2023-24 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS!
If you have any questions on a scholarship, please contact Becky in the Counseling Office! Be sure to check eligibility & deadlines! The scholarships listed are ones that are local or sent directly to the high school.
To find more scholarships, register with fastweb.com or check with the college you plan on attending for any school based scholarships.
THESE WERE UPDATED ON 03/08/2024
NO SPECIFIC DEADLINE:
ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Not Determined Yet
Deadline: Completion of the FAFSA by March 1st
You must be an Iowa resident and attend an eligible Iowa college or university. Be a first-time college freshman in the fall following your senior year of high school. Enroll for at least 3 semester hours (or the trimester or quarter equivalent) in a program leading to an undergraduate degree. Complete the FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid application by March 1 and have an eligible SAI. Apply online at: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/AllIowaOpportunityScholarship
DISCOVER COLLEGES.COM SCHOLARSHIP (R)
Award: $10,000 random scholarships for those that
Deadline: N/A
IOWA STUDENT LOAN
**Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway
Dates Open: September 1 - November 30
Award: 45 - $1,000 deposits into a College Savings Iowa Account
Requirements: Visit the new Parent Handbook guide for important college financing information and enter contact information to register.
Go to: https://www.sp3.org/welcome
LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Covers any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees.
New High School Graduates who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time or enroll in an eligible program part-time along with an approved work-based learning program for the fall immediately following high school graduation, apply for all other available state and federal grants and scholarships, meet ongoing requirements and have an Excepted Family Contribution at or below $20,000. Eligible institutions are Iowa community colleges or accredited private colleges in Iowa that offer qualified programs of study and that agree to provide student services (including orientation and academic and career advising) and to facilitate the assignment of a volunteer mentor if a student requests one. Because this list is based on job demand, it might change from year to year. Students whose programs are removed from the list will still be eligible for the Last-Dollar Scholarship until they complete their credentials or leave school, as long as they meet all other eligibility criteria.
You can find more information at: https://iowacollegeaid.gov/LastDollar
MORRISON TECH
Award: $1,000 scholarship to a WDHS senior
Deadline: TBD
Must be a senior attending Morrison Tech in the fall following graduation. See Becky in the CO if interested.
MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Free tuition for families whose income is $50,000 or less annually
Deadline: Must complete the FAFSA prior to July 1st and apply for admission
Must be a high school senior and be admitted as a new freshman to Mt. Mercy and reside all four years on Mt. Mercy's campus during the academic year. Participate in Mt. Mercy's Success Program during your 1st year on campus.
Apply for admission at: https://admissions.mtmercy.edu/portal/apply (click "Apply as a Freshman")
NICC SCHOOL BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENTSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
THE BEAUTY + WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN
Award: $1,000 Scholarship
Qtrly Deadlines: January 1, March 31, June 20, and September 30 every year
FEBRUARY DEADLINES:
MARCH DEADLINES:
DELAWARE COUNTY REPUBLICAN SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Two - $1,000 Scholarships
Deadline: March 23, 2024
MERCYONE DUBUQUE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Must be a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in nursing. Applications available online at:
MOLONY FOUNDATION 2024 NURSING/HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Two - $2,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Must be a high school senior enrolling in a full-time undergraduate nursing program or health care field. Print application off here:
MOLONY HEALTHCARE.BLANK 2024.pdf
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILLARY SECOND DISTRICT
Award: 3 - $300 Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2024
You must be a high school senior and be either a member of the American Legion Axillary or the daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, sister, wife, son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, widow, husband or step relative of a WWI or WWII to present day Veteran. You must plan to be enrolled in a school in the State of Iowa. Print application here: Am Legion Auxiliary Second District.pdf
FIDELITY BANK & TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Twenty-eight $500 scholarships
Deadline: March 31, 2024
You must be a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of at least a “C” or higher who plans to attend any accredited public or private college, university or technical school in the fall following graduation. You are not required to be a customer of Fidelity Bank & Trust. You may pick up an application at any Fidelity location or visit: https://www.bankfidelity.bank/fidelity-bank-trust-scholarship/
FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST CLUB
Award: Several $3,000 Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Must be a high school senior and plan to pursue post-secondary education. Must have demonstrated leadership in efforts to increase education and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and to reduce homophobia in your school and/or communities. Application available online at: https://ffbciowa.org/scholarships/
RAELYNN & CADE MARBACH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000 Scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Must be a high school senior entering the medical field with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Print application off here: Raelyn & Cade Marbach Scholarship Application.pdf
APRIL DEADLINES:
CLARENCE GRIEP SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $300 to $500 to one WDHS Senior
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate financial need and activities related to social justice, mutual respect and/or fairness who plans to attend any accredited public or private college, university, or technical school in the fall following graduation. Print application off here: 2024 Griep Scholarship.pdf
LYNN WESTHOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 scholarship to one WDHS senior
Deadline: April 15th
Must be a high school senior planning to attend a 2-or 4- year college to pursue a degree in accounting/business field. Print application off here:
Award: $2,000 awarded to one WDHS student
You must be a high school senior seeking to enter the workforce post high school graduation. (Graduating students do not have to be employed at Decker Concrete or APC). Must be on track to graduate in the 2023-2024 school year. Applied, or currently applying for full-time long-term employment post-graduation. Eligible for all work industries including (but not limited to): construction, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, business, cosmetology, fashion etc. Print application off here: 2024 APPLICATION.pdf
Award: Several $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: April 5, 2024
You must be a high school senior with a United States Military Affiliation (such as: great grandfather, father, mother, uncle, brother, sister served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan etc.) You must be accepted to a school of your choice and write a 1000 word or less essay on the subject “What does the American Flag and our Freedom mean to me?”. Print application off here: 2024 Scholarship Application Form.pdf
WESTERN DUBUQUE DISINGUISHED ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 scholarship awarded to one WDHS student
Deadline: April 12, 2024
Must be a high school senior. Special consideration will be given to any applicant that has demonstrated and ability to overcome unusual or difficult obstacles in your life. Print application off here: W D DISTINGUISHED ALUM APPL.pdf
VICTORY FORD FUELING YOUR FUTURE
Award: $500 Scholarship
Deadline: April 12, 2024
FATHER NORMAN WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Scholarship
Deadline: April 5, 2024
JUNE DEADLINES:
IOWA PGA SECTION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,500 Scholarship
Deadline: June 16, 2024
You must be a high school senior with an 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. Print application off here: PGA Foundation.pdf
STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
Award: One - $10,000, Two - $1,000, Five - $500 Scholarships
Deadline: April 23, 2024