Awards and Scholarships

Awards and Scholarships

2.19.10

New this week:

Richland United Methodist Church

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$500.

Eligibility: --must be member of the Pekin Community High School --must be citizen in good standing with high moral values and always strive to do his/her best

--must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university in the fall of 2010

--must have a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or higher --must have a financial need

Application deadline: April 30, 2010 New last week:

Jefferson County 4-H

--Jefferson County 4-H and Youth Committee Scholarship

Two $250 scholarships to be applied to expenses at an Iowa college, community college, or university. Applicant must be current year graduate, an active Jefferson County 4-H member, and plan to further his/her education within one year of graduation. Application deadline: April 1, 2010

Running list:

Abbott & Fenner Business Scholarship Program

Awards of up to $1000 to the winner each year. Students will submit an essay on

the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their web site. Web site application:

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Application deadline: June 19, 2010

Access Energy Cooperative Scholarship

For high school seniors going on to post-secondary study and whose parents or legal guardians are members of the cooperative. $500 award to one senior in each of the three districts. Essay of 250-500 words addressing the question: “What advantages does a member of a rural electric cooperative have over customers of other forms of electric utility companies?” required.

Application deadline: March 15, 2010

Agriland FS Foundation Scholarships

Six $1000 Scholarships plus one $1500 Memorial Award Scholarship for high school seniors planning to attend college for an agriculture-related field of study.

For application and eligibility guidelines, go to www.agrilandfs.com or contact Christine Birney at 515.462.5353

Application deadline: March 18, 2010

American Cancer Society

For students enrolled in a college or tech/vocational school. Awards will be $1,000 per individual.

Eligibility: --were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 --currently under the age of 25

Wisconsin for at least one year

--accepted to attend an accredited two- to four-year university or vocational/technical school

--completed the application process

Application accessed at: http://www.cancer.org/mwyouthscholarship Application deadline: March 15, 2010

American Legion Auxiliary

Open to any student currently enrolled in college or will be a college student in the coming year. Need to list a veteran’s name under whom you qualify, write an essay, provide recommendations.

--Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Nursing Merit Award $400 --Harriet Hoffman Memorial Teaching Merit Award $400 --Iowa Department Scholarship $300 (10 given)

--Past Iowa Department Presidents’ Merit Award $300 Application deadline: June 1, 2010

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship--Fifth District Scholarship

Eligibility: --must be a Post member, Unit member or veteran’s son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter stepchild, step-grandchild, step great-grand child who plans to attend college or vocational school

--must include letters of recommendation --must submit essay

Application deadline: April 1, 2010

Casey Family Scholars and Foster Care to Success Scholarships

Two separate scholarships for youth in foster care or adopted from foster care who are pursuing higher education, vocational and job training, or other courses.

Website: http://www.orphan.org Application deadline: March 31, 2010

Ethical Dilemma Scholarship (sponsored by Mount Mercy SIFE)

$200 scholarship to be paid directly to student’s college for tuition costs. Must write an ethics essay (minimum of two pages typed and double spaced) regarding plagiarism. Application form: available in guidance office.

Application deadline: March 31

Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship

75-85 scholarships of $400 each to needy and worthy students attending the University of Iowa. All recipients must be of good character and have a good scholastic record. Eligibility: --must be of the Protestant faith

--must be a resident of the state of Iowa

--must be a full-time student at the University of Iowa For further information or to request a scholarship application, contact: Lia Lovelace, Senior Trust Administrator Toll free: 800-247-4418 MidWestOne Bank Direct line: 319-356-5927

P.O. Box 1700 e-mail: llovelace@midwestone.com Iowa City, IA 52244-1700

Application forms also available in the guidance office Application deadline: May 1, 2010

GFWC/Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs

A variety of scholarships. Based on achievement and financial need. Must be recommended by a member of the local Federated Woman’s Club.

--Honors Scholarship: $1,000. Must rank in top ten percent of graduating class, must submit an ACT score, and must attend an accredited Iowa, four-year college or university.

--Art Scholarship: $300. Awarded for study in fine arts, music, or performing arts --Anna B. Howe Memorial Scholarship: $1000. Graduate study

--Virginia Holbrook Fellowship: $1000. Graduate study

--Phyllis Hughes Memorial Scholarship: $2500. Awarded to a woman from Iowa to study law at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI

--Harriet Lake Memorial Scholarship: $300. Undergraduate study

--E. Lucille Miller Memorial Scholarship: $1000. Study in the field of music --Daisy Sires Memorial Scholarship: $300. Study in the field of nursing

--Clubwoman Scholarship: $500. Awarded to a GFWC/IOWA Clubwoman with active membership status

--Middle Income Scholarship: $300 Awarded to a student with a family income not to exceed $60,000 per year

--Voc/Tec Scholarship: $300. Study at a community college or accredited technical school

Forms are available in the guidance office Application deadline: March 1, 2010

Grand Lodge of Iowa MCEC Technical Scholarships

$1000 each to be used for any bona fide school related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and tools. Awarded to a number of graduating Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.

