Freshman
Scholarships
NOTE: Be sure to check all scholarship categories that apply to you. For example,
if you are a freshman minority student in the College of Business,
look at the Minority Scholarship List, the Freshmen Scholarship List,
the General Undergraduate List, and also go to the College of Business
and see what scholarships they offer.
What
YOU Should Know About Scholarships
- 4-H Scholarship
- ACACIA Leadership
Scholarship
- Academic
Recognition Award
- Anderson, Bonnie
Scholarship for Excellence
- AXA Achievement Scholarship
- Balanced
Man Scholarship
- Baker, Raymond
F. Scholarship for Excellence
- Booth, George M.
and Helen V. Scholarship for Excellence
- Briggs, Hazel
Moore Scholarship for Excellence
- Casady, Simon
Scholarship for Excellence
- Crawford, Harold
R. and Rachel K. Scholarship for Excellence
- Delta Tau
Delta Scholarship
- Elder and
Leemaur Publishers Scholarship
- Emmet County Scholarship
- Engler, George
and Susan Scholarship for Excellence
- Garfield,
David C. Ingersoll-Rand Scholarship for Excellence
- Garfield Farmily
Scholarship for Excellence
- Godfrey,
Richard G. Scholarship
- Grinnell Mutual
Group Foundation Scholarship
- Hamilton, Carl
and Ruth Scholarship for Excellence
- Harpole, Murray
J. and Ruth M. Scholarship for Excellence
- Hixson,
Christina Opportunity Award
- Hoover,
Herbert Uncommon Student Award for High School Juniors
- IPSCO Scholarship
- ISUAA Club of Hamilton County Scholarship
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- Jahn, Darryl
Memorial Scholarship -Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity
- Klindt,
Dorothy Scholarship
- Lewis, Tracey
E. Leadership Scholarship
- Mae Henry Family and Consumer
Science Award
- Manatt, Charles and Kathleen Scholarship for Excellence
-
McCartney, Paul
and Linda Endowed Scholarship
- McColm,
Thelma V. and John T. Scholarship
- McGowan, Dorothy Gibb Scholarship
for Excellence
- Miller, Glenn
Scholarship Competition
- National
Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships for High
School Seniors
- O'Green, Fred W. Scholarship for
Excellence
- Ostlin, H. S.
Memorial Scholarship
- Paul, Arloe W. and Mary V. Scholarship
for Excellence
- President's
Leadership Class
- Return to
Iowa Generations Scholarship
- Reicks, Melissa
Lea Memorial Scholarship
- Rogers, Wallace A. Scholarship
for Excellence
- Stucky,
Ralph - Delta Upsilon Incoming Men's Scholarship
- Stokes Educational
Scholarship
- Tollenaere, Lawrence R. Scholarship
for Excellence
- VEISHEA Leadership
Award
- Veridian Credit
Union Scholarships
- Vincent, Brian
Memorial Scholarship
- Warnock,
Florence Scholarship
- Worth, Robert Scholarship
for Excellence
- Wyrick, Ray Scholarship
for Excellence
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4-H Scholarships
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has several scholarships
available to entering freshman, many of which are for students entering
Iowa State University. We also have some scholarships available to undergraduate
students. The Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship listings and application
forms are available from any Iowa county extension office, from the
State 4-H Office in Extension 4-H Youth building, or on the web at www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html
Deadlines:
February 1(annually)
Contact: Mitchell
Hoyer
4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
State 4-H Office in the Extension 4-H Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3630
Phone: 515-294-1531
Email: mhoyer@iastate.edu
Lloyd Inc. 4-H
Scholarship
For a former
Iowa 4-H'er attending ISU College of Vet Med of Freshman Classification
during the Fall of the award year.
For application and more information, please visit www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html
Deadlines:
April 1(annually)
Contact: 2524
Vet Med Administration
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ACACIA Leadership Scholarship
The ACACIA Leadership Scholarship is designed
to recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated
their ability to excel in the fields of academics, extracurricular activities,
and community service. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating
senior from an accredited Iowa high school, who will be attending Iowa
State University. This scholarship is awarded by the Corporate Board
of The ACACIANS, a non-profit organization of Iowa State Alumni.
Financial need is not a factor in the awarding of this
scholarship. Interviews for the scholarships will be conducted between
May 1 and August 15 at a time convenient for the applicant and the selection
committee. Those students who receive the scholarships will be notified
prior to the beginning of the Fall semester of the award year.
