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2008-2009 Scholarships
Opportunities
LOCAL
SCHOLARSHIP information is a the bottom of this page.
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 –
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Parent PIN is the same for
all their children
To download a FAFSA paper
copy -
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
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December 19, 2008
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April 2009 Scholarship Opportunities
Loring Family Hospice Graduating Senior Scholarship
Loring Family Hospice is again offering a scholarship geared
toward individuals that are interested in the health care,
ministry or human services (social work, psychology, etc.)
fields. Three scholarships will be offered for $500 each. Two
being awarded to individuals graduating from the
East
Sac County High School and the other awarded to someone with in a
surrounding school district for students residing within Sac
County. See Guidance Office for an application.
Application Deadline:
April 17, 2009
Keep
Iowa
Beautiful Environmental Scholarship
Through the leadership of Bob Byers, Keep Iowa Beautiful’s (KIB)
Litter-Free School Campus program was initiated in northwest Iowa
in 2003. In memory of bob and his dedication to our organization,
KIB and the Byers family have established the Robert E. Byers
Scholarship Fund within the Keep Iowa Beautiful Endowment Fund.
We are excited to offer two, $250 scholarships to
Iowa
high school seniors for the first time in 2009. Students across
Iowa enrolling in an Iowa college or university to major in
community enhancement or environmental areas of study are
eligible. Applications are available online at
www.keepiowabeautiful.com or in the Guidance Office.
Application Deadline –
April 15, 2009.
Ivan F. and Deloris M. Hunter Endowment Fund Scholarship
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. Applications can be picked up in
the Guidance Office. Application deadline is
April 10, 2009.
Ringheim Scholarship –
Iowa
State University
The Iowa Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Iowa State University
is pleased to announce the creation of a scholarship that is open
to all incoming male freshman to Iowa State University. Phi Delta
Theta was founded on three cardinal principles: Sound Learning,
moral Rectitude and Friendship. We are seeking young men that
exemplify the three cardinal principles of our fraternity and
highly encourage any incoming male freshman to apply for our
scholarship. Going Greek is not a requirement to apply for this
scholarship, anyone can win! See Guidance Office for an
application. Application deadline is
July 1, 2009.
Seniors
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Be sure you have completed the FAFSA.
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Award Letters from your colleges will
be arriving. If you have any questions concerning them, be sure
to contact the college’s financial aid office.
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Keep up on scholarship deadlines –
apply for local scholarships that apply to you.
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Finish your senior year strong.
2009 February Scholarship Opportunities
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 –
June19, 2009
Simpson College Sesquicentennial Scholarship Program
In celebration of
Simpson
College’s 150th year anniversary in 2010, the
Sesquicentennial Scholarship Program has been established. These
awards range from $11,000 to full tuition. The program includes
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Cowles Fellowships
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George Washington Carver Fellowships
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Trustee Scholarships
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George Washington Carver Scholarships
For complete requirements and details see Guidance Office.
Bradley University
Is pleased to announce the Neighbor State Grant specifically for
students from Iowa. Beginning the fall of 2009, the Neighbor
State Grant will provide $4,000 annually to any Iowa resident who
is admitted to the university.
Bradley
University is located less than 90 minutes from the
Iowa
border in Peoria, Illinois. For more information contact
www.admissions.bradley.edu
Local Scholarship Information
February 25, 2009
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¯Odebolt-Arthur
Staff Scholarships - Application is available in Student Shared
Data/your student folder. Please email completed application Mrs.
Schroeder by
April 17, 2009
¯Alpha
Delta Kappa
- This scholarship award is open to all students pursuing a 1, 2
or 4-year degree. All students are encouraged to apply.
Application is available in Student Shared Data/ your student
folder. Please email completed application Mrs. Schroeder by
April 11, 2009
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Achievement Award - Odebolt-Arthur-WLVA - Will be awarded to a senior girl
graduating this year who plans to further her education at a
public or private accredited college, university or technical
school. Application is available in Student Shared Data/your
student folder. Application deadline is
April 17, 2009. You will mail materials to:
Kay
Bloyer, P.O. Box 489,
212
Lawndale , Odebolt, IA 51458
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Legion Post 313 Scholarship
American Legion Post 313 would like to present a scholarship to a
graduating senior male student planning to further his education
after high school at an accredited technical school, community
college, or four-year private or public college/university. See
High School Guidance Office for an application. Application
deadline
April 17, 2009.
¯Bart
Ogden Memorial Scholarship
The family of Bart Ogden established this scholarship in his
memory and to honor not only his many years of service to the
Odebolt-Arthur Schools as Superintendent, but his continued
interest in the school system long after his retirement.
