*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 October 1.  Apply soon for the best financial aid award package!   Apply: FAFSA

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

Scholarships - One App opens on September 15th - January 10, 2023. Please check scholarship deadlines for specific colleges and programs.  More information: Financial Aid @ ISU  

• Automatic, merit based awards are available to new resident freshmen at ISU.

  • *The above scholarships can also be based on your cumulative gpa + core course content

  • Please visit: Iowa State Financial Aid

• College of Engineering - the application period for engineering scholarships is September 15 - January 10, 2023. In order to receive an invitation to apply for scholarships, students must have applied for admission to ISU.  Iowa Residents will be awarded $2,600/ year Note: A 3.60 or higher gpa is required to apply for engineering scholarships.  

• College of Engineering Scholarships

• 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 are due by January 10, 2023.    MVP Scholarship

• Hixson Opportunity Award -  The Award is currently available to high school seniors graduating in 2023 who will be entering as a first-year student at Iowa State University in the Fall of 2023.  Students may major in any curriculum and must maintain a 2.00 cumulative gpa for renewal.  One award will be granted per Iowa county.   

  • You must be an Iowa resident, admissible to Iowa State University, possess the potential to succeed, and have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship demonstrated by your essay.  Your admissions application must be in by December 1.  

  • Your FAFSA must be verified as complete by January 3.

  • Deadline is January 3, 2023    

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. 

Merit-based scholarship eligibility will only consider test scores administered though February 2021 of your senior year and 7th semester (or 2nd trimester) gpa. March 1, 2022 is the deadline for students to apply for admission in order to be considered 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

For more information on UNI Admissions and Financial Aid/Scholarships:  UNI Financial Aid/Scholarships

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 - the application deadline is January 20, 2023 (interviews will take place on Friday, January 27).

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 College students receive financial assistance. 

• 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: Mornngside 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). mtmercy 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, 2023.  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 2020.  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.    

WIT 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 Application 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

Deadlines:

November 15, 2021 - University Honors, Nebraska Business Honors Academy and Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management application deadline. 

February 1, 2022 - Scholarship Statement deadline for Leadership, Service and Diversity Enhancement Scholarships. 

April 1, 2022 - FAFSA priority deadline for need-based scholarship priority consideration. 

For merit-based scholarships, your application for admission is due by May 1.  

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. 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