Application forms available in guidance office or at www.gl-iowa.org Click on “MCEC

Scholarship Form in PDF”

Application deadline: March 1, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS

Hamilton Relay Scholarship

$500. Awarded to a graduating high school senior who is deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled.

Application deadline: March 15, 2010

Indian Hills Community College Advanced Manufacturing Grant

50 one year- full-tuition scholarships (covers tuition, books, and fees). Must be entering one of the following programs: Electronics/Telecommunications (evening and possibly weekend courses); Industrial Maintenance (daytime courses);

Machine Technology (evening courses); Robotics (evening and possibly weekend courses; Welding (daytime courses)

Application deadline: April 5, 2010 for priority consideration

IHCC Computer Programming Club

Renewable scholarships ranging from $500-$2000. Eligibility: --fill out application of 12 questions

--participate in computer programming club upon enrollment --remain a full time student

Online application: www.indianhills.edu/computerprgoramming

Indian Hills Community College Foundation Application

eligible to receive IHCC scholarships. One form is generally used for all scholarships awarded by Indian Hills.

Application deadlines: January 21, 2010 (first round: majority of scholarships determined/awarded in this round)

March 11, 2010 (second round)

Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education

A series of scholarship grants. The Foundation is affiliated with the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association. Applicants must be committed to the pursuit of automotive or truck-related studies, such as technician training, body shop/collision repair, diesel, new vehicle sales, parts sales, accounting or business administration. For more information, contact Mary Cason at 51-440-7625 or mcason@iada.com

Application deadline: Received by March 15, 2010

Iowa College Aid.gov

www.iowacollegeaid.org

Information below is taken from this website.

Lists a variety of scholarships and grants. (Site links: Scholarships, Federal

Grants, State-Funded Grants) Information and forms available include but are

not limited to:

--All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship

Students attending eligible Iowa colleges and universities may receive awards of up to the average tuition and fee rate established for students attending a Regent University for the 2009-2010 academic year. Priority will be given to students who participated in the Federal TRIO Programs, graduated from alternative high schools, and to homeless youth. [Program Fact Sheet]

Eligibility Criteria:

* Iowa resident who begins initial enrollment at an eligible Iowa college or university within two academic years of graduating from high school and continuously receives a scholarship award

* Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent

* Enroll for at least 3 semester hours (or the trimester or quarter equivalent) in a program leading to an undergraduate degree

* Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the July 1st filing deadline.

How to Apply:

* The 2010-2011 academic year application will be available online January 19, 2010 * Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Scholarship deadline: Apply by the March 15 priority deadline

*Maximum individual awards cannot exceed than the resident tuition rate at Iowa Regent Universities.

--Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship

This scholarship, named after former Governor Terry E. Branstad, recognizes

outstanding Iowa high school seniors who have actively participated in the Iowa State Fair. Up to four scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded each year. Eligibility Criteria:

* Actively participate in the Iowa State Fair (past or present) * Be a graduating senior from an Iowa high school

* Plan to enroll at an Iowa college or university How to apply:

* The 2010-2011 academic year application will be available online January 19, 2010 Scholarship deadline: May 10

--Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship provides renewable funds of up to $1,500 to Iowa high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The competitive selection is determined by academic officials. Recipients may attend any accredited postsecondary institution in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria:

* Iowa resident/high school senior

* Minimum 3.5 GPA and 28 ACT/1860 SAT test scores * Class rank in the top 10 percent

Applicants must meet specific course requirements including: * Two years of the same foreign language

* Three years of social studies, science (including one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics), and math (beyond general science and pre-Algebra)

* Four years of English How to Apply:

* The 2010-2011 academic year application will be available online January 19, 2010 Scholarship deadline: May 10

--2009-10 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Recipients

The Robert D. Blue Scholarship, named after former Iowa Governor Robert D. Blue, provides funds ranging from $500 to $1,000 to Iowa students who demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. Applicants can be current high school seniors or students already enrolled at an Iowa college or university.

