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directions for scholarships:

Directly below: national, regional, and local scholarships are listed per due dates. When you click on the scholarship, it will either take you to the scholarship website to apply online or a PDF or Google Doc copy of the scholarship can be downloaded.  

We recommend you type as much as possible and avoid handwriting scholarships. If you must write on any, make sure it is written legible and in black pen. Make sure your typed scholarships have a clean appearance and that formatting is correct.

**Local scholarships are bolded purple. This is a great place to start and then branch out.

Bottom of page: Both college-specific scholarship links are provided as well as scholarship databases you can search through.

due in september:

  1. A Better Financial Future Scholarship. Senior. Due September 30, 2025.
  2. ​College Raptor $2,500 Scholarship. Students ages 16 and older; essay required. Due September 30, 2025.
  3. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Seniors with 3.0 GPA or higher. Due September 30, 2025.
  4. Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway. Must be between the ages of 18-24. Due September 30, 2025.
  5. Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship. Senior and entering a trade program at a community college or technical school. Career paths such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Due September 30, 2025 (multiple due dates throughout year).​
  6. HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Scholarship. Senior or college student aspiring to attain employment in the IT sector, GPA of 3.5, majoring in a computer science-related field. Due September 30, 2025.
  7. Sallie Mae No Essay Scholarship. Senior. Due September 30, 2025 (multiple due dates throughout year).
  8. ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship. Senior. Due September 30, 2025.
  9. QuestBridge National College Match. High-achieving, low income seniors. Covers full cost of attendance (tuition, room and board, & additional expenses). Due September 30, 2025.​

due in october:

  1. United States Senate Youth Program. Juniors or seniors interested in history and/or politics and have a leadership position within the school (student council, NHS, etc). Each year, our state sends two students to Washington D.C. for a week in March to work with/learn from some of our elected officials. Students also receive a $10,000 scholarship. Due October 1, 2025.​
  2. Rising Star Award (Iowa Soybean Association). Senior currently involved in some form of agriculture and plans to continue in ag after high school. Due October 2, 2025.
  3. NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award. All grades 9-12 and must be women, genderqueer, and non-binary with aptitude/aspirations in technology and computing. Due October 28, 2025.
  4. U.S. Bank Student Scholarship (up to $20,000). Seniors or currently enrolled undergraduate students. Due October 30, 2025.
  5. BigFuture Scholarship. Seniors. Note there are multiple steps/deadlines with the first being October 31, 2025.
  6. ​Sallie Mae No Essay Scholarship. Senior. Due October 31, 2025 (multiple due dates throughout year).
  7. Voice of Democracy Scholarship. All grades 9-12. Due October 31, 2025.​

due in november:

  1. ​​Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships. Open to all students involved in the fight against hunger (Food Drives or volunteer for pantries/soup kitchens, etc.). Click here for FAQ document.​ Due November 5, 2025.
  2. Regeneron Science Talent Search. Senior. Due November 6, 2025.
  3. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition. Senior (do not need to be related to an Elk member). Due November 12, 2025.
  4. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship. Senior with 3.5 GPA or higher and ACT Composite of 26 or higher. Due November 12, 2025.
  5. 10 Words or Less Scholarship. Seniors. Due November 15, 2025.
  6. National Space Club Scholarship. Senior entering a STEM field. Due November 17, 2025.
  7. ​Point Foundation Scholarship. Senior attending a four-year college, identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, has strong academics and financial need. Due November 20, 2025.
  8. Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association Jerry Woods Scholarship. Senior entering community college or technical school building trades program, including concrete technology and practice. Due November 30, 2025.
  9. Sallie Mae No Essay Scholarship. Senior. November 30, 2025 (multiple due dates throughout year).​​

due in december:

  1. ACF Visionary Scholarship. All grades can apply. Due December 1, 2025.
  2. The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. All grades 9-12 (must be under 20 years old). Multiple levels possible. Due December 1, 2025.
  3. Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers. Seniors planning to pursue an education to become a physics teacher. Due December 1, 2025.
  4. Ron Brown Scholarship. African American senior with academic excellence and commitment to public service. Due December 1, 2025.​
  5. ​​​Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Grant. This Grant provides up to $5,000 per year to students who age out of foster care and students adopted after age 16. Due December 1, 2025.
  6. Hagan Scholarship. Senior with 3.75+ GPA, top 20% of graduating class, has worked over last 12 months, plans to attend four-year college, & FAFSA EFC can't exceed $6,500. Due December 1, 2025.
  7. United States Bowling Congress Gift for Life Scholarship. Non-professional USBC member, in high school, with 2.5 GPA or higher. Due December 1, 2025.
  8. Military Child of the Year Award. Students between the ages of 13 and 18, at the time of nomination, and must be a legal military dependent. Due December 2, 2025.​
  9. Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship. Senior that has had their life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident (their own, that of a loved one, or an influential individual). Due December 15, 2025.
  10. Burger King Foundation Scholarship. Seniors. Due December 15, 2025.​
  11. Coolidge Scholarship. Juniors with academic excellence, an interest in public policy, and have displayed service. Due December 16, 2025.
  12. BadCredit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship. Seniors and undergraduate students, 3.5 GPA, looking to have a career in the finance industry (finance, accounting, business, etc.). Due December 31, 2025.
  13. Iowa Limestone Producers Association Scholarships Forever. Seniors interested in the trades or who have family members that work in the rock industry. Due December 31, 2025.
  14. ​Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship. Senior interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Due December 31, 2025.​​
  15. Great Clip's Alice Madden Barton Cosmetology Scholarship. Senior entering cosmetology profession. Due December 31, 2025.
  16. ​​Regions Riding Forward Scholarship ($5000). Seniors with minimum 2.0 GPA. Due December 31, 2025.
  17. ​​Rove Pest Control Scholarship. Senior and 3.0 GPA. Due December 31, 2025.
  18. Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship. Senior and entering a trade program at a community college or technical school. Career paths such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Due December 31, 2025 (multiple due dates throughout year).
  19. Sallie Mae No Essay Scholarship. Senior. Due December 31, 2025 (multiple due dates throughout year).
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Due in january:

  1. Fehr Graham Scholarship. Senior pursuing degree in engineering (specifically water, wastewater, transportation & structural), landscape architecture, land surveying, geology, hydrogeology, assessment and remediation, or environmental health and safety. Due January 1, 2026.
  2. Engineering First-Year Scholarship. Senior attending University of Iowa and majoring in engineering. Composite ACT 28 OR 3.7 GPA. FAFSA must be submitted by February 15. Due January 2, 2026.
  3. GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. Senior with minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a 4-year college or university. Due January 5, 2026.
  4. Jim Hallihan Character Legacy Scholarship. Open to any Iowa Senior. Opens November 1. Due January 5, 2026.
  5. ​Mediacom World Class Scholarship. Senior. Due January 5, 2026.
  6. Bill Hahn Scholarship ($2,500!). UHS Senior attending ISU with 3.0 or higher GPA; FAFSA required to be submitted by January 6, 2026. Due January 6, 2026.
  7. Christina Hixon Opportunity Award. Senior attending ISU and shows financial need per FAFSA (FAFSA must be submitted by December 18) - this is a half-tuition scholarship! Due January 6, 2026.
  8. Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell Foundation). Students 16-24 years old, college-bound, and not an employee of Taco Bell Corp, Taco Bell of America, LLC, or Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. Due January 6, 2026.
  9. Live Mas Scholarship for Employees (Taco Bell Foundation). Employees 16-24 years old and college-bound. Due January 6, 2026.​
  10. Iowa School Counselor Association Senior Scholarship. Senior. Due January 9, 2026.
  11. Equitable Excellence Scholarship. Seniors; only first 10,000 applicants will be considered. Due January 12, 2026.
  12. JFK Profile in Courage Essay. All grades 9-12. Due January 12, 2026.​
  13. US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship ($1,000). Senior. Due January 12, 2026.​
  14. Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity ($2,500). Senior. UHS can only submit one senior for the scholarship - so the essay, school involvement, community involvement, and future plans portions are submitted and reviewed by a committee. Nominated student will be directly contacted to submit scholarship by January 30. Due January 15, 2026.
  15. ​​​​Bright Scholars of Iowa (University of Northern Iowa). Senior attending University of Northern Iowa with outstanding academic achievement and financial need (check specific criteria online). Due January 15, 2026 (includes FAFSA filed by same date).
  16. ​​MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship. Seniors. Due January 15, 2026.
  17. Timberline Billing Service LLC Scholarship Award. Senior with an active or exited IEP. Due January 15, 2026.
  18. National FFA Scholarship Program. Senior entering Ag program; do NOT have to be in a FFA chapter for all scholarships. FFA members should access application through FFA portal - do not set up new account. Ask FFA advisor for access code. Opens November 1. Due January 16, 2026.​
  19. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship ($1000-$2500). Seniors that are a child of Iowa Farm Bureau member, have a 2.5 GPA, involved in extra-curricular activities, and accepted into a college. Due January 28, 2026.​
  20. Iowa Corn Growers Association Future of Agriculture Scholarship. Senior or in college, child of ICGA member, and in a program of study that can equip the student to contribute to the ag industry in Iowa. Due January 30, 2026.
  21. Bill Mertens Memorial Daily Iowan Scholarship ($5,000/year & renewable). Senior planning to attend the University of Iowa and willing to work in the Daily Iowan newsroom. Due January 31, 2026.
  22. Byers "Keep Iowa Beautiful" Scholarship ($1,000). Senior majoring in natural resources/environmental studies or community enhancement can apply. Due January 31, 2026.
  23. ​Children's Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship. Senior who has been directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 or a sibling of that individual), and has a 2.5 GPA. Due January 31, 2026.
  24. Daughters of the American Revolution (multiple scholarships - general, medical/nursing, history/political/government). Seniors. Due January 31, 2026.
  25. ​Iowa State University Animal Science & Dairy Scholarship. Senior or current college student with minimum 2.0 GPA. Primary college program must be in the Department of Animal Science. FAFSA is submitted. Due January 31, 2026.​​
  26. National Corn Growers Technical School/Community College Scholarship Program. Senior and child of NCGA member and attending a technical school or community college (degree focus does not have to be ag). Due January 31, 2026.
  27. National Corn Growers William C. Berg Scholarship. High school senior, current college undergraduate or graduate student and child of National Corn Growers Association member. Due January 31, 2026.
  28. Strayer-Rairden Scholarship at Univ. of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy. Senior entering this department at Iowa. Due January 31, 2026.

