Current Scholarships

Scholarship Name
Amount
Due Date
Adams Community Rural Growth Scholarship
Local

Must pursue a trade certification or an Ag-related degree.

Mail to: Adams Community Economic Development Corporation

C/O Raelynne Risser

710 Davis Ave

Corning, IA 50841

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/7/25
Adams County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship
Local

Must be a current member of Adams County Cattlemen Association for at least 3 years prior.

Preference given to those pursuing Ag-related field.

Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/11/25
Adams County Republican Central Committee Military Appreciation Award
Local

Must live in Adams County and be enlisted with military.

Email application to: eegaesser@gmail.com

 

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/9/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Email
Amount: $500
Due Date: 2/28/25
Adams County Speedway Scholarship
Local

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/29/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail or Email
Amount: $Up to $500
Due Date: 4/1/25
Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship
State

Must pursue career in Ag or Safety-related field.

Application Link

  • Date Posted: 2/4/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $up to $3,000
Due Date: 4/15/25
Akin Memorial Scholarship
Local

Must pursue major in Education or Fine Arts-related field

Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/4/25
Alec Woldruff Scholarship
Local

Must live in Page or Taylor County.

Must pursue mechanics/ag-mechanics.

Clarinda Foundation Scholarships Website

  • Application Info
  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/23/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Clarinda Foundation Scholarships 114 E Washington St Clarinda, IA 51632
Amount:
Due Date: 3/15/25
American Legion Post #251 Brick Committee Scholarship
Local

Awarded to a student pursuing a 2-year vocational experince after graduating SWV High School.  Payable upon second semester enrollment at college.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Turn paper copy into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/28/25
American Legion Post #251 Scholarship
Local

Awarded to a student pursuing a 2-year vocational experince after graduating SWV High School.  Payable upon second semester enrollment at college.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Turn paper copy into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/28/25
Andrew Goodman Scholarship
State

Scholarship Link

  • Date Posted: 2/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online application
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 4/15/25
Beth Kline Memorial Scholarship
Local

Must pursue a healthcare-related degree.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/9/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $6000
Due Date: 4/1/25
Bill Shipley Memorial Scholarship
Local

Preference given to those pursuing ag-related careers.

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/5/25
Bob Drake Legacy Scholarship
Local

Amount: $200
Due Date: 3/7/25
Bob Wallentine Memorial Ag Business Scholarship
State

Must be pursuing Ag Business degree.

Must be a NEW member, a dependent of NEW member, or an employee of NEW

https://www.newcoop.com/scholarships/

  • Date Posted: 12/5/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $4000
Due Date: 3/14/25
Brown Bear Corporation Scholarship
Local

Must major in at least one of the following: 

  • accounting, administrative assistant, secretarial, mechanical drafting, mechanical or agricultural engineering, auto body, welding, machinist, sales and marketing, farm/auto mechanical, industrial technology, etc.

Has the intention of returning to the Adams County area

Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/4/25
CHI Health Mercy Corning Nursing Scholarship
Local

Pursuing a career as Registered Nurse

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/27/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Paper copy turned into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/4/25
Corning American Legion Post 117 Scholarships
Local

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/16/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Paper copy turned into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/1/25
Corning Community Education Association Scholarship
Local

Amount: $300
Due Date: 4/18/25
Corning Education Foundation Scholarship
Local

Amount: $750
Due Date: 4/23/25
Corning Rotary Club Scholarship
Local

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/20/25
Corning Women's Volleyball
Local

Must be a SWV Volleyball player or manager.

Mail to: Volleyball Scholarship

C/O Ashley Templeton

901 8th St.

Corning, IA 50841

Amount: $100
Due Date: 3/5/25
Cultivating Lives - A James Family Fund
Local

Must pursue a degree that is Ag-related major.

Amount: $2,500
Due Date: 4/11/25
Dale Juergens & Taylor County Democrats
Local

Must live in Taylor County.

Mail To: Taylor County Democrats

C/O Lisa Jensen

201 N Pine St

Lenox, IA 50851

  • Application Info
  • Date Posted: 2/3/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail or Email: landljensen@yahoo.com
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/11/25
Dallas Clayton Memorial
Local

This is a two one-time scholarship in the amount of $500 and $250.

