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AFS Twin City Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Foundry Educational Foundation
1695 North Penny Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Minnesota, western Wisconsin or northern Iowa. Preference will be given to students who are completing coursework in a foundry-related subject. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 3
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: http://www.fefinc.org/scholarships.html

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents who graduated high school in the last two years. Students must demonstrate financial need. Awards may only be used at eligible Iowa institutions. Submit both a FAFSA and an Iowa Financial Aid Application by the deadline to be considered.

Amount: Up to $5,198
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Ann Griffel Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Golf Association
Attn: Ann Griffel Scholarship Committee
1605 North Ankeny Boulevard
Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023
Eligibility: Applicants must plan to attend an Iowa college, university or trade school. Selection is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and leadership qualities.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are sent to all high school girls golf coaches in the state of Iowa at the beginning of the year. The application should be mailed in, along with two letters of recommendation, a high school transcript, a photo and a personal essay.
Website: https://iowagolf.org/scholarships/

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Scholarships
P.O. Box 583
Omaha, NE 68101
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling in or currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year program in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, North Dakota or South Dakota with the intent of earning a degree in information systems, computer science or related field.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aitpomaha.com/scholarship-information.html

Bayer Fund STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an accredited UNCF member institution, accredited HBCU or any accredited four-year college or university enrolled as full-time students and classified as juniors. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a major related to science, technology, engineering or math. Preference will be given for applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas and Washington.

Amount: $4,400
Deadline: July 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships

Bill and Hilda Macomber and Alta Kahl Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled full-time at a college, university or technical school in Iowa. Students must also reside in Muscatine and Scott counties. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

BNSF Railway Company FFA Scholarship
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree in one of the following agricultural fields: business management, economics, sales and marketing or finance. They must be residents of California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota or Texas. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/

Boyle Nursing Studies Scholarship
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility: Applicants must show evidence of extracurricular activities, work experience and service to the community.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/

Brand Boeshaar Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Iowa and Illinois states. Students must pursue a career in a college or university in both states and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Bremwood Endowment Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have attended the Bremwood Residential Treatment Program in Waverly, Iowa, and who will be attending an accredited university, junior college, trade school or vocational school. Students must demonstrate the abilities to successfully complete the requirements of the institution chosen and must display financial need.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Amount: $2,500 for 4 years
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships

Byers Scholarship
Sponsor: Keep Iowa Beautiful
300 E. Locust Street
Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Iowa who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university to study environmental science, community development, landscape architecture, architecture, community planning or marketing and communications.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://keepiowabeautiful.org/grants-scholarships/

Central High School Scholarship for Teacher Education
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Those who are interested in teaching Physical Education will be given preference.

Amount: $3,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Central High School Scholarship for Teacher Education
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students at Davenport Central High School and pursue a career in teaching. Students must also have a 2.0 GPA.

Amount: Up to $3,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Chicago Occupational Therapy Scholarship
Sponsor: Chicago Occupational Therapy
1422 West Willow Street
Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60642
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently admitted to or attending graduate school to become an occupational therapist. Students must have an exceptional personality, clinical skills and character and be committed to working in a private practice setting focused on the pediatric population. Applicants must be attending a school or have a permanent address in the following Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio or Nebraska.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://chicagooccupationaltherapy.com/scholarship/

Children’s Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarships
Sponsor: Children's Cancer Connection
2708 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Eligibility: Applicants must live in Iowa and have been directly affected by childhood cancer, either having had cancer before age 18 or being a sibling of that individual. Students must be accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year institution and hold a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://childrenscancerconnection.org/family-programs/empowering-scholarships.html

Class of 1979 Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Students must have a financial need and demonstrate leadership ability.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

Clem Werner Walcott Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have attended schools in Walcott, Iowa, and have graduated from Davenport Public Schools. Students must have a GPA between 2.75 and 3.75 and pursue a career in business, banking, finance, or agriculture. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Clifford E. Perry Scholarship
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Hinton High School in Hinton, IA who must be attending a technical or trade school. No GPA requirement.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/