Up to ten (10) scholarships will
be awarded to qualified and selected students. Each recipient will receive
a scholarship with a maximum value of up to $1,000.
Payment details are provided on the application form.
Application and details available in PDF format by
clicking here.
Deadlines: Applications must be postmarked
no later than March 1. Applications postmarked after this deadline will
not be considered.
Contact: Harold
D. Zarr Jr.
Corporate Board President
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Academic
Recognition Award
Iowa
students who rank in the top fifteen percent of their
graduating class and out-of-state students who rank
in the top twenty-five percent of their graduating
class will automatically receive the ISU Academic
Recognition Award. Amounts vary from $500 to $3500.
The award is renewable for a total of four years,
provided the student is enrolled full-time and maintains
a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.
Only students who enter Iowa State as freshmen beginning
Fall and Summer Semester, of the award year, are
eligible to receive this award.
Deadlines:
Must be offered admission by March 1 (annually) of the award year to
be considered for these awards.
Administered By: Office of Admissions
100 Alumni Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2010
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Anderson, Bonnie Scholarship
for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their
high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based
on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admissions
by March 1. To automatically be considered for this award, file the FAFSA before March 1st (annually).
Application: No additional application form is required, must meet deadlines above.
Administered By: Office of Student Financial Aid
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AXA
Achievement Scholarships
The AXA Achievement
Scholarship Program, conducted in association with U.S. News & World Report and managed by Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc.,
will provide $670,000 in annual scholarships to high school seniors
throughout the nation. Fifty-two (52) scholarship recipients, known as AXA
Achievers, will be selected – one from each state, the District
of Columbia and Puerto Rico. These recipients will receive one-time
scholarships of $10,000 each. Ten (10) AXA Achievers will be selected
as national recipients from the pool of 52, earning an additional one-time
scholarship of $15,000, a computer and the offer of an internship at
an AXA office. This brings each top AXA Achievers' total award to more
than $25,000!
Applications and details are available at www.axa-achievement.com Deadlines: See Website for Deadline
Contact: AXA Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone: 1-800-537-4180
Email:
axaachievement@scholarshipamerica.org
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Baker, Raymond F. Scholarship
for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their
high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based
on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admissions
by March 1. To automatically be considered for this award, file the FAFSA before March 1st (annually).
Application: No additional application form is required, must meet deadlines above.
Administered By: Office of Student Financial Aid
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Balanced Man Scholarship
If you are
currently a male high school senior who will be attending Iowa State
next fall, you can apply for the Balanced Man Scholarship by filling
out the attached application and returning it to the address below
by June 11. After your application is received, it will be reviewed
by one of our scholarship coordinators. You will then be contacted
by one of these coordinators in order to make arrangements for an interview.
Monetary rewards for the scholarships consist of one $1,500 scholarship,
one $500 scholarship and one $250 scholarship. There is no obligation
to join Sigma Phi Epsilon in order to receive or apply for the Balanced
Man Scholarship. Applications and details are available at www.sigepfraternity.com/
Deadlines: See Website for Deadline
Contact: Matthew Eggers
Balanced Man Scholarship Cordinator
Email: mmeggs@iastate.edu
Phone: (515)292-6011
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Booth, George M. and Helen
V. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their
high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based
on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
No Additional Application Necessary
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Briggs, Hazel Moore Scholarship
for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their
high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based
on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
No Additional Application Necessary
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Casady, Simon Scholarship
for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their
high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based
on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
No Additional Application Necessary
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Crawford, Harold R. and Rachel
K. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their
high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based
on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
No Additional Application Necessary
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Delta Tau Delta Scholarship
Applicants
will be judged on their extracurricular activities, community involvement,
and responses to three short essays. Applicants must be on a campus
where Delta Tau Delta has an existing chapter during the fall of the
award year. No form of association with the Fraternity is required to
win the scholarship For more information
and an application please visit www.delts.org/scholarship.
Deadlines: See
Website for Deadline
Contact: Delta
Tau Delta International Fraternity
10000 Sllisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: 800-335-8795
Fax: 317-284-0214
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Elder
and Leemaur Publishers Scholarship
Several scholarships are available for new incoming students. Field of study
has no bearing on scholarship allocation. Recipients of the scholarships will
be based only on quality of work submitted.
Additional information can be obtained at www.elpublishers.com/scholarships.php
Deadlines: See Website for Deadline
Contact: Joni Hara
Elder and Leemaur Publishers
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Emmet County Scholarship
Recipient must be a resident of Emmet County, Iowa,
and/or a graduating senior from an Emmet County High School.
Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
"Preference shall go to a student who demonstrates involvement in
community, school, and work activities as determined by the awarding authority"
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Engler,
George and Susan Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked
1st or 2nd in their high school class or in the top 5% of their high
school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution
to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by
March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Garfield, David C. Ingersoll-Rand Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman with preference to Engineering majors; ranked
1st or 2nd in their high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; also based on outstanding
achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution
to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by
March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Garfield Farmily Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school
class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by
March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Godfrey, Richard G. Scholarship
Two awards of $200 are offered, for incoming freshmen from Kossuth County.
Selection is based on academic merit, with preference given to those
in Kossuth County 4-H.
Deadlines:
Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior
to March 1st (annually)
No Additional Application Necessary
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Scholarship
Available to dependent children of current employees of the home office of Grinnell
Mutual Reinsurance Company and member mutual employees. First preference is given to incoming freshmen.
Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: Contact Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Company
Contact: Barb Baker
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
4215 Hwy 146, PO Box 790
Grinnell, IA 50112-0790
Phone: 1-800-362-2041 (ext. 8616)
Email: bbaker@gmrc.com
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Hamilton, Carl and Ruth Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school class or in
the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Harpole, Murray J. and Ruth M. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school
class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Hixson, Christina Opportunity Award
The Christina Hixson Opportunity Award is a grant of $10,000 ($2,500 per year
for four years) to be used at Iowa State University. One hundred high school
seniors from across Iowa will receive the award each year. Ideally, recipients
will represent each county in the state. If you are a high school senior
who demonstrates potential in ways that go beyond class rankings and test
scores, you may wish to apply.
For more information and an application
visit: www.dso.iastate.edu/hixson/
Deadlines:
See website for Deadline
Submit FAFSA by
February 1 (annually)
Offered admission by February 1 (annually)
Contact: Hixson Opportunity Awards
1080 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center
Ames, IA 50011-1383
Email: hixson@iastate.edu
Phone: (515)2946479
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Hoover, Herbert Uncommon Student Award for High School Juniors
Applicants must be juniors in an Iowa high school
or home school program.
The Herbert Hoover Presidential
Library Association in West Branch sponsors the award. Students chosen to
participate in the program are eligible for $750 awards. In addition, three
$5,000 scholarships are awarded for study at an accredited two or four year
college or university anywhere in the country.
For more information and an application,
please visit www.hooverassociation.org
Deadlines: See Website for Deadline
Contact: Patricia A. Hand
Manager of Promotions and Academic Programs
Hoover Presidential Library Association
302 Parkside Dr.
P.O. Box 696
West Branch, IA 52358
Phone: 319-643-5327 / 800-828-0475
Fax: 319-643-2391
Email: scholarship@hooverassociation.org
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IPSCO Scholarship
IPSCO Inc. is offering two $1,500 scholarships to students planning to enroll
for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be majoring in business administration,
computer science or engineering and demonstrate an interest in working in the
steel industry following their college education. This scholarship is renewable
for three additional years provided the student fulfills the scholarship requirements.
Selection is based on academic merit and preference is given to freshman students
demonstrating financial need. Students must file the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 1.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format.
Deadlines: Application by March 1 (annually)
Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1 (annually)
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
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ISUAA Club of Hamilton County Scholarship
The ISUAA Club of Hamilton County annually offers scholarship awards in varying
amounts are offered to Iowa State University freshmen who reside in Hamilton
County. Awards are based on academic achievement and financial need. The amount
awarded each year is entirely supported by the donations from alumni and friends
of Iowa State University in Hamilton County, Iowa.
Applications are available at http://www.isusalc.org/en/scholarship/.
Deadlines: Application by April 30 (annually)
Contact: Kurt Veldhuizen
2590 210th Street
Blairsburg, Iowa 50034
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Jahn, Darryl Memorial Scholarship
- Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran
Fraternity
Each fall the Alumni of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity award 2,
$1000 scholarships to Lutheran gentlemen entering Iowa State University,
regardless if they join the fraternity. Applicants are evaluated on
their scholastic achievement and active participation in their communities
and churches. An interview is required of each applicant which take
place a couple of months prior to classes starting in the fall.