Not yet open/previously due this month:​​​

due in february:

  1. ​Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship (Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity). Senior male attending ISU and of Lutheran faith. Due February 1, 2026 (to be eligible for all levels of scholarships).
  2. ​​​​Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) Scholarship ($1,000). Senior and is a verified customer of IAMU member or attend a high school that is a customer of IAM member. DUE DATE?
  3. ​Iowa 4-H Scholarships. Senior. Some scholarships are for those entering ag-related field and some aren't. Due February 1, 2026.
  4. Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship. Senior entering ag field. Due February 1, 2026.
  5. Elks National Foundation Legacy Award. Senior and child or grandchild of living Elks member. Due February 2, 2026.
  6. Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship. Senior, GPA of 2.5 or higher, and parents are customers of Alliant Energy. Due February 3, 2026.​
  7. ​American Meteorological Society Freshmen Undergraduate Scholarship. Seniors interested in studying atmospheric and related sciences. Due February 6, 2026.
  8. Benton County Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship. Senior, lives in Benton County, and planning to major in agriculture and/or natural resources. Due February 6, 2026.
  9. Black Hawk Co Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship. Senior, lives in Black Hawk County, and planning to major in agriculture and/or natural resources. Due February 6, 2026.
  10. New Century FS Scholarship. Senior with minimum 2.5 GPA, be active or seeking membership in local agriculture group (such as FFA or 4H), and is a dependent of a New Century FS customer, member or employee. Due February 6, 2026.
  11. Tama Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship. Senior, lives in Tama County, and planning to major in agriculture and/or natural resources (state-level and local scholarships available). Due February 6, 2026.
  12. Veridian Credit Union Scholarship ($2,000) Senior and have Veridian Credit Union account in their own name. Due February 6, 2026.
  13. The Warren A. Morrow Scholarship. Senior. Due February 6, 2026.
  14. Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship. Students 18 or younger. Due February 11, 2026.
  15. ​Bright Scholars of Iowa (Iowa State University). Senior attending ISU with outstanding academic achievement and financial need (FAFSA required). Due February 14, 2026.
  16. Grand Lodge of Iowa Scholarship. Seniors. Due February 16, 2026.​
  17. Mark Earl and Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship - Grand Lodge of Iowa. Senior planning to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an Iowa Community College. Due February 16, 2026.
  18. HACER National Scholarship (through Ronald McDonald House Charities). Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Due February 17, 2026.​​
  19. ​Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarship. Seniors pursuing careers in newspaper industry. Due February 13, 2026.​
  20. Dell Scholars Program. Seniors. Opens December 15. Due February 15, 2026.​​​​​​​
  21. Vegetarian Resource Group. Seniors and are vegetarian. Due February 20, 2026.​​
  22. Tama County Pork Producer Scholarship ($1,000). Senior, 2.5 GPA, planning on majoring in ag studies, resident of Tama County, and student or parents must be members of Tama Co. Pork Producers. Due February 21, 2026.
  23. Robert Smiley Scholarship. Female senior with minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and lettered in one varsity sport each year. UHS can only nominate one student for this award. Materials submitted will be reviewed by scholarship committee. Nominated student will be directly contacted to submit scholarship by March 28. Due February 26, 2026.
  24. Wayne and Neva Leo Family Scholarship ($2,000). Seniors planning to attend Iowa State University and from the D-G area. Due February 26, 2026.
  25. Teen Writing Contest. Open to any student in grades 9-12 impacted by cancer. Due February 27, 2026.
  26. GreenState Credit Union Give & Grow Scholarship. Senior and is a GreenState member. Due February 28, 2026.
  27. National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Construction Trades Scholarship. Senior that will be training in a construction-related craft or trade. Due February 28, 2026.​​