Cogley-Buffington Certified Property and Casualty Underwriters Fund
Sponsor: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
The Depot at Cherapa Place
200 N. Cherapa Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-2205
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from high schools throughout South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota, and Northwest Iowa who plan to attend an accredited, four-year college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need and interest in and understanding of the role of business in American society.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sfacf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships

Col V Thomas Considine Scholarship
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility: Applicants must show evidence of work experience and service to their community.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/

Corky Kress Golf Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Students must enroll at a two-year or four-year college and be a member of their high school golf team. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Corky Kress Golf Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from Waterloo West High School, Davenport North High School or Bettendorf High School. Students must demonstrate financial need and be members of the high school golf team.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Dave Goode Midwest Region Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation
6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Suite 481
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students majoring in engineering or mathematics at an accredited college or university who are AWSA and NCWSA skiers from the Midwest Region. Student must be U.S. citizens and members of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports.

Amount: $2,400
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.usa-wwf.org/ourscholarships

Dave Slater Environmental and Conservation Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students or students who have graduated from a high school in Scott County. Students must be interested in conservation or environmental science. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have a 2.5 GPA.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Dearrel Bates Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from a MAC Conference high school and plan to enroll full-time with an education degree. Students must also have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $1,250
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Dearrel Bates Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must enroll full-time at a four-year college or university. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Work experience and extracurricular activities will be evaluated by the selection committee.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Diana (Diane) De Pover-Nesseler Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled or who are enrolling at a community college in the Quad Cities. Students must be females who are pursuing a career in applied technologies.

Amount: Up to $700
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Don E. and Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students residing in Scott County, Iowa or Rock Island County, Illinois or if not, they must be a lineal descendant or dependent of a former employee of Don E. Williams Company. Students must demonstrate financial need and not have yet a bachelor's degree.

Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Don E. and Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Students must provide evidence of leadership skills and willingness to achieve their academic goals. Descendants of former Don E. Williams Company employees will be given preference.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Donna Jean Arzberger Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Assumption, Central, West or North high schools in Davenport, Iowa. Students must also have a GPA of 2.7 and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Dr. and Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Rock Island, Illinois or Scott, Iowa with demonstrated financial need. Students must be of Korean descent and have a 3.0 GPA.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Dr. and Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year program.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Dr. Anita L. Pinc Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be female students enrolled or enrolling at a medical school in the Quad Cities. Students must have attended high school or college in Scott County, Iowa or Rock Island County, Illinois.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Duane and Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from either West Monona High School or Kingsley-Pierson High School that have been involved in school-sponsored sports for each of their four (4) years while in high school. Students must have a minimum 2.8 GPA out of 4.0 and must be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution located in Iowa, Nebraska or South Dakota.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/

Eastern Iowa Angus Association Oliver Hansen Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Scott, or Muscatine counties and plan or have enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Students must also be pursuing an education or career in agriculture and have a 2.0 GPA. Applicants must have not reached their 25th birthday.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be up to age 26 who have exited foster care supervised by the Department of Human Services/Juvenile Court Services within 30 days of their 18th birthday or later or were legally adopted or entered the Subsidized Guardianship Program from Iowa foster care at the age of 16 or older.

Amount: Up to $12,000
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Elise Brett Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, college students who graduated or non-traditional students residing in Rock Island County of Illinois or Scott County of Iowa. Students must have a 3.0 GPA.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Ellen Bengtson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be female students who are pursuing a degree in engineering, mathematics, or chemistry at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities

Empirical Scholarship
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of a currently active full-time person employed by Empirical, Inc. or a subsidiary for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the scholarship application. Students must be graduating high school seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have participated in part-time or full-time work volunteer work outside of school or a combination of work and volunteer (minimum of 10 hours per week) during their high school experience.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward degrees in one of the following areas of agriculture: agronomy, crop science, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, finance, sales, marketing, plant pathology, plant breeding, plant genetics, soil science, soil conservation, water conservation or public service and administration. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or Wisconsin. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 12
How to apply: An application form is required.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/

Frances S. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Davenport Central High School and must demonstrate financial need. Students must also be planning to pursue education studies in English or literature.