Eligibility Criteria: * Iowa resident

* Attend or plan to attend an Iowa college or university Applicants will be evaluated based on the following: * High school GPA

* Financial need

* References (3 are required) * 500-word essay

How to Apply: * Apply online

Scholarship deadline: May 10

--Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship

* Son and/or daughter of Iowa Farm Bureau member

* Enrolled in an accredited college, university or community college

* High school graduate, or if still in high school must have an expected graduation date of Spring 2010

* College freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university

* Working toward a degree in one of the following occupational areas of agriculture and/or agribusiness: (1) Production, (2) Horticulture, (3) Sales and Service, (4) Products and Processing, (5) Forestry, (6) Conservation, (7) Mechanization, (8) Research, (9) Economics, (10) Education and (11) Ag Health (Occupational Health and/or Veterinary Science) curriculum

How to Apply:

* Complete an application (PDF)

Iowa Motor Carriers’ Foundation, Inc.

Scholarships are available to students majoring in any field of study. Selections are based on financial need, academic record, and outside activities as pertains to school and community citizenship.

Eligibility: --student must be a permanent resident of the state of Iowa

--student must currently be attending or planning to attend an Iowa community college, public or private trade school, private college or university, public college or university

Five named scholarships:

1. Cummins Great Plains Diesel Scholarship--open to students pursuing a degree and career in diesel technology

2. Ziegler/Caterpillar Diesel Scholarship--open to students studying diesel technology

3. Paul Crouse Memorial Scholarship--typically awarded to student from the Western Iowa area

4.

Harold Dickey Memorial Scholarship

5. L.W. “Vern” Simpson Scholarship--awarded to the highest scoring applicant in the general scholarship category

6. Iowa Council of Safety Management Scholarship--awarded to a student pursuing a higher education

7. Bob Bannister Memorial Scholarship--awarded to a student pursuing a higher education

8. Darryl Mason Scholarship--perpetual scholarship establish as a way to give back to the industry

Application available on website Application deadline: March 15

Iowa Narcotics Officers’ Association Youth Scholarship

$1000 to two students to college of recipient’s choice. Paid after a successful first semester.

Eligibility: --must be a resident of the state of Iowa

--must be enrolled in a college as a full time freshman in the fall of 2010

--must have a reference from a teacher and a community leader --must request a reference from a current member in good

standing of at least two years of continuous active membership in INOA (Contact: Jason Bell@641.683.0661; Jefferson County Attorney Tim Dille@641.472.9201; Jefferson County Sheriff Jerry Droz or Sgt. Jerry Marcellus @641.472.3576)

--must write an essay of a maximum of 300 words on why or why not drugs should be legalized

Application available on website: www.iowanarcs.com or in guidance office. Application deadline: February 26, 2010

IHCC Phorum (Philosophy Club) Scholarship

$850 scholarship for the winning 400-500 word essay on “An Educated Person Is a Person Who…” Must be either a first-time IHCC student or a student who has not attended IHCC for the previous five years.

Details available in the guidance office or at 641.683.5306 or

cpayne@indianhills.edu

Iowa Soybean Association

Ag Scholarship Program: 10, $1500 scholarships for seniors who will be furthering their educations at an ag-related college or university.

Eligibility: --3.0 or higher gpa --Iowa residents

--plan to attend any ag-related college or university

--show scholastic achievement, community leadership, other achievements, and interests

--demonstrate outstanding leadership among peers in an organization or the community

--preference to students with parents or grandparents who are an Iowa Soybean Association member

Applications available in guidance office or on-line: www.iasoybeans.com Application deadline: March 15, 2010

Iowa State University--ACACIA Leadership Scholarship

Available to any male, graduating senior from an accredited Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota or Nebraska high school who attends Iowa State University. Must have exhibited exceptional ability in the fields of academics, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement. Financial need is not a criteria. Maximum value is $1000.

Application deadline: April 1, 2010

Jefferson County Farm Bureau

For students living in Jefferson County whose parents belong to Jefferson County Farm Bureau. Two scholarships of $300 each year for two years will be awarded. Application deadline: April 1, 2010

Jefferson County Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship

--must be interested in receiving an education in a health-related field. Has formal contract stipulations.

--must have a minimum high school gpa of 2.5 --must maintain a yearly gpa of at least 25 Application deadline: April 15, 2010

Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District

For high school senior students pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. Three scholarships on the state level in the amounts of $1800, $1,200, and $1000. Regional winners who do not receive the state awards will each receive $300. Leadership and scholastic achievement will be evaluated.

