Bright Scholars of Iowa
$20,000
Introduction
The H. Dale and Lois Bright Foundation funds the Bright Scholars of Iowa award for incoming freshmen who will graduate from an Iowa high school and who demonstrate financial need. Applicants who are first-generation (whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university) receive priority consideration.
Award amount
The scholarship covers the student’s cost of attendance after subtracting all other gift aid. “Other gift aid” includes Pell Grants, institutional grants and scholarships, and private scholarships. Cost of attendance is defined as tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses.
Eligibility...
Introduction
The H. Dale and Lois Bright Foundation funds the Bright Scholars of Iowa award for incoming freshmen who will graduate from an Iowa high school and who demonstrate financial need. Applicants who are first-generation (whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university) receive priority consideration.
Award amount
The scholarship covers the student’s cost of attendance after subtracting all other gift aid. “Other gift aid” includes Pell Grants, institutional grants and scholarships, and private scholarships. Cost of attendance is defined as tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses.
Eligibility...
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), together with many of its 100 county Farm Bureaus, offers scholarship opportunities for students planning to attend college. You only need to complete a single application to be considered for state-level awards as well as any local county scholarships for which you qualify.
IFBF State Scholarships — Up to $10,000 per recipient
IFBF will select 27 graduating high school seniors from Iowa — three recipients from each of IFBF’s nine districts — to receive a $2,500 scholarship that is renewable for up to four years (maximum of $10,000 per student). These state scholarships...
Introduction
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), together with many of its 100 county Farm Bureaus, offers scholarship opportunities for students planning to attend college. You only need to complete a single application to be considered for state-level awards as well as any local county scholarships for which you qualify.
IFBF State Scholarships — Up to $10,000 per recipient
IFBF will select 27 graduating high school seniors from Iowa — three recipients from each of IFBF’s nine districts — to receive a $2,500 scholarship that is renewable for up to four years (maximum of $10,000 per student). These state scholarships...
Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship
$2,000
Thank you for your interest in the Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship. We’re pleased you’re applying and wish you success as you continue toward your academic and career objectives. Important dates - Application deadline: January 30, 2026 (all parts must be submitted by this date to be considered). - Notification to recipients: During the first week of March 2026. - Scholarship Award Program (recipient attendance requested): April 15, 2026. - Award will support the 2026–2027 academic year. Eligibility - You must be a graduating high school senior with a demonstrated enthusiasm for reading and writing. - You must plan to...
Thank you for your interest in the Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship. We’re pleased you’re applying and wish you success as you continue toward your academic and career objectives. Important dates - Application deadline: January 30, 2026 (all parts must be submitted by this date to be considered). - Notification to recipients: During the first week of March 2026. - Scholarship Award Program (recipient attendance requested): April 15, 2026. - Award will support the 2026–2027 academic year. Eligibility - You must be a graduating high school senior with a demonstrated enthusiasm for reading and writing. - You must plan to...
Future of Agriculture Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction
If you are a high school senior about to graduate or a current college student studying an agriculture-related field, Iowa Corn wants to invest in your future. This scholarship opportunity is designed to help students preparing for careers that support Iowa’s agriculture industry.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be either an Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) member or the son/daughter of an ICGA member. (Apply for ICGA membership here.)
- Eligible students include high school seniors entering college and students enrolled at an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year college, university, or graduate program in a course of study...
Introduction
If you are a high school senior about to graduate or a current college student studying an agriculture-related field, Iowa Corn wants to invest in your future. This scholarship opportunity is designed to help students preparing for careers that support Iowa’s agriculture industry.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be either an Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) member or the son/daughter of an ICGA member. (Apply for ICGA membership here.)
- Eligible students include high school seniors entering college and students enrolled at an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year college, university, or graduate program in a course of study...
Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarships
$1,000
Scholarship Opportunities for Iowa High School Seniors Keep Iowa Beautiful offers annual scholarships to Iowa high school seniors who intend to pursue higher education at an Iowa college or university. “I encourage respect for home, neighborhood, community and state,” - Andy Frantz, KIB Executive Director Eligibility - Applicants must be current Iowa high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Iowa. - Candidates should have a documented history of community service and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing involvement in efforts that improve and strengthen Iowa communities. Awards for 2026 - For 2026, Keep Iowa Beautiful...