Amount: Up to $750
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Future Ready Iowa Grant
Sponsor: Future Ready Iowa
Eligibility: Applicants must have applied for all other available financial aid and have not been enrolled in post-secondary education for two or more years. Eligible institutions are accredited Iowa colleges or universities that offer bachelor s degree programs aligned with high-demand jobs.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.futurereadyiowa.gov

Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship
Sponsor: Future Ready Iowa
Eligibility: Applicants must be recent high school graduates enrolling in an eligible program full-time, recent high school graduates who are enrolling in an eligible program part-time and are employed in an approved work-based learning program or adult learners 20 years of age or older starting an eligible program at least part-time. Students must have applied for all other available financial aid and plan to earn a credential for a high-demand job. Eligible institutions are Iowa community colleges or accredited private colleges in Iowa that offer qualified programs of study.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.futurereadyiowa.gov

Geisinger Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Michigan
College Administration
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 2102
Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/

Grant Wheeler Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in any high school in Northeast Iowa. Students must demonstrate the qualities of encouragement, character, faith in God and love through a spirit of humility and self-discipline plus have a strong desire to enhance their education. Students must have been involved in track or other running events.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities

Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from a Scott County high school and demonstrating financial need. Students must also have a 3.0 GPA and be planning to earn a bachelor's degree in elementary or secondary education.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

H.L. Taylor Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Iowa PTA
P.O. Box 10634
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Iowa whose school district has an active PTA at any level of education. Students must be residents of Iowa and plan to enroll at an accredited Iowa post-secondary institution.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://iowapta.org/programs-events/

Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship
Sponsor: Conservation Districts of Iowa
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Iowa and residents of Harrison County. Students must be enrolling as a first-year student at an accredited institution pursuing conservation or agricultural studies.

Amount: $500 up to $3,000
Deadline: February 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://cdiowa.org

Helen Maurer Simmons Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must enroll full-time at an accredited college or university and show a financial need. Students with farming backgrounds will be given preference.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Helen Maurer Simmons Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from West Liberty High School or Wilton High School with demonstrated financial need. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and plans to enroll in an accredited college or university.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award
Sponsor: Hoover Presidential Foundation
P.O. Box 696
West Branch, IA 52358
Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors in an Iowa high school or be homeschooled. Students must submit a project proposal and two letters of recommendation. Recipients must attend a weekend program during the summer and are expected to complete the proposed project. Grades, essays and test scores are not considered.

Amount: Up to $11,500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.hooverpresidentialfoundation.org

Herman Sani Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Golf Association
Attn: Ann Griffel Scholarship Committee
1605 North Ankeny Boulevard
Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior with a background in golf. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and leadership qualities. Selection is not based on golf accomplishments or abilities.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online and include a personal essay, two letters of recommendation and an official transcript.
Website: https://iowagolf.org/scholarships/

IAD Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education
1111 Office Park Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa high school graduates enrolling in a two- or four-year post-secondary institution to pursue automotive-related studies.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://iada.com/about/iad-foundation-for-education/

ICCA Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Cheerleading Coaches' Association
Attn.: JoEllen Wesselmann
P.O. Box 207
Huxley, IA 50124
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior and have a coach who is a current member of the Iowa Cheerleading Coaches' Association. Students must also have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online and include the basic application, the one page essay, activity listing, cheerleading coach letter of recommendation, additional letter of recommendation and letter from high school counselor verifying grade point average.
Website: http://iowacheercoaches.org/

Iowa 4-H College Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa 4-H Foundation
Extension 4-H Youth Building
1259 Stange Road
Ames, IA 50011-1002
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents and 4-H members who are enrolling in or currently enrolled in an Iowa post-secondary institution. Students must submit two letters of recommendation along with their materials.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org

