2022-23 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 5/21/2023
ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Not determined yet
Deadline: Completion of the FAFSA by March 1st
Must be an Iowa resident and attend an eligible Iowa college or university. Be a first-time college freshman in the fall of 2023 or spring 2024 semesters. Enroll for a 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 for priority consideration. Have an eligible Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) on the 2023-24 FAFSA (For reference the 2022-23 eligible EFC was $0-$9,966).
THE BEAUTY + WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Deadline: Quarterly Deadlines: January 1, March 31st, June 20th, and September 30th every year
DISCOVER COLLEGES.COM SCHOLARSHIPS (R)
Award: $10,000 random scholarships for those that register
Deadline: N/A
IOWA STUDENT LOAN
There are several program - please note dates open.
**Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway
Dates open: Sept. 6 - Oct. 31
Award: 25 ~ $1,000 deposits into College Savings Iowa accounts
Requirements: Visit the new Parent Handbook guide for important college financing information and enter contact information to register
Start at: www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SaveNow
**Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship
Dates Open: Nov. 1 - March 31
Award: 25 - $2,000 scholarships plus $500 to each recipient's high school
Requirements: Register online and then follow emailed instructions to complete two online components and a related assessment. Essays may be required as a tiebreaker.
Start at: www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SeniorScholarship
LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Covers any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees
Deadline: TBD
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, and meet ongoing requirements. 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.
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: www.mtmercy.edu/apply (click "Apply as a Freshman")
NICC SCHOOL BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
OPPU ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $2,500 Scholarship
Deadline: Four times per year; September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a GPA of at least 3.0 or greater. Apply online at:
THE BEAUTY + WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN
Award: $1,000 Scholarship
Quarterly Deadlines: January 1, March 31st, June 20th, and September 30th every year
THE LITTLE BUNDLE SUPERMOM SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000 Scholarship
Deadline: 1st Application Cycle Timeline: June 30th
2nd Application Cycle Timeline: December 31st
Must be a graduating high school senior in your final semester who has been accepted to a university. Must be a single mother, child of a single mother, or closely impacted by a single mother. Apply online at:
IOWA STATE UNVERSITY BETA SIGMA PSI LUTHERAN FRATERNITY
Award: 3 ~ $2,000 Scholarships and 1 ~ $1,000 Scholarship
Deadline: First round - February 5, 2023, Second round – April 2, 2023, Third round - July 2, 2023
Must be a Lutheran male high school senior attending Iowa State. You are not required to join Beta Sigma Psi. Apply online at: www.epsilon.betasigmapsi.org/scholarship