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The following is a list of outside organizations that provide scholarship opportunities for students. A number of these scholarships are intended for students attending one of our colleges while many others are open to students attending any higher education institution. For more information, follow the contact information for the scholarship or contact our Financial Aid department.
Scholarships available:
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AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship ~
Deadline is October
The Foundation provides scholarship funds to women, 40+ seeking new job skills, training, and educational opportunities, and is available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources.
Online application and scholarship information is located at www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/
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Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants ~
Deadline is June
We are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those between the ages 16-30 who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
Scholarship information is located at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
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ADA Foundation Minority Dental Student ~
Deadline is July
The Foundation funds scholarships for second year students at the time of application, and who are currently enrolled at an accredited dental school by the Commission on Dental Accreditation with a 3.0 GPA.
Scholarship information is located at www.ada.org/ada/prod/adaf/prog_scholarship_prog.asp
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AES Engineers ~ Deadline is September
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
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AES Second Chance ~ Deadline is May
"You Can Deal With It" is a resource for student loan repayment options and debt management for college students and graduates.
Additional information is located at www.youcandealwithit.com/
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AFL-CIO Sponsored Scholarships - CLUW Scholarship
Union-sponsored scholarships: Suffridge Scholarship, CLUW Scholarship, Wood Badge Scholarship, Mastercard Scholarship, Iowa Labor Federation Scholarship.
Scholarship information is located at www.aflcio.org/index.htm
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AIChE Scholarships ~ Deadline, see website
Each year, students studying chemical engineering and a 3.0 GPA are awarded scholarships based on outstanding academic achievement and their involvement in AIChE programs and activities. Scholarships sponsored by AIChE chapters as well as Fortune 500 companies are opened to minority students.
Scholarship information is located at www.aiche.org/Students/Scholarships/index.aspx
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Alcoa Employees & Community
Credit Union Scholarships ~ Deadline is February
One scholarship is for high school juniors and seniors planning to enter college. One scholarship is for members age 19 or over, considered non-traditional-aged or continuing education students.
The high school scholarship is open to any high school student classified as either a junior or senior. The non-traditional scholarship will be awarded to a member age 19 years or older entering an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program.
Entrants must have an account established in their own name and be "Members in Good Standing" at Alcoa Employees & Community Credit Union.
Alcoa Employees & Community Credit Union directors, employees, and their family members are ineligible to participate in the scholarship competition.
Scholarship information is located at www.aecu.org/
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American Association of University Women ~
Deadline is March
The Clinton Branch is awarding scholoarships as part of their ongoing commitment to women's higher education. Applicants must be graduates of high schools in Camanche, Clinton, Fulton, or Goose Lake, and should be planning to graduate from a four year college or university.
Additional information is available in the Clinton Registration Office.
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American Business Women's Association
(The Bend of the River Chapter) ~ Deadline is April
These scholarships are open to any student, male or female, who are currently enrolled as a college sophomore or completed one year of college and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Scholarships are not limited to those pursuing a degree in Business, but are open to those enrolled in any course of study in a higher education setting. Selection will be made on the basis of financial need and academic ability. You must submit a current transcript and the scholarship application.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
For more information, please contact:
Anne OHanesian at (563) 391-8665
Helen Joiner at (563) 391-6714
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American Chemical Society Scholarship ~
Deadline is March
The Scholars Program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences. Students intending to major in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship information is located at www.chemistry.org/scholars/
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American Family Insurance Community Involvement
Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution; resident of Iowa or Illinois. Applicant must have 3.0 GPA or higher. Available to U.S. citizens.
Scholarship information is located at American Family Insurance
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American Legion Auxiliary,
First District Merit Award ~ Deadline is April
Merit Award applicants must be either a veteran or immediate relative of a veteran, resident of the First District, and be at least a high school senior.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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American Legion of Iowa,
Foundation Scholarship ~ Deadline is April
In addition to the Legion's concern for disabled veterans, the Legion pledges to be of service to our community, state, and nation. Award monies are given for a research project or equipment requested by an individual and awarded to an institution for one year. Renewal applications are accepted.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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American Society for
Industrial Security Scholarship ~ Deadline is October
Applicants must be either a full-time or part-time student and have completed one year of study at a recognized college, university or community college, declared criminology, criminal justice major or related professional security program, GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale) is required for graduate students. Undergraduate gpa requirement set by local ASIS chapter, minimum credit hours: 15 hours in criminology, criminal justice or related professional security program, related work or intern experiences a plus. Candidates will submit an application form and an official grade transcript, an institutional validation of program enrollment in a fully accredited college, university or community college, and a recommendation from a faculty member.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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American Welding Society Scholarship
The future of the welding industry depends upon preparing the next generation to meet the challenges ahead through education. The Foundation offers educational programs to foster the growth, stature and professionalism of the welding industry.
Scholarship information is located at www.aws.org/foundation/
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Angelfire Scholarship ~ Deadline is January
This scholarship is available to students currently attending a Datatel client institution who are veterans of the Vietnam War, spouses or children of Vietnam veterans, or refugees from Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia during the 1964-1975 timeframe, military personnel who served in Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Application is by internet only at www.datatelscholars.org/
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APPMA Jules Schwimmer Scholarship ~
Deadline is April
Those eligible to apply are high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are the dependent sons and daughters (including adopted and stepchildren) of full-time employees of APPMA member firms world wide. The parent must have been employed by an APPMA member firm for at least one year as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is awarded. NOTE: The parents of applicants must still be employed by an APPMA member firm at the time the winners are selected in May.
To obtain and submit your application online go to www.applyists.net/ and use the ID code "APPMA".
