Iowa scholarships - Jan '25

Elevate Scholarship Program

Iowa • Manufacturing/Production • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen

Elevate offers 15 $500 scholarships for Iowa high school seniors pursuing manufacturing careers at community colleges. Apply now!

UMSA Foundation Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

Des Moines Women’s Club Marjorie O’Braza Memorial STEM Scholarship

Story County • Polk County • Boone County • Dallas County • Jasper County • Madison County • Marion County • Warren County • Iowa • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen

The Des Moines Women’s Club offers a $2,000 STEM scholarship for Polk County high school seniors pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math.

STEM Scholarship

Mercer County • Rock Island County • Henry County • Whiteside County • Carroll County • Knox County • Lee County • Clinton County • Scott County • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen

The STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.

Bob Byers Environmental Scholarship

Iowa • Environmental Science • Conservation • Architecture • History • Urban Design • Freshmen

The Bob Byers Environmental Scholarship offers $1,000 to Iowa high school seniors majoring in environmental fields. Apply online now!

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships

Linn County • Iowa • Freshmen

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers $100,000+ in scholarships for Linn County students. Apply now for up to $5,000!

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Scholarships

Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.

The Bright Scholar Award

Iowa • Test Scores • Freshmen

The Bright Scholar Award offers up to $40,000 scholarships for Iowa high school seniors with outstanding academic achievement.

MAVT Scholarship Award

Iowa • Kansas • Illinois • Nebraska • Indiana • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

MAVT Scholarship offers three $1,000 awards for students in accredited Veterinary Technology Programs in the Midwest. Apply with an essay.

Siouxland Community Foundation Scholarships

Sioux County • Iowa • Freshmen

Siouxland Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

James B. Morris Scholarship

Iowa • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship

Iowa • High school

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors attending Iowa colleges based on volunteerism and need.

Iowa Environmental Health Association Scholarship

Iowa • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Climate Sciences • Energy • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Veterinary • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Iowa Environmental Health Association offers a $500 scholarship for students in Environmental Health. Apply with letters and an essay.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships

Rock Island County • Scott County • Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Quad Cities Community Foundation offers $500,000+ in scholarships for local students with a single application process.

FFBC Scholarship

Iowa • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

FFBC offers $3,000 scholarships to Iowa seniors for leadership in LGBTQ+ education and reducing homophobia.

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

Community Giving Scholarships

Minnesota • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Community Giving Scholarships awarded over $273,000 to students in Minnesota. High chances for local students to win. Apply now!

4-H College Scholarships

Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school

Iowa 4-H offers over 90 scholarships totaling $100,000 for members pursuing higher education, with awards up to $5,000.

ISL Education Lending Scholarship

Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The ISL Education Lending Scholarship provides $1,000 deposits for Iowa residents in high school or college. Apply now!

The Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students

Des Moines • Iowa • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Barry Griswell Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for first-generation students demonstrating leadership and financial need.

Diversity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

Wisconsin • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Law • Community Service • Graduate Students

Diversity Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for law students from diverse backgrounds. Apply with resume, transcript, references, and essay.

Waterloo Community Foundation Scholarships

Waterloo • Iowa • Freshmen

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation's scholarships

Appanoose County • Davis County • Jasper County • Jefferson County • Henry County • Keokuk County • Mahaska County • Monroe County • Van Buren County • Wapello County • Iowa • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation offers over 180 health care scholarships, totaling $534,000 annually for southeast Iowa students.

ISCA Scholarship

Iowa • Freshmen

Apply for the ISCA Scholarship for Iowa high school seniors. Win up to $500 for outstanding essays about school counselors.

Community Foundation of Johnson County Scholarships

Johnson County • Iowa • Freshmen

Community Foundation of Johnson County offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation Scholarships

Cedar Falls • Iowa • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

Cedar Falls Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Iowa undergraduates. High chances for local students!

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Scholarships

Black Hawk County • Buchanan County • Iowa • High school • Freshmen

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa offers $700,000 in scholarships annually, with a $3,000 award for local students.

Clarinda Foundation Scholarships

Clarinda • Iowa • Freshmen

The Clarinda Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,000 for local students with a single application process.

The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.

American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

Alabama • Kansas • Oklahoma • California • Kentucky • Pennsylvania • Florida • Louisiana • Tennessee • Georgia • Maryland • Texas • Utah • Missouri • Hawaii • Illinois • New Jersey • Virginia • Indiana • New York • Washington • Iowa • Ohio • West Virginia • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.

PFund Foundation Scholarship Program

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Age

The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.

PFund Scholarship

Iowa • Wisconsin • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!

Instrumental Music Scholarship

Iowa • Music • Freshmen

Scholarship for high school seniors in Polk and surrounding counties pursuing instrumental music degrees. $2,000 award available.

Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

Goldie Bateson Scholarship

Minnesota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Ohio • Missouri • Kentucky • Arkansas • Tennessee • Louisiana • Mississippi • Alabama • High school

The Goldie Bateson Scholarship is awarded to junior golfers between the ages of 7 and 17 who have an interest in learning and playing the game of golf.

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • Ohio • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in medical practice management fields. Apply now if you reside in the Midwest!

Mary Ann Reinert Nursing Scholarship

Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Iowa • Public Health • Nursing • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

The Mary Ann Reinert Nursing Scholarship supports surgical medicine education for full-time students in select Midwest states. Award: $250+.

Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation CMSF Scholarship

Michigan • Iowa • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

CMSF Scholarship supports children of missionaries attending select colleges, requiring two essays for application. Award: $250+.

Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship

Iowa • Athletic • High school

Annual $1,000 Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship for male and female Iowa Games participants. Apply now!

Charlie Bukart Scholarship

Iowa • Illinois • Athletic • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Charlie Bukart Scholarship offers $1,500 to Iowa high school seniors based on golf involvement, community service, and need.

Fashion Scholarship Fund’s Case Study Scholarship

Florida • Oklahoma • Missouri • Wisconsin • West Virginia • Delaware • Minnesota • Washington • Ohio • Massachusetts • Colorado • Louisiana • North Carolina • Virginia • Iowa • Texas • Indiana • Illinois • Rhode Island • California • Arizona • Alabama • Georgia • New York • Pennsylvania • Fashion • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Fashion Scholarship Fund offers $250+ scholarships for fashion students with a 3.20 GPA at FSF member schools.

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Minnesota • Missouri • North Dakota • Ohio • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans, offering $500 to $5,000 for students in the Midwest with Korean heritage.

Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Visual Art College Scholarship

Iowa • Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school

The Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for art students in Polk County. Apply with a statement and recommendations.

O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust

Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • For Christian students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust supports rural students in the Midwest with financial aid for undergraduates and graduates.

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships

Wisconsin • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Kansas • Michigan • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.

Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Educational Award

Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy offers a $1,000 educational award for students with dairy farm ties in Iowa. Apply now!

NIADA Regional Scholarships

Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Study.com Scholarship for Iowa Students

Iowa • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Study.com Scholarship offers $500 for Iowa college students. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and specific credit hours.

William J. Fultz Communications and Marketing Scholarship

Iowa • Communications • Public Relations • Marketing • High school • Freshmen

The William J. Fultz Scholarship offers $1,000 to Iowa high school seniors majoring in communications, public relations, or marketing.