The applicant need not be enrolling in a college/university.

Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/20/25
Des Moines Mothers of Multiples - DMMOM Scholarship
State

DMMOM Website

Must be a twin, triplet, or higher order multiple

Amount: $750
Due Date: 4/1/25
Donna Williams Memorial Scholarship
Local

Intended majors: Education field, Exercise Science, or Physical Therapy

  • Application
  • Guidelines
  • Date Posted: 1/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Paper copy turned into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 3/5/25
Dr. Dale & Mary Ireland and James M. Ireland Scholarship
Local

Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 4/23/25
Ducks Unlimited National Scholarship
State

Must be a Ducks Unlimited member to apply.

50 Varsity scholarships offered at $500 each

10 Conservation scholarships at $1,000 each

1 National scholarship at $10,000

Application

  • Date Posted: 1/13/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/1/25
Dwight H. & Janice Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Local

Amount: $250
Due Date: 4/11/25
Evelyn Lund Memorial Scholarship
Local

Must pursue degree in Nursing or another Medical-related field.

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/23/25
Farm Credit Services of America
Local

Scholarship Link

Must be pursuing Ag-related field.

  • Date Posted: 2/14/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Applications
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/3/25
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company / Aureon Scholarships
State

Must pursue a STEM-related degree.

https://aureon.com/about/aureon-scholarship-programs/

Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/1/25
FFBC Scholarship
State

Must have participation in significant activities to promote LGTBQ+ acceptance in his/her school and/or community.

Application

  • Date Posted: 1/13/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $3000
Due Date: 3/15/25
First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarships
State

Website

Amount: $3000
Due Date: 3/15/25
Floy & Donald Wilmarth Endowed Scholarship
Local

Must be resident of Adams County.

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 4/1/25
Fred & Lois Bryson Memorial Scholarship
Local

Students who have been in AG &/or FFA or persuing an AG degree going into an ag related career, religible for the scholarship

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 2/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Paper copy to Mrs. Campbell
Amount:
Due Date: 3/3/25
Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship
State

https://www.iowaacac.org/inclusion

  • Date Posted: 11/14/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 3/1/25
Garry M Roberts Memorial Scholarship
Local

2-year degree = $250

4-year degree = $500

Must pursue an Ag-related Major/focus

Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 4/11/25
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa
State

https://iayorkrite.org/scholarships

  • Date Posted: 11/21/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Educational Activities Committee Grand Commandery Knights Templar PO Box 1 Victor, IA 52347-0001
Amount: $2000
Due Date: 3/15/25
Greater Regional Health Auxiliary Scholarship
Local

Must be pursuing a health-related career.

Application Link

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/23/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Patty Marean 702 W Devoe St Creston, IA 50801 OR Email to Jordan Crawford: jordanc@greaterregional.org
Amount:
Due Date: 4/4/25
Harold "Hal" Wilmarth Scholarship
Local

Amount: $750
Due Date: 4/1/25
IAMU - Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Scholarship
Local

Must live in a residence that is a verified customer of IAMU member OR attend a high school that is a verified member.

Preference given to those entering utility-related career.

Scholarship Website

  • Application Info
  • Date Posted: 2/14/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Email to: scholarship@iamu.org
Amount: $2,000
Due Date: 2/28/25
IAMU - Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Scholarship - General
Local

Must be a child or grandchild of a person employed by an IAMU member.

Scholarship Link

  • Application Info
  • Date Posted: 2/14/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Email to: scholarship@iamu.org
Amount: $500
Due Date: 2/28/25
Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation
State

Must pursue career in one of the following: Auto- related field (auto, collision, diesel technology, sales, accounting, marketing, or business administration)

Website Application

  • Date Posted: 2/3/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $3,000
Due Date: 3/1/25
Iowa Chapter IAAI Scholarships
State

Must pursue a career in one of the following: fire service, fire science, law enforcement, law, fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, or insurance.