Applicants will be asked to respond to a question selected by
Bart's family. The response has to be anonymous, do not
include name or where you will be attending college. Please be
sure it is done neatly and without error. At the top of the sheet
print: Bart Ogden Memorial Scholarship. Paper clip your name to
your application, and then a number will be assigned to each, to
allow for anonymity. Return to Mrs. Schroeder by
April 17, 2009
¯Charles
E. Fair Scholarship
- Write an essay on how you will work to the betterment of
mankind through your college education. This has to be
anonymous, do not include name, where you will be attending
college, etc. Please be sure they are done neatly and without
error. At the top of the sheet print: Charles E. Fair
Scholarship. Please email completed essay to Mrs. Schroeder
by April 17, 2009
¯Christiansen-Huffman
Funeral Home Scholarship - will be presented to a graduating HS
student who has been accepted into a university, college or
vocational school for further education. Applicants who have
successfully taken a minimum of three years of science classes are
eligible to apply. Preferred areas of study are in the medical
field. Application is available in Student Shared Data/ your
student folder. Please email completed application Mrs.
Schroeder by April 17, 2009
¯Ida
County Pheasants Forever
- Students must be pursuing a course of study in college to aid in
the preservation of wild life. Must be a resident of Ida County.
Application is available in Student Shared Data/ your student
folder. Please email completed application Mrs. Schroeder by
April 17, 2009
¯Marvin
and Margaret Stock Scholarship – Application is available in Student
Shared Data/your student folder. Please email completed
application Mrs. Schroeder by April 17, 2009
¯Mary
Turner Future Teacher Award - Application is available in Student
Shared Data/your student folder. Please email completed
application Mrs. Schroeder by April 17, 2009.
¯Myrtle
E. Prestin and Mildred Prestin Scholarship
This $500 annual scholarship shall be given to a worthy student at
the completion of their 1st full year at a liberal arts
college or university, while maintaining a 2.0 grade point
average. Priority shall be given to those entering the field of
education. Please email completed application Mrs. Schroeder
by April 17, 2009
P.E.O. - Ida Grove
- Chapter CB of the P.E.O. Sisterhood of Ida Grove is again
offering a college scholarship to an
Ida County HS senior girl
graduating this year who plans to further her education at a
public or private accredited college, university or technical
school. Students may apply who are in the upper 50% of their
graduating class. Scholarship application forms can be picked up
from High School Guidance Office. Deadline:
April 17, 2009.
YOU will need to send completed forms to:
Anne Snell
P.O. Box 192
Ida
Grove,
IA
51445
Ruth Parks Nursing Scholarship
A scholarship in the name of Ruth Parks is available to graduating
seniors planning to enter the field of nursing. United Bank of
Iowa
distributes this scholarship. Contact the United Bank of Iowa -
Ida Grove's Trust Office to receive an application - 712/364-3393,
ask for Sandy or Gerald. Deadline:
May 1, 2009
Warren and Arlene Hansen Scholarship
In honor of Arlene Hanson, who was an Odebolt High School Physical
Education and Health teacher from 1935-1937and Warren Lowell
Hanson, a 1930 graduate of OHS and life-long area farmer, their
family has established this scholarship. Students are required to
be enrolled at an approved postsecondary educational institution.
Two scholarships will be given to students in their final year of
schooling.
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One scholarship will be given to a career prioritized as listed
in descending order 1. Teaching with a P.E. major; 2. Teaching
in high school, middle school or elementary school; other
teaching as approved by committee; 4. Nursing degree (4 year and
3year); 5. Physician’s assistant program; 6. Other health care
disciplines (therapists, x-ray technician, and dental
technician. The chiropractic degree is excluded from this
scholarship.
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One scholarship will be given to a student with an enrollment in
a career in an Agricultural related discipline such as Farm
Operations, Agronomy, Ag Econ, Veterinary Medicine, Vog Ag
Teacher, Ag Engineering, etc. Also 2 year or fewer disciplines
qualify for this scholarship such as Ag Mechanics, Diesel
Mechanics, etc.
See High School Guidance Office for an application.
Applications need to be returned to Mrs. Schroeder’s mailbox by
April 17, 2009.
The
Chester and
Lorraine Thevenot Scholarship
– The family of Chet and Lorraine would like to offer this
scholarship to two students who share similar goals that the
Thevenots' had for their children. It was their wish for each of
their children to go through the ranks of the school system with
very simple but important goals in mind: that each learn to become
responsible and independent citizens, while maintaining honesty
and integrity in all situations encountered in their lifetimes.
See High School Guidance Office for an application.
Applications need to be returned to Mrs. Schroeder by April 17,
2009. Place completed application in Mrs. Schroeder’s mailbox.
United Bank of Iowa Scholarship
Please pick up an application if you or one of your parents is a
customer at United Bank of Iowa. High School Guidance Office has
this scholarship application.
