*Please NOTE: University, College and Technical Scholarship Awards are available once you have applied and have been accepted for admission.  

*The FAFSA application period opens December 2023.  Apply soon for the best financial aid award package!   Apply: FAFSA

Be sure to check application deadlines for admission to qualify for scholarships!

Scholarships - OneApp will open September 20, 2023. Deadlines will vary depending upon the scholarship or opportunity, so students are encouraged to log in to OneApp early and often to ensure deadlines are met. Once submitted, students can still access and revise their applications until the scholarship close date. Scholarship selection committees will use the information available in the system (e.g., data from student records and/or information provided on the General Application, Conditional Application, and any Recommended Opportunities) as of when the committee begins their review of applications.

There will be some university scholarships not using OneApp to award 2024-2025 scholarships. Go to the additional ISU scholarships page to view other scholarships available at Iowa State.

Additional Scholarship Deadlines

• College of Engineering - the application period for engineering scholarships is September 19 - February 8, 2024. In order to receive an invitation to apply for scholarships, students must have applied for admission to ISU. 

• Ag & Life Sciences - September 19 - January 10, 2024 (priority deadline)

• Business - September 19 - January 8 (priority) February 8- Final Deadline

• Design - September 19 - January 10, 2024 (Priority deadline)

• Human Sciences - September 19 - February 8, 2024

• Liberal Arts & Sciences - September 19 - February 8, 2024

• Multicultural Vision Program Award - one hundred scholarships in the amount of full tuition to incoming first-year students who are U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Iowa and identify as: American Indian or Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx or Multiracial.  Applications open soon.    MVP Scholarship

• Christina Hixson Opportunity Award (Iowa State University) / February 1, 2024

  The Hixson Opportunity Award is a grant of $20,000 to be used at Iowa State University. One hundred (100) high school seniors from across Iowa (representing each county in the State). If you are a senior who demonstrates potential in ways that go beyond class rankings and test scores, apply now!

  Eligibility for this scholarship includes:

  • You must have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship

  • Be a resident of Iowa

  • Possess the potential to succeed

  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Complete the FAFSA by February 1)

  • Complete the Iowa State University Admission process by February 1, 2024

  Christina Hixson Opportunity Award

• Beta Sigma Psi will be awarding three (3) $2,000 scholarships and one (1) $1,000 scholarship to men attending Iowa State University in the Fall of 2021.  You are not required to join Beta Sigma Psi to receive the $2,000 scholarships.  For more detailed information: Beta Sigma Psi Scholarship Apply by February 5 to be eligible for all awards. 

To be considered for Merit-based Scholarships, students must apply for admission to the University of Iowa by March 1. ACT scores are optional, but encouraged. You can also update your ACT scores through March 1, to be reconsidered for Merit-based scholarships.

For more financial aid/scholarship information: UofIowa Financial Aid/Scholarships

• Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship - The Pearl Hull Falk scholarship will award $5,000 to a student attending the U of Iowa.   For more information on this scholarship: Pearl Hull Falk scholarship

The UNI Scholarship Application is open through February 1 (Priority deadline). For more information on UNI Admissions and Financial Aid/Scholarships:  UNI Scholarship App

Panther Music Awards are offered to qualified, incoming students who are not music majors but wish to continue singing in college. Recipients will maintain full-time student status and participate in a UNI choir to renew the scholarship from year to year. Find out more or apply! Panther Music Awards

To receive scholarships at Briar Cliff, you must fill out a general scholarship application.  You will be awarded academic scholarships based on your performance in high school and ACT/SAT test scores.  

Presidential Scholarship - There are two (2) application deadlines for this scholarship. Applicants must apply by Monday, October 16th, 2023 to be considered for the interview process that will take place on Friday, October 27th, 2023. The spring deadline is Monday, January 15th, 2024 with interviews taking place on Friday, January 26th, 2024.

Required: A 3.75 cumulative high school gpa, answer two essay questions and submit two (2) letters of recommendation. Scholars awarded will receive compensation for the full cost of their Briar Cliff tuition for all four years( maintaining a 3.0 cumulative gpa while in college).