Not yet open/previously due this month:​

due in march:

  1. AFA (Alzheimer's Foundation) Teens Scholarship Essay. Seniors impacted by Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their family or community. Not open yet.
  2. ​​​​​American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Award. Eagle Scout recipient. Due March 1, 2026.​
  3. Aureon Network Services Scholarship Program. Junior or senior entering STEM-related course of study and residing in a home using LPC Connect services. Due March 1, 2026.​
  4. ​Bright Scholars of Iowa (University of Iowa). Senior attending University of Iowa with outstanding academic achievement and financial need. Due March 1, 2026.
  5. Mary I. Fitzgerald Scholarship. Sponsored by Iowa Grocery Industry Association. Must be a senior and a child of a full-time employee of grocery store that is an IGIA member or an employee (part or full-time) working for a member of IGIA. Opens January 1, 2026. Due March 1, 2026.
  6. Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship ($1,000). Seniors. Special consideration given to students from underrepresented populations, first generation college students, and/or those that demonstrate financial need. Opens February 1. Due March 1, 2026.
  7. Friends of MercyOne Cedar Falls and Waterloo Medical Center Scholarship. Senior and entering health-related field (includes medical, dental, and pharmacy fields); minimum 3.0 GPA. Due March 1, 2026.
  8. Hills Bank & Trust Leadership Scholarship. Juniors from Eastern Iowa and 2.8 GPA. Due March 1, 2026.​
  9. Horatio Alger Scholarship. Juniors with minimum 2.0 GPA, be involved, and demonstrate critical financial need. Now apply for National, State, and Targeted Scholarships with one application! Due March 1, 2026.​​
  10. Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship. Seniors interested in working in the automobile industry. Due March 1, 2026.
  11. Iowa Ducks Unlimited Grumpy Goldeneyes Scholarship. Senior who has made a commitment to conservation in Iowa. Due March 1, 2026.
  12. IRSPA Parent in Heaven Balance Scholarship ($1,000). Senior who has lost a parent or legal guardian. Due March 1, 2026.
  13. Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Association Scholarship. Senior that participates in shooting team or club during high school (shotgun, rifle, handgun, or air gun). Due March 1, 2026.
  14. Innovative Ag Services Scholarship & Friedman Scholarship. Senior planning to major in an ag-related field of study and parent has purchased supplies from the cooperative or sold grain to cooperative within the last year. Due March 1, 2026.
  15. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Senior that is child of active duty, reserve or veteran of U.S. Marine; a Marine killed while serving; active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman; or U.S. Navy Chaplain or Religious Programs Specialist attached to a Marine Corps unit; Must have at least a 2.0 GPA and family income less than $103,000. Due March 1, 2026.
  16. Truck Center Companies Scholarship. Students entering accredited diesel technology or collision repair technology program. Scholarship is for $5,000! Due March 1, 2026.
  17. Union Class of 2025 Memorial Scholarship. Senior. Due March 1, 2026.​
  18. United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarships. Seniors of Methodist faith. Opens January 1. Due March 1, 2026.
  19. ​Kenneth G. Meyerhoff Memorial Scholarship. Seniors + renewable for college students; must submit ACT scores. Due March 2, 2026.
  20. East-Central Iowa REC Scholarship. Senior and parent is customer of ECI REC ($1,000). Two additional scholarships also awarded to those attending the Powerline Technology Program at Northwest Iowa Community College. Due March 4, 2026.
  21. ​Ascalon Masonic Lodge Scholarship. Senior and resident of Dysart or Geneseo. Due March 6, 2026.​
  22. Trowel Lodge #216 A.F. & A.M. Scholarship. Senior and resident of either LPC, Mount Auburn, or Brandon. Due March 6, 2026.​​​
  23. Sturgis Falls Entertainment Group Scholarship ($1,000). Senior that lives in Black Hawk County. Due March 7, 2026.​
  24. Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) Utility Focused Scholarship ($1,000). Senior entering  utility career (such as electric line worker, water treatment or distribution operator, natural gas positions). Due March 11, 2026.
  25. Black Hawk County Bar Association Scholarship. Senior that attends a high school in Black Hawk County, will attend college in Iowa, and plans to pursue a career in the legal field (lawyer, paralegal, law enforcement, political science, etc.). Due March 12, 2026.
