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THESE WERE UPDATED ON 4/19/2021
° 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 2019. 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
° COLLEGE PEAS STANDOUT STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $400 Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Must be a current high school student that intends to enroll full-time at a four-year college. Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and must submit a short essay describing a special skill, talent or interest that helps you standout from your peers.
Apply online at: http://collegepeas.com/money/
° DELTA WATERFOWL/KEY CITY RETREIVER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $,1000 Scholarship to one Dubuque County senior student.
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Must be a high school senior in good standing and pursing a career in an outdoor related field. Must write a short essay and to why you choose this field.
There is no scholarship application. All essays should be emailed to [email protected].
° DSCOVER COLLEGES.COM SCHOLARSHIPS (R)
Award: $10,000 random scholarships for those that register
Deadline: N/A
Award: 100% coverage of tuition, books and fees (minus any Pell Grant for which the student qualifies)
Deadline: Unknown
Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident. Must have a 2.5 high school GPA and a 19 ACT score or 1000 SAT Score. Ability to commute daily for classes (housing not provided).
To apply contact: Mr. Len Uhal at Divine Word College, 102 Jacoby Dr., Epworth, IA 52045, (563) 876-3332 or email [email protected]
DUBUQUE AREA LABOR-MANAGEMENT COUNCIL EDUCATION & SKILLED TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: Several $1,000 Scholarships
Deadline: May 14, 2021
Applicants must intend to become employed in either Dubuque, JoDaviess, or Grant counties following completion of their education program. Must be a immediate family member of individuals who are members of unions or who work for employers belonging to the DALMC, corporate sponsors of the program, military that have been honorably discharged. Also, members of the Tech WORKS program that will complete all the steps of the program by the end of your senior year and students that have completed at least three Project Lead the Way courses. One letter is required to document conduct and attendance history. Two letters of recommendation. Grade point average is not considered ("B" & "C" students are encouraged to apply).
Applications available in the Counseling Office or you can print one off here: DALMC scholarship-education-application-2021.pdf / 2nd round 2021 Skilled Trade Scholarship Application.pdf
° ELEVATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2021
Must be a high school senior. Must have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident. All GPA's will be considered and all majors are encouraged to apply.
Apply online at: https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/mental-health-awareness/
° FAITH HOPE AND LOVE JESUS, INC. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2021
° IOWA PGA SECTION SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,500 per year scholarship
Deadline: June 18, 2021
Must be a high school senior and must have an interest in golf. Scholarship winner are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, and academic/professional ability and financial need.
Applications available in the Counseling Office or you can print off here: Iowa PGA Scholarship.pdf
° IOWA STATE UNVERSITY BETA SIGMA PSI LUTHERAN FRATERNITY
Award: 3 ~ $2,000 Scholarships and 1 ~ $1,000 Scholarship
Deadline: First round -January 5, 2021, Second round - March 20, 2021, Third round - July 1, 2021
° IOWA STUDENT LOAN
There are several program - please note dates open.
**Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway
Dates open: Sept. 8- Oct. 30
Award: 30 ~ $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
**Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship
Dates Open: Oct. 19 - Feb 26
Award: 30 - $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.
° 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. You can find more information at:
https://iowacollegeaid.gov/LastDollar
° MEDICAL ASSOCIATES CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) SCHOLARSHIP
Award: 100% Tuition Assistance
Deadline: Unknown
° MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUBUQUE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $500 Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2021
Must be a high school senior who resides in Dubuque County, has a mental health diagnosis, and is pursuing further education.
Applications available in the Counseling Office or you can print one off here: Mental Health America SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.pdf
° MORRISON TECH
Award: $1,000 awarded to a WD student
Deadline: See Becky in the Counseling Office
Must plan on attending Morrison Tech in the fall of 2020
To apply see Becky in the Counseling Office
° 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