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1 Scholarship Information HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP 510 scholarships will be awarded (10 in each state) with a maximum award of $2500. Applicants must plan to attend a community college in the fall 2016, exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non profit community college in the United States, demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA), be involved in community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and have United States citizenship. Apply online at application.horatioalger.org by the June 1 deadline. ENGINEERS CLUB OF SIOUXLAND offers two $1,500 scholarships to seniors planning to attend college and majoring in engineering. Finalists must participate in an interview concerning academic achievement, financial need, indication of success and probable contribution to society through the profession of engineering. Deadline to apply is April 29, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The following information was sent out in previous s, also. ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP $350 is offered to a female high school senior planning to attend college in the fall and pursuing a degree in education. Student must rank in the top 25%, promote good citizenship, demonstrate potential for leadership, be a well rounded, positive asset to her school, community and country, and be involved in school activities. Please see your counselor if you are interested in applying. Deadline to apply is April 22. BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY ST. CLARE SCHOLARSHIP will cover the entirety of tuition at Briar Cliff if a student has extreme financial need (an EFC of 0 on FAFSA). If the student chooses to live on campus, the student will still be required to pay for room & board as well as a meal plan, but tuition will be covered. Students who are looking to live OFF campus, would end up paying approximately $ per year for their education. This amount is comprised of fees and an estimated cost of books. In order for a student to receive this scholarship they must be; a resident of Iowa, fully accepted into Briar Cliff, and have an EFC of 0. Contact Financial Aid at Briar Cliff for more information. SIOUXLAND UNIDAD LATINA SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Applicants must be of Latino/Hispanic heritage pursuing post secondary education in the tri state area AND 1) be a graduating tri state high school senior during the academic year, or 2) be a currently enrolled college student, or 3) be an adult wishing to pursue a college education. Awardees must attend the Scholarship Banquet on Friday, May 6 at 6:30pm at the Briar Cliff University Campus. Deadline to apply is March 31. UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is offered by the Iowa Theta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon to male students who excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Go at for more information and to apply. CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION'S EMPOWERING SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must be directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 or a sibling of that individual). Applicant must be within Children s Cancer Connection s service area (living, treated or diagnosed in the state of Iowa). Applicant must attend or plant to attend an accredited two or four year

2 institution (trade school, college or university). Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Deadline to apply is May 27, WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Up to $1500 ($750 per semester) Priority DEADLINE is MARCH 11, 2016 Submit your Scholarship Application Online application available on the new MyWIT at my.witcc.edu Once an application for admission is complete, a student will receive a login and password to my.witcc.edu Log into my.witcc.edu Click on Student s tab, under Single Sign in Links (located in the upper right of the viewing page) Click on Foundation Scholarship Application (pop up blocker may need to be disabled to view this page) Short essay (encouraged to type in word document and then copy and paste in application) 2 professional references (will need their addresses, be sure they check Junk/Spam ) Contact Theresa Petty at x1672 for assistance HERITAGE BANK SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students who are customers of (or whose parents are customers of) Heritage Bank. Applications are available at Bank Scholarships. Deadline to apply is April 15, THE SIOUX CITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION offers the KEN ZEISING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is available to students with a parent employed by the Sioux City Community School District who is a member of the SCEA. A scholarship of $850 will be awarded to a student from each of the three public high schools. An applicant must be a graduating senior planning to attend either a vocational school or a college. One of the high schools will have both a vocational and a college scholarship. The other two high schools will each have one college scholarship only. Deadline to apply is April 15. SIOUXLAND AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Eligibility requirements include 1) Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, 2) Must reside in the greater Sioux City, IA area, 3) Admission to a postsecondary certificate, associate degree, bachelor degree, master degree program at an accredited college or university, and 4) Grade point average of 2.5 or above. Submit application and supporting documents via to siouxlandautism@live.com by