For application and more information, please visit: epsilon.betasigmapsi.org/
Deadlines: February 29th and May 15th
Contact: Beta Sigma Psi c/o Scholarship
Committee
223 Lynn Ave.
Ames, IA 50014
Phone: 515-292-8799
E-mail: joinbetasig@iastate.edu
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Klindt, Dorothy Memorial Scholarship
Awards are offered to entering freshman at Iowa State
University who are enrolled in the College of Human Sciences. Applicants
must live in Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine or Scott County, with
first preference to female students from rural areas in Scott County.
Selection is also based on academic achievement and demonstrated involvement
in community, school, and work activities.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format or in 0410 Beardshear Hall.
Deadlines: Application by March 1st
of this year
Submit FAFSA by March 1 (annually)
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
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Lewis, Tracey E. Leadership
Award
The Tracy E. Lewis Leadership Award Scholarship is available to entering
freshman at Iowa State University. This scholarship will be awarded
to an individual who has demonstrated leadership involvement in community,
school or spiritual clubs and organizations, and has expressed interest
in continuing leadership activities while at Iowa State University.
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded. Applicants
must submit an essay (not to exceed two typewritten pages) highlighting
their leadership and community involvement, and plans for continued
involvement at Iowa State.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format.
Deadlines: Application
by March 1(annually)
Contact: Office
of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
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Mae Henry Family and Consumer Science Award
This scholarship is for a graduate from a high school in the Grant Wood AEA region
with an interest in pursing a career in the area of Family and Consumer Science.
Deadlines: May 15 (annually)
Contact: Judith Schroeder
3128 Adirondack Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
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Manatt, Charles and Kathleen Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman majoring in Education;
ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school class or in the top 5% of their high school
class; also based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities
or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional
potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application form
is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student Financial
Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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McCartney, Paul and Linda Endowed Scholarship
One award
of varying amount will be available for an entering freshman. Selection
is based on academic excellence, outstanding co-curricular achievement
and activities related to the study of the environment, leadership
potential, and demonstrated financial need.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format or in 0410 Beardshear Hall.
Deadlines:
Offer of admission by March 1
Application by March 1 (annually)
Submit FAFSA prior
to March 1st (annually)
Contact: Office of Student Financial
Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
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McColm, Thelma V. and John T. Scholarship
Awards
in the amount of $1000 are available to entering freshmen. First
priority is given to graduates of West Liberty High School and Louisa-Muscatine
(L & M) High School. Second priority is given to graduates from high schools in Muscatine
and Louisa counties. Third priority is given to graduates of high
schools in Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Johnson, Scott, and Washington
counties in Iowa. Information and application are available from
guidance counselors in West Liberty High School, L & M High School, Louisa County high schools, Muscatine County high schools, or
the Office of Student Financial Aid. Selection is based on academic
achievement and financial need.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format or in 0410 Beardshear Hall.
Deadlines:
Offer of admission by March 1
Application by March 1 (annually)
Submit FAFSA prior
to March 1st (annually)
Contact: Office
of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
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McGowan, Dorothy Gibb Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school class or in
the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Miller, Glenn Scholarship Competition
Clarinda's Glenn Miller Birthplace Society is
offering six scholarships, $3,000, $2,000 & $1,000 to both instrumental
and vocalists. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school
seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central
part of their future life. In addition, an applicant must submit a recording
of a personal performance as well as a statement of musical intentions.
For more information, and an application,visit www.glennmiller.org/scholar.htm..
Deadlines:
See Website for Deadline
Contact: Glenn
Miller Birthplace Society
107 East Main Street
P.O. Box 61
Clarinda, IA, 51632 U.S.A.
Phone/Fax: 712-542-2461
Email: caldrich@heartland.net
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National Restaurant Association Educational
Foundation Scholarships for High
School Seniors
Applications for the below scholarships are available
online at www.nraef.org/scholarships
ProStart® Certificate
of Achievement Scholarship
Awards of $2,000 for students who have received the National ProStart Certificate
of Achievement by participating in the HBA/ProStart School-to-Career Initiative.
Applicants must: be a graduating high school senior; submit a copy of his/her
certificate; have applied and gained acceptance to an accredited Hospitality
Management Program with a focus on restaurant management or foodservice-related-post-secondary
program; be enrolled either full-time or substantial part-time (9 credit hours);
and plan to enroll in a minimum of two terms of the school year (verifiable
by submitting a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university).