For other scholarship opportunities, please visit: Briar Cliff Scholarships

For more information: BVU Financial Aid/Scholarships

Dordt College offers many scholarship opportunities:  Dordt Scholarship Opportunities

Drake has scholarships to reward your talents and achievements.  For more information: 

Drake Scholarships

Drake Early Action Admission deadline: December 1

All academic scholarships and awards are based on the student's cumulative gpa, a personal essay, and an educator's reference.  Standardized test scores are not required, but will be considered if submitted. There is no separate application for these awards.  Scholarships are awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.  Academic scholarships range from $15,000 - $28,000 per year, and are renewable each year for four years.  

Please check additional scholarships such as: Music, Theatre, Dance and other offerings, which may require an audition or separate application.  Luther College Scholarships/Financial Aid

100% of Full-time undergraduate Morningside University students receive financial assistance. 

• Academic Scholarships based on gpa range from $15,000/year to $11,000/year.

• STEM Majors - earn up to $7,500/year for up to 4 years. 

• Talent Awards -  earn $5,000 /year - includes art, athletics, e-sports, theatre, choral & instrumental music, color guard, jazz and keyboard.

• See the full list of opportunities at: Morningside Scholarships

Morningside School of Nursing Scholarship: School of Nursing Scholarship

Mt. Mercy offers many scholarships to incoming freshmen, including a full tuition scholarship to those who have a 26 ACT and a 3.7 gpa (you must be admitted by January 15). Mount Mercy Scholarships

You can get an estimate of what your scholarship package might be, by filling out Northwestern's scholarship calculator.   Scholarship Calculator

Upon acceptance to Simpson you are automatically considered for all merit scholarships. Simpson's merit scholarships are awarded based on your academic and personal success. Check out the chart with minimum scholarship ranges for incoming first-year students.

For more information on all Scholarships @ Simpson

To qualify for a St. Luke's College Scholarship you must be accepted, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the scholarship application by the designated deadline. 

St. Luke's Scholarships

Waldorf University offers a 2-year Associates of Arts Degree, a 4-year Bachelor of Arts Degree (17 majors) and an online Associates/Bachelors degree.  For scholarships: check out their Residential Scholarship List! 

Waldorf University Scholarships

Wartburg evaluates merit based scholarships on a combination of a student's high school gpa, class rank and ACT/SAT score.  Typically, students who have a high school minimum cumulative gpa of 3.4 and rank in the top 25% of their high school class, with an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, will receive a regents or presidential scholarship.  For more information on Knights Scholarship Days:  Wartburg Scholarships

William Penn offers a broad range of STEM programs, including programs in Computer Science, Engineering and Nursing.  

For a full list of scholarships and financial aid: William Penn Scholarships

(Campuses in Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urbandale/Des Moines and West Des Moines)

DMACC offers many types of scholarships, including the NEW Last Dollar Scholarship. The Last Dollar Scholarship covers tuition and fee gaps not covered by federal and state grants/scholarships for eligible Iowa residents enrolled in targeted, high-demand career and technical programs.

For more information on financial aid and scholarship programs at DMACC, please visit: DMACC Scholarships & Financial Aid

Ellsworth Community College offers scholarships to deserving students to help finance their education.  Please visit their website for more information: Ellsworth CC Scholarships

Apply for Hawkeye Community College Scholarships by the scholarship deadline of March 1.

Hawkeye Financial Aid 

Check out the Financial Aid page, with tips for calculating the cost of college at Iowa Central. There is a scholarship link as well.  Iowa Central

Over 75% of students attending Iowa Lakes benefit from Financial Aid. The priority deadline award for scholarships is March 1, 2024.  There is only one online application for scholarships, and the scholarship manager matches you with specific scholarships.   Financial Aid/Scholarships at Iowa Lakes  

Iowa Western Community College strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. Iowa Western and the Iowa Western Foundation support this by working to assist students with access to scholarship sources. One scholarship application will match you with available scholarships. To be considered for the Presidential Scholarship (apply by March 15), and the Foundation Scholarship (apply by April 22).  

