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Sheldon Education Foundation & Local Area SCHOLARSHIPS
The Sheldon Education Foundation, and local businesses and organizations in our area offer many scholarships.
Transcript Request Form
Many scholarships need an official transcript submitted with the application.
To request your transcript, click on the link below. You can request it to be emailed to you as a PDF or request a paper copy.
Please Note! We have converted many of the local scholarships to a Google Doc, so you will be able to word process the scholarship applications.
When you open an application: Click on FILE. Then MAKE A COPY. You will then be able to fill in your application and it will save to your drive.
Print the application and deliver it to the Guidance Office.
A NOTE ON RESUMES!
Remember your scholarship resume is what sets you apart from other students. Be specific on the leadership positions you hold within an organization, and the activities you participate in, including the number of service hours.
Examples of Resumes: Resume Lab.com or More tips! And there are many other websites!
Ongoing Scholarship - State of Iowa
FUTURE READY LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Who's Eligible? The Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship is for Iowans who:
Are new high school graduates enrolling in an eligible program full-time in the fall after graduation or adult
learners (20 and older) starting an eligible program at least part-time.
Plan to earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree aligned with a designated high-demand job.
Have applied for all other available aid.
File the FAFSA by the deadline
The Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship is available at Iowa Community Colleges and accredited private colleges in Iowa that offer eligible programs of study and that agree to provide required student services. (The scholarship program is available at NCC and WIT.) Please view the website to find out about eligible programs at all of Iowa's community colleges.
Please note! A law passed during the 2023 legislative session requires applicants to have an EFC (report from your completed FAFSA) at or below $20,000 to qualify for the Last-Dollar Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. Therefore you will not be eligible for an award if you have an EFC greater than $20,000.
SEPTEMBER
P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE: September 15 (This deadline has passed)
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for women who excel in leadership, academics (3.0 gpa), extra-curricular activities and community service. To apply for this scholarship, a student has to be recommended by a local P.E.O. Chapter. If you are especially strong in Community Service and in the areas mentioned above, please fill out the application. Submit your application to the Guidance Office by September 15th. We will be in contact with the local PEO Chapter.
(Please note: This is a different scholarship than The P.E.O. - Sheldon Chapter DU, Scholarship. The DU scholarship is due in the spring).
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
Seaboard Foods Scholarship / Deadline to apply: January 15, 2024
Osceola Electric Cooperative College Scholarships / Deadline: January 26, 2024
Iowa Farm Bureau & O'Brien County Farm Bureau/ Deadline to apply: January 31, 2024
The Application can be found on the website: Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship
FEBRUARY
Cloy & Connie Olhausen Scholarship - Siouxland Community Foundation / Application deadline: by noon on February 1, 2024
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Maximum of $7,500. Link for more information and to apply: Cloy & Connie Olhausen Scholarship To apply use the Common App: Click Here
Flight Crew United 232 Scholarship - Siouxland Community Foundation / Deadline: February 1, 2024
Award: $2500 Link for more information and to apply: Flight Crew United 232 Scholarship
Conservation Districts of Iowa and the O'Brien County Soil & Water Conservation District Auxiliary Scholarship /Deadline: February 9, 2024
North West REC Scholarships for High School Seniors / Deadline: Friday, February 16
Application: North West REC
Farmers Coop Society / Deadline: February 19, 2024
The application can be found at Farmers Coop Society
O'Brien County Pheasants Forever / Deadline: Tuesday, February 28
Please mail your application by February 28 to: O'Brien County Pheasants Forever, Attn: Bruce A. Green , P.O. Box 190, Primghar, IA 51245
MARCH
LINDA K. DE GROOT - VILLAGE NORTHWEST UNLIMITED 'SPIRIT OF CARING' SCHOLARSHIP/ AWARD: $2,000 / DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2024
In honor and memory of Linda K. De Groot, Village Northwest Unlimited will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who will be entering a career field that focuses on working with individuals who have disabilities. Linda was the Director of Public Relations and Business Development at Village Northwest for over 20 years. She lost her battle with cancer on October 15, 2006. This scholarship provides an opportunity to honor and sustain her legacy of caring that Linda exemplified every day.
Application Requirements:
Enter a career field that focuses on working with people with disabilities
Submit an official high school transcript with your application.
Include two (2) letters of recommendation (not from a parent or relative).
