Scholarships
Applications for all scholarships can be printed from the links below or apply online.
See Kelli if you have any questions.
Start on applications early! Give yourself plenty of time to finish all required parts of an application.
Keep a "cheat sheet" for yourself of your activities, awards, and accomplishments. This will help the process of filling out applications go faster.
Ask for letters of recommendation from someone who knows you. Ask early! Give them information like when you need the letter done, what information should be included, and what some of your activities/accomplishments/awards/jobs/volunteer work are that you feel are important and want mentioned in the letter.
Have a parent, friend, or teacher proof read essays. Spelling and grammar are important!
If possible, keep a copy of your essays. Some scholarships ask similar questions.
Revise completed essays instead of starting from scratch.
 Scholarships and GrantsDoing a little work early on can increase your chances for scholarships and grants.
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 Scholarships and Giveaways
As part of our mission to help Iowa students and families obtain the resources necessary to succeed in post secondary education, we reinvest funds in programs designed to benefit Iowa high school and college students and their parents, as well as borrowers serving in critical need areas.
With our expertise in borrowing for college and repaying student loan debt, we look for opportunities to educate Iowa's students and families on these important concepts.
We offer both ongoing programs and annual programs that occur at different times of year. Check back often to see if you qualify for current programs as well as new offerings.
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LendEDU
College is expensive. The rising costs of higher education has made it difficult for college students and families to afford an education. At LendEDU, we help students find financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. While our primary business is student loans, we try to help all of our students find other sources of funding before using student loan debt. Unlike student loans, scholarships/awards do not need to be paid back. Scholarships are free money and can go a long way when used correctly.
We are excited to offer our very own scholarship this upcoming Spring. The LendEDU Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship award. Our scholarship can be used to cover any and all costs related to your education. The LendEDU Scholarship can be used to cover tuition, textbooks, room and board, and even living expenses. The LendEDU Scholarship will be awarded to 2 students this Spring.
Who is Eligible?
How to Apply At LendEDU, we stress the importance of students considering their future when choosing colleges to attend and managing money during their time on campus. To apply for the LendEDU Scholarship, you must answer the following simple question in 750 words or less. Please email your short essay in a document to [email protected].
"How do you plan to manage your finances in college and after graduation to be financially prosperous as a young adult?"
As college becomes more expensive, more students and their families are forced to take on student loan debt to fund their education. Many students, however, receive little personal finance education in high school and college and end up struggling when it comes time to start student loan repayment. This often leads to defaults and other struggles that can have implications that last a lifetime. What do you plan to do during college and after graduation to get yourself started on the right financial footing as a young adult? Still need to find money to help pay for college? Check out our private student loans guide to compare rates from our nation's top lenders!
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Letters of Recommendation: Some scholarships will require recommendation letters. Ask early!! Provide some information about you!! School Activities, Jobs, Volunteer/Charity work. |
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Need a transcript?? email: kelli.[email protected] Need a transcript sent, please contact me with the name of the college and location.
If you would like it emailed to an admissions counselor, please include the email address.
Some colleges allow you to upload your transcript during the application process. Check with your college when you apply.
Transcripts can be sent to you as a PDF to upload in your application.
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Senior Awards Assembly will be held Wednesday May 14 after Baccalaureate (6:30) at approximately 7:00 pm in the high school gymnasium.
The Awards Assembly is an opportunity to recognize graduating seniors on their accomplishments including awards and scholarships received.
We would like to recognize ALL seniors for their accomplishments. Please send your awards & scholarships to [email protected]
Local scholarship committees will present awards during the program.
Please plan to attend if you have been awarded one of these scholarships. These awards will be recognized during awards night and cords will be given out at that time.
National Honor Society Silver Cord Award Academic Achievement |
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Warth Insurance Scholarships
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Warth Insurance Agency is excited to offer TWO, $250.00 scholarships for high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary school. The Warth Insurance Agency Scholarship is available to any eligible graduating senior.
The Warth Insurance 4H/FFA Scholarship is open to eligible 4H/FFA members who are graduating seniors.
If the applicant qualifies for both scholarships, they may apply for both.
To be eligible, graduating seniors must meet the following requirements: Attend a post-secondary school which includes a college or university, trade school or vocational program. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better out of a possible 4.0. If requested, be able to provide a copy of most recent transcript. A completed application and essay question returned to via email to |
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Kimzey Funeral Home Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2025 Application – Return completed application to Kelli
The Kimzey Funeral Home offers a one-time $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Mt. Pleasant Community High School.
If no senior registers to attend a private, church affiliated college/university, criteria is subject to change. |
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Iowa Association of Building Officials
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Iowa residency • Iowa high school diploma or GED • Admittance to, or good academic standing in an eligible program One 4-year program student will receive $2000.00. One 2-year program student will receive $1000.00 |
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Mt. Pleasant Business & Professional Women’s Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2025
The Mount Pleasant BPW Scholarship Fund has been established for the purpose of assisting a female resident of Henry County to continue her education. The scholarship payment may go directly to the college and may not be transferred to another college. The scholarship award will be presented during the High School Awards by a BPW member and/or given notification by mail (if not a high school graduate). Scholarship funding will be variable depending on the funds available within the BPW organization and how many scholarships are awarded in that given year. The funding will be $1,000. An individual may apply each year but may only receive one award in a one-year time frame.
The BPW Scholarship Committee will evaluate each applicant according to the following criteria:
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