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SEPTEMBER SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Iowa’s Junior Miss
Due: September 17th
The Iowa Junior Miss Scholarship Program provides cash and tuition scholarships to high school senior girls wishing to continue beyond high school their high school education. Past awards have included one (1) $1500 cash award. Applicants must attend one (1) program to qualify for the state program that will be held in Ottumwa, IA in March. Judging is done at the preliminary program on the following: talent, fitness, poise, interview and scholastic achievement.
http://www.missiowa.com/contacts/our-scholarships
We the Future
Scholarship
Due: September 18th
High School Students may submit: Entrepreneurial, Essay, PSA, Short Film, Song or STEM. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered.
http://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories/#toggle-id-3
VIP Voice
Scholarship
Due: September 30th
You must take at least two surveys to be eligible to enter our $5,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes. The more surveys you take the better your chances are to win!
http://www.vipvoice.com/Toluna.MR.TrafficUI/MSCUI/Page.aspx?bid=101&pgtid=12&transid=102ac2058929ea979c40a8c97c0c9f&rcid=1&rsid=1337&subid=TopRight&aff_sub4=&utcoffset=5
October
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Wendy’s High School
Heisman Scholarship
Award
Due: October 2rd
For the past 16 years, Wendy’s Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy committee to create the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The award honors both male and female high school athletes who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. You must have at least a “B” average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport to be eligible.
Wendy’s Heisman
AES Engineers
Due: October 5th
AES Engineers is offering a $500 scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluation the essays that are submitted. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
AES Engineers
Horatio Alger
National Scholarship
Due: October 30th
The Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Iowa who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. (6-$5,000 scholarships are offered)
Horatio Alger
Pinot’s Palate
Scholarship
Due: October 31st
We welcome all USA students looking to achieve a degree in the arts to apply for our scholarship. We will award the chosen applicant with $1,000 to be used towards their tuition expenses and any other verified educational costs.
https://www.pinotspalette.com/scholarships
November SCHOLARSHIP
NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Voice of Democracy
Due: November 1st
Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with the all first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.
Voice of Democracy
Foundation for
Individual Rights in
Education (FIRE)
Due: November 1st
FIRE defends and sustains individual rights at America’s colleges and Universities. Awards are: one first place winner-$5,000 scholarship; one second place winner-$2,500 scholarship; and five runners-up will receive $1,000 scholarships
FIRE Essay Contest
Council for
America’s First
Freedom
Due: November 14th
The Council for America’s First Freedom announces the First Freedom Student Competition. This national essay contest is open to 9th-12th grade students to compete for a $3,000, $1,500 and a $750 award, as they examine the first amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in the America and the world today.
First Freedom
Siddhi Yoga
Scholarship
Due: November 30th
We welcome all students—from universities, colleges and high schools. If you are under the age of 18, or if you’re still in high school, you’ll need to get consent from your parents or legal guardians before applying. Having a strong passion for yoga is a major benefit, as we will be choosing a scholar who believes in the same vision and values as SiddhiYoga.
https://www.siddhiyoga.com/siddhi-yoga-scholarship
December
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Elks: Most Valuable
Student
Due: December 6th
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge closest to the student’s permanent U.S. address.
Elks
AXA Achievement
Due: December 15th
The AXA Foundation’s signature program, AXA Achievement, provides resources that help make college possible; access and advice. AXA Achievement provides access to $1.3 million a year in scholarships.
AXA Foundation
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur Award
Due: December 17th
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is offering a minimum of 400 scholarships. A student who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as; starting his/her own business; participating in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, among others or through other initiatives.
NFIB Entrepreneur
January
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Christina Hixon
Opportunity Award
Due: January 1st
A half-tuition scholarship is available for students attending Iowa State University. Students with financial need will be considered.
https://www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu/
Iowa/Illinois
Regional Auto Show
Due: January 4
Scholarship money is available for college and technical trade school bound students who have ties to the automotive industry
Auto Show
United States JCI
Senate
Due: January 5th
The United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program is awarding a $1,000 grand to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.
http://www.usjcisenate.org/scholarship-program
Burger King Scholars
Due:January10th
Burger King is offering $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Awards must be used for educational expenses, such as tuition or required fees and books, and must be used during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.