Due date:
April 17, 2009
Drop the application off at United Bank-Odebolt.
Masonic-Eastern Star Scholarship
Sac City Masonic/Eastern Star offers scholarships to seniors in
the area to help meet the cost of furthering their education. See
High School Guidance Office for applications.
Due Date: April 15, 2009
Loring
Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a Sac County high school senior
entering the health field program in college next fall. See High
School Guidance Office for applications. Application
Deadline –
April 15, 2009
“Haley’s Hope” Scholarship
This scholarship is being established in 2007 in memory of Duane
Haley. Duane was a farmer who raised cattle for 50 years in
Sac
County. He took a great deal of pride in his chosen career and
the cattle industry. His family would like to award a $250
scholarship to an individual meeting the following requirements –
senior boy/ girl living in Sac county, member of FFA/4-H, plans to
pursue a 2-year, or 4-year post-secondary education. See H.S.
Guidance Office for application. Application Deadline –
April 1, 2009
Trent Godbersen Scholarship Award-
This scholarship is being established in memory of Trent Godbersen.
Trent was a member of the class of 2009. Trent was exploring his
options of higher education in a 2-year, 4-year or vocational
school. Trent held a special interest in agriculture and diesel
mechanics. His interests will be given first priority. See High
School Guidance Office for an application. Applications to
High School Guidance Office by April 17, 2009
Thelma Dresselhuis Scholarship,
Building Character Throughout Your Lifetime
A $2000 cash award
Thelma was an avid traveler throughout her life and it was her
goal to learn as much as she possibly could on these adventures.
To apply, submit an essay answering the following question.
If you were given a chance to travel anywhere in the world, where
would you go and why? Please limit your answer to a typed,
double-spaced 1 piece of paper. Application Deadline-
April 7, 2009. Please send all application to: Jane
Heidenreich, PO Box 477, Odebolt, IA 51458
American Legion Auxiliary Citizenship Award
The American Legion Auxiliary will be awarding a Citizenship Award
to one senior girl on Senior Award’s Day. This award includes
your behaviors both in school and outside of school.
To be considered a candidate for this award, please compile a list
in fifty (50) words or less of the ways you have demonstrated
outstanding citizenship during your high school years. Emphasis
on how you have made a difference to the community is
important. Deadline is Friday, April 3, 2009 Return to
Mrs. Schroeder’s mailbox.
American Red Cross Blood Services Making a Difference Educational
Scholarship Program.
Through the Making a Difference Educational Scholarship Program.
High school students have the opportunity to help others, while
also helping to establish a college scholarship fund to benefit
students in their school. This program is available to high
schools that agreed to add one additional blood drive. Criteria
for this scholarship are set by representatives from the local
school. The Red Cross will issue the scholarship to the
establishment of higher learning that the scholarship recipient
will be attending after high school. More information about the
criteria will be shared in the month of March.
Sac County Cattlemen’s Scholarships
The Sac County Cattlemen’s Association will be presenting
scholarships to graduating High School seniors who are residents
of Sac County, whose parents and/or themselves belong to the Sac
County Cattlemen’s Association (membership applications can be
picked up from your school counselor) and have been accepted to a
university, junior college, or vocational school for further
education. Acceptable areas of study include but are not limited
to: production agriculture, agribusiness, or related fields
including home economics and health. See High School Guidance
Office for an application. Return applications to Mrs.
Schroeder by April 17, 2009 or mail to –
Scholarship Selection Committee
Steph Erpelding
605 Stuart St
Wall Lake, IA 51466
Sac County Pork Producers Scholarship
The Sac County Pork Producers Association will be presenting one
or more $500 scholarships to a graduating high school senior(s)
who are residents of Sac County and have been accepted to a
university, junior college or vocational school for further
education. Acceptable areas of study include, but not limited to:
production agriculture, agribusiness or other ag related fields
including home economics and health. See high School Guidance
Office for an application. Application Deadline – April 1,
2009.
Mail application to – Nila Houska, 2070 160th Street,
Storm Lake, IA 51458
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Auxiliary would like to
announce a scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors.
Promoting educational opportunities in health-related fields is
part of the mission of the Auxiliary. To this end, the Auxiliary
would like to extend an invitation to graduating seniors in the
region to apply to their scholarship. Criteria - be high school
seniors, live within a 35-mile radius of the Buena Vista Region
Medical Center, and plan to pursue a health related field. See
High School Guidance Office for more information and an
application. Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
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 and an
application. Application Deadline - April 16, 2009.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 313 Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary Post 313 would like to present a
scholarship to a graduating senior girl planning to further her
education after high school at an accredited technical school,
community college, or four-year private or public
college/university. The application needs to be anonymous.
See Mrs. Schroeder for an application. Email your
application to Mrs. Schroeder by April 3, 2009.
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