Application forms available www.cdiowa.org/awards.html or in guidance office Application deadline: March 3, 2010

Keokuk County Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship

Two county $500 winners. County winners become eligible for one $1000 state winner. Eligibility: --must be sons and/or daughters of Keokuk County Farm Bureau

members

--must be accepted by or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college

--must be a high school graduate or graduate of Spring 2010

--must maintain a minimum 2.5 gpa throughout college and carry at least 12 credit hours

--must be working toward a degree in one of the following areas of agriculture and/or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and

service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education, ag health

Application forms: www.iowafarmbureau.com or in guidance office Application deadline: March 1, 2010

Keokuk County Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship

Eligibility: --must be a resident of Keokuk County --must be a high school senior

--must have a cumulative gpa of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale --must be enrolled in a state or nationally accredited program of study that focuses on health care

Application deadline: applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. April 2, 2010

Keokuk Country Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

For all students residing in Keokuk County who pursue programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. County winner receives a $200 savings bond and will be entered in regional competition; non-state award regional winners will each receive a

$300 scholarship. Three state scholarships will be awarded amounts of $1800, $1200, and $1000.

Application forms available in guidance office and on-line

http://www.cdiowa.org/awards.html Application deadline: March 3, 2010

James Morris Scholarship Fund

For minority students desiring to pursue secondary and post-secondary education. All scholarship applicants must be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Website: http;://www.morrisscholarship.org Application deadline: March 15

Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation Education Grant

Scholarships to those who desire to pursue a career in a health-related field. Information and application forms are available by request at

mhenderson@orhc.com or Ext. 4447 Application deadline: not listed

Patritto Orthodontics

Ten (10) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors with plans for further education. Part of the application is a required essay on “PASSION”

Eligibility: --must be a student in grade 12 for the current school year --must have finished orthodontic treatment with Dr. Patritto Application deadline: March 15, 2010

Professional Educators of Iowa Scholarships/Awards

--Teacher of Tomorrow Award Two $500 scholarships for Iowa students aspiring to teach.

--Marcia Bandstra Memorial Scholarship One $500. Applicant must be entering a humanitarian degree program and be distinguished as an outstanding citizen and scholar. Application must be downloaded from www.peiowa.org

--Consumer Credit Financial Literacy Award One $300 To encourage students who are soon entering the work world to plan for their financial future.

--Educational Persistence Scholarship One $500 scholarship. Requires recommendation by a PEI member. Must pursue an education degree and show financial need.

--Child of PEI Member Scholarship Two $250 scholarships. Parent must be a PEI member.

--Military Boot Camp Award One $300 award for career choice of the military. Requires essay.

--Professional Development Scholarships Up to ten, $200 scholarships for classroom teachers.

--Student PEI Member Scholarships Two $300 scholarships for active student members of PEI who are graduating with an education degree and will be teaching the following semester.

--Professional Educator of the Year Award One $500. To honor educators who exemplify the essence of professionalism.

--Teacher Associate of the Year Two $200 awards for individuals who have generously assisted in the classroom.

Website: www.peiowa.org Application deadline: April 1, 2010

SAMMY 2010 Award Program

$7500 college scholarships. Criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%), and milk experience (5%). Official rules: www.bodybymilk.com

Applications will only be accepted online at www.bodybymilk.com Application deadline: March 5, 2010

Dale Schroeder Memorial Scholarship Program

Up to $15,000 per year for a student’s undergraduate study. Elligibility: --must be a graduating high school senior

--must have a gpa of at least 2.5

--must be a legal resident of the state of Iowa

--must reside in a community in Iowa with a population between 1-10,000 --must attend ISU, U of I, or UNI pursuing a bachelor’s degree

On line application: www.act.org/daleschroeder

Application deadline: April 5, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. (opens January 1)

Edward J. Schwartz Perpetual Educational Trust Fund

Scholarship awards of $1,500 or less per year, granted on a yearly basis. Applicants must reapply annually for additional scholarships. Essay required. Eligibility: --must be a resident of Wapello County

--must be in full time undergraduate course study at St. Ambrose University, University of Iowa, Iowa State University, or University of Northern Iowa

Application deadline: March 1

SIOA (SE Iowa Officials Association)

Two, $300 scholarships to one male and one female student-athlete attending a high school that is served by this association.

Eligibility: --be a graduating senior and member of a varsity high school athletic program served by the SIOA.

--have maintained a minimum high school gpa of 3.0

---intend to enroll full-time in a two or four-year college/university beginning the following fall term

--have submitted a complete application form Website: http://www.seioa.org/scholarship

Up to 40 $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors planning to attend accredited two- or four-year colleges full-time next fall. Recipients are selected through a random drawing process. Website also features a powerful scholarship search engine.

Apply online: usbank.com/studentloans

Application deadline: Applications accepted October, 2009 through March, 2010