IAAI Website

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/27/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Iowa Chapter IAAI PO Box 65101 West Des Moines, IA 50265
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 3/30/25
Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation
State

  • Application Link
  • Date Posted: 11/18/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 2/28/25
Iowa PGA Foundation
State

Charlie Purkart Scholarship = $1500

Women's Fairway Scholarship = $1000

The Max Shields, PGA Scholarship = $2000

  • Applications
  • Date Posted: 11/13/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Iowa PGA Section 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA 52327
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 6/15/25
Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarships
State

Preference given to those majoring in Ag-related field, emphasis on swine industry.

Scholarships Link

  • Date Posted: 2/19/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail OR Email to hspurr@iowapork.org
Amount:
Due Date: 4/1/25
ISSB W.D. Shirley Schafer Ray Trust
Local

Must be resident of Adair, Adams, Taylor, or Union county for past 3 years.

Scholarship Link

  • Date Posted: 2/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/17/25
Joel Herzberg Memorial Scholarship
Local

Must pursue an Agriculture-related degree.

Mail to:

Jim & Jan Herzberg

2739 265th St.

Villisca, IA 50864

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/9/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail
Amount: $700
Due Date: 3/15/25
John F. Hossle 4-H/FFA Scholarship
Local

4-H Website

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/23/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Montgomery County Extension & Outreach 1901 N Broadway, Suite A Red Oak, IA 51566
Amount:
Due Date: 4/15/25
John J. Harris Wrestling Scholarship
Local

1 Male & 1 Female will be awarded.

Must be in SWV athletics; preference give to a qualified SWV wrestler letter winner.

Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/9/25
John Riegel Masonic Scholarship
Local

*Please note the date is not correct on the application, but this is the correct application for the Lodge.

Mail to:

Instrution Lodge #275 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Secretary C/O Randall Olive

1207 Grove Avenue

Corning, IA 50841-1144

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/9/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail or Take to drop off in person
Amount: $300
Due Date: 4/1/25
John W. Brown & Madeline Hughes Brown Scholarship
Local

Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/23/25
Karen Brown Award
State

Must have participated in high school sports.

Must plan on a degree in sport-related fields: athletic administration, coaching, sport management, athletic training, event operations, marketing, media relations, sports journalism, etc...

https://manager.gobound.com/forms/h20240710065708933c845890759a948

  • Date Posted: 11/22/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Karon Brown Award Application c/o IGHSAU 5000 Westown Parkway, Ste. 150 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Amount: $2500
Due Date: 3/28/25
Karen Brown Award
State

Female athletes only

https://manager.gobound.com/forms/h20240710065708933c845890759a948

  • Date Posted: 1/9/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $2500
Due Date: 3/28/25
Katheryn Sis Wright Scholarship
Local

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 2/14/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Paper Copy to Mrs. Campbell
Amount:
Due Date: 4/9/25
Kenneth Mallas Memorial Scholarship
Local

Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/20/25
Lake Icaria Scholarship
Local

Must pursue a degree that is Ag-related

Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 4/4/25
Leta Chafa Norcross / Lloyd & Leah Chafa Scholarship
Local

Must be attending ISU

Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/28/25
Linda Armstrong & Charles Keppard Scholarship
Local

Must reside in Montgomery County and pursuing skilled construction trade.

Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/15/25
Linda Miller Memorial Scholarship
Local

Plans to major in Nursing or Technical Education

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/28/25
M. Eugene Samuelson Scholarship
Local

Preference given to those who pursue a career that supports local communities (i.e. nursing, farm managment, basic computer technology, etc...).

Amount: $750
Due Date: 3/5/25
Mary C. Larson Scholarship
Local

Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/14/25
Mediacom World Class Scholarship
State

You must reside in an area where Mediacom services are available - you do NOT need to be an existing customer.

Application

  • Application Info
  • Date Posted: 1/28/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 3/14/25
Men's Volleyball Scholarship
Local

Amount: $100
Due Date: 3/7/25
Montgomery County Extension and Outreach 4-H Scholarship
Local

Mongomery 4-H Website

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/23/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Montgomery County Extension & Outreach 1901 N Broadway St. Suite A Red Oak, IA 51566
Amount:
Due Date: 4/15/25
Montgomery County Memorial Scholarship
Local

Must live in Montgomery County OR have a parent/guardian/grandparent working at MCMH & Clinics.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/29/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to MCMH
Amount:
Due Date: 4/15/25
NEW Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship
State

Must pursue a career in agriculture.