Iowa Games Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Games
1421 S. Bell Avenue
#104
Ames, IA 50010
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors in Iowa who have participated in the Iowa Games. Students must demonstrate good citizenship, sportsmanship, and excellent character.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowagames.org/brian-pearson-memorial-scholarship/

Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. FFA Scholarship
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a major in one of the following fields: agronomy, plant breeding and genetics, economics, finance, pulp and paper technology, transportation, crop science, plant science or agricultural business management. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Applicants must live in Iowa and plan to attend a college in Iowa or Illinois. Preference is given to applicants with a specific interest in transportation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/

Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents and members of Iowa Army or Air National Guard units. Students must pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa college or university and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Applicants must satisfactorily complete required Guard training and maintain satisfactory performance of Guard duty.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 1; October 1; December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Iowa Newspaper Association Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Newspaper Association
319 E 5th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents who are high school seniors or current college students and must attend an in-state college or university. Students must plan to work in the newspaper industry in Iowa upon completion of their degrees.

Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: February 16
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of reference, personal statement and two writing samples are required.
Website: http://www.inanews.com

Iowa Oratorical Contest
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Iowa
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.

Amount: Up to $18,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ialegion.org/oratorical/

Iowa PGA Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa PGA Foundation
3184 HWY 22 Riverside
Riverside, IA 52327
Eligibility: Applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA section, including the cities of Monmouth, Macomb, Galesburg, Moline, Rock Island, Kewanee and Galena. Students must demonstrate an interest in golf, community involvement and financial need.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowapgajuniorgolf.com/charlie-burkart/

Iowa Physician Assistant Society Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Physician Assistant Society
6919 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an approved Physician Assistant (PA) degree program at a postsecondary institution located in Iowa. They must have had an outstanding undergraduate academic record, strong leadership skills and a well-developed knowledge of the role of the professional physician assistant. Selection is based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to the field of physician assisting, extracurricular activities and professional awareness.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 5
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and personal statement are required.
Website: https://www.iapasociety.org/index.php/students/scholarship-information

Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Pork Producers Association
1636 NW 114th Street
P.O. Box 71009
Clive, IA 50325
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents who are enrolled at or who plan to enroll at a two-year or four-year postsecondary institution located in Iowa. They must be majoring in or have plans to major in an agriculture-related undergraduate program that focuses on swine production. They must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two recommendation letters and a transcript are required.
Website: http://www.iowapork.org

Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
Sponsor: Iowa Arts Council
600 E. Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents and graduating high school seniors and show proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theatre, traditional arts or visual arts. Students must be accepted full-time to an accredited Iowa college or university and must major in one of the aforementioned areas.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of recommendation and an essay are required.
Website: https://iowaculture.gov/arts/grants

Iowa Thespian Chapter Board Senior Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Thespian Chapter
Leslie LaCorte, Iowa Thespian Treasurer
Davenport North High School
626 West 53rd Street
Davenport, IA 52806
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa high school seniors and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in arts-related classes. Students must be members of the International Thespian Society in good standing. Applicants must plan to major or minor in theatre, film, radio and television, broadcasting, music or dance. Applicants must also perform an audition at the Iowa Thespian Festival in the performance, technical or theatre educator category.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 19
How to apply: Applications are available from the Iowa Thespian Society. An application form and resume are required.
Website: http://www.iowathespians.org

Iowa Tuition Grants
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll at least part-time in an eligible Iowa college or university and demonstrate financial need. Priority is given to the neediest applicants.

Amount: Up to $6,800
Deadline: July 1
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grants
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a career education or option course for 3 credit hours consisting of at least 15 weeks duration at an Iowa area community college and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must prove financial need.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: July 1
How to apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Iowa War Orphans Educational Assistance
Sponsor: Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Iowa. Students must also attend an institution of higher education within the state of Iowa.

