° ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

 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 

Family Contribution (EFC) on the 2019-19 FAFSA (the 2018-19 eligible EFC was $0-$9,064).  Apply online at:   https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/AllIowaOpportunityScholarship

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/

 

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 

 

Apply online at:  www.discovercolleges.com 

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° DIVINE WORD COLLEGE GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP

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).

 

 

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

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

 

Must be a high school senior and a childhood cancer and blood disorder survivor; and pursuing post-secondary education at a college or university in the US.  Must write a 500-word essay on the topic of your choice, an acceptance letter from the college and a letter for your doctor documenting a history of a blood disorder or cancer diagnosed before the age of 18.  Apply online at:  https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/faith-hope-and-love-jesus-inc-college-scholarship?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=announcement_Mar24

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

Must be a Lutheran male high school senior attending Iowa State.  You are not required to join Beta Sigma Psi.  Apply online at:  http://epsilon.betasigmapsi.org/scholarship/

° IOWA STUDENT LOAN

There are several program - please note dates open.

 Requirements:  Visit the new Parent Handbook guide for important college financing information and enter contact information to register

 

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

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

Must be a high school senior and have been accepted into the NICC Medical Assistant Program.  Full-time job guarantee at Medical Associates upon successful completion of the program.  Apply online at:  https://jobs.jobvite.com/mahealthcare/job/oYrlefwI

° MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUBUQUE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  $500 Scholarship

 

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

 

Must plan on attending Morrison Tech in the fall of 2020

To apply see Becky in the Counseling Office 

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

Award:  NICC has several school based scholarships online at:  www.nicc.edu/scholarships

Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a GPA of at least 3.0 or greater.  Apply online at:  www.opploans.com/scholarship

 

Must be a high school senior.  Must have a excellent work ethic, overcome challenges in life, great interpersonal skills, and a positive leader.  Must submit 500 words or less an essay explaining how you exemplify the above qualities and two personal reference letters.  Application available in the Counseling Office or you can print one off here:  Pat & Verla Horsfield Scholarship.pdf

° ROBERT D. BLUE SCHOLARSHIP

 

Must be a high school senior and planning to attend an Iowa College/University during the 2020-2021 school year.  Must write a 500-word essay on an individual from your community (not a family member) that has demonstrated the responsibilities of being a citizen.  Must provide two letters of recommendation.  Apply online at:  www.rdblue.org

° RUSHORDERTEES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS’ SCHOLARSHIP

 

Must be a high school senior planning to attend higher education in the fall.  Must have a passion for entrepreneurship.  Apply online at:  https://www.rushordertees.com/scholarship/

 

Must be a high school senior in any field of study are eligible to apply.  You will be asked to write a short essay about how your journey with self-love and acceptance has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and aspirations.  Apply online at:  https://bold.org/scholarships/sander-jennings-spread-the-love-scholarship/

° THE BEAUTY + WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN 

 

Must be a female graduating senior and a U.S. Citizen.  Apply online at:  www.skincareox.com/scholarship

° THE LITTLE BUNDLE SUPERMOM SCHOLARSHIP

 Award:  $1,000 Scholarship

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:  https://littlebundle.com/pages/supermom-scholarship

Must be a high school senior of Protestant Faith.  Must be a resident of the state of Iowa and attending the University of Iowa.  Applications available in the Counseling Office or you can print one off here: Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship.pdf

° THE SLEEP JUDGE STATE OF SLEEP SCHOLARSHIP

Award:  One $1,500 scholarship

 

 Must be a high school senior, planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. or Canadian post-secondary institution and carry a minimum 3.00 GPA.  Must create a short video (no longer than 5 minutes) answering the question "How has technology affected our sleep for better or for worse?"  Apply online at:  www.thesleepjudge.com

 

Must be a high school senior and parent must be a booster club member.   Must have a GPA of 3.25 or greater and have participated in a least 3 sports, including 2 during your senior year and have earned 5 varsity letters.  Must write 200 words or less essay describing how a coach or sports program has positively impacted your high school career or personal life.  Applications available in the Counseling Office or you can print one off here:  Booster Club Scholarship.pdf