  26. La Porte City Lions Club. Senior graduating from UHS (multiple scholarships; the Rolland Memorial scholarship will be awarded to a member's child). Due March 13, 2026.
  27. Union Community Scholarships. Seniors. This is an application for MULTIPLE scholarships. Please read application carefully. Due March 13, 2026.​
  28. ​​Community Foundation of NE Iowa (multiple scholarships). Seniors. Opens January 10. (usually) Due March 15, 2026.​​​​​
  29. ​First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC) Scholarship ($3000). Senior and helped in activities to increase education and understanding of LGBT issues and reduce homophobia in school/community. March 15, 2026.
  30. Grinnell Mutual Roads to Success Scholarship. Senior with 3.0 GPA and auto policy through Grinnell Mutual. Opens January 1. Due March 15, 2026.​​
  31. Iowa State Alumni of Black Hawk County David Juon Scholarship. Senior attending ISU. Due March 15, 2026.​
  32. Minuteman Scholarship (Iowa National Guard). Senior eligible or already enlisted in Iowa National Guard, 2.5 GPA, 19 ACT. Due March 15, 2026.
  33. ​Susan L. Loeb Memorial Scholarship. Senior enrolling in nursing or healthcare field. Due March 17, 2026.
  34. Sturgis Falls Scholarship. Senior attending a high school in Black Hawk County and minimum 3.0 GPA. Due March 20, 2026.
  35. Dysart Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Senior with "52224" mail zip code (Dysart). Due March 23, 2026.​​
  36. Roger Higgins Memorial Scholarship. Senior that has participated in extracurricular activities and/or clubs. Due March 25, 2026.
  37. American Legion Legacy Scholarship. Senior and child of US Armed Services member that died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Due March 26, 2026.
  38. Dysart Lions Club Scholarship. Senior with minimum 2.5 GPA. Due March 27, 2026.​
  39. Marilyn Mehlhaus Memorial Scholarship. Senior entering the field of education. Due March 27, 2026.​
  40. La Porte City Women's Club Scholarship. Senior that can speak about community service. Due March 27, 2026.
  41. Karen Brown Award. Female senior that participated in at least one IGHSAU-sanctioned sport, 3.0 GPA, and plan on a degree in a sports-related field: athletic administration, coaching, sport management, athletic training, event operations, marketing, media relations, sports journalism, etc. Due March 27, 2026.​
  42. ​Elevate Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship. Senior planning to study a manufacturing-related career at a community college. Due March 29, 2026.
  43. Courageous Persuaders Commercial Scholarship. All grades 9-12 can apply. Due March 30, 2026.
  44. ​Florence Warnock Scholarship. Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and active member in a church/synagogue/mosque ($1,500 & renewable!). Due March 30, 2026.
  45. Craig & Deb Gingrich Family Healthcare & Education Scholarship. Seniors with plans to enter a healthcare field or education. Due March 30, 2026.
  46. ​​Alive and Running Scholarship. Senior or current college student. Due March 31, 2026.​
  47. Ann Griffel Scholarship ($2000). Senior female attending an Iowa college/university; involved, strong academics, and leadership abilities, interest in golf (but not judged on golf). Application opening soon! Usually due March 31, 2026.
  48. ​Herman Sani Scholarship ($8000). Senior with background or experience in golf - awarded to someone with strong academic, involvement in extracurricular activities, and has leadership abilities. Application opening soon! Usually due March 31, 2026.
  49. ​​Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship. Senior who has battled cancer at any time in their life or those that have a sibling, parent, immediate family member or close friend that has or is battling cancer. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply. Due March 31, 2026.
  50. Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Scholarship. Senior and intend to major in manufacturing, tool technology, robotics, CNC, metal fabrication, welding, and more. Opens January 1. Due March 31, 2026.​
  51. SFM Foundation Scholarship. Senior whose parent was killed or seriously injured in workplace accident while working for Minnesota, Iowa or Wisconsin employer. Due March 31, 2026.
  52. TPA's Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired. Senior meeting hearing impaired requirement. Due March 31, 2026.​
  53. Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship. Senior and entering a trade program at a community college or technical school. Career paths such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Due March 31, 2026 (multiple due dates throughout year).