Amount: $600-$11,844
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dva.iowa.gov/

ISAA Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Iowa State Archery Association
ISAA Scholarship Program
Jan Kostka, Chair
1425 Plymouth Road
Mason City, IA 50401
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior, have obtained a GED or be a full-time college student. The student must have been an active member of ISAA for at least two years. Selection is based on participation in ISAA activities, academic achievement, financial need, community involvement and the reference letters.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.isaaproam.com

James B. Morris Scholarship
Sponsor: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 12145
Des Moines, IA 50312
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens of a minority ethnic status who are either Iowa high school graduates attending any U.S. college or university or non-Iowa residents who are attending an Iowa college or university. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.morrisscholarship.org

James Hughes Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Students must commit to academic success and show church and community involvement.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

James W. Victor Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from a Davenport high school in Iowa. Students must demonstrate financial need and be accepted to an accredited university or college.

Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Jane and Clem Werner Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be senior students graduating from selected Davenport and Bettendorf high schools. Students must be enrolled full-time and have a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Jane and Clem Werner Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and enroll full-time in a bachelor's program at an accredited school. Preference will be given to those with a financial need and those who attend a private liberal arts college in the Arsenal Island area.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Jayne Lee Andreesen Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Pleasant Valley High School with high honors. Students must have a GPA of 3.75 and pursue a career in health-related fields.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation
P.O. Box 40
Abbeville, AL 36310
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need.

Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: February 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org

John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolling full-time as college students. Students must have a 3.25 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Kappa Delta Phi
Sponsor: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Attn: Jeanne Cooper
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 202
Bethesda, MD 20814
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.tota.org/scholarships

Karen Misjak GEAR UP Iowa Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and have a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma or home school diploma. Students must be GEAR UP Iowa Program participants and under the age of 22 upon first receipt of Karen Misjak GEAR UP Iowa Scholarship funds. Applicants must enroll in at least three semester hours in a Title IV eligible undergraduate program of study at a Title IV college or university in Iowa or out-of-state.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: As soon as possible after October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Kelly Marie Mcquate Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in Rock Island County or Scott County. Students must have a deceased parent and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Kelly Marie McQuate Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate a financial need and provide evidence of work experience and participation in community or school activities.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Kent Nutrition Group Inc. FFA Scholarship
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following fields: animal science, animal nutrition, dairy science, poultry science, equine/equestrian science, agriculture, agricultural science, agricultural business management, economics, finance or marketing and sales. Applicants must attend college in and be residents of one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/

Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant)
Sponsor: Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW Fifth Street
Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents enrolled in an Iowa community college. Students must be enrolled in at least three credit hours in a qualified program of study and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: July 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsAndGrants

Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa High School Music Association
P.O. Box 10
Boone, IA 50036
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents and graduating high school seniors enrolling in college to pursue a vocal music education major. Students must submit a recording of two selections and essay along with their application materials.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ihsma.org

Loren and Tammy Bockwoldt Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Durant or Wilton High School with demonstrated financial need. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 and plan to enroll in an accredited college or university.

Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Louis F. Bulechek Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors residing in Rock Island County or Scott County. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also plan to enroll full-time at a university or college.

Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Louis F. Bulechek Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must enroll full-time in a bachelor's program and show a financial need. Students will be evaluated based on involvement in school or community activities and work experience.

Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Louis R. and Helen E. Schwartz FFA Agricultural Scholarship
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are residents of Saginaw County Michigan, Lyon County Minnesota, or Muscatine County Iowa. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture-related occupations with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/

Lt. Col. William T. Cooper Citizenship Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from fort Madison Senior High School or Holy Trinity Catholic High School with demonstrated financial need. Students must have joined in community services.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Lt. Col. William T. Cooper Medical Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Fort Madison Senior High School or Holy Trinity Catholic High School with demonstrated financial need. Students must pursue a career in the medical field.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Lucile Latta Scholarship
Sponsor: Lucile Latta Charitable Trust
c/o Jay T. Randall
P.O. Box 145
601 Iowa Avenue
Dunlap, IA 51529
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Harrison County, Iowa who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled students in post-secondary education at an accredited college, university or bible school. Students must demonstrate exceptional scholarship and financial need.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.boyer-valley.k12.ia.us/pages/uploaded_files/Lucile%20Latta%20Charitable%20Trust%20Scholarship.pdf

Mariah Becker Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Students must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate their commitment to serve others through extracurricular activities and church or community involvement.