Scholarship Opportunities for Iowa High School Seniors Keep Iowa Beautiful offers annual scholarships to Iowa high school seniors who intend to pursue higher education at an Iowa college or university. “I encourage respect for home, neighborhood, community and state,” - Andy Frantz, KIB Executive Director Eligibility - Applicants must be current Iowa high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Iowa. - Candidates should have a documented history of community service and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing involvement in efforts that improve and strengthen Iowa communities. Awards for 2026 - For 2026, Keep Iowa Beautiful...
Flight Crew United 232 Scholarship
$2,500
Application timeline
- Application available: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (application must be received by this date)
- Final award decisions announced: April 15
Background
This scholarship was created by the flight crew of United Flight 232 to honor and thank the people of Siouxland for their heroic rescue and recovery efforts following the July 19, 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 accident.
Purpose
The fund supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary training that prepares them for careers in the medical or health sciences.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors attending a high...
Application timeline
- Application available: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (application must be received by this date)
- Final award decisions announced: April 15
Background
This scholarship was created by the flight crew of United Flight 232 to honor and thank the people of Siouxland for their heroic rescue and recovery efforts following the July 19, 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 accident.
Purpose
The fund supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue postsecondary training that prepares them for careers in the medical or health sciences.
Who is eligible
- Graduating high school seniors attending a high...
Adam D. Ellis Memorial Scholarship
$500
Overview
This scholarship was created in 2014 by Adam’s family in his loving memory to support local students continuing their education after high school. It provides one-time financial assistance to Dakota Valley High School seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Key dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors of Dakota Valley High School (North Sioux City, South Dakota)
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Demonstrated participation in employment, school extracurriculars and/or community...
Overview
This scholarship was created in 2014 by Adam’s family in his loving memory to support local students continuing their education after high school. It provides one-time financial assistance to Dakota Valley High School seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Key dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors of Dakota Valley High School (North Sioux City, South Dakota)
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Demonstrated participation in employment, school extracurriculars and/or community...
Cloy and Connie Olhausen Scholarship
$7,500
Application available: November 1
Application deadline: February 1
Final decision announced: April 15
Overview
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Created in 2009 by relatives and friends, the fund supports local student-athletes as they continue their education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship helps graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School who intend to enroll in post‑secondary education.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School.
- Candidates must have participated in school‑sponsored athletics...
Application available: November 1
Application deadline: February 1
Final decision announced: April 15
Overview
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Created in 2009 by relatives and friends, the fund supports local student-athletes as they continue their education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship helps graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School who intend to enroll in post‑secondary education.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School.
- Candidates must have participated in school‑sponsored athletics...
Walt Fiegel Scholarship
$2,000
Timeline
- Application opens: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (applications must be received by this date)
- Award decisions announced: mid‑April
Overview / Background
In 2004, alumni of Sioux City East High School created this scholarship to honor longtime coach Walt Fiegel and to carry on his positive influence on young people. The fund supports local students pursuing further education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship is intended to help graduating seniors continue their education at a college, university, or vocational/technical school, whether they are working toward a trade certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s/academic degree.
Who...
Timeline
- Application opens: November 1
- Submission deadline: February 1 (applications must be received by this date)
- Award decisions announced: mid‑April
Overview / Background
In 2004, alumni of Sioux City East High School created this scholarship to honor longtime coach Walt Fiegel and to carry on his positive influence on young people. The fund supports local students pursuing further education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship is intended to help graduating seniors continue their education at a college, university, or vocational/technical school, whether they are working toward a trade certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s/academic degree.
Who...
Duane and Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship
$500
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Key Dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Background
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Family and friends created the fund in 2009 to support local students.
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School continue their education beyond high school.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School
- Participation in school‑sponsored athletics for...
Boyle Nursing Studies Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline: February 1 (materials must be received by this date)
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
The Boyle Endowment for Nursing Studies supports local students pursuing careers in nursing or nursing home administration. The fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa, and was created in 2001 by Boyle Companies to encourage community-level study in the nursing field.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at a school in one of the following communities: Creston, Onawa, Rock Rapids, or Shenandoah, Iowa; or...
Akron Community Foundation Scholarship
$500
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
Created in 2017 by the Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, this scholarship is intended to help graduating high school seniors continue their education at an accredited college or university.
Purpose
To provide financial support to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from Akron-Westfield High School (Akron, IA)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Active participation...
Important dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final determinations announced: April 15
Overview
Created in 2017 by the Akron Community Foundation (ACF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, this scholarship is intended to help graduating high school seniors continue their education at an accredited college or university.
Purpose
To provide financial support to graduating seniors who plan to enroll in post-secondary education at an accredited college or university.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from Akron-Westfield High School (Akron, IA)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Active participation...