the April 1 deadline PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING SCHOLARSHIP/HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SIOUXLAND SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Applicants must be pursuing study in a housing related program, such as construction management, building, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design, or any of the trade specialties at the college or university they attend. Other fields may be approved if the applicant can make the connection for the committee relevant. Deadline to apply is April 10, SIOUX CITY RELAYS DWIGHT HAUFF SCHOLARSHIP Criteria: 1) must have participated in a Sioux City Relays Meet, 2) Athleticism as evidenced by Track & Field and other athletic accomplishments, 3) 3.2 minimum cumulative grade point average, 4) leadership as evidenced by the athlete s leadership roles on the track team, in other school activities, and through community involvement. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is March 20, ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (AIOS) Applicants must 1) be an Iowa resident, 2) attend an eligible Iowa college or university, 3) have a minimum 2.5 GPA 4) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) AND Iowa Financial Aid Application by March 1 for priority consideration, and 5) have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $8118 or lower from the FAFSA. Priority will be given to students who participated in certain federal TRIO programs, applicants who graduated from alternative high schools or alternative high school programs, or applicants who participated in a Federal GEAR UP Grant

3 program in Iowa. First priority will be given to students whose applications are received on or before March 1, Go to iowa opportunity scholarship for more information. A.G. & ROSALEE IRELAND SCHOLARSHIP is offered to students who want to pursue post high school education (includes bible colleges, accredited colleges or universities and accredited technical institutions). One East High student will be selected as the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship and another will be chosen as an alternate to be included for consideration with other applicants from Woodbury County and South Sioux City. Applications are due to the counseling office by April 8, EAST HIGH CLASS OF 62 SCHOLARSHIP A $1000 scholarship is offered to an East High senior who 1) has been a student at East continuously for at least two full years, 2) has a need for financial support to continue his/her education, 3) has exemplary integrity and character and is respected by other students and faculty, 4) has been involved in service to the school and/or community, 5) is ranked in the top half of the class, and 6) demonstrated a strong potential for leadership, OR has exhibited an interest in serving his/her community in the future, OR overcome a difficult challenge. Deadline to apply is March 1, JAYNA TROTZIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to an East High senior who has demonstrated outstanding potential for both academic and personal achievement. Applicant must 1) pursue a post secondary education at the university or technical school of choice beginning in the fall, 2) demonstrate an interest in business or entrepreneurship, 3) possess a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and 4) demonstrate a potential for success. Applications are available in the Counseling Center. Deadline to apply is April 15, LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF IOWA will award three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 1) Applicant is a current member of LDA, 2) Applicant s parent is a current member of LDA, or 3) Applicant is recommended in writing by a current member of LDA. Students served solely under Section 504 or with primary disabilities other than LD (e.g., Autism) will not be eligible for this scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 31, SIOUX CITY RETIRED EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two high school seniors enrolling in a post secondary institution (2 or 4 year college). Applicants must attend Sioux City East, North or West, Bishop Heelan, Hinton, Lawton Bronson, Sergeant Bluff, Westwood, Woodbury Central, South Sioux City, or Dakota Valley. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required. The deadline to apply is April 1, HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SIOUXLAND/2016 PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must be pursing study in a housing related program, such as construction management, building, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design or any of the trade specialties at the college or university they attend (other fields may be approved if the applicant can make the connection for the committee relevant). Immediate family members of HBA are eligible. Deadline to apply is April 10, UNITYPOINT HEALTH SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR One senior female student athlete and one senior male student athlete will each be awarded a grant for up to $2,000. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, participation in athletics and service to their school and community. Applicants should go to Download, complete and submit the applications to the principal by May 13, MATTHEW SHEPARD SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must 1) have a minimum 3.0 GPA, 2) have an ACT score of 22 or better, 3) be openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, 4) demonstrate LGBTQ activism and community service, and 5) show high moral and ethical standards and conduct. Go to to apply. Deadline is March 1, 2016.