Amount: $1,200
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Mariah Becker Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Davenport Central High School. Students must have a 3.0 and be enrolled full-time in a college or university.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Masonic Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. and A.M.
Iowa Masonic Library and Museum
813 First Avenue SE
P.O. Box 279
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0279
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education in any state at an institution which provides a two-year or four-year college program or vocational training. They do not need to have a Masonic connection. Selection is based on academic record, communication skills and financial need, but the most important is service to school and community with an emphasis on leadership roles. Finalists will be asked to appear before the committee for personal interviews.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online or from guidance departments at Iowa public high schools.
Website: https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/

Masonry Institute of Iowa Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Masonry Institute of Iowa
6919 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Eligibility: Applicants must be current Iowa high school or college students attending an Iowa institution and pursuing a program related to construction, engineering, masonry or architecture.

Amount: $500 up to $1,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://masonryinstituteofiowa.wildapricot.org/Scholarships

MCEC Technical Scholarship
Sponsor: Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. and A.M.
Iowa Masonic Library and Museum
813 First Avenue SE
P.O. Box 279
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0279
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Iowa who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa community college.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/

Mellinger Scholarships
Sponsor: Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Inc.
1025 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 770
Monmouth, IL 61462
Eligibility: Applicants must live in western Illinois or eastern Iowa, submit the FAFSA form and demonstrate financial need and attend an accredited university. Awards are based on academic achievement. Part-time students are also eligible for scholarships, and loans are also available to graduate students.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available by mail or online. Application forms are only available from February 1 to May 1 each year.
Website: http://www.mellinger.org

MFA Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: MFA Incorporated
201 Ray Young Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who live in an area where a sponsoring MFA agency is located. They must have plans to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university no later than September 1 of the application year. Selection is based on character, extracurricular activities and financial need.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available by request from the applicant's high school counselor. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.mfafoundation.com/

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship
Sponsor: Medical Group Management Association
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). They must be residents of one of the MGMA Midwest Section states, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program that is related to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 29
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://mgma.com/career-pathways/career-advancement/career-resources/scholarships

Mike Condon Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Clinton, Scott, Rock Island or Muscatine enrolled full-time in a college or university. Students must have a 2.25 GPA and pursue a construction-related course of study.

Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Mike Condon Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must have a 2.25 GPA and plan to enroll full-time. Students must be currently enrolled in college or graduating seniors. Applicants who have participated in construction-related activities or curriculum will be given preference.

Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Morency Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution. Preference will be given to students who enroll in a manufacturing program and those who have been in foster care.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Morency Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating or graduated students from a high school in Carroll County, Rock Island County, Whiteside County, Clinton County, Muscatine County or Scott County with demonstrated financial need. Students must at least a 2.0 GPA and are enrolled or accepted in a college or university.

Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Iowa
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility: Applicants must be non-traditional students beginning their education or returning to the classroom after an extended period of time. Students must be current members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Son of the American Legion. Applicants must have paid dues for two years prior to and for the calendar year of their application. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application and financial need.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://ialegion.org

Norm & Fern Hinke Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Applicants must provide a recommendation letter from a teacher and make evident their commitment to trade skills.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

Olive Kendall Opportunity Award
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and may have endured hardship which led to poor academic performance.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial Stem Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolling for freshman or sophomore years in a college or university to pursue STEM-related education and career. Students must also demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Paul and Beverly Eckert Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Assumption High School, Davenport Central High School, Davenport West High Schoool or Davenport North High School. Students must be planning to pursue studies at a college or university for four years.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a novice ham radio license, be residents and attend school in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska) and be undergraduate or graduate students in electronics, communications or another related field.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program

PFund Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: PFund Foundation
P.O. Box 3640
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are either from or currently attending school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota or South Dakota.

