Looking for Iowa scholarships may not be as comprehensive as simply conducting a search for scholarships and seeing what is available, but we will try to help if we can. Below are some of the scholarships we found, specific to Iowa, but there may be a lot of other scholarships available to you that have nothing to do with geotargeting. Make sure you conduct a scholarship search, too. It's absolutely free and there are millions of scholarships out there. You could qualify for tens, maybe over a hundred of them. Now, back to the Iowa scholarships. The scholarships below will give you an idea of the opportunities that may be found at Scholarships.com. To get the full benefit of our free services and for additional information about Iowa scholarships and awards based on different search criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

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University of Minnesota National Scholarship

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline January 1, 2024

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 ... Read more

Ruth Suckow Iowa Student College Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline January 1, 2024

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 ... Read more

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline January 11, 2024

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 ... Read more

MSSA Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline January 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

  • Amount $112,000
  • Deadline January 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

Quad City Engineering and Science Council Scholarship (QCESC)

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline January 23, 2024

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. This past year, 17 scholarships totaling $33,000 were awarded at the Annual National Engineers Week STEM ... Read more

Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline January 26, 2024

In 1885, five indomitable, foresighted women, their bustles in place, met in the old Plymouth Congregational Church, 5th & Grand Avenue, to form what is now the Des Moines Women’s Club. Since its early years, the Des Moines Women’s Club has provided strong support for the arts in central Iowa. The DMWC annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, college students, and students ... Read more

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

  • Amount $80,000
  • Deadline January 31, 2024

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. Key Features of the ... Read more

John Deere Dealer Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline February 1, 2024

The John Deere Scholarship will be awarded to one Midwest US student, and one diverse Midwest US student in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology program. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and attending a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program, or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Scholarship 1 ... Read more

Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarships

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline February 2, 2024

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and many of its 100 county Farm Bureaus offer a variety of scholarships at the state and local level to future college students. Eligibility for Farm Bureau scholarships is reserved for current IFBF members (and their children) who are in good standing with the organization. To be considered, a graduating high school senior must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be ... Read more

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline February 8, 2024

You may be eligible to be considered as a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Recipient if you are (1) enrolled as a full-time high school senior (including homeschooled students/GED recipients) or full-time college freshman or sophomore (no older than 20 years of age) (2) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors or 2.75 for college applicants. Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are ... Read more

Louis R. and Helen E. Schwartz FFA Agricultural Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline February 9, 2024

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 ... Read more

UMSA Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline February 28, 2024

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 ... Read more

Iowa Engineering Society Central Iowa Chapter Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The Iowa Engineering Society’s Central Iowa Chapter offers a scholarship to graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing an engineering degree. The scholarships are awarded only to U.S. citizens who are residents of Iowa and who will be attending the College of Engineering at either Iowa State University or the University of Iowa. IES Chapter scholarships are primarily directed to ... Read more

Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

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. Scholarships range in value from $250 to $5,000. 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 ... Read more

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

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 $1000 scholarship award from Tall Clubs ... Read more

Chasers Charities Robinson Athletic Scholarship Program

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 10, 2024

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. $1,000.00 is awarded to each winner and is aimed to ... Read more

Thelma Nennemann Aspegren Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

PFund Scholarship

  • Amount $12,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

PFund’s scholarship fund is used to provide scholarships to LGBTQ+ learners from the upper Midwest at all stages of their educations. To apply for a PFund scholarship, individuals must: be at least 17 years old; identify as LGBTQ+; be either from or currently attending school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, or South Dakota; and be currently enrolled in or admitted to a GED program, ... Read more

Ernst Walter Nennemann Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

SWIEF Scholarships

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

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 one of the following counties in order for you to be eligible: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby. Additionally, students who attend the following high schools are also eligible: Boyer ... Read more

Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

  • Amount $11,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

Drake-Williams Steel Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 17, 2024

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 ... Read more

SFM Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $15,000
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

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 ... Read more

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

There's no such thing as small change. Even little moments of inspiration can spark major transformation. That’s what the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest is all about: honoring Black Americans who have inspired change—big and small—in our lives. What Black American individual has inspired change in your life? Whether you’re inspired by a famous leader or your next door neighbor, we ... Read more

Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline April 1, 2024

The Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding athletes from Iowa. One $1,000 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 ... Read more

Iowa Scholarships for the Arts

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline April 3, 2024

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 ... Read more

Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

One $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. No award will be paid to the recipient. All awards will be ... Read more

PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

The PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter has sponsored an endowed academic scholarship fund to provide an annual scholarship valued at up to $1,000 for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited academic degree program in project management or a related field benefiting from project management. Priority is given to children (or a stepchild) of a member ... Read more

Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline May 15, 2024

Criteria of Eligibility: Available to Private Pilots of all ages; This scholarship is specifically to promote advanced training in aviation. Applicants must already hold a current Private Pilot Certificate; Scholarship is to be used toward advanced training in aviation; Applicant must provide a professional resume, and include one letter of recommendation related to aviation skills. Applicants ... Read more

Diane Albertson Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

The Diane Albertson Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Iowa Recycling Association (IRA) in memory of Diane Albertson. Diane was an employee at the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) for over 25 years where she provided IT support and had experience with client databases. A strong supporter of the IRA for many years, Diane represented the IWRC on the IRA Board of Directors and served as an ... Read more

AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For more than 160 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy. The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington ... Read more

NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline June 26, 2024

The Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) will award scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission. For the Incoming Freshman Merit Scholarship, applicants must: be a US citizen; have a 3.0 GPA; and be enrolled full-time at DMACC, Drake, ISU, Loras, Morningside, UI or UNI. The Undergraduate STEM ... Read more

Hearts for Community Service

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline July 31, 2024

The Hearts for Community Service $5,000 scholarship is available to student residents from the following Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin who volunteer in their communities. To be eligible for this scholarship, students ... Read more

National Association of Women in Construction

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline August 26, 2024

The Quad City Chapter #50 of the National Association of Women in Construction has scholarships available for students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry (e.g. architecture, landscape architecture; interior design; civil, structural, mechanical, electrical engineering; drafting; or construction management.) The core purpose of NAWIC is to enhance the success of women in ... Read more

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline December 1, 2024

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of an eligible ... Read more

Last Reviewed: December 2023