4 ICAN OUTSTANDING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP HONORING STEVE LOVEN Two $250 one time scholarships will be given to students attending a two or four year institution in Iowa. Go to ICAN AWARD FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING EXCELLENCE IN COLLEGE READINESS HONORING STEVE LOVEN Also, two $125 one time awards will be made to the school counselor nominated in an essay describing how a school counselor promoted a culture of college and career readiness at their school. Students may nominate their counselors by going to Applications are due March 1, The Nylen School of Nursing at Morningside College will award a $1,000 Nursing Scholarship to an incoming nursing student. Deadline to apply is March 21, TYLER S BAY SCHOLARSHIP BPOE ELKS LODGE #112 This scholarship is available to any Siouxland senior who has attained a degree or GED and is accepted to attend a college or university, including community college. Selection criteria includes overall quality of application, desire to continue your education, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and special circumstances. Special consideration will be given to an applicant who has displayed courage and outstanding citizenship in overcoming any of the challenges life can place upon today s student. The deadline to apply is March 11, 2016 SIOUX CITY NOON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Sioux City seniors planning to attend Briar Cliff, Morningside, or Western Iowa Tech (Arts & Sciences Division) in the fall. Selection will be based on academic achievement, service to the high school attended, and service to our community. Applications are available in the Counseling Center. Deadline to apply is April 8, CHARLIE BURKHART SCHOLARSHIP $1000 per year of full time attendance (up to $4,000) Winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, then on their academic ability and financial need. Deadline to apply is June 15, IOWA FINANCIAL KNOW HOW CHALLENGE:SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Visit Scholarship to register and read complete rules now until March 4, After registering, follow the ed instructions to complete two online tutorials and a related assessment. The 30 top scorers on the assessment will each receive a $2,000 scholarship from Iowa Student Loan. Each recipient s high school will also receive $500. WOODBURY COUNTY CATTLEMEN S ASSOCIATION offers a scholarship of $500 for two seniors in Woodbury County. Applicants must be planning a career in or related to agriculture. Parents, guardians or students themselves must be a member of the Woodbury County Cattlemen s Association. Deadline to apply is May 1, EY CHAPTER PEO CORNELIA M GRIFFIN MEMORIAL BOOK SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 is offered to women attending Briar Cliff, Morningside, Western Iowa Tech, or St. Luke s School of Nursing. Deadline to apply is April 1, SIOUXLAND SPORTSMANSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, sponsored by the Siouxland Officials Association, offers up to four $500 scholarships. Two $500 for female participants and two male participants will receive the awards. Criteria: 1) Participate in at least one sport for at least three years of their high school career including their senior year; 2) Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average; 3) Must be of outstanding character, be a total team player, demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship during their career, and serve as a role model for all students at their high school. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2016.

5 AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP To qualify, you must demonstrate ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; ability to succeed in college. For more information and to download an application, go to achievement.com. Deadline to apply is February 1, IOWA GOLF ASSOCIATION/HERMAN SANI SCHOLARSHIP Any graduating high school senior and resident of the State of Iowa with experience or background in golf is eligible to apply. Each recipient receives $8000 ($2,000 per year). Applicants are selected by a committee solely on the basis of the written application. (It is suggested you wait until you have COMPLETED your senior year to apply. A FINAL transcript is required.) Deadline to apply is March 18, IOWA GOLF ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION/ANN GRIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP awards $2,000 to Iowa high school senior girls who have a passion for golf and intend to further their education at an Iowa institution of higher learning, whether a college, university or trade school. Deadline to apply is March 18, Go to EASTERN NEBRASKA/WESTERN IOWA CAR COUNCIL S PAUL HIGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must plan to enroll in an automotive technology program at an accredited trade school, community college, college or university. Deadline to apply is April 15. NORTH STAR COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION/WARREN A. MORROW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is available through the Iowa Credit Union Foundation and consists of one $1500, one $1,000, one $750, and one $500 scholarship. Seniors are encouraged to apply for the scholarship online at Deadline to apply is February 6, NEBRASKA LEGENDS SCHOLARSHIP (Siouxland Huskers Legends Scholarship) Recipients are selected based on student involvement during high school and a demonstrated commitment to become involved and engaged on campus. Go to - See Nebraska Legends Scholarship. Deadline to apply is January 15, IOWA 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Awards range from $500 to $3500. Iowa 4-H members are eligible to apply for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements, as determined by the scholarship donors. For more information go to Deadline to apply is February 1. IOWA NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION offers several scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000. Applicants preparing for a career in the newspaper industry are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 12, MAXINE FIEG WHITESIDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Five $500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending a high school in Woodbury County or Plymouth County. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend a two or four-year college or technical school as they pursue a degree in the field(s) of Education or Dentistry. Deadline to apply is February 26, Go to for more information and to apply. CASTLE ON THE HILL ASSOCIATION BOARD SCHOLARSHIP Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending Sioux City high schools. Selection will be based on high school academic achievement, service to the high school attended, and service to our community. Personal