Amount: Up to $12,000
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.pfundfoundation.org/

PHD Scholarship
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of ham radio license, be residents of the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and be studying journalism, computer science or electronic engineering. Applicants may also be the children of deceased amateur radio operators.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online but may not be completed electronically. All completed applications must be mailed.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program

Premier Roofing Sales Scholarship
Sponsor: Premier Roofing Company
2015 South Pontiac Way
Denver, CO 80224
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled U.S. college students. Students must live or go to school in one of the following states: Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa or Oklahoma. An essay submission and video submission on provided prompts are required.

Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://sales-scholarship.com/

Quad Cities Mexican American Organization Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are of Hispanic descent attending a two or four-year accredited college, university, graduate or trade school. Students must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Quad Cities Scholarship for Immigrants and Refugees
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are refugees, immigrants, or children of at least one immigrant or refugee. Students must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Quad City Regional Auto Show Automotive/Technical Trade School Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be residing in Bureau, Carroll, Henderson, Henry, Jo Davies, Knox, Mercer, Rock Island, Warren and Whiteside counties of Illinois and Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry, Jackson, Louisa, Muscatine and Scott of Iowa. Students must be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry.

Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Quad City Regional Auto Show College/University Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be residing in Bureau, Carroll, Henderson, Henry, Jo Davies, Knox, Mercer, Rock Island, Warren and Whiteside counties of Illinois and Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry, Jackson, Louisa, Muscatine and Scott of Iowa. Students must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university and have a parent who is working full-time or part-time at New Car Dealership.

Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Students or their parent must be employed at a local new car dealership for at least one year. Applicants' involvement in community service and extracurricular activities will be taken into consideration. Students must show a financial need and provide two letters of recommendation.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Ralph & Gladys Borden Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Clarinda Foundation
114 East Washington Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the area formerly known as the New Market School District.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://clarindafoundation.com/

Ray, N0RP and Katie, W0KTE Pautz Scholarship
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must be ARRL members with a General Class or higher Amateur Radio License. They must be residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska and should major in electronics, computer science or a related field at a four-year institution.

Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program

Robert D. Blue Scholarship
Sponsor: Robert D. Blue Scholarship
Michael L. Fitzgerald, Treasurer of State
State Capitol Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents who plan to attend an Iowa institution of higher learning the following school year. They may be high school seniors or current college students. An essay and two references are required.

Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: May 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.rdblue.org/scholarship/

Robert M. Voorhees/Standard Golf Company Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association
Iowa Turfgrass Office
1605 North Ankeny Boulevard
Suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023-4163
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSA). They must be Iowa residents or must be non-residents of Iowa who are enrolled at a postsecondary institution located in Iowa. They must be studying turfgrass management or a related subject. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://www.iowagcsa.org

Rotary Club of Davenport Scholarship Scholastic/Leadership Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Assumption High School, Davenport Central High School, Davenport West High School, Davenport North High School or Davenport Mid-City. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Amount: Up to $12,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Russ Brannen/KENT FEEDS Memorial Beef Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
Winner's Circle Scholarships
c/o SGI
30805 595th Avenue
Cambridge, IA 50046
Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen at an Iowa four-year college or university. They must have been actively involved in FFA beef cattle projects. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in cattle showmanship contest and expositions. Selection is based on livestock project participation, academic merit and leadership.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, extracurricular activities list and personal essay are required.
Website: https://ifaa.org/scholarships.php

