For more information please contact the senior high guidance office at 515-967-6405, or email Kari Fast.
Beginning January 1, 2010, students will be able to apply for the following scholarships at www.IHaveaPlanIowa.gov through one common application: the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship, the All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant, the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Grant, the Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship, Iowa National Guard Education Assistance Program (NGEAP) and the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. The Robert D. Blue Scholarship will also have an online application available for students beginning January 1, 2011, at www.IHaveaPlanIowa.gov. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship will post a downloadable application at www.IowaCollegeAid.gov beginning January 1, 2011, as well.
Scholarship Quest Helper, Cappex and Student Scholarships:These provides students and families with another link to scholarship searches.
It also provides helpful information as students apply to scholarships.
| Name | Criteria | Deadline |
| February | ||
| KFC Colonel's Scholars | KFC Colonel's Scholars seeks seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. Applicants must have minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public college/university in Iowa. Visit www.kfcscholars.org to apply on-line. | 2/8/2012 |
| Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarship | The Iowa Newspaper Foundation offers multiple scholarships to those students preparing for a career in the newspaper industry. Scholarship awards range from $500-$1,000. Academic record, demonstrated talent, financial need, and the desire to work for an Iowa Newspaper are all considered. Visit www.inanews.com/inf/scholarships.php for an application and further details. | 2/10/2011 |
| Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship | Seniors working for Hy-Vee whose employment began on or before Sept. 15, 2011, or whose parent/guardian have worked for Hy-Vee for 6 months or more are eligible to apply. Applicants must intend to earn a four-year degree. All applicants must take the ACT. Worth $1,000. Visit www.hy-vee.com and search under company info to find an electronic copy of the scholarship application. | 2/10/2012 |
| Best Buy Scholarship | Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for a $1,000 Best Buy Scholarship. Applicants need good grades, community service, and/or work experience. Visit www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com to apply online. | 2/15/2012 |
| James B. Morris Scholarship | The James B. Morris Scholarship seeks minority students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Native American descent who plan to attend a college/university or community college. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Visit http://www.morrisscholarship.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=66 for an application. | 2/15/2012 |
| Mediacom World Class Scholarship | The Mediacom World Class Scholarship program awards a $1,000 scholarship to seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and school involvement. Essay and 2 letters of recommendation required. Visitwww.mediacomworldclass.com for more information and an application. | 2/15/2012 |
VEISHEA Community Involvement Scholarship VEISHEA Leadership Scholarship 1972 Doug Harms Memorial Scholarship |
VEISHEA 2012 offers two $500 Community Involvement Scholarships, two $500 Leadership Scholarships, and 1 Doug Harms Memorial Scholarship to students attending Iowa State University in the fall of 2012. Applicants must rank in the upper 15% of the class and have an ACT composite of 26 or higher. Applicants must display involvement in high school and community activities. No student will be awarded more than one scholarship. Visit www.veishea.iastate.edu/scholars to apply. | 2/17/2012 |
| Buick Achievers Scholarship | The Buick Achievers Scholarship seeks applicants who achieve inside the classroom as well as within their communities. Applicants must plan to enroll in a 4-year college/university and major in engineering, technology, design or business as they relate to the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com for an application. | 2/29/2012 |
| March | ||
| Gov. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship | The Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship recognizes outstanding Iowa high school seniors who have actively participated in the Iowa State Fair. Up to four scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded each year. Scholarships are awarded for the recipient's first year of college only. Visit http://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsGrants/statefairscholarship.html for an application. | 3/1/2012 |
| Helen Lemme Scholarship |
The Des Moines Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority offers scholarships to African American students seeking a high school diploma or GED. Visit www.dstdesmoines.org for more information and an application. |
3/1/2012 |
| H.S. Ostlin Memorial Scholarship | The H.S. Ostlin Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending Iowa State University for the 2012-2013 year. Selection is based on academic excellence and preference is given to engineering majors. Applicants must file a FAFSA before March 1. Worth $1,000 and is renewable for 3 years. Visit www.financialaid.iastate.edu for more information and an application. | 3/1/2012 |
| Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship | The Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education awards $2,000 scholarships to students interested in working in the automobile industry. Visit www.IADA.com/FoundationForEducation.aspx for more information and an application. | 3/1/2012 |
| Laughlin Choral Scholarships at Clarke University | Clarke University offers the Laughlin Choral Scholarships to incoming first-year students who want to keep singing while majoring in another field. Laughlin Choral Scholars receive an award of up to $1,000 per year for four years. Requirements include admission to Clarke University, satisfactory academic progress, and participation in a Clarke Choral Ensemble each semester. The completed scholarship application and a letter of recommendation from the student's choir director should be mailed to Clarke University at 1550 Clarke Dr. Dubuque, IA 52001-3198. |
3/1/2012 |
| MCEC Technical Scholarship | The Grand Lodge of Iowa offers MCEC Technical Scholarhips to seniors who enroll in a mechanical or trade course at any Iowa community college. Applicant's academic record, communication skills, financial need, and future plans considered. Visit http://goo.gl/XOX0f. | 3/1/2012 |
| U.S. Bank Scholarship | Forty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors planning to attend a U.S. Bank Student Loan eligible 4-year college or university. More information and an application can be found by visiting www.usbank.com/scholarship. | 3/1/2012 |
| Iowa Soybean Association Ag Scholarship |
The Iowa Soybean Association sponsors $1,500 scholarships to students pursuing an ag-related education in college. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better and display academic achievement, community leadership, and school involvement. Visit www.iasoybeans.com for an application and scholarship criteria. | 3/15/2012 |
| Elks Vocational Grant | The Iowa Elks Association sponsors a $500 vocational grant to seniors pursuing a vocational (2 years or less) training/education program. |
3/16/2012 |
| First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship | The First Friday Breakfast Club offers $2,500 scholarships to those seniors who make efforts to reduce homophobia and increase awareness and tolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. Visit www.ffbciowa.org for more information and an application. | 3/31/2012 |
| Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award | The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is intended for juniors only. Juniors propose and then complete a project that enhances their school and/or community. Visit www.hooverassociation.org/grantsawards/uncommonstudent/php for an on-line project application. | 3/31/2012 |
| Pleasant Hill Lions Club Scholarship |
The Pleasant Hill Lions Club sponsors a $500 scholarship awarded to a senior accepted to any college, university, or technical/trade school with preference given to a Pleasant Hill resident. Applicants must also possess a B average as well as demonstrate active participation and leadership in sports, music, and/or extracurricular clubs. |
3/31/2012 |
| April | ||
| Lincoln College of Technology High School Select Scholarship | Lincoln College of Technology in Indianapolis, IN provides a $1,000 scholarship to a senior who plans to study Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Collision Repair, or Electronic Systems Technology at Lincoln College of Technology. See your guidance counselor for an application. SE Polk may choose one winner to represent the high school. | 4/2/2012 |
| Prairie Meadows Scholarship | Prairie Meadows offers two $2,500 scholarships to seniors attending college in Iowa in the fall of 2012. Students must have a 2.5 GPA in high school. Applications must be typed and turned in to Mrs. Fast in the guidance office. Visit www.prairiemeadows.com to print an application. |
4/6/12 |
| May | ||
| Latinos Unidos Scholarship | Latinos Unidos of Iowa sponsors scholarships for Latino/Latina students who will attend an Iowa college/university in the fall of 2012. Visit www.latinosunidosofiowa.com for more information and an application. |
5/1/2012 |
| Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship | The Pearl Hull Falk Trust provides 70-80 scholarships worth $400 each year. Applicants must be of Protestant faith and a full-time student at the Univ. of Iowa. At least one recipient must be a member of an Episcopal Church. At least one recipient must be a young man interested in a banking career. All recipients must be of good character and have a good academic record. |
5/1/2012 |
| Robert D. Blue Scholarship | The 2012 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is now available. A student planning to attend a college/university in Iowa is eligible to apply. Applicants must also display literary and scholastic ability, exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship, and display moral character. Visit www.rdblue.org to apply online. | 5/10/2012 |
| B. Davis Scholarship | The B. Davis Scholarship is worth $1,000. Visit www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to learn more and apply. | 5/28/2012 |
| June | ||
| Abbott and Fenner Scholarship | Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants sponsor a $1,000 scholarship. Visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about the essay topic for the scholarship. | 6/15/2012 |
| BigSun Athletic Scholarship | The BigSun Organization supports young athletes in their academic pursuits by offering a $500 scholarship. All student athletes are eligible for this award no matter what sport they play. Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to apply and learn more. |
6/22/2012 |
| Herman Sani Scholarship | The Iowa Golf Association sponsors an $8,000 scholarship payable over a consecutive four-year period. Eligibility is based upon academic performance, extracurricular involvement, leadership, and a golf background (golf abilities and accomplishments excluded).  |
6/22/2012 |
| October | ||
| AES Engineers | The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Amount of award: $500.00 |
10/5/2012 |
| Other Deadlines | ||
All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant Education and Training Voucher Program |
Students who are in foster care, were in foster care, or were adopted from foster care after their 16th birthday, may be eligible to receive assistance to help cover the costs of a college education or job training. Visit www.iowacollegeaid.gov for more information. | |
| Online Applications | ||
| All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship | A state-funded program that provides scholarships to students who do well in high school and demonstrate financial need. High school seniors who will graduate with the class of 2010 are eligible to apply for Opportunity Scholarships if they meet listed criteria. |
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| Robert D. Blue Scholarship | Demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, fellowship; and display moral force of character. | |
| Imagine America | The Imagine America Scholarship site offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to students pursuing a number of different interest areas. |
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| Northern Illinois University Out-of-State Huskie Scholarship | This scholarship will be awarded to students from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Iowa who academically qualify due to their strong academic performance and potential. Apply on-line for admission to Northern Illinois University to be considered for this scholarship. Scholarship is valued at $9,200 for 2012-2013 academic year. Visit www.application.niu.edu to apply for admission next fall and for scholarship consideration. | |