https://iumf.org/scholarshipsCareer, College, Financial Aid and ACT Resources

Some information and application forms are available online. Contact Mrs. Flynn for other forms.

Useful Links

• http://www.IowaCollegeAid.gov/
• http://www.actstudent.org/
• http://www.collegelink.com/
• http://www.fafsa.gov/
• http://www.finaid.org/
• http://www.finaid.org/finaid/calculatos/estimate.html
• http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/
• http://www.careermosaic.com
• http://www.ICANsucceed.org
• http://collegeboard.org/
• http://www.number2.com/
• http://www.volunteeriowa.org/
• Http://regents.iowa.gov/RAI

I Have A Plan Iowa

• http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.org

Student Award Search

• http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

School Directories

http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/search/IA/Cosmetology

http://FindAutomotiveSchools.com

http://www.AccreditedOnlineColleges.Org/Iowa/

Medical Programs

• http://www.topmedicalassistantschools.com/

PublicHealth.org is a site that provides information on careers in public health, and resources on major public health issues, such as a preventative care guide.

Financial Aid

• http://www.debt.org/students/financial-aid-process/
• http://www.debt.org/students/college-budgeting-101/
• http://www.debt.org/students/the-true-cost-of-college/

Scholarship Searches

https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

www.highfivescholarships.com

http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com/

http://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.fastweb.com/

www.collegeexpress.com

https://www.unigo.com

 

Scholarships From Insurance Companies

http://www.obrella.com/resources/insurance-scholarships/

 

Scholarships

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• Buena Vista University -STEM Careers Scholarship                        Deadline not designated
  • EFC of $13,500 or less according to the FAFSA, then two of the following:  GPA of 3.3 or higher, ACT Math score of 24 or higher, or rank in the top 25% or your class
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•  Waldorf College – ChantellCooley Leadership Scholarship for Women     Waldorf.edu/admissions     Deadline not designated
  • Based on leadership potential, GPA and ACT and membership in one of the following campus organizations:  Entrepreneurship, Service Learning, Digital Media, STEM, Campus Ministry, Creative Writing, Honors, Historia.  http://www.waldorf.edu
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• Midland University Student Assistant Softball Coach Scholarship    .   Deadline not designated  
  • Roles may include – Video Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, Community Service Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and Coaching.  See Mrs. Flynn.
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• Mount Mercy University – Catherine McAuley Scholarship
  • Deadline not designated  www.mtmercy.edu/free-tuition
  • Free tuition to students whose family income is $50,000 or less annually.  Must fill out the FAFSA by 6/30/2020.
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• Wayne State College – Art & Design Scholarship     12-1-19
  • www.wsc.edu/scholarships
  • 10 images of your art or design work, completed application form, letter expressing interest, and 2 letters of recommendation. 
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• ISU Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarship     12-1-19     
  • Single application for all scholarships administered through the OSFA. 
  • www.financialaid.iastate.edu.  Select “Freshmen” in the Office of Student Financial Aid Scholarships section. 
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• Iowa State University College of Engineering     12-2-19
  • Must apply to ISU.  Automatic Merit Scholarship and Application-based Scholarships.
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• Iowa State University – Christina Hixon Award     12-15-19
  • http://www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu/
  • ½ tuition.  Demonstrate potential in ways that go beyond class rank and test scores.  Based on financial need. 
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• ClaimAid     1-15-20    http://www.claimaid.com/iowa-scholarships/ 

  • 2 scholarships: ($2,000)

    1.  The Star Student Scholarship of Iowa – Special Education student who will continue his/her education at a college or university.
    2. The Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa – graduating senior student who will continue his/her education at a college or university and is planning to study Education, specifically Special Education. 
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• TheDream.US         thedream.us/scholarships/.

  • TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant youth with DACA or TPS status, or that meet TheDream.US immigration eligibility criteria

    Opportunity Scholarship     1-20-20

    National Scholarship     2-27-20

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• Grand Lodge of Iowa – Masonic Scholarship     2-1-20
  • http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/.
  • Service to school and community with special emphasis on leadership roles is the principal criterion.  click on “Masonic Scholarship Application.” 
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• Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Assn.    www.iasrpa.org.     2-1-20     
  • Qualifications:  US citizenship, participation in a shooting team or club, minimum of 3.0 GPA.               2 – $1,000 scholarships. 
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• The Jackie Robinson Foundation       2-12-20 
  
  • jackierobinson.org/apply/.
  • The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers promising minority students not only a generous four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending college, but also a full support network of fellow scholars, alumni, and professional mentors to help them excel in school and beyond. 
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• Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship    www.hy-vee.com    2-10-20
  • $1,000. Must be a high school senior working for Hy-Vee or the son/daughter of a Hy-Vee employee.  Must be seeking a 4-year degree.
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• Iowa Newspaper Foundation    www.INAnews.com.       2-14-20
  • Scholarships available for students preparing for a newspaper career. 
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• O’Brien and Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation     2-14-20
  • www.cdiowa.org
  • Pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. 
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• Iowa Student Loan funding opportunities.
  • 1. Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship.       (Oct. 15 – Feb. 21)                                                                          For seniors who will attend college in the Fall of 2020.  www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SeniorScholarship
    2. College Funding Forecaster Giveaway.     (Mar. 16 – Apr. 30) www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Giveaway
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• MCEC Technical Scholarship – Grand Lodge of Iowa     3-1-20
  • http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/.
  • Plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.  
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• United Methodist Foundation    https://iumf.org/scholarships     3-1-20
  • General scholarships for students going to non-Methodist colleges, scholarships for students going to United Methodist colleges and seminary scholarships designated for individuals following the call to join the ministry. 
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• Iowa PGA Foundation – Charlie Burkart Scholarship     6-19-20
  • Based on interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, academic/professional ability and financial need.