Submit a completed application form (must be typed) to: Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon IA
Ag State 2024 Scholarship Program / Deadline: March 8, 2024
Students pursuing a career in Agriculture are eligible to apply for AgState Scholarships.
Applications should be submitted online at Ag State
The American Legion Of Ashton - Scholarship / March 15, 2024
Application: Ashton American Legion Scholarship
Farmers Mutual Insurance -(Hull, IA) Scholarship / Deadline: March 15, 2024
website: Farmers Mutual Insurance
Application: Farmers Mutual 2024 Scholarship
Reference Forms: Farmers Mutual Reference Forms
Woods Fuller Scholarship / Deadline: March 15, 2024
For more information and to download the application: Woods Fuller Scholarship 2024
Application materials should be emailed to: MARKETING@WOODSFULLER.COM
SIOUXLAND OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP / Deadline: March 22, 2024
Please view the application for more details and to apply. Siouxland Officials Scholarship
AGC Iowa Foundation Scholarships / Deadline: March 29, 2024
Website AGCIA.org
O'Brien County Cattlemen's Association / Deadline: March 31, 2024
The O'Brien County Cattlemen's Association is offering scholarships for qualified high school seniors in O'Brien County. The purpose of these scholarships is to help educate the leaders of tomorrow who will be able to have a positive influence on the the beef industry. The scholarships will be given to men and women in the fields related to agriculture, nutrition, etc.
Qualifications:
Any high school senior who will be advancing his or her education by attending a school for two (2) semesters or more is eligible to apply.
This includes technical schools as well as colleges and universities.
Men and women entering the fields related to the beef industry such as agriculture, nutrition, etc.
Applications will be accepted from a student whose family is a member of the O'Brien county Cattlemen's Association.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2024
SHELDON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC./KIWA RADIO SCHOLARSHIP/DEADLINE: March 31
Sheldon Broadcasting Company Inc./KIWA Radio will award one (1) $1,500 scholarship to an area High School graduating senior who meets the following requirements:
The applicant must attend Sheldon High School
Achieve a cumulative gpa of 2.50 or higher, in high school
Be a high school senior in good standing
Major in radio broadcasting, communications or journalism, music education and/or songwriting or music composition as a full-time college student.
Submit your completed application, postmarked no later than March 31.
Sheldon Broadcasting/KIWA Radio Scholarship
It is the policy of Sheldon Broadcasting Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its advertising, sale of advertising, and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Tom Traughber, General Manager, 411 9th St. Sheldon, Iowa, 712-324-2597, E-mail Address: tom@kiwaradio.com
North Star Community Credit Union Annual Scholarship / Deadline: March 31, 2024
The application is online North Star Community Credit Union and is due by March 31.
You will also need to submit a business-style resume to A.Gehrts@nsccu.org
If you have any questions please contact A.Gehrts@nsccu.org by email or phone 712-225-5731.
APRIL
Dan Rose Memorial College Scholarship Program - Class of 2024 / Deadline: April 1
C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association of Meriden, Iowa supports the continuing education of high school seniors whose parents or legal guardian have service(s) with C-M-L Telephone Cooperative in the Meriden, Cleghorn, Larrabee, Archer or Cherokee area.
Eligibility includes:
A graduating high school senior
Live in the household of the parents or legal guardian that are customers of C-M-L
Successfully complete the first semester in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. (You will receive the scholarship money after the first semester of college.)
The application must be typed. Include a transcript, and attendance records. For more information and the application: Dan Rose Memorial Scholarship
PEPPER & SHERMAN FAMILIES SCHOLARSHIP / $1,000 / DEADLINE: APRIL 3
Candidates for the Pepper & Sherman Scholarship must be a member of the graduating class of Sheldon High School in good standing. Seniors planning to further their education at an accredited college, university or trade school are eligible to apply.
Candidates must write an essay, typed and not to exceed 250 words, answering the question:
What do you want to achieve by continuing your education?
Pepper & Sherman Families Scholarship
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
JOHN N. AND IRENE E. BOWERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP / CAREER FIELD: NURSING/TEACHING / DUE BY APRIL 3 IN THE COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.
The John N. and Irene E. Bowers Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize graduating high school seniors who have a sincere passion for the field of Nursing or Teaching/Education and have the potential to become exceptional nurses and teachers. John Bowers was a member of the Sheldon High School Class of 1937.