Deadlines: August 17, (annually)
Academic
Scholarships for High School Seniors
Awards of $2,000 for students who have demonstrated a commitment to both a
post-secondary foodservice education and a career in the restaurant and foodservice
industry. Applicants must be high school seniors and: have a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.75/4.0; have a minimum of 250 hours of foodservice-related work experience
verified by pay stubs or letter(s) from employer(s); have applied and gained
acceptance to an foodservice-related-post-secondary program, either full-time
or substantial part-time (9 credit hours), and plan to enroll in a minimum
of two terms of the school year (verifiable by submitting a copy of the acceptance
letter from the college or university); and submit a letter of recommendation
on letterhead from a current or previous employer.
Deadlines: April 13, (annually)
Contact: National Restaurant Association
Education Foundation
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2814
Phone: 1-800-765-2122
Fax: 312-715-0807
Email: scholars@nraef.org
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O'Green, Fred W. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman majoring in Engineering; ranked 1st or 2nd
in their high school class or in the top 5% of their high school class; also based on outstanding achievement,
such as in extracurricular activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society
or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Ostlin, H. S. Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who are full-time students
and residents of one of the following counties: Dallas,
Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Warren. Selection is based on academic excellence. Although financial need is not an
absolute requirement, only in the most exceptional case will a scholarship
be awarded to a student not demonstrating financial need. Renewal is based
on grade point average. Information and application available from high school
guidance counselors or the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format or in 0410 Beardshear Hall.
Deadlines:
Offer of admission by March 1
Application by March 1 (annually)
Submit FAFSA prior
to March 1st (annually
Contact: Office
of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
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Paul, Arloe W. and Mary V. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school class or
in the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular activities or
ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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President's Leadership Class
Thirty awards of $1,000 are offered. Available
to first-year students at Iowa State University. Selection reflects
academic accomplishments, evidence of leadership involvement and of
community service during high school. The President's Leadership Class
meets for one hour each Tuesday evening in the home of President Gregory
L. Geoffroy. Class combines discussions with leaders from politics,
government, business, and philanthropy and class exercises to strengthen
leadership ability to use at ISU in student clubs and organizations.
Candidates for this award will be selected in May from among those who
have accepted their offer of admission.
Conditions to receive
award: Must accept offer of admission by May 1 (annually)
Administered
By: Office of Admissions
100 Alumni Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2010
Or, for information about the class,
Office of the President
1750 Beardshear Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2035
(515) 294-2042
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Return to Iowa - Generations scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship to the newly admitted, undergraduate, nonresident
children or grandchildren of Iowa State University graduates. A graduate
is defined as any person who has been awarded a bachelor's, master's,
or doctoral degree from Iowa State University. The scholarship is renewable
for up to three additional years for freshmen ($6,000 total) or up to
two additional years for transfers ($4,500 total), provided the student
maintains continuous, full-time, nonresident enrollment with a cumulative
grade point average of at least 2.00. This award is disbursed during
fall and spring terms only, not during the summer term.
For more information and an application visit: www.admissions.iastate.edu/generations
Deadlines: Students must
have been offered admissions and submitted the Generations Scholarship
by the first day of fall classes.
Contact: Office of Admissions
100 Alumni Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2222
Email: admissions@iastate.edu
Phone: (515)2946545
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Reicks, Melissa Lea Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship
is available to entering freshman or currently enrolled students who
graduated from New Hampton High School.
Applications are available for download
in Adobe PDF format.
Deadlines:
Application by March 1 (annually)
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1 (annually)
Contact: Office
of Student Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
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Rogers, Wallace A. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school
class or in the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Scholarships awarded to incoming freshman seeking employment, after graduation,
with the National Security Agency. Benefits include: Tuition at college of
your choice, Reimbursement for books and certain fees, Housing and travel entitlements
during summer employment, and a year round salary. Requirements are: US Citizenship,
Senior in high school at time of application, SAT score of 1100 or ACT score
of 25 or higher, and a GPA of 3.0 or above. To apply:
1. Submit resume online at www.nsa.gov.
2. Letter of recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor
3. One page essay entitled, "I want
a career at the NSA because..."
4. An official high school transcript
5. Copy of your SAT/ACT scores
Deadlines:
See website for Deadline
Contact: National
Security Agency
Attn: STOKES
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779
1-866-672-4473
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Stucky, Ralph
- Delta Upsilon Incoming Men's Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to help young men who will be attending
Iowa State University for the 2007 - 2008 academic school year. We
feel that due to the rising costs of education, organizations in our
position have a responsibility to reach out and assist fellow students
in meeting their education goals. One $500 scholarship will be given
away. The recipient of this award will be chosen based on their personal
and academic qualities, as they relate to the founding principles
of Delta Upsilon. The recipient shall have a minimum H.S. or college
GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; a copy of your transcript will be required.