Burger King Scholars
The Gates
Millennium Scholars
(GMS) Program
Due:January11th
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program targets high-achieving African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic-American, and Asian/Pacific Islander American high school students. This innovative scholarship program provides full financial support to low-income minority students across the United States. To become a GMS scholar, students must be a citizen or
Gates Millennium Scholars
permanent resident of the United States, demonstrate financial need by showing eligibility for a federal Pell Grant, and have at least a 3.3 grade point average in high school. Each student must be nominated by a teacher or counselor and must compose an essay providing insights into their personal characteristics.
The Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer
Foundation
Due:January15th
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Award Program offers up to seven undergraduate college scholarships of $10,000 a year for up to four years. The scholarships are intended to help students who would otherwise find attending college to be a significant burden, due to the loss of a parent to breast cancer.
Susan G Koman Foundation
Quad City
Engineering and
Science Council
(QCESC)
Due: January 23rd
The Quad City and Engineering Science Council Scholarship was established and is administered by the Council. This one-time grant of between $1,000 and $3,000 is awarded on an objective basis. Criteria include academics, civic/community service, extracurricular involvement, and career focus.
http://qcesc.org/for-students/#Scholarships
Ronald McDonald
House Charities
Scholarship program
Due: January 24th
The RMHC Scholarship program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals.
RMHC Scholarships
Discover Card
Tribute Award
Scholarship
Due: January 31
THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR JUNIORS ONLY. The Discover Card Tribute Award provides scholarships for high school juniors. Requirements include having a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, demonstrating leadership, actively contributing to the community and having experienced and overcome a significant obstacle in their lives.
Discover Card
February
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
DuTrac Community
Credit Union
Due: February 1st
The DuTrac Community Credit Union Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from a high school located within the 14 county charter area who are members in good standing at DuTrac Community Credit Union. (Children of DuTrac Community Credit Union employees are not eligible.)
DuTrac
Grand Lodge of Iowa
- Masonic Lodge
Scholarship
Due: February
1st
The Scholarship Selection Committee of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. is awarding an estimated 60 scholarships of $2,000 to students graduating this year and are pursuing a post-secondary education in any state
http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017_18_Scholarship_Application.pdf
Robert E. Byers
Scholarship
Due:February7th
The Robert E. Byers Scholarship Fund is offering two, $250 scholarships each. Applicants must be enrolling in an Iowa college or university with plans to study environment, community services, conservation, public service or government, nonprofit management, landscape architecture (historical emphasis), or community planning.
Robert E Byers- Keep Iowa Beautiful
KFC Colonel's
Scholars
Due: February 8th
This award is for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board
KFC Scholars
Hy-Vee Foundation
Due: February
10th
Hy-Vee Foundation is awarding up to $40,000 in scholarships to students seeking a four-year degree at any baccalaureate degree-granting college in the United States. There will be 40 scholarships available each being in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship is open to high school seniors who began their employment on or before September 15 of the application year; high school senior sons and daughters of full-, regular, and part-time Hy-Vee who have a minimum of six months employment with the company as of September 15 application year.
Hy-Vee Foundation
Iowa Newspaper
Foundation
Due: February 9th
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation provides a number of scholarships for students preparing for a newspaper career. Scholarships include the Carter Pitts, INF, Woodward, Shaw and Iowa Journalism Institute Scholarships.
Iowa Newspaper Foundation
Best Buy @15
Scholarship Program
Due: February 15th
9th-12th graders are eligible for this award. The Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program will award 1,100 scholarships of $1,000 each to students in grades 9-12 who are living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation. Best Buy is looking for students with solid grades, who are involved in volunteer efforts in their schools and communities, and/or have a work history. Students must be planning to attend a college, university or technical school in the fall following their high school graduation. Grants are a one-time award.
Best Buy
D. Fred and Mariam
L. Bovie Technical
(Welding)
Due: February 15th
A $2,000 (tuition and fees only) award to a student pursuing an Associate’s degree in welding. Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and may be enrolled full or part time. Financial need is required to qualify.