To be considered as a candidate for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must have achieved at least a 2.5 cumulative gpa in high school
Submit a letter of reference from a high school instructor or current employer, which should address the applicant's potential for success in your chosen field of healthcare or teaching profession.
Due in the Counselor's Office not later than April 3.
Bowers Scholarship Application
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
O'BRIEN COUNTY CAREER DAY SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE: April 5, 2024
In partnership with local businesses, O'Brien County Career Day awards two (2) successful applicants with a $500 scholarship to be used towards student loan debt, other educational expenses or expenses that assist in the preparation for their career or business in O'Brien County.
Eligibility:
Receive a diploma from 2017 to 2024 from a participating school (Sheldon, HMS, South O'Brien, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn) AND
Be or will be employed in or self-employed in O'Brien County AND/OR
will be a resident in O'Brien County
Return the following year as a guest of honor to the O'Brien County Career Day
Application: O'Brien County Career Day Scholarship
Your application should be submitted to Kiana Johnson, O'Brien County Economic Development Executive Director, PO Box 616, Primghar, IA 51245 or via email: ocedc@tcaexpress.net by April 5, 2024.
Northwest Iowa League of Cities Scholarship/ Deadline: April 15
The Northwest Iowa League of Cities Scholarship is open to any high school student residing in a community that is a member of the Northwest Iowa League of Cities, who is pursuing post-secondary education or training in a field that may result in employment by city government (i.e. public administration, water/wastewater management, law enforcement, firefighter, EMS, code enforcement, planner, public engineer, city attorney, etc.).
Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
To apply: you will need your gpa and class rank, a list of awards and accomplishments and a list of extracurricular activities and organizational memberships.
website: NW Iowa League of Cities
Application: Northwest Iowa League of Cities
P.E.O. : SHELDON - CHAPTER DU, SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2024
The P.E.O.- Sheldon, Chapter Du Scholarship is awarded to a female high school senior who exhibits excellence in leadership, academics (3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale), extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The scholarship award is $1,500.
PEO Sheldon Chapter DU Scholarship
The applications of individuals who satisfy the PEO Sheldon Chapter DU eligibility criteria will be evaluated on a nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or P.E.O. connection.
Cooperative Energy Company $1,000 Scholarship / Deadline: April 15, 2024
Cooperative Energy of Sibley, IA will be awarding ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to students who might be interested in a career with them down the road. Students who plan to pursue a 2- or 4-year college education or a trade school in a field that compliments the careers offered at Cooperative Energy are invited to apply. Some of these careers include:
Accounting and Administrative Assistants
Marketing and Sales
C-Store Managers
Location Managers
Diesel Service Technicians
Auto Service Technicians
Tire Service Technicians
Fuel Delivery Drivers
Propane Service and Delivery Drivers
Some ideal 2- or 4-year college or trade school programs that support these careers could be:
Business Management
Accounting
Administrative Office Management
Auto/Diesel Tech or Transportation
Application: Cooperative Energy Scholarship
SAUPE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2024
This scholarship honors four Saupe Brothers and their wives who immigrated to this area as young couples and settled on prairie grass farms in the 1880's. These brothers, Bruno, Otto, Frank and Emil with their wives, Sarah, Dora, Bertha and Anna actively participated in the agricultural, economic and social development of the community.
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist deserving young persons in planning for the future and preparing themselves through post-high school education training.
Note: This is a 4-year scholarship, distributed $1,000 per year for a four-year total of $4,000. Students entering a 1,2, or 3 year Certificate program are also eligible to apply.
Criteria:
The candidate must be in good standing of the graduating class of Sheldon High School.
Must display a favorable attitude toward the teachers and students in the high school environment, as well as good character.
Must have served in some capacity in church, community and school
Rank in the top third of the class.
Please complete and return the application to the Guidance Office by April 17. Lineal descendants of the Saupe family are not eligible, but should instead apply for the Saupe Family Scholarship.
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
CHARLES SCHNEIDER MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2024
The purpose of the Charles Schneider Memorial Community Service Scholarship is to recognize a Sheldon High School graduating senior who has performed significant hours (50 hours minimum in your previous two years of high school) of community service in the past year, and will be continuing your education in an accredited institution after graduating from high school. You must also demonstrate outstanding citizenship, submit a 500 word or less essay, and a resume including academics, co-curricular, and any paid or volunteer work experience.