Not yet open/previously due this month:​​​​

due in april:

  1. Rodney Albertsen Memorial Scholarship. Senior that is entering the trades or conservation. Due April 1, 2026.
  2. ​​​All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship. Senior and have FAFSA application completed by April 1, 2026. Due April 1, 2026.​
  3. Benton County Cattleman's Scholarship. Senior and family member has been member for at least 2 years, and attend a school located in Benton County. Due April 1, 2026.
  4. Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship. Juniors and seniors that have participated in any Iowa Games event (Summer Games, Winter Games, Iowa Games Net Fest or Iowa Games Mud Run). Due April 1, 2026.
  5. ​Iowa Master Farm Homemakers Scholarship. Senior female. Due April 1, 2026.
  6. ​American Red Cross Scholarship. Seniors at UHS. Due April 2, 2026.​​
  7. Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award. Only for Iowa Juniors. Opens in December 2025. Due April 1, 2026.​
  8. Richard R. Holst Memorial Scholarship. Senior; priority given to those planning to enter an ag program, but not required. Due April 1, 2026.
  9. Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship. Senior and entering ag field with emphasis in swine industry. Applications opening soon. Due April 1, 2026.
  10. Principal Financial Group's Phyllis R. Johnson Scholarship. Senior relative of Principal employee and attending University of Iowa (renewable!). Due April 1, 2026 (includes submitting your FAFSA).​​
  11. ​​Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship (Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity). Senior male attending ISU and of Lutheran faith. Due April 1, 2026 (to be eligible for 2 levels of scholarships).​
  12. Iowa Scholarship for the Arts ($1,500) Senior entering art field. Due April 1, 2026.
  13. Norma Anders Memorial Scholarship. Seniors that will be entering the field of education. Due April 2, 2026.
  14. Callahan Volunteerism Scholarship. Senior that will have 200 hours of volunteer service logged through the UHS Silver Cord Program. Due April 2, 2026.
  15. Ryan Keegan Memorial Scholarship. Senior and accepted into one of the following college programs: Ag Power Technology, Auto Technology, Diesel Truck Technology or Welding Technology. Due April 2, 2026.
  16. Dysart American Legion Scholarship. Senior and resident of Dysart-Geneseo. Due April 3, 2026.
  17. ISL Education Lending Scholarship ($1,000). Senior and/or parent may enter for random drawing. Due April 3, 2026.​
  18. Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Castile #49 (Waterloo) Scholarship. Senior of Catholic faith. Due April 10, 2026.
  19. ​The Principal Edge Scholarship for Excellence. Dependent of Principal Financial Group employee and has 3.0 GPA. Opens in March 2026. Due April 10, 2026.​
  20. Iowa Council of the United Blind R. Creig Slayton Scholarship ($2,500). Senior or graduate that is blind or visually impaired and planning to attend college full-time. Due April 15, 2026.
  21. Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship. Senior enrolling in vocal music education. Due April 15, 2026.
  22. ​Ag Coop Safety Directors of Iowa Scholarship. Seniors looking to enter Ag or Safety related fields. Open soon. Due April 15, 2026.​
  23. Mal Duncan "4 for 40" Scholarship. Senior from Black Hawk County, African American, 2.75 GPA, and planning to attend a four-year college for natural science or mathematics. Due April 15, 2026.
  24. Student-View Scholarship Program. Seniors willing to complete a survey. Scholarship recipients are drawn at random. Due April 23, 2026.
  25. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program. Senior and athlete. Due April 30, 2026.
  26. Tama County Cattleman's Scholarship. Senior from Tama County, pursuing a degree in agriculture or supporting degree, and actively involved in the Tama County Fair, 4H, FFA, or their parents are currently paid members of the ICA. Due April 30, 2026.
Not yet open/previously due this month:

due in May:

  1. ​Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa Scholarship. Senior with 3.0+ GPA. Due May 1, 2026.
  2. ​MidWest One Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship. Senior attending Univ. of Iowa and of Protestant faith. Due May 1, 2026. (must also submit this Release to Financial Aid Office).​
  3. Robert D. Blue Scholarship. Senior and attending a post-secondary school in Iowa. Due May 10, 2026.
  4. ​Cedar Valley Homebuilders Association Scholarship. Senior entering a trade relevant to the home building industry. Due May 31, 2026.​
  5. MolinaCares High School Scholarship. Senior from Iowa and enrolled or accepted to a CNA, LPA, RN or BSN program. Due May 31, 2026.













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Due in July:

  1. Jake Vanderslice Balanced Gentleman Scholarship. Must be a Christian gentleman attending ISU in Fall 2021, a 3.25 GPA, and have participated in one extra-curricular activity, work part-time job OR volunteer regularly. Due July 1, 2026.​
  2. ACACIA Macbride Leadership Scholarship. Senior MALE attending University of Iowa. Due July 31, 2026.
  3. CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship. Senior or current college student majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Management or other fields preparing for a career in the personal finance industry. Due July 31, 2026.

due in june:

  1. ​American College Foundation Scholarship. All grades 9-12 can apply. Due June 1, 2026.
  2. ​Nile C. Kinnick Scholarship. Senior males attending University of Iowa. Must have minimum 3.4 GPA and 25 ACT. Not open yet (usually June 1).
  3. Women in Healthcare Scholarship. Senior and female, entering healthcare field of study. Due June 1, 2026.
  4. ​Abbott and Fenner Scholarship. Seniors. Due June 10, 2026.​
  5. Iowa PGA Charlie Burkart Scholarship. Senior and plays golf. Due June 15, 2026.​
  6. Iowa PGA Morris Family Scholarship. Senior interested in or planning on playing college golf to assist in furthering their education. Must reside within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa to apply. Due June 15, 2026.
  7. Big Sun Athletic Scholarship. Seniors in athletics. Due June 19, 2026.
  8. Great Clip's Alice Madden Barton Cosmetology Scholarship. Senior entering cosmetology profession. Due June 30, 2026.
  9. TPA's Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired. Senior meeting hearing impaired requirement. Due June 30, 2026.
  10. Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship. Senior and entering a trade program at a community college or technical school. Career paths such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Due June 30, 2026 (multiple due dates throughout year).​

Due in August/September 2026:

  1. Iowa PGA Career Advancement Scholarship. Individuals furthering their education toward career development in the golf industry. Must reside within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa to apply. Due September 10, 2026.​
  2. Max Shields, PGA - Iowa Section Scholarship. Student furthering their education and career in the golf industry, which includes but is not limited to the PGA Profession, Agronomy, Club Management, Hospitality and Membership. Must reside within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa to apply. Due September 10, 2026.​
  3. Women's Fairway Scholarship. Female and furthering their education and training toward a career in golf, pursuing membership with the PGA of America. Must reside within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa to apply. Due September 10, 2026.​

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