6 interviews, if needed, will be scheduled at the high school. Go to for more information and to apply. Deadline is April 1, IOWA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION will award $2,000 scholarships to students committed to the pursuit of automotive-related studies. Career paths include: accountant, automotive technician, diesel technician, business office manager, human resources professional, marketing manager, salesperson, and finance and insurance professional. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend an Iowa college or university. Scholarships may be awarded, in part, on financial need. Go to for more information. Deadline to apply is March 1, IT LEADERSHIP FORUM TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to Iowa high school seniors who have been involved in STEM classes or clubs and plan to pursue a technology-related degree at an Iowa college, university or community college. Applicants must be an Iowa resident and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Applications and more information are available at Deadline to apply is March 1, SIMPSON COLLEGE/CARVER BRIDGE TO STEM Fifteen four-year scholarships will be awarded to academically talented seniors who demonstrate financial need and want to study the STEM fields. Go to for more information and to apply. Deadline to apply is March 1, ROBERT SCHLAG MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must 1) be enrolled in math courses all years of high school; 2) be involved in at least one extracurricular activity each of their years in high school; 3)be nominated by a current teacher, 4) have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and 5) write a 500 word essay on How math has and can influence their life. Deadline to apply is March 15, FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST CLUB awards scholarships to seniors to recognize the student s efforts to reduce homophobia and increase awareness and tolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) issues in their schools and communities. Awards are in the amount of $3,000 per student. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is March 15, WAYNE STATE COLLEGE ART & DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in Art or Design may apply for the Special Abilities Art & Design Scholarship Applicants must submit ten high resolution jpgs of their art or design work in any media. Go to for more information and applications. Deadline to apply is January 29, POINT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP empowers the next generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) leaders to reach their full leadership and academic potential. Applicants are evaluated on academic accomplishment, financial need, leadership within school and community, and goals for the future. Applicants must be out as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. Go to for more information and to apply. Deadline is January 19, UNI BUSINESS FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must plan to pursue a business major at UNI. Those who qualify will compete for scholarships that range from $2,000 (non-renewable) to $7500 (renewable up to four years) during UNIBusienss Freshman Scholarship Day on Friday, February 12, Students must have both ACT math and ACT composite scores of 27 or higher. Go to for more information and the application. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2016.

7 SFM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Provides scholarships to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working in Minnesota, Iowa, or Wisconsin employers. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year for up to five years. Academic achievement, aptitude, financial need, extracurricular activities, and community service of the applicant is considered. Applicants must be pursuing a primary college or university degree (bachelor s or associate s) or vocational education and training (certificate or license) from any accredited school. Go to Deadline to apply is March 31, AMERICA S FARMERS GROW AG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is giving students pursuing ag-related degrees the chance to earn a $1500 scholarship. Go to for more information and to apply. Deadline is February 1, BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENTS OF INTEGRITY AWARD - Criteria for this award includes 1) essay relating to an ethical situation, 2) demonstrated integrity, 3) community service and leadership roles, and 4) academic history and letters of recommendation. Each award winner will be presented with a $2,500 scholarship. If you would like to be considered as the East High nominee, please stop in to see your counselor. KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL 2015 BYERS ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP Applicant must 1) be a current Iowa resident and an Iowa high school senior, 2) be enrolling in an IOWA college or university majoring in community, sociology or environmental science-related fields), 3) possess a strong background in community service and/or community enhancement. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is January 8, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY CHRISTINA HIXSON OPPORTUNITY AWARD Students must 1) demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA, 2) have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship/ 3) be residents of Iowa, 4) be admissible to Iowa State University, 5) possess the potential to succeed. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 1, IOWA FINANCIAL KNOW-HOW CHALLENGE: SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Iowa Student Loan will award 30 $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors, regardless of financial need, grade point average, class rank or intended college. Applicants must 1) Register with information and ; 2) use the links provided in your confirmation to complete two Iowa Student Loan online tools Student Loan Game Plan and the ROCI Reality Check (Understand the consequences of borrowing money for college and See how your choice of major and career can impact your ability to repay college debt); and 3) Take a related financial literacy assessment test. Registered students with the top 30 scores each receive a scholarship. Go to to register. Students must complete all three steps before 4pm on Friday, March 4 to be considered for the scholarship. THE USD SCHOOL OF EDUCATION BUSH SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 each year for four years to admitted incoming teacher education majors. Applicants must complete the USD Online Scholarship Application and answer the additional Bush Foundation Teacher Scholarship essay questions. Go to for more information. Deadline to apply is December 1, USD AL NEUHARTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM - $5,000 - Applicants must plan to pursue a career in journalism. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be active in the USD student newspaper. Go to for more information. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2015.