Scholarship finalists will be contacted for an interview. You need
not join Delta Upsilon Fraternity or any other Greek institution to
be considered for the scholarship. Delta Upsilon seeks to improve
our community through the promotion of scholarship and character development
of future leaders.
Application is available here
for download.
Deadline: Materials must be postmarked by May 1st.
Contact:
Iowa State Chapter of Delta Upsilon
117 Ash Ave.
Ames, Iowa 50014
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Tollenaere, Lawrence R. Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked 1st or 2nd in their high school class
or in the top 5% of their high school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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VEISHEA Leadership Award
This scholarship is for $500 and is awarded on
an annual basis to 6 high school seniors. Selection of the scholarship
will be based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement,
and leadership experience. Equal emphasis will be placed on each category.
Applicants must be in the top 15% of their high school class. In addition,
the student must have achieved an ACT composite score of 26 or above,
or SAT 1 score of 1760 or above. Financial need will not be considered.
More information and applications are available at
www.veishea.iastate.edu
Deadlines: February 2 (annually)
Contact: VEISHEA 2007 Leadership Scholarship Committee
West Student Office Space
Memorial Union
Ames, Iowa 50011
Phone: 515-294-1026
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veridian Credit
union Scholarships
veridian credit Union Scholarship
Veridian Credit Union is offering three scholarships to incoming
freshmen, in the amount of $3,000. $1,500 going for first place, $1,000 for
second place, and $500 for third. The student must be either a high school Junior
or Senior. Entrants must have an account established in their own name prior
to January of the enrollment year and be in good standing at Veridian Credit
Union. Immediate relatives of Veridian staff and Directors are not eligible.
Additional information
and applications can be obtained online at www.veridiancu.org
Deadline: Febuary
9th
Contact: Julie
VanDaele
P.O. Box 6000
Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: (800)235-3228
FIB
Scholarship
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation is offering three scholarships, to
incoming freshman, in the amount of $3,750. $1,500 is going for first
place, $1,000 is for second, and $750 is for third, and $500 for fourth.
This scholarship is open to any student classified as either a junior
or senior with a projected graduation date of 2007 or 2008. Also, entrants
must have an account established in his or her own name and be a "member
in good standing" at a credit union that is a member of the Iowa
Credit Union League.
Additional information
and applications can be obtained online at www.iowacreditunions.com.
Deadline: See
Website for Deadline
Contact: Iowa
Credit Foundation
PO Box 10409
Des Moines, IA 50306-0409
Phone: (800)874-2285 or (515)226-9999
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Vincent,
Brian Memorial Scholarship
Preference is given to an entering freshman who
is a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist having not received a
financial award in that program. Selection is based on academic achievement
and citizenship.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by
March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Warnock, Florence Scholarship
One Scholarship of $1,500 (renewable for up to 4 years) will be awarded annually
to a graduating senior from a Black Hawk County school with the intent of pursuing
a Baccalaureate Degree at a Four-Year College or University Student must graduate
with a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need and be able
to demonstate acitve church membership and qualities of character, citizenship
and leadership. The scholarship is renewable for three subsequent years based
on satisfactory progress toward a four-year college degree.
For application information, visit
www.1stpresby.org
Deadline: March 3
Contact: The
Florence Warnock Scholarship Committee
First Presbyterian Church
505 Franklin Street
Waterloo, IA 50703-3521
Phone: (319) 233-6145
Fax: (319)234-4720
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Worth,
Robert Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked
1st or 2nd in their high school class or in the top 5% of their high
school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution
to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by
March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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Wyrick,
Ray Scholarship for Excellence
Recipient must be an entering Freshman and ranked
1st or 2nd in their high school class or in the top 5% of their high
school class; based on outstanding achievement, such as in extracurricular
activities or ability and inclination to make a significant contribution
to society or professional potential.
Deadlines: Offer of admission by
March 1
Submit FAFSA prior to March 1st (annually)
Application: No Additional Application
form is required, must meet deadlines above
Administered By: Office of Student
Financial Aid
0210 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2028
Phone: (515) 294-2223 or 1-800-478-2998
Fax: (515) 294-0851
Email: studentscholarships@iastate.edu
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