AWS D. Fred and Mariam L. Bovie Foundation
Upsilon Chapter of
Alpha Delta Kappa
Scholarship
Due: February 20th
Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority for women educators, has established a scholarship to aid a high school senior who is preparing for a career in teaching. One $300 scholarship will be awarded to a senior at Bettendorf; Davenport Assumption, Central, North or West; Pleasant Valley, or North Scott High School
http://www.alphadeltakappa.org/ADK/MemberCenter/Scholarships_and_Grants/ADK/Member_Center/Scholarships_and_Grants.aspx?hkey=25e0ac93-1198-4dda-945a-169a4952a4d2
RIA Federal Credit
Union
Due: February 15th
Eligible students must be a graduating high school senior enrolling in an accredited two year or four year college, university or vocational-technical school. The student must be a primary member of RIA FCU with an account in good standing or they may join RIA for the sole purpose of eligibility.
RIA Federal Credit Union
World Class
Mediacom
Scholarship Program
Due: February 16th
The World Class Mediacom Scholarship helps graduating high school students with their college expenses, such as tuition and books. Through the World Class program, Mediacom awards $1,000 leadership scholarships to winning applicants
World Class Mediacom Scholarship Program
WACE National Co-
op Scholarship
Program
Due: February 15th
Merit scholarships awarded to seniors who participate in college cooperative education at a Partner Institution.
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/
Charles Curry
SMART Bus
Scholarship
Due: February 28th
The Charles Curry SMART Bus Scholarship) is a $500 award for one (1) high school senior planning on majoring in a Natural Resources or Education program. The student must be from an Iowa/Illinois high school, a freshman, sophomore or junior currently attending an Iowa/Illinois community/four-year college or university
https://smart.asee.org/about/eligibility
St. Patrick Society
Due: February 25
The St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities is awarding one scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Requirements include applicants having a relative that is a S. Patrick Society member, showing evidence of the ability to pursue secondary education and letters of recommendation. Consideration will be given to extracurricular activities of applicant, both at school and within the community.
http://www.stpatsqc.com/Scholarship.html
Hannah Caldwell
Chapter Scholarship
Due: February 29th
Hannah Caldwell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship is a $500 award. Qualifications include anticipated acceptance and enrollment in an accredited Iowa post-secondary institution. Permanent residence and graduate of a Scott County, Iowa high school, 7 semester high school GPA of 3.00 or higher, composite ACT score of 22, list of
http://www.isdar.org/chapters/hannahcaldwell/DAR_Objectives.html
extracurricular activities evidence of community service.
March
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Iowa Automobile
Dealers Foundation
for Education
Due: March 1st
Decisions for the $2,000 scholarships will be based on the student's interest and commitment to the automotive industry. An applicant's interest will be measured by their enrollment in automotive related studies, being a current or prior employee of a dealership or demonstrating a personal interest in automobiles. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend an Iowa college or university
Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation
Iowa PTA - H.L.
Taylor Scholarship
Due: March 1st
This scholarship is open to all graduating public high school seniors who are considered a resident of the state of Iowa for one year prior to graduation. Grant money can be used for a full time study at an accredited Iowa college or university, vocational school, or other post high school institution. The grant is not limited to any specific field. Applicants must include 3 letters of reference, a personal letter giving a short biography and explanation, and one example of applicants ability in any field
Iowa PTA - Scholarships
Dorothy Klindt
Memorial Scholarship
Due: March 1st
This scholarship will be awarded to a entering freshman at Iowa State University who is enrolled in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences or the College of Human Sciences. Resident of one of these Iowa Counties: Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, or Scott. First preference will be given to female students in rural Scott County. Selection is based on above average academic work, leadership, community, and school, involvement and work activities. Must file a FAFSA and be admitted to ISU before March 1st.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
James B Morris
Scholarship
Due: March 1st
All scholarship applicants who consider themselves as either African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Native American; who are U.S. citizens and residents of Iowa; will be graduated in the year the scholarship is awarded; and plan on attending a U.S. college or university are eligible.
James B. Morris
Mark Earl and Esther
Ruth Spencer
Technical Scholarship
Due: March 1st
This scholarship will be awarded to a number of graduating Iowa public high school seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College
Grand Lodge of Iowa
IH Mississippi Valley
Credit Union
Due: March 1st
Open to all IHMVCU members in good standing who demonstrate academic excellence, good character, community commitment and school involvement.
IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
Scott County Soil &
Water Conservation
District Scholarship
Due: March 1st
Three scholarships will be awarded on the state levels in the amount of $800, $1,000 and $1,500. Regional winners who do not receive state awards will receive $200. This scholarship is presented to high school seniors to be used for their first year of education while pursuing a study in any field of agricultural or natural resources. Criteria for this award are based on need, leadership and scholastic achievement.
Scott County Soil & Water
Scott County Farm
Bureau
Due: March 3rd
All students who parents are Scott County Farm Bureau members are encouraged to enter the scholarship contest.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
Hannah Caldwell
Chapter Scholarship
Due: March 8th
Hannah Caldwell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship is a $500 award. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and minimum ACT of 22.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
Scholar Athlete Milk
Mustache of the Year
(SAMMY) Award
Due: March 19th
America's Milk Processors and USA Today are providing the SAMMY award. This program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in senior year of high school. Athletes have a chance to win a $7,500 scholarship, an invitation to the SAMMY weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, FL, and an opportunity to be pictured in a special June edition of USA Today. Judging will be based on 5 criteria: performance (35%), athletic
SAMMY
excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (15%) and milk experience (5%).
American Legion
Auxiliary Merit
Award
Due: March 15th
The Second District American Legion Auxiliary will be awarding their annual Merit Award to an applicant who is either a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; or the daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, sister, wife, son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, widow, husband or step relative of a WWI, WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Granada/Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf or present conflict Veteran
Merit Award
Eastern Iowa Light
and Power
Cooperative Trade
School Scholarships
Due: March 15th
Five $500 Scholarships are awarded to students planning to pursue a trade-related degree at a community college, technical school or power line school. Eligibility requirements include applicants being a high school senior and their parents or guardians must be members of Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative.
REC Eastern Iowa
Iowa Soybean
Association
Due: March 1st
The Iowa Soybean Association is offering ten $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors who are furthering their education at an ag-related college or university. Criteria include having a GPA of 3.0 or better, showing scholastic achievement, community leadership, other achievements and interests. Other criteria includes describing future plans in agriculture, and writing a 500 - 1,000 word essay on the subject of "How do you see your role in the future of agriculture and/or the soybean industry in the five years of following graduation."
Iowa Soybean Association
Rock Island Arsenal
Welcome Club High
School Merit
Scholarship
Due: March 15th
The Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club is providing a merit-based scholarship for financial assistance to those applicants meeting the eligibility criteria. Criteria includes any graduating high school senior who is a dependent of a member of the Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club; plans on attending an accredited university, college, or trade school program leading to a Baccalaureate, 2-year Associate or specialized technical degree and who has never received a scholarship from the Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club. Interested students should complete the Essay and
RIA Welcome Club
Application
QC Home Builders
Association
Due: March 22nd
This scholarship is awarding $1,000 to a male student and a $1,000 to a female student pursuing education at a community college, university, trade school or an apprenticeship where that student may need to purchase tools for their trade. Some of the fields of interested but are not limited to are architecture interior design, project planning, plumbing plus many more
QC Home Builders Association
Catfish Jazz Society
Due: March 30th
The Catfish Jazz Society is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a well-rounded student who will be involved in a Jazz Music Program, instrumental or vocal, throughout their college career. Applicants should be planning on a major in music with an emphasis on jazz; be active in school activities and be involved in their community. (A different major will be accepted if it is obvious that the recipient will continue to be involved in jazz throughout their college career and will continue to promote jazz in their community after graduation.)
Catfish Jazz
Keith Lucier
Memorial
Due: March 30th
Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship will be given annually to a Scott County high school senior and will fund the entire first year's tuition to the University of Iowa along with a summer internship with the QC River Bandits following their freshman year.
Keith Lucier
Berta Freshman
Scholarships
Due: March 31st
The Q.C. Davenport-Bettendorf Branch of the American Association of University (AAUW) has set-up a trust in honor of Catherine Berta a longtime QC IA member. The Berta Freshman Scholarship is one part of the Branch's Charitable Trust which is given to encourage women to continue their education. Scholarships are in the amount of $500 each. Requirements include being a Scott County woman resident working toward an undergraduate degree at a 4-year institution. Applicants must have an adequate scholarship record, the ability to show financial need, supply 3 personal recommendations and include a minimum of 1 paragraph on college major possibilities and career goals.
AAUW
Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program
Due: March 31st
The Buick Achievers Scholarship is an opportunity to celebrate motivated, passionate college bound students who have succeeded both inside and outside the classroom, who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. Eligibility requirements include: a graduating high school senior who will be enrolling for full-time study at a 4-year college or university, plans to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or Design; and are interested in a career in the automotive or related industries
Buick Achievers
First Friday Breakfast
Club (FFBC)
Due: March 29th
The FFBC awards college scholarships of up to $3,000 to high school seniors who have contributed the most to reduce homophobia and increase awareness and tolerance of gay and lesbian issues in his or her school/community. There is no limit on the number of scholarships awarded. Applicants must be a resident of Iowa and preferences is given to those planning on attending an accredited college in Iowa.
First Friday Breakfast Club
Herbert Hoover
Uncommon Student
Award
Due: March 31st
FOR JUNIORS ONLY. The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a $5,000 scholarship program for Iowa juniors, does not evaluate grades, test scores, or essays. Applicants propose a project they want to accomplish. Approximately 15 juniors are chosen in the spring to participate and complete their projects. In the fall of the senior year these finalists make presentations about their projects at the Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch, near Iowa City. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship. Three are chosen to win $5,000 awards to be used at an accredited trade school or two or four year college/university anywhere in the nation
Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student
Learning Disabilities
Association of Iowa
Due: March 31st
The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa will award three scholarships valued at $1,000 each to high school seniors planning to obtain post-secondary education at a two or four year college, or vocational training. The scholarships are to assist students with learning disabilities in pursuing this post-secondary education. The scholarship is to be used for school-related expenses
Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa
LULAC National
Scholarship
Due: March 31st
The League of United Latin American Citizens is awarding scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled in secondary education. Awards start at $250 and go up to $1,000. Requirements include being a U.S. citizen, having applied as a full-time student at a college or university.
LULAC
QC Auto Service
Due: March 31st
The QC Auto Service is hosting a scholarship opportunity open to students planning to attend college in the fall. Eligibility requirements include applicants having a minimum "C" average, typing a 500 word essay explaining why you think that you deserve to win a $500 scholarship from QC Auto Service and completing the application.
QC Auto Service
QC Morning
Optimists 40038
Due: March 31st
Offers up to $2000 in scholarships to high school seniors. Applications are considered on need, work ethic, and community service.
No website: Please check with the guidance office .
April
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Tracy Hester
Weisrock Memorial
Scholarship
Due: Last Monday of
April
This scholarship is to award a student athlete $6000 to apply to college tuition, room, and board. It is paid $1,500 per year for 4 years. To be eligible you must be a senior student at Davenport Central, North or West. You must have lettered in a varsity sport and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
American Legion,
Second District Merit
Award
Due: April 1st
This scholarship should not be confused with the American Legion Auxiliary Merit Award. The Second District will be awarding three (3) separate $300 general Merit Award to a graduating high school senior who resides in the American Legion Second District of Iowa (Clinton, Jackson, Linn, Jones and Scott counties). It is not necessary to be related to a member of the American Legion or Auxiliary. The applicant must attend college in the State of Iowa
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
Donald Kiser
Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 1st
This scholarship is provided by the Illinois-Iowa Section of the American Chemical Society. It’s a one-year, non-renewable merit-based award in the amount of $750. St. Ambrose University will match this scholarship for the student's sophomore, junior and senior year if the recipient attends that university. This scholarship is for students who plan on pursuing studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering and are a resident of one of the following counties in Iowa: Clinton,
Dubuque, Jackson, Muscatine, or Scott. Students must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in science or related area.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
Lynn Vermeer Youth
Development
Scholarship
Due: April 1st
This scholarship is for children and grandchildren of Trinity Regional Health System employees who are currently pursuing or plan to pursue a degree or certification from an accredited college, university or health related program. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of an employee of UnityPoint Health-Trinity, be 25 years of age or younger, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application, and be a high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll or who is already enrolled a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school. A minimum of one scholarship in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded this year to students who meet the criteria as outlined above.