8 SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BEEF PRODUCTS, INC SCHOLARSHIP - Applicants must be graduating seniors from a 30 mile radius of Sioux City, IA to include Nebraska and South Dakota; have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and be ranked in the top 75% of your graduating class; must have participated in part time or full time work during his/her high school experience. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is March 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - COL. V. THOMAS CONSIDINE SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 is available to high school seniors who 1) are a member of the 185 th Iowa Air National Guard; 2) have enlisted in the 185 th Iowa Air National Guard prior to February 15; 3) are children or other legal dependents of a currently active member of the 185 th Iowa Air National Guard unit headquartered in Sioux City; or 4) are children or other legal dependents of a retired member of the 185 th. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CURTIS R. TURNER PLTW SCHOLARSHIP is offered in the amount of $1,000 (not renewable). Applicants must be graduating from East High with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of engineering and must have taken at least one PLTW class. Selection will be based on scholastic performance, school and/or community service activities, financial need, and essay evaluation. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DR. ROGER F. WENDT SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 minimum (not renewable). Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and must be pursuing a degree in the field of education. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ELIZABETH LOUISE JENSEN GIRLS INC. SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 (renewable). Applicants must have a minimum of two years active membership with Girls Inc. of Sioux City since age ten and/or have returned to Girls Inc. as a current volunteer. Applicants must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FLIGHT CREW (UNITED 232) SCHOLARSHIP is available to students who are pursuing a career in the medical/health science field at Briar Cliff, Morningside, St. Luke s or Western Iowa Tech. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GREAT WEST CASUALTY COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS are available to the sons or daughters of a currently active full-time person employed by any ORI Great West Holdings, Inc. subsidiary corporation for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the application. Selection is based on above-average scholastic performance, class rank, ACT/SAT test scores, and essay evaluation. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION KIND WORLD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Applicant must be a senior from East, North, West, Heelan, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Dakota Valley, or So. Sioux High Schools with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection will be based on scholastic performance, good character, extracurricular school activities, community service, work history, financial need, special

9 circumstances or hardships overcome, and essay evaluation. Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000. Applications are available at Programs/Scholarships/Kind World Foundation. Deadline to apply is February 1. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MACFARLANE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS are available to seniors who will be pursuing a post-secondary education at the Iowa State University. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - RICH VANDERLOO SPIRIT OF EAST HIGH SCHOLARSHIP - Two $1000 scholarships will be given to East High School students. Scholastic performance, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation will determine the recipients. Students may attend a college/university or vocational/technical institute. Applications are part of the Walt Fiegel Scholarship. There is not a separate application for the Rich Vanderloo Spirit of East High Scholarship. Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION UNITED AIRLINES TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP is available to students from the greater Siouxland tri-state area (general 50-mile radius of Sioux City) that are pursuing an education in such fields as nursing, emergency rescue, medical care, counseling, clergy, or social work at Briar Cliff, Morningside, or Western Iowa Tech. Applications are available in the financial aid departments at Briar Cliff, Morningside, and WIT. Deadline to apply is February 15. SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WALT FIEGEL SCHOLARSHIP is a $1000 scholarship based on scholastic performance, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation. Students may attend a college/university or vocational/technical institute. The RICH VANDERLOO SPIRIT OF EAST HIGH SCHOLARSHIP application is included with the Walt Fiegel Scholarship. It includes two - $1000 scholarships that will be given to East High students. There is NOT a separate application for the Vanderloo Scholarship. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 15. QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF SIOUX CITY EDUCATION GRANT ($500 - $1000) is awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education who are deaf or hearing impaired. Also students who are going into a field of study that will benefit and assist those who are deaf or hearing impaired. Applicants must plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Iowa, Nebraska, or South Dakota. Deadline to apply is February 10, UNITED STATES JCI SENATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Financial need, leadership positions and offices, employment, and a personal statement will all be taken into consideration. Go to for more information and an application. Deadline to apply is January 15, Grades DEPARTMENT OF IOWA AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The purpose of this contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship. First place is $2,000 for the