Must be a NEW member, a dependent of a NEW member, or NEW employee.

https://www.newcoop.com/scholarships/

  • Date Posted: 12/5/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $2000
Due Date: 3/14/25
Oscar Schroeder Scholarship
Local

Amount:
Due Date: 4/9/25
Page County Cattlemen Scholarship
Local

Must reside in Page County and be a member of the Page County Cattlemen's Assocation.

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/31/25
Red Oak Altrusa Scholarship
Local

Must reside in Montgomery County.

Must have a history of active involvement in: athletics, music, drama, art, or work experience.

Amount:
Due Date: 4/4/25
Richard D. Fast Memorial Scholarship
Local

Amount: $250
Due Date: 4/11/25
Richard Elswick Scholarship
Local

Amount: $750
Due Date: 4/23/25
Rose Ann Auxiliary Health Career Scholarship
Local

Must pursue a degree in health-related field.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 2/11/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail or Email to:katie.maynes@commonspirit.org
Amount: $500
Due Date: 4/4/25
SFM Foundation Scholarship
State

For kids whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents for Iowa or Minnesota employers.

https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/

  • Date Posted: 12/3/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: SFM Foundation PO Box 9447 Minneapolis, MN 55440-9447 OR Fax #952-838-2009
Amount: $Up to $15,000/yr
Due Date: 3/31/25
Shirley Mallas Memorial Scholarship
Local

Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/20/25
Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation (SWIEF)
State

Website

  • Application Info
  • Date Posted: 1/30/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $Varies
Due Date: 3/15/25
Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship (REC)
Local

Must reside in a home currently served by Southwest Iowa REC.

Scholarship Link

Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/1/25
Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship (REC) - Lineman
Local

Must reside in a home served by Southwest Iowa REC.

Must pursue Lineman School or other electrical trades program.

Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 3/1/25
Steve France Memorial Scholarship
State

Must have participated in wrestling for at least 2 years of high school.

Scholarship Link

  • Date Posted: 2/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Online Application
Amount: $750
Due Date: 2/28/25
SWV Barker Family Scholarship
Local

Pursue a degree in Education or Business.

Amount: $750
Due Date: 4/9/25
SWV FFA Scholarship
Local

Must be FFA member at SWV high school.

Amount:
Due Date: 4/9/25
The John & Michael Minard Scholarship
Local

Must be attending IWCC - Clarinda campus.

Clarinda Foundation Scholarship Website

  • Application Info
  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/23/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Clarinda Foundation Scholarships 114 East Washington St Clarinda, IA 51632
Amount:
Due Date: 3/15/25
The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship
State

For students attending the University of Iowa and of Protestant faith.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 11/13/24
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Allison Donnell - scholarships@midwestone.com
Amount: $5,000
Due Date: 3/3/25
The Ralph & Gladys Borden Memorial Scholarship
Local

Must be residing in the former New Market School District.

Clarinda Foundation Scholarship Website

  • Application Info
  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/23/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Clarinda Foundation Scholarships 114 East Washington St Clarinda, IA 51632
Amount:
Due Date: 3/15/25
Villisca Community Betterment Association
Local

Amount: $350
Due Date: 4/22/25
Villisca Interchurch Council - Technical Scholarship
Local

Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/20/25
Villisca Lions Club Scholarship
Local

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/16/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Turn paper copy into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/20/25
Wanda & Ed Richards Memorial Scholarship
Local

Preference given to those pursuing: carpentry, design, or ag-related field.

Amount: $750
Due Date: 3/5/25
Wayne & Eileen Ryan Science Award
Local

Must pursue a science-related major.

Amount: $5,000
Due Date: 4/23/25
Woman's Club Scholarship
Local

Intend to major in a Business-related field.

  • Application
  • Date Posted: 1/17/25
  • Turn Scholarship In To: Turn paper copy into Mrs. Campbell
Amount: $300
Due Date: 4/15/25
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