Lynn Vermeer Youth Development
Society of American
Military Engineers
Due: April 2nd
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Rock Island Post, has a scholarship trust fund to encourage and support talented students in their pursuit of careers in engineering and the physical sciences. Scholarship amounts vary from year-to-year. Recipients must meet two requirements to continue to receive their award beyond the initial year: maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and maintain full-time student status progressing towards a four-year degree in engineering or the physical sciences.
SAME
Brubaker Masonic
Lodge Scholarship
Due: April 5th
The Brubaker Masonic Lodge in Davenport is offering two $250 scholarships for high school seniors interested in pursuing higher education. Interested seniors must write an introductory resume written by you about yourself, your home, family and interests, hobbies and activities, school performance, and your future educational or vocational plan
Quad City Area
Labor-Management
Council Scholarship
Due: April 7th
The QC Area Labor-Management Council (QCALM has established two $1,000 scholarships (the I. Weir Sears and the Louis De Frieze scholarships) for high school seniors who plan to further their education. Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, be pursuing a degree or diploma from an accredited school, having two references and having wrote an essay of 750-1000 typed words (double-spaced) on the topic of history of labor, the collective bargaining process and labor-management cooperation concept.
QCALM
American Society of
Civil Engineers
Due: April 8th
The Quad City Section American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provides a scholarship for graduating high school seniors enrolling in undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum the fall of their graduating year. This scholarship is offered for values up to $1,000 for any ABET accredited engineering college or university. Students must be residents of or attend high school in the Iowa counties of Clinton, Muscatine, or Scott or the Illinois counties of Rock Island, Mercer, Carroll, Whiteside, Lee, Henry, and Knox.
ASCE
CVM-Illinois Youth
Mentoring Health
Scholarship
Due: April 8th
This scholarship is for Quad City area high school seniors and/or undergraduate students who plan to pursue or are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study in math, science or the medical sciences from an accredited college or university are 25 years of age or younger, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. Applicants may NOT be the child of a practicing medical doctor and students are eligible to receive this scholarship only once. Up to 5 scholarships of $2,000 - $5,000 shall be awarded this year to students who meet the criteria as outlined above.
CVM-Illinois Youth Mentoring Health
Aviation Scholarship
Due: April 15th
The Illowa Sportflyers Club, Chapter 188 of EAA, is offering a $250 Aviation Scholarship in memory of Art Pearson. Eligibility requirements: any graduating, high school senior who plans on attending any accredited 4-year college/university or community college in the field of aviation shall be eligible to receive this award.
Leo H. Grether
Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 15th
The Iowa High School Music Association is offering a choral music education $1,000 scholarship in honor of Leo. H. Grether. Eligibility requirements are: a high school senior; an Iowa resident, and enrolling in college as a vocal music major upon graduation. Students must submit a tape containing two selections of a contrasting nature, a listing of school music participation and accomplishments, provide a letter listing music involvement in church and/or community cosigned by the pastor or civic leader, and submit a one-page essay entitled, "Why I Have Chosen Choral Music Education As A Career".
Iowa College Fund-Leo H. Grether
Cornbelt Running
Club Scholarship
Due: April 15th
Any graduating senior planning to attend college can apply. Preference will be given to individuals who plan to compete at the intercollegiate level in cross-country and/or track (400 meters or above.)
Cornbelt Running Club
Masonry Institute of
Iowa Foundation
Scholarship
Due: April 15th
The Masonry Institute of Iowa Scholarship Program was created because they are interested in more than just building schools. They want to fill them with students who understand the value of good building products and procedures so the Masonry Foundation Scholarship was created. Eligibility requirements: a high school senior or college/university student; interested in a career in Masonry, Construction, Design, Engineering or Architecture; and completes the application form with needed documents.