10 Department Contest and $18,000 for the National Contest. Go to for more information. Deadline for the local contest is December 13, HY-VEE SCHOLARSHIP Students are eligible to apply if 1) they are seniors working for Hy-Vee who began their employment on or before September 15; 2) sons or daughters of full-, regular-, and parttime Hy-Vee and subsidiary associates who have a minimum of six months employment with the company as of September 15; 3) and the applicant must be enrolling in college for the first time. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 10, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY HIXSON OPPORTUNITY AWARD is a half-tuition scholarship (estimated value of more than $15,000 over eight semesters) offered annually to 100 Iowa students. Applicants must have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship and demonstrate this information in the student essay, recommendation and FAFSA and must be a resident of Iowa. Go to for more information and to apply. Deadline is February 1, NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. Go to to apply. Deadline is December 18, SUNNYSIDE SHINES SCHOLARSHIP is offering two $1,000 scholarships to seniors at East High School who have been students at Nodland or Sunnyside for at least three full years. Criteria includes 1) need for financial support, 2) exemplary integrity and character and is respected by other students and faculty, 3) exemplified excellent citizenship through service to the school and/or community, 4) one of the following: (a) demonstrated a strong potential for leadership, or (b) exhibited an interest in, and a capacity for, serving his or her community in the future, or (c) overcome a difficult circumstance, challenge, or obstacle. Deadline to apply is March 15, GRAND LODGE OF IOWA MASONIC SCHOLARSHIPS are designed to assist graduating seniors in pursuing a post-secondary education which provides a 2 or 4-year college program. Applicants need not have a Masonic connection, nor do race, creed, religion, color, sex, or national origin have any bearing in the selection process. Applicant s academic record, communication skills, and financial need are considered. Recipients are selected after completing a comprehensive written application and an indepth personal interview. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 1, GRAND LODGE OF IOWA MCEC TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College. An applicant s academic record, communication skills, and need for financial assistance are considered, along with an evaluation of the applicant by a school official. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is March 1, THE RICHARD MADSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 - Applicants must reside in Woodbury or Ida County and will be pursuing a college study in water quality, conservation, natural resources or production agriculture. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadline to apply is April 15, CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF IOWA (CDI) SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must be pursuing programs of study in any field of conservation or agriculture. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is Friday, February 26, 2016.

11 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA SCHOLARSHIP deadline is January 15, 2016, for most awards for new students. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Automatically awarded to qualifying applicants: President s Award for Competitive Excellence $10,000 ($2500 per year for four years) - Academic Recognition Award (ARA) Level 1, $8000 ($2,000 per year for four years); Level 2 $7,000 (1750 per year for four years) Cardinal Leadership Scholar Award (CLSA) Level 1, $10,000 ($2500 per year for four years), Level II $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY MULTICULTURAL VISION PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Multicultural seniors who demonstrate academic potential in ways that go beyond class ranking or test scores are eligible to apply. MVP awards one hundred students each year with full-tuition scholarships that is renewable for a total of four years or eight semesters, provided the student maintains a cumulative 2.0 grade point average, completes and submits the FAFSA each year, and completes 24 new credit hours each academic year at the university. The deadline to apply for the MVP Award is February 1, Applicants MUST attend one of the following interview days: October 17 (Sioux City Library), October 22 (Waterloo), October 29 (Cedar Rapids), November 7 (Des Moines), or November 12 (Ames) For more information and to apply, go to RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (RMHCC) offers scholarships to seniors of all backgrounds who plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university. The program is comprised of four individual scholarship programs including 1)RMHC /Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. 2) RMHC /Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage, 3) RMHC /African-American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage, or 4) RMHC /HACER : Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage. Go to for more information or apply at NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS CATCHING THE DREAM is a national Native American education and scholarship center. Their strategy is to: 1) Actively seek out Native American high school students with academic potential and help prepare them for college; 2) Encourage and assist Native American high schools to establish college preparatory programs, 3) Establish information-sharing networks and national training sessions for teachers and administrators to strengthen their college preparatory programs; 4) Orient parents, grandparents, and tribal leaders so they can provide effective support for their college-bound students. Over 85% of Catching the Dream s scholarship recipients have earned college degrees and 85% have returned to work in tribal communities. Go to for more information and the application. STRAYER-RAIRDEN SCHOLARSHIP IN PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF IOWA The Department of Physics and Astronomy awards one $1,000 grant each year, renewable for up to three successive years following the initial award, to an entering freshman from the state of Iowa. Applicants must have declared physics or astronomy as their major. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, not financial need. Go to for more information and applications. The deadline is January 31, THE PEARL HULL FALK SCHOLARSHIP is in the amount of $800. Applicants must be of Protestant faith, a resident of the State of Iowa, and enrolled at the University of Iowa full-time. Deadline to apply is May 2, 2016.

