Top 23 Iowa Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with an active Amateur Radio License Class. If you reside in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or a related field, this scholarship is for you! Don't miss out on the chance to receive financial assistance while attending school in the Midwest Division.

The Ray, NØRP, & Katie, WØKTE, Pautz Scholarship is open to students with a General Class or higher license who reside in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska). If you're from one of these states and have a passion for radio, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The ARRL Foundation PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with an active Amateur Radio License Class. This scholarship is also open to applicants who are the child of a deceased radio amateur. If you reside in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and are studying journalism, computer science, or electronic engineering, this scholarship is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and pursue your dreams!

Have you been directly affected by childhood cancer and are currently or have previously lived in Iowa? If so, consider applying for the Children's Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarships! This scholarship is open to current and incoming college students who themselves have had or had a sibling who was diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18 and was living, treated, or diagnosed in the state of Iowa. The scholarship is funded by The Children’s Cancer Connection, a non-profit organization that serves families impacted by pediatric cancer within the state of Iowa. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $1,000 to help selected students to help pay for their college expenses. If your life was affected by cancer and you're passionate about furthering your education, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as their state's public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one's bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

Are you or a parent a current customer of Alliant Energy? Further, are you a high school graduate planning on attending a college or university in Iowa or Wisconsin? If so, you may be eligible for the Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship! The scholarship is open to incoming undergraduate students planning to attend an educational institution in the Iowa or Wisconsin area. Applicants or their parents must also be current customers of one of Alliant Energy's utility subsidiaries. The scholarship is offered by Alliant Energy, a public utility holding company based in Madison, Wisconsin. They are dedicated to providing high-quality energy solutions to their customers and communities. Thus, they strive to encourage innovation and problem-solving for the next generation. Every year, they are happy to offer up to 25 recipients an award of $1,000 to offset their tuition costs and student loans. If you are an incoming postsecondary student looking to attend college in Iowa or Wisconsin, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a college student whose parents were left disabled or killed while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers? If so, consider applying for the SFM Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is open to the dependents of workers left injured or killed in work-related accidents in Iowa and Minnesota. Applicants should also be high school graduates (or GED holders) and be pursuing a postsecondary degree or certificate. The scholarship is offered by the SFM Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on helping families affected by workplace injuries. They are dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities to the children of workers left disabled or killed while working. The foundation believes in the importance of making college more affordable for such students to help them pursue their dreams and help ease the pain and suffering caused by their parent’s injuries. Thus, every year, recipients of the scholarship earn up to $15,000 for use toward tuition, books, and fees. If this sounds like a fitting opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Elaine Chapin by providing financial support to students impacted by multiple sclerosis, whether directly or as a family member. Applications are accepted from November 1st to April 30th, with scholarships up to $1,000 awarded to deserving students. To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens who are currently or will soon be enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school within 300 miles of Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund's St. Louis (Missouri) offices. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need, academic standing, and the impact of multiple sclerosis on their lives. If you're an eligible incoming or current post-secondary student whose life has been impacted by multiple sclerosis, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range from $1000 to $12,000 and are given to those who demonstrate a commitment to leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Recipients can use the funds to pursue academic programs or leadership development opportunities. Join us in empowering bold leaders and creating a brighter future for all.

Are you an Iowa high school senior with a passion for the arts? Furthermore, do you intend on attending an in-state (Iowa) college or university to pursue an arts-related major? If so, look no further! The Iowa Scholarships for the Arts are annual scholarships awarding $2,500 to multiple students. To apply, submit 3-5 artistic work samples which best represent the artwork you intend on studying in college. This program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, an organization dedicated to empowering Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define Iowa.

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each year, the contest awards $5,000 to the top 30 high school applicants and $3,500 to the top 30 college applicants. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about a Black American individual that has inspired you and their contributions. The scholarship is offered by Regions Bank, a banking service dedicated to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience, and being a strong community partner. Bear in mind that you must reside or attend a college in a state with Regions full-service branches in order to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current or incoming full-time university student in the U.S.? Further, are you of a Latine background and live near a participating LULAC council? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)! Each year, the fund awards between $250 and $2,000 to multiple applicants who submit a transcript, proof of enrollment, an essay, and complete an online application. The scholarship is funded by LNESC (LULAC National Education Service Center), “a financial aid and college admissions outreach program designed to assist low-income, high school student’s admission to college.” To find out whether you live in an eligible state, keep on reading. If you fit the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

The Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration Purpose aims to provide financial assistance to a resident or student of the MAC region pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage the study of archival administration. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, the applicant must provide proof of the multi-course standard by submitting course descriptions from the institution's current department catalog. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Are you an Iowa high school senior passionate about increasing understanding of LGBT+ issues and reducing homophobia in your school and surrounding community? You might consider applying for the First Friday Breakfast Club scholarship! As an educational, non-profit group for LGBT men, the First Friday Breakfast Club offers this $3,000 scholarship to multiple hardworking students each year. Just keep in mind that applicants must be planning on attending postsecondary education of any sort, as the scholarship goes towards your schooling costs. If you’re an Iowa high school senior passionate about LGBT activism and are looking for some help to pay off college, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a community-minded and highly motivated Iowa high school junior? If so, consider applying for the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award! The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is open to Iowa high school juniors who design community service projects that exemplify the values of Herbert Hoover, an Iowa native and the 31st President of the United States. The scholarship is funded by the Hoover Presidential Foundation and awards between $1,500 and $11,500 to fifteen (15) Iowa high school juniors who propose and accomplish community projects of their own design that demonstrate the values that Herbert Hoover exemplified in his life of public service. While each of the 15 finalists will receive a $1,500 cash award at the completion of the program, four of the finalists can potentially earn an additional $10,000 each, for a total of an $11,500 scholarship. If you’re an Iowa high school junior passionate about community service, we encourage you to apply!

The John Deere Scholarship was established to encourage Midwestern welding students to pursue their passions without worrying about the costs. Thus, each year, two scholarships will be awarded to Midwestern welding students. While the first ($2,500) will be available to a student from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Missouri, the second ($2,500) will be available to a female or minority student, with preference to students from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota or South Dakota. All applicants must be enrolled in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one semester of academic study in their welding program and submit two letters of recommendation along with their application. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply!