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2007-2008 Scholarships
Opportunities
FAFSA forms may be
completed anytime after January 1, 2008.
Online Application
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Student and parent must
have their own PIN –
www.pin.ed.gov
Parent PIN is the same for
all their children
To download a FAFSA paper
copy -
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
Available the week of
December 19, 2008
2008 April Scholarships Opportunities
Local Scholarship Templates were placed in the
students shared folder.
Mary Turner Future Teacher * Marvin & Margaret Stock * Ida Co. Pheasants
*
Charles E. Fair * Bart Ogden * American Legion * Alpha Delta Kappa *
P.E.O. *
Odebolt-Arthur Staff * Myrtle E. and Mildren Prestin * Christian Huffman
*
Warren and Arlene Hansen * American Legion Auxiliary Post 313 Scholarship
Ivan F. and Deloris M. Hunter Endowment Fund
All high school seniors in school districts of the following
counties: Buena Vista, Calhoun, Greene, Hamilton, Humboldt,
Pocahontas, Sac, Webster and Wright, and those centering their
education on agriculture, soil conservation, and/or environmental
studies are invited to apply for one of two $500.00 scholarships.
Application deadline –
April 4, 2008.
Platinum Ethanol Scholarship
Hawkeye Renewables is excited to offer, in partnership with AFA
(Agriculture Future Of America), a scholarship in the amount of
$3200 to one graduating senior who is pursuing a college career in
agriculture or agriculture-related study. In addition, the
scholarship recipient will have registration fees paid to attend
the annual AFA Leaders Conference. See High School Guidance
Office for an application. Application Deadline –
April 11, 2008
Iowa Pork Foundation President’s Scholarship
If you will be an incoming freshman in the fall of 2008, with
plans to major in an ag related field with an emphasis on swine
production, this scholarship is for you. See High School Guidance
Office for more details and applications. Application deadline
–
April 30, 2008
DMACC/The Principal Financial Group
School to Career Program
The innovative School-to-Career program offers career tracks in
both technical and business fields. Eligible students are
guaranteed full-time employment at The Principal as an IT –
Business Analyst I within the company’s information technology
department, or a Client Service Assistant or individual investor
specialist in the company’s Retirement and Investor Services
department. For more information and an online application,
visit www.principal.com/dmacc
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship - Update
The application deadline for this scholarship has been moved up to
April 15th. Please note the earlier deadline.
CHS Foundation Scholarships
High School students pursuing careers in the agricultural industry
have the opportunity to earn on of 25 $1,000 scholarships thanks
to a new program offered by the CHS Foundation, the major giving
entity of CHS, an energy, grains and foods Fortune 200 company.
The new CHS Foundation High School Scholarship Program will
recognize high school seniors – to help continue to build the next
generation of leaders in production science, technology and
business of agriculture. Scholarships will be awarded to
graduating high school seniors who plan to study an
agricultural-related major at a two-or four-year college.
Applicants must be from one of the following states: Colorado,
Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming.
Students should visit
www.chsfoundation.org
for application forms and full details. Application deadline
is
May 1, 2008.
The William and
Elsie Bandow Scholarship
This
scholarship is given in the name of William and Elsie Bandow to
1. A resident of Crawford, Carroll, Sac, Ida, Monona, Harrison or
Shelby counties. 2. Shows interest and attending, or desiring to
attend any seminary for the purpose of becoming a pastor of the
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and /or be interested in
becoming a parochial school teacher in the Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod. In the event there are no qualified applicants as
heretofore provided, the committee on selection shall then be
empowered to provide these scholarships to any qualified person
who desires to attend college. The individual must be of good
character and have grades that meet entrance standards at the
institution of your choice. See High School Guidance Office for
more information and an application. Application Deadline: May
1, 2008.
Charlie
Burkart Scholarship
The Iowa
section of the PGA annually awards a college scholarship in memory
of Charlie Burhart, PGA member for 48 years and head professional
at the Elmhearst Country Club in Cedar Rapids for 47 years.
Scholarship 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. This
information is also available on their website
http://www.iowapga.com
See High School Guidance Office for more information and
application. Application deadline – June 20, 2008.
Balanced Man Program
The
Balanced Man Scholarship is a scholarship that Sigma Phi Epsilon
offers to incoming male freshmen at Iowa State University. The
scholarships will be awarded to the applicants who show the best
overall aptitude in the areas that Sigma Phi Epsilon hold in
regard: scholastics, community service and extra-curricular
activities. There is no obligation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon.
See High School Guidance Office for an application. Application
Deadline is July 2, 2008
Leo H.
Grether Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music Education -
Students
who are entering college to major in music education. This $1,000
scholarship is available to a graduating senior in Iowa that meets
the listed qualifications. See High School Guidance Office for
more information. Application Deadline - April 15, 2006.
The
Winter Dance Party Scholarship
This
scholarship is commemorating the life and contributions of J.P.
(Big Bopper) Richardson, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Roger
Peterson and Darrel Hein. Candidates must be enrolled in a
college as music major, a graduating senior of an Iowa High
School, and submit a one-page essay entitled: "Why I have chosen
to major in music." See High School Guidance Office for more
information. Application Deadline - April 15, 2008
Salon Professional Academy
Scholarship
Open to
students who have attended career-planning sessions at the
Academy, completed application, high school transcript sent and
completed a scholarship application.