12 IOWA NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION offers several scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000. Applicants preparing for a career in the newspaper industry are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is February 12, TIP TOP TUX SCHOLARSHIP Applicants are chosen based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need and volunteer service in their community. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is March 1. NEW OPPORTUNITY!!! SIOUX CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Eight seniors from East High will be awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 each. Selection will be based on high school academic performance, school and community activities; personal statement and recommendations. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student at a college/university, community college, or certification program. Deadline to apply is March 1. CENTRAL IOWA MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. For the general awards, applicants need not be members of Mensa nor qualified for Mensa. The general awards are unrestricted as to age, race, gender, level of post-secondary education, or financial need. Go to beginning September 15 for more information. Deadline to apply is January 15, HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a minimum 2.0 GPA, involvement in co-curricular and community activities, and a commitment to pursue a bachelor s degree (may start studies at a 2-year institution and then transfer). Scholarships are valued at $6,000 - $10,500. Applications are available at Deadline to apply is October 25. DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP (formerly Iowa Junior Miss Scholarship) This scholarship program is restricted to high school senior girls. Applicants must be involved in school and/or community activities and be outstanding in academics, leadership, athletics, and/or the arts. During a 3-day program in Coralville March 2 4, 2016, girls will 1) develop selfconfidence and ability to interview effectively and speak in public, perform on stage, and build interpersonal relationships, 2) showcase accomplishments in academics, physical fitness, on-stage performance skills, and the ability to think and communicate clearly, and 3) participate in activities that benefit the lives of others through the Be our Best Self program. For more information go to Deadline to register is December 1, UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM, sponsored by the HEARST FOUNDATION Juniors or seniors interested in being nominated must be members of student council. Two high school juniors or seniors from each state are selected to participate at the USSYP Leadership Week in Washington DC and a $5000 Scholarship. Students will take a general exam over government and the Constitution on October 14, from 9:00 11:00 at NWAEA. March 5 12, delegates go to Washington, DC for the annual event. See your counselor if you d like to be nominated. Affordable Colleges Online, an organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools for current and future college students and their families, recently published research on all the not-for-profit universities and colleges in Iowa that offer online college programs. Historically, online programs have only been offered by for-profit institutions. Today, many of the most established not-for-profit state colleges and national universities have launched programs that provide flexibility and lower tuition prices

13 for students. This dataset is unique to our site and is even ahead of the curve compared to other government education data sources such as NCES and IPEDS. A few of the key features on the page: - Unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability - Spotlight interviews provided by many college deans with the institution's philosophy on online learning - Direct links to the specific online departments, or e-campus, of each institution Additionally, our site helps high school students research post-secondary options by providing contentrich resources including financial aid guidebooks, accredited college search tools, and free open online courses (MOOCs) from national universities such as MIT and UC Berkeley. Our Iowa colleges guide can be accessed here at no-cost: About Us: Affordable Colleges Online began in 2011 with the mission to provide strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education. Our free community resources and tools span topics such as financial-aid and college savings strategies, affordability and scorecard rankings, opportunities for Veterans and people with disabilities, and online learning resources. We have been featured by nearly 600 top universities in the United States, Canada, and the UK along by several many state and local government organizations.