Iowa Western CC Scholarships

Kirkwood has over $3 million available in scholarships each year - making the most affordable option even more affordable.  And there's only one easy application to complete for you to be considered for scholarships.  The scholarship application period is open from October 1 - March 15 for the fall of 2024.  Check out: Kirkwood Scholarships 

The online application for scholarships with deadlines in November and December is open now. For all other scholarships, the online application is due by March 1. scholarships 

 NCC offers the Future Ready Scholarship Program for areas that that are in high demand and career and technical programs. Future Ready Programs

If you are applying for the President’s or Foundation Scholarship, please have your Guidance Counselor fill out the Scholarship Recommendation Form. This must be filled out and submitted with your application and essay.  NCC Scholarship booklets are available online: Scholarship Booklet

NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT NCC FOR DACA STUDENTS:  WOODS, FULLER, SHULTZ & SMITH PC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP 

1 - $1,000 scholarship granted to a full-time student.  Application deadline: March 1

You must apply for this scholarship through the NCC Scholarship Opportunities Guide application.  You must have a 2.5 gpa to receive the full scholarship award.  Preference will be given to applicants who have been impacted by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  NCC Scholarships

Scholarships are available due to the generous gifts of individuals, foundations, organizations and businesses. Please inquire with Financial Aid regarding the detail and criteria for scholarships. The College Now Program - Last Dollar Scholarship is available through WIT (It fills financial aid gaps for   high demand and career and technical programs) For more information: Free Tuition.  Watch for deadlines as WIT's Foundation Scholarship has an application deadline of March 15.    

WITCC Scholarships

Check out the link to: Augustana Financial Aid/Scholarships.  Academic awards are listed by GPA/ACT scores in a easy to read list.  

You can apply for freshman scholarships once you have been accepted for admission. The Academic Scholarship Priority deadline is December 1.   To check out scholarship options:  sdsu scholarships

Students interested in Construction Management, should check out SDSU's Program. Students in this field can begin a career in construction and related industries in management positions such as project managers, construction managers, cost estimators, project schedulers and site coordinators. SDSU Construction Management

Once you have applied and are accepted for admission, use the online scholarship application to apply for the USD Honors Program and several of the USD first-time freshman scholarships. The scholarship application priority deadline is November 15 and the final deadline is December 1  USD.edu/scholarships

All new students applying to Dakota State University will be eligible for many scholarship opportunities. Any new high school student meeting certain academic criteria will automatically qualify for a scholarship. Learn more about the qualifications for the Champion or DSU Rising Scholarship.

DSU

Enroll early to be accepted into programs such as Vet Tech and Dental Assisting  (beginning in the fall of 2020), Surgical Technology, LPN, Early Childhood, Construction Management and Diesel.

Upcoming campus visit days: November 6, February 5 and March 19.

Call 605-367-6040 or email admissions: Southeast Tech Admissions to schedule a campus visit.

Virtual College Fairs STC will be presenting LIVE during the Iowa College Fair Sessions!  

• Thursday, Oct 22 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Register the day before each event at: SE Tech College Fair

Scholarships: Build Dakota Scholarship and Southeast Tech Scholarship applications will be available January 1 - March 31, 2021. Check on the website for more information. Cost & Aid - Scholarships.

Website: Southeast Tech

Submit your Application for Admission as soon as possible to receive priority consideration for undergraduate merit based scholarships.  Additional scholarships require credentials to be submitted by December 1.  Creighton University

Apply to Nebraska with your cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT score (test scores are preferred; not required) to be considered for academic scholarships. Complete your application for admission by November 1 (Apply for free by November 1) to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1.

Upload your current high school transcript in MyRED. We will offer you the best academic scholarship award possible based on either your GPA alone or the combination of your GPA and highest composite ACT/SAT score.

UNL Scholarships

The University of Nebraska at Omaha works hard to keep your tuition competitively priced. Check out  UNO Scholarship Info for more information. 

Wayne State College offers more than 200 types of scholarships. Complete the scholarship application process after you apply for admission and are accepted to WSC. You can apply for admission as test optional, if you haven't taken the ACT. Wayne State Scholarships

Scholarships for freshmen students will be awarded the 1st week of each month starting in October. Students must be admitted to SMSU before the last date of the previous month and qualify to receive a scholarship offer.  SMSU Scholarships  

To qualify for scholarships at the University of Minnesota, submit your application for admission.  

Admitted freshmen are considered for University-wide scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application. View U of MN Scholarships

Scholarships are monetary gifts, which means you don't need to repay them or earn the funds by working. Waivers are similar to scholarships in that they're used to offset college expenses and don't need to be paid back. You'll find plenty of scholarships and waivers based on your financial need, academic success and other factors.  UND Scholarships