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There are a handful of local scholarships that are available to students in our district that are supported by our local families and programs. These scholarships were created to help support a student that fits the criteria of the scholarship description. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and the scholarship will be awarded to the nominated student. Please contact Brittany McConnell for an application and submit it by April 7th, 2026.
General Scholarships
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Amount: $1,500
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as final-year high school students planning to enroll in higher education programs.
Eligibility Requirements
- are citizens or lawful residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia;
- are at least 16 years old;
- are in their final year of high school, secondary school, (upper) secondary school graduates, current college/university undergraduates, or graduate students;
- have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community; and
- will be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia for the entire academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded.
Application Requirements
Students are asked to submit:
- Basic personal and academic information;
- A current academic transcript;
- An essay or video submission sharing their vision for a non-fiction book that could become a timeless guide for humanity;
- A short paragraph about leadership experience;
- A short paragraph about personal goals and motivation;
- A letter of recommendation.
Applications are due by September 15, 2026.
600+ plus scholarships available to high school juniors who have overcame adversity and want to pursue the American dream through higher education.
All requirements and more information can be found here. Application deadlines vary.
- No deadline
Do you know a graduating senior who plans to study to become a teacher? The Iowa City Community Schools Districtwide Parent Organization (DPO) Scholarship was established in 1954 in honor of Kate Wickham, who taught in the Iowa City Schools from 1902 to 1939. These scholarships are made possible by donations from Parent Teacher Organizations, individuals, and area groups in honor of named individuals who have contributed to our schools. We will celebrate both the seniors’ winning scholarships and the Honorees at the DPO Honoree & Scholarship Reception at the ICCSD Center for Innovation on Wednesday, April 8th, at 6 PM.
Scholarship Eligibility:
- Seniors attending high school in the Iowa City Community School District
- Plan to pursue a college education to teach in K-12 schools
The Iowa PGA section foundation annually awards a career advancement schholarship to assist individuals in furthering their education toward career development. Applicants must email or mail the completed application to the scholarship committee on or prior to September 10, 2026.
Send to:
Iowa PGA Section, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327
Email:
tgoudy@pgahq.com
The Iowa PGA section foundation annually awards a scholarship to support individuals in furthering their education and career in the golf industry, which includes but is not limited to the PGA Profession, Agronomy, Club Management, Hospitality, and Membership. Applicants must email or mail the completed application to the scholarship committee on or prior to September 10, 2026.
Send to:
Iowa PGA Section, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327
Email:
tgoudy@pgahq.com
The Iowa PGA section foundation annually awards one scholarship to assist females in furthering their education and training toward a career in golf, pursuing membership with the PGA of America. Applicants must email or mail the completed application to the scholarship committee on or prior to September 10, 2026.
Send to:
Iowa PGA Section, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327
Email:
tgoudy@pgahq.com
The PH Balance Scholarship is intended for a high school senior who at any time in his/her life, has lost a parent or legal guardian and forever feels that void. Qualifying students may plan on attending a four-year college, a community college, or a technical school with plans to earn a degree or diploma for their desired field of study.
The application deadline is April 1 of your senior year.
How to Qualify:
- Apply for Admission to lowa State University in a qualifying program.
- Apply for scholarships through OneApp, the official award portal at ISU.
- Accept the scholarship, including post acceptance steps.
- Apply every year for the opportunity to renew.
Apply at www.cals.iastate.edu
The Bertell family is pleased to announce a scholarship in Matt Bertell’s name. The Scholarship will be awarded annually,
with at least one $1,000 award, or two $500 awards (to multiple recipients). Additional scholarship awards will be
presented, any year that additional funds are available for distribution.
The deadline for receipt of this scholarship application is April 30th each year. The scholarship award decisions will
be made and communicated by May 3rd each year, with tuition payments made directly to the attending institution(s) that
fall (August/September), before the tuition payments are due.
View the application and more information.
Do you have? Leadership, self-reliance, initiative, problem-solving and creative ability in school and out, as reflected in the applicant's personal essay.
Who is eligible? Graduating seniors who live in a Mediacom service area and are planning on attending any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical, or vocational school within the United States.
Apply at https://mediacomworldclass.com/ by January 4th.