Schlutz Family Beef Breeding Scholarship
Sponsor: Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
Winner's Circle Scholarships
c/o SGI
30805 595th Avenue
Cambridge, IA 50046
Eligibility: Applicants must be rising undergraduate freshmen at an Iowa postsecondary institution. They must have experience in beef projects and activities. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in continuing an involvement in the beef cattle industry after graduation from college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://ifaa.org/scholarships.php

Scholarship for Legal Studies
Sponsor: Johnston Martineau LLP
699 Walnut Street #400
Des Moines, IA
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at or plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must intent to pursue a law oriented career including attorney, paralegal, legal assistant or investigator.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://desmoinesinjurylaw.com/scholarship-legal-studies/

SFM Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: SFM Foundation
P.O. Box 9447
Minneapolis, MN 55440-9447
Eligibility: Applicants must be Minnesota or Iowa residents between the ages of 16 and 27 who are the child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during employment with a Minnesota or Iowa-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under workers' compensation law.

Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/

Sophia N. Hapke Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from an accredited public or parochial Davenport High School with demonstrated financial need. Students must have a GPA of 3.25 and an ACT score of 26.

Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Sophia N. Hapke Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must apply to a four-year accredited school and show a financial need. Students will be evaluated based on moral character.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Titan Machinery Service Technician Sponsorship Program
Sponsor: Titan Machinery
644 East Beaton Drive
West Fargo, ND 58078
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a participating school pursuing a two-year applied science degree in diesel technology or a precision Ag/GPS program. Participating schools are in the area of a Titan Machinery dealership in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Students must complete an application and work with the recruiting department for sponsorship.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1; December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.titanmachinery.com/service-tech-sponsor-program

Travis Gerardy Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Applicants must show outstanding skills in leadership and have strong academic standing. Students must show strength of character and respect for their community.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

Upper Midwest Chapter Scholarships
Sponsor: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Upper Midwest Foundation
7319 Hunters Run
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who live in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa or Wisconsin. They must have applied or been accepted to a college or university that offers a broadcasting, television or other electronic media curriculum and intend to pursue one of these fields. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, but not required.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 2
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form is required.
Website: https://midwestemmys.org/student-awards/scholarships/

Velda R. Currie Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: Omaha Community Foundation
3555 Farnam Street
Suite 222
Omaha, NE 68131
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Harrison County in Iowa who are graduating from or graduates from the Missouri Valley, Logan-Magnolia, West Harrison, Woodbine or Boyer Valley school districts. Students must be enrolling in a two-year diploma or certificate program.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://omahafoundation.org/how-we-help-the-community/community-foundation-of-southwest-iowa/scholarships/

Verda Mclendon Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to those who pursue a degree in the Sciences.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

Verna Kaucher Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Great River Bend
852 Middle Road
Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Students must show evidence of work experience, extracurricular and community activities. Applicants interested in agriculture-related fields will be given preference.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Verna Kaucher Scholarship
Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Road, Suite 100
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Davenport West High School or Davenport North High School. Students must plan to enroll full-time at a college with a career in agriculture.

Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Vernon J. Baker Educators' Scholarship
Sponsor: Clarinda Foundation
114 East Washington Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
Eligibility: Applicants must enroll at an accredited college or university and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must provide evidence of community service.

Amount: $500
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://clarindafoundation.com/

W. John and Elvira Koski Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Eligibility: Applicants must show financial need and a strong commitment to academics. Students must demonstrate character and leadership skills.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dbqfoundation.org/

Walter and Anna Soneson Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Zeitgeist Arts Building
222 East Superior Street
Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55802
Eligibility: Applicants must be protestant graduates of Duluth Public High Schools who will attend college or university in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, or Illinois.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com

Winner’s Circle Scholarships
Sponsor: Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement
Winner's Circle Scholarships
c/o SGI
30805 595th Avenue
Cambridge, IA 50046
Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents, be incoming freshmen at an Iowa college or university and have experience in 4-H and/or FFA livestock projects. They must have plans to major in animal science, agriculture or a related subject. Preference will be given to applicants from Polk County. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://ifaa.org/scholarships.php