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
MOONLIGHT CREWZERS CAR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (CAREER FIELD: AUTOMOTIVE) / DEADLINE: APRIL 17th / AMOUNT AWARDED: $500.
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist a deserving graduating high school student in helping finance his/her post-high automotive based education. Criteria:
Be a member in good standing of the graduating senior class of Sheldon High School
Continue your education in an automotive based field.
Sheldon Education Foundation - 'SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS' / DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2023 / CRITERIA: SENIOR WHO EXCELS IN THE ARTS) AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000
The Sheldon Community Schools Education Foundation - Scholarship for the Arts, supports the development of an outstanding high school senior who excels in the arts and will be enrolled in an accredited educational program leading to a degree in the arts. To be considered, applicants must have:
Achieved a 2.5 cumulative gpa in high school
Participated in concert band, marching band, color guard, jazz band, choir, jazz or show choir, musical, dance and/or speech contest for ALL FOUR YEARS of High school.
Complete the application by April 17.
Submit an essay in 500 words or less (see the application for the essay topic)
Attach a high school transcript to the application.
Include your resume, including academic, co-curricular and any other participation in the arts.
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP / APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS ON February 17. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 23, 2024
For more information and to access the application: Sanford Health Network Scholarship
SHELDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (SEA) SCHOLARSHIP /DUE: APRIL 26
The criteria for the SEA Scholarship are to be interpreted as a flexible set of guidelines which will be carefully considered in the case of each individual candidate.
You must be a senior in good standing of the graduating class of the Sheldon Community High School.
You must have displayed a favorable attitude toward your environment, as well as good character.
Applications are due in the Guidance Office by April 26th.
Please see the attached application for specific 'Letter of Application' details.
Sheldon Education Association Scholarship
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
DUANE & HERMINA JANSSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP /AWARD $500 / DUE: APRIL 28, 2024
(Criteria: 1st Generation College Student)
This scholarship honors the life of Hermina Janssen, who along with her husband Duane, made it their most important goal in life to assure that all five of their children attended and graduated from college, the first generation of the family to attend college. The criteria are to be interpreted as a flexible set of guidelines which will be carefully considered in the case of each individual candidate. The candidate:
Must be a first generation family member to attend a post high school institution.
Must be a member in good standing of the graduating senior class of the Sheldon Community High School.
Should have achieved a gpa placing them in the top one-third (1/3) of their graduating class.
Must have served in some capacity in activities in church, community, and school
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college.
Duane & Hermina Janssen Scholarship
The application is due in the Counselor's office by April 28
HARDING FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024
The Harding Family Scholarship was established in 2016 by Sharon R. Scharlepp to honor her ancestors, O.B. Harding and his wife, Emeline Moyer Harding, pioneer homesteaders in Osceola County, Iowa, and in honor of their son, W.L. Harding, the 22nd Iowa Governor.
The annual scholarship amounts and recipients will vary according to the annual allocation from the trust. Preference given, but not limited to, applicants majoring in areas of agriculture or agriculture related fields of study. You may attend any college choice - vocational, community or 4-year institution. Scholarships are payable to the institution the recipient attends, after successful completion of the 2024 fall semester and proof of enrollment for 2024 spring semester. One to two applicants are planned to be awarded, with the expected award from $1,500-$3,000.
Requirements:
Preference given to students majoring in an ag - related field of study.
A high school transcript must accompany your application. A 2.5 or higher gpa is required.
Submit a typed or printed essay in a maximum of 500 words, on what you hope to learn in your field of study to help impact the future of agriculture in your chosen field.
It is the policy of the Sheldon Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Cynthia Barwick, Middle School Principal, 310 23rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 712-324-4346, E-mail Address: cindy.barwick@sheldonschools.com
MAY
Loof Memorial Conservation Scholarship / May 1, 2024
The Loof Memorial Conservation Scholarship is open to students who are pursuing a degree in Conservation, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, or Agriculture at an accredited institution of Higher Education. Preference will be given to those pursuing a Conservation degree.
Other criteria: Have a minimum of a 2.0 gpa, demonstration of participation in extra-curricular activities, and a passion for conservation and related activities.
The scholarship award is $1,000
JUNE