Masonry Institute of Iowa
Winter Dance Party
Scholarship
Due: April 15th
The Winter Dance Party Scholarship Program was established to commemorate the life and contributions of: J.P. (Big Bopper) Richardson, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Roger Peterson (pilot), and Darrel Hein. The Iowa High School Music Association is offering a $500 scholarship for students intending on graduating with some type of music major. Eligibility requirements are a graduating Iowa high school senior who submits documentation of cumulative GPA and a one-page essay entitled: "Why I Have Chosen To Major In Music".
IHSMA
Center for Belgian
Culture Scholar
Award Program
Due: April 17th
The Center for Belgian Culture of Western Illinois is awarding three, $750 scholarships. The purpose of the award is to encourage students of fine character, personality and ability to persist in achieving their educational goals. To qualify for the award the applicant must: be a high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 system; be enrolled at a college; submit a letter of recommendation from a non-relative who can provide insight into the applicant's personal character, potential and
Center for Belgian Culture
motivation; complete the application form and write a 500 to 1,000 word essay on your heritage.
Kirschbaum-
Fitzimmons Scott
County Democrats
Scholarship
Due: April 19th
The Scott County, Iowa, Democratic Party is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from a Scott County high school. Applicants must be accepted for initial enrollment in a accredited, post-secondary educational program in the US for the 2013-2014 academic year. Eligible programs include 4-year or community colleges, vocational, technical and trade schools and union apprenticeships.
Scott County Democratic Scholarship
Alcoa African
American Leadership
Committee
Scholarship
Due: April 23rd
The Alcoa African American Leadership Committee Scholarship is an award of $1,000 with the possibility of renewal. Four scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be a high school senior, have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Requirements also include 2 recommendations and a resume.
Alcoa African American Leadership
Scott County TAB
Scholarship Program
Due: April 24th
This is a $500 scholarship for a Scott County Senior with a disability.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
Quad Cities Insurance
Association
Education
Scholarship
Due: April 25th
Grant awards shall be used for any combination of the following: Tuition, room, board, books and fees for one academic year with a maximum of $500.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
ASHRAE Mississippi
Valley Chapter
Scholarships
Due: April 27th
The Mississippi Valley Chapter of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) offers a scholarship for students planning to study Mechanical Engineering and/or HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning). One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
ASHRAE
Students must be enrolled in an accredited engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and three letters of recommendation, including an instructor or faculty adviser, a current past employer, and another character reference
S.O.A.R. Scholarship
Due: April 28th
Senior attending WQAD viewing area and planning to pursue further education and/or training after high school. Looking for seniors that best exemplify the S.O.A.R. characteristics.
WQAD 8
Iowa Pork
Foundation
Scholarships
Due: April 30th
The Iowa Pork Foundation is offering the Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is for the amount of $1,000 and is eligible for any incoming freshmen majoring in an ag-related field with an emphasis on swine production.
Iowa Pork Foundation
Paddlewheel Chapter
of American Business
Women's Association
Due: April 30th
The Paddlewheel Chapter of American Business Women's Association is providing a scholarship to high school seniors. Eligibility requirements: be a citizen of the United States; must be attending school; have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; must be attending (or registered for the next semester) at an accredited college, university or business school; and reside in a 50-mile radius of the Quad Cities area.
Paddlewheel Chapter AWBA
May
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Pearl Hull Falk
Scholarship
Due: May 1st
$400 Scholarships are awarded to University of Iowa students who are needy and worthy students. To be eligible you must be of Protestant faith, resident of Iowa, and full-time student at the University of Iowa.
Pearl Hull Falk
Quad City Morning
Optimist Club
Scholarship
Due: May 1st
The Quad City Morning Optimist Club is awarding two $1,000 (each) scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have applied and been accepted for enrollment to a post-secondary college, university or vocational school. One scholarship will be merit based the other is need based.
No website: Please check with the guidance office.
Skip-A-Long Child
Development
Services Virgie Wells
Scholarship
Due: May 4th
Skip-A-Long Child Development Services is offering a $750 scholarship to a Skip-A-Long alumnus who is a graduating high school senior who plans on continuing their college education in a Bachelor's level program. Selection criteria includes GPA, honors and awards, references, examples of leadership, example of achievement and an essay about future goals.