See High
School Guidance Office for an application. Application
Deadline – April 23, 2008
2008
“Winner’s Circle” Scholarships
Many
scholarships available to students who have been involved in 4-H
and/or FFA livestock projects. See High School Guidance Office
for more information and applications Application Deadline –
June 1, 2008
North West REC Powerline Scholarship Program
This program is designed to
assist persons enrolled in a course of powerline training at
Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon. A $500 scholarship
will be awarded annually to an individual who has met the
eligibility requirements. To be considered for the scholarship,
applicants must meet the following criteria-
- reside in the four-county
area served by North West REC (Ida, Plymouth, O’Brien and Sioux
counties)
- be a member or child of a
member of North West REC
- be accepted as a full time
student in the powerline program at Northwest Iowa Community
College.
- file a scholarship
application with North West REC by
April 11, 2008
For more information see the
High School Guidance Office.
Helen McKnight Scholarship by Horn
Memorial Auxiliary
Helen McKnight Scholarship by
Horn Memorial Auxiliary is a scholarship open to any student who
will be entering the health profession and who would like to apply
for the scholarship. See High School Guidance Office for more
information. Application Deadline -
April 16, 2008.
Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Scholarship
Our society is composed of
women educators who promote excellence in education with the
counties of Ida, Sac and Buena Vista. They are offering a $150
scholarship to a female student pursuing a degree in education. .
See High School Guidance Office for more information.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
National FFA Scholarship Program
If you are a member of FFA
check out the many scholarships available to you –
http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships
Loring Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Loring Hospital Auxiliary
Scholarship is again available to a Sac County high school senior
planning to go into a health related field. See High School
Guidance Office for application. Application is also available
on Loring Hospital’s website
www.loringhopital.org Application
Deadline is April 15, 2008
Consumers Credit Union Scholarship
This scholarship is open to
all high school students who are members of the Consumers Credit
Union of Denison. It is also open to students whose parents are
members. See High School Guidance Office for more information and
applications. Application deadline – April 15, 2008
The All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship is a
state-funded program that provides scholarships to students who do
well in high school and demonstrate financial need. Priority for
awards will be given to students who have participated in the
federal TRIO (Educational Talent Search) programs while in high
school, to applicants who graduate from alternative high schools
or alternative high school programs and to homeless youth. For
more information go to
http://www.iowacollegeaid.gov in the “In the Spotlight” box.
See High School Guidance Office for more information.
Application Deadline – May 1, 2008
Big Sun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is
proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic
pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving
student. All student athletes are eligible for this award,
regardless of which sport they are participating in. Apply online
at –
http://www.bigsunathletics.com Application Deadline – June 20,
2008
AES Engineers Scholarship
Students need not be enrolled in engineering
classes to apply. Students must submit an essay of no more than
1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted
on their website:
http://www.aesengineers.com/schoalrships.php Entry
deadline – September 15, 2008
Professional Educators of Iowa 2008 Scholarships
Professional Educators of Iowa is pleased to
announce the PEI-PEIF scholarship program for the year 2008 with
over $10,000 in award money available. Established to create an
ongoing network of educational awareness for Iowa educators, the
PEI foundation awards student and teacher academic scholarships by
underwriting worthwhile educational endeavors. Not all the
scholarships are for education majors. You may go to their
website
www.peiowa.org See High School Guidance Office for more
information. Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
Abbott & Fenner Business
Consultant Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing
their efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to
succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive
their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants
should include their full name and mailing address with their
submissions. The A&F scholarships are available to all high
school juniors and seniors as well as all currently registered in
any secondary institution, between the ages of 16 and 30.
Procedure – to apply for this scholarship you
will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below. Your
submissions must be sent to us by email at
schoalrhsips@abbottand
fenner.com
- Discuss in less than 100 words, what you
consider to be the single most important societal problem. Why?
- How has your education contributed to who
you are today or how will it effect who you will become?
In
less than 1000 words, discuss this question.
Application Deadline – June 20, 2008
North Star Community Credit Union 2008
High School Scholarship
The high school scholarship is open to any
high school student, in Cherokee and Ida counties, and any
adjoining counties, classified as a senior with a projected
graduation date of 2008. Entrants must have an account
established in their name or the name of their parent or guardian
and be a “member in good standing” at the credit union. For more
information see High School Guidance Office.
Application
Deadline – April 5, 2008
Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship
Iowa State Bank & Trust Company is Trustee of
the Pearl Hull Falk Trust that provides between 65-75 scholarships
annually in the amount of $400.00 each to needy and worthy
students attending the University of Iowa. Each recipient of the
Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship must be- of the Protestant faith, a
resident of the State of Iowa and a full-time student at the
University of Iowa. See High School Guidance Office for more
information. Application Deadline – May 1, 2008.
The Quarton-McElroy.Iowa Broadcasters
Association Broadcast Scholarships
If you’re interested in an exciting,
challenging career in radio or television – here’s good news. The
Iowa Broadcasters Association invites you to apply for one of five
IBA broadcast scholarships. See High School Guidance Office for
more information and applications. Application Deadline – April
1, 2008.
Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished
Scout Scholarship
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting
has established the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout
Scholarship to be awarded to three outstanding Catholic high
school seniors who are Scouts in a BSA and continuing their
education in college.
Basic requirements are – be a practicing
Catholic, be a full-time senior, and earned an Eagle Scout or Gold
Award. For more information see High School Guidance Office.
Application Deadline – April 1, 2008
“Will to Win “ Scholarship
If you are a senior who has asthma, contact
Mrs. Schroeder so she can keep you in touch with more information
about this scholarship coming in the spring.
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