Iowa scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 25, 2025Apply below to the best Iowa scholarships for January 2025.
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Elevate Scholarship Program
Iowa • Manufacturing/Production • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen
Elevate offers 15 $500 scholarships for Iowa high school seniors pursuing manufacturing careers at community colleges. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
UMSA Foundation Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine Scholarships
Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Des Moines Women’s Club Marjorie O’Braza Memorial STEM Scholarship
Story County • Polk County • Boone County • Dallas County • Jasper County • Madison County • Marion County • Warren County • Iowa • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The Des Moines Women’s Club offers a $2,000 STEM scholarship for Polk County high school seniors pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math.
Deadline:
January 27, 2025
STEM Scholarship
Mercer County • Rock Island County • Henry County • Whiteside County • Carroll County • Knox County • Lee County • Clinton County • Scott County • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Illinois • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.
Deadline:
January 28, 2025
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
The Bright Scholar Award
Iowa • Test Scores • Freshmen
The Bright Scholar Award offers up to $40,000 scholarships for Iowa high school seniors with outstanding academic achievement.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Bob Byers Environmental Scholarship
Iowa • Environmental Science • Conservation • Architecture • History • Urban Design • Freshmen
The Bob Byers Environmental Scholarship offers $1,000 to Iowa high school seniors majoring in environmental fields. Apply online now!
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Siouxland Community Foundation Scholarships
Sioux County • Iowa • Freshmen
Siouxland Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Linn County • Iowa • Freshmen
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers $100,000+ in scholarships for Linn County students. Apply now for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
James B. Morris Scholarship
Iowa • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The James B. Morris Scholarship offers $1,000+ for diverse students in Iowa with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and references required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Scholarships
Black Hawk County • Buchanan County • Iowa • High school • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa offers $700,000 in scholarships annually, with a $3,000 award for local students.
Deadline:
March 12, 2025
Community Foundation of Johnson County Scholarships
Johnson County • Iowa • Freshmen
Community Foundation of Johnson County offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship
Iowa • High school
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors attending Iowa colleges based on volunteerism and need.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Iowa Environmental Health Association Scholarship
Iowa • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Climate Sciences • Energy • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Veterinary • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Iowa Environmental Health Association offers a $500 scholarship for students in Environmental Health. Apply with letters and an essay.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
FFBC Scholarship
Iowa • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students
FFBC offers $3,000 scholarships to Iowa seniors for leadership in LGBTQ+ education and reducing homophobia.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships
Rock Island County • Scott County • Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Quad Cities Community Foundation offers $500,000+ in scholarships for local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Community Giving Scholarships
Minnesota • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Community Giving Scholarships awarded over $273,000 to students in Minnesota. High chances for local students to win. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers
Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen
The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
PFund Foundation Scholarship Program
Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Age
The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.
Deadline:
March 11, 2025
PFund Scholarship
Iowa • Wisconsin • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!
Deadline:
March 11, 2025
Instrumental Music Scholarship
Iowa • Music • Freshmen
Scholarship for high school seniors in Polk and surrounding counties pursuing instrumental music degrees. $2,000 award available.
Deadline:
January 27, 2025
Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation CMSF Scholarship
Michigan • Iowa • Illinois • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
CMSF Scholarship supports children of missionaries attending select colleges, requiring two essays for application. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
4-H College Scholarships
Iowa • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
Iowa 4-H offers over 90 scholarships totaling $100,000 for members pursuing higher education, with awards up to $5,000.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Visual Art College Scholarship
Iowa • Arts • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • High school
The Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for art students in Polk County. Apply with a statement and recommendations.
Deadline:
January 27, 2025
FAQ
It's advisable to start applying for Iowa scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have early deadlines.
Iowa scholarships are financial awards available to students who are residents of Iowa or who are attending educational institutions in the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Iowa scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
You can find Iowa scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, and checking local community organizations. Additionally, you can explore scholarships listed on Mos.
To write a strong application for Iowa scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, experiences, and why you deserve the scholarship. Tailor your essays to each scholarship and proofread your application carefully.
Iowa scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship.
In your personal statement for Iowa scholarships, include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and why you are applying for the scholarship. Make sure to convey your passion and commitment.
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