Skip-A-Long
Quad Cities Chapter
of the Links, Inc.
Scholarship
Due: May 10th
The Quad Cities Chapter of the Links, Inc. will award two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending college or vocational school during the fall of their graduating year. Applicants must be a graduating senior of African-American heritage that has maintained at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Robert D Blue
Scholarship
Due: May 10th
The Robert D. Blue scholarship is made possible by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation. Any Iowa student who plans to attend an Iowa college or university is eligible for this award. Applicants are expected to demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character.
Robert D. Blue
Iowa Engineering
Society Scholarship
Due: May 18th
The Iowa and Illinois Engineering Society, Black Hawk Chapter is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to an Iowa high school senior that enrolls in any ABET accredited engineering college or university.
WQPT Broadcast
Scholarship
Due: May 16th
WQPT is offering a $500 Broadcast scholarship to students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. The award can be applied for tuition, books, and fees for the summer or fall of the award year. Eligibility requirements include an overall 2.5 GPA, Broadcast classes 3.0 GPA (not applicable to incoming freshmen), and attached personal statement and a letter from a professional. Preference given to full-time students although part-time students are encouraged to apply.
WQPT
Healthy Lifestyles
Scholarship
Due: May 30th
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship was established July 2008 in memory of Joan Whitworthe. Joan was involved in working with individuals as an occupational therapist. She is recognized for her devotion in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to family and friends, in her memory, an annual scholarship of $5,000 has been created. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: under 25 years of age; a senior in high school or in their first year of college; and a resident of the US or Canada. Answer both of the following two essay questions: 1) In under 1,000 words "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words: "Describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions".
Healthy Lifestyles
Latino Heritage
Festival Committee
Scholarship
Due: May 30th
The Latino Heritage Festival Committee is offering five scholarships between the amounts of $500 to $1,000. Criteria for the scholarship: be a high school Latino senior that is planning on attending a college or university. Students should submit the following information: a resume/bio of the student, a copy of their high school transcripts, and a current picture that can be scanned and emailed.
Latino Heritage Festival
June
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION WEBSITE
Alice Madden Barton
Scholarship
Due: June 1st and
December 31st
Great Clips, Inc. and Iowa franchises are sponsoring three $300 scholarships for individuals interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering after graduation from high school. These scholarships can be used at any accredited cosmetology or barbering school in Iowa and are offered twice a year for the fall and spring semesters.
Great Clips – Alice Madden Barton
Justin Sharp
Memorial Scholarship
Due: June 1st
Two scholarships to be awarded - one recipient from Rock Island HS and the other from another QC area school. Participation in school activities and minimum GPA of 3.25 is required.
Justin Sharp Memorial
The Big Dig
Scholarship
Due: June 1st
In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2011 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job is to decide what to bury that will have immense value in the future. The item you must bury today must: 1) Be currently sold in a store today and 2) Be under $500. Write an essay that is between 500-1000 words using the questions found on the website. Eligibility: currently a senior in high school; planning on entering your first year of college/university in the fall of your graduating year; or currently be in your first or second year of college/university.
The Big Dig
Cobham Diversity
Scholarship
Due: June 14th
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote diversity within the technical workforce and to reduce financial barriers for covered classifications in achieving academic accomplishments. Eligibility requirements include: be a female and/or member of a racial or ethnic minority group, be enrolled in a full-time technical degree program, have a high school/college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and be a U.S. resident.
Cobham
Iowa PGA Section
Charlie Burkart
Due: June 14th
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.
Iowa PGA-Charlie Burkart Section
Abbott and Fenner
Scholarship Program
Due: June 15th
The Abbott and Fenner Scholarships are $1,000 scholarships which are available to all junior and senior high school students or students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. Students will submit a 500-1,000 word essay. The topic of the essay is listed on their website.
Abbott and Fenner
BigSun Scholarship
Due: June 22nd
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this $500 scholarship, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Big Sun
Viva Quad Cities
Scholarship
Due: July 9
Need based scholarship for Scott County (IA) residents, GPA of 2.5 or higher who can demonstrate financial need.
Viva Quad Cities