For more information, please contact:
Emily Johnson at Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 37202-3737
Phone (615) 627-3833
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Arby's - Big Brothers,
Big Sisters of Muscatine ~ Deadline is March
Each applicant must have been a matched little brother or little sister in an affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters program for at least one year. The match need not be current. Candidates will be selected based on a vision for the future, volunteer work, community involvement, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need.
Additional information is available at the local restaurant.
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Army Emergency Relief - Major General
James Ursano Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
Print application (Nov.-Feb. or apply online at www.aerhg.org Nov.-Mar.) Applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of grey area reservists are also eligible, who are unmarried for the entire academic year, under the age of 22 in May based on that academic year.
Applicants must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as full-time dependent students for the entire academic year in accredited post-secondary schools and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale. Awards based on financial need and evidenced by income, family size and special financial obligations.
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Army ROTC Full-Tuition ~ Deadline, see website
Army ROTC scholarships are full-tuition and based on a student's merit not financial need. There are also separate allowances for books and fees as well as stipends that are worth up to $5,000 annually, all of which allow students to focus on academics and their training rather than their finances.
Scholarship information is located at www.goarmy.com/rotc/
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ASIS International, Iowa Chapter,
Foundation Scholarship ~ Deadline is October
The Foundation offers a variety of scholarships and award programs to help security professionals and students reach their educational goals.
Applicants must have 15 credit hours in declared criminology, criminal justice or related professional security program. Related work or intern experiences a plus.
Scholarship information is located at www.asisonline.org/
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Association for Women in
Sports Media Scholarship ~ Deadline is November
This program is open to women who are enrolled in college or graduate school full time and plan to pursue a career in sports writing, sports copy editing, sports broadcasting, or sports public relations. Entrants are required to submit a letter explaining why they are interested in a career in sports journalism, a resume highlighting their journalism experience, a letter of recommendation, up to 5 samples of their work, and a $5 application fee. The stipend is $1,000 for one year; nonrenewable. Sports Illustrated (212) 522-3124.
Scholarship information is located at www.awsmonline.org/
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Augustana College Scholarship ~
Deadline, see website
There are many sources of assistance to help make your education more affordable.
Scholarship information is located at www.augustana.edu/
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Bank of America
Financial Aid Sweepstakes ~ Deadline is July
No purchase or loan application is necessary. A purchase or loan application will not increase your chances of winning. Eligibility: this sweepstakes is available only in the United States and is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States including the District of Columbia, who are high school seniors or college students (attending a school within the U.S.) Employees of the advertising and promotion agencies of Bank of America (the "sponsor"), their immediate family members and all others with whom they are domiciled, are not eligible. Subject to all federal, state and local laws and void where prohibited by law.
Additional information is located at www.bankofamerica.com/studentbanking/, choose FA Sweepstakes and What We Offer.
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Barry Goldwater Scholarship ~ Deadline is February
Applicant must be nominated by an accredited institution, be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior, have a college GPA of at least 3.0 and be in the upper fourth of his or her class and be a U. S. citizen, resident or resident alien.
Scholarship information is located at www.act.org/goldwater/
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Benjamin Gilman International ~
Deadline is April
Up to $5,000 per year is awarded for study abroad programs. Eligibility criteria: U.S. citizen, undergraduate student in good standing at a U.S. institution of higher education, receiving federal Pell Grant funding at time of application, and applying or accepted into a fall study abroad program for credit in a country which is currently not under travel warning. (http://studentsabroad.state.gov/)
Scholarship information is located at www.theiet.org/about/scholarships-awards/ambition/index.cfm
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BigSun Scholarship ~ Deadline is June
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue 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.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
Scholarship information is located at www.bigsunathletics.com/
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Bi-State Literary Council ~ Deadline is April
By instructor recommendation only.
Fax your scholarship information to (563) 326-7809
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Black Enterprise ~ Deadline is October
Black Enterprise is looking for undergraduates at accredited colleges to apply for the College Marketing Representative Internship.
Scholarship information is located at www.blackenterprise.com/college
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Black Hawk College ~ Deadline, see website
All new and current full and part-time students are encouraged to apply for Black Hawk College Scholarships. Some scholarships are based on academic performance. Some scholarships are based on financial need. Many scholarships are based on area of study.
Scholarship information is located at www.bhc.edu/
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Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships
for Ethnic People of Color ~ Deadline is January
Organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, the Foundation awards scholarships to qualified nursing students. Eligibility criteria: minority undergraduate students currently enrolled in state-approved schools. Nursing or pre-nursing diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree programs, generic doctorate and generic master's programs. Based on academic achievement and financial need.
Scholarship information is located at www.nsna.org/
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Buena Vista Scholarships ~ Deadline, see website
Buena Vista University offers several types of scholarships and gift assistance: Academic Merit Awards, Federal Scholarships & Grants, Recognition Awards, State Scholarships & Grants and Transfer Scholarships. All BVU financial assistance requires full-time enrollment.
Scholarship information is located at www.bvu.edu/
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Business & Professional Women's Scholarship
(Muscatine) ~ Deadline is March
This scholarship is not restricted to women or to a four-year institution or to a business-related degree.
Applications and additional information are available in the Registration Office.
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Business & Professional Women's Scholarship
(Iowa) ~ Deadline is March
Applicant must be a resident of Iowa, a non-traditional student that has completed at least one (1) year in an institution of higher learning with satisfactory scholastic standing. Applicant must be a United States citizen, out of the workforce and wants or needs to return to work, but needs additional education, has completed high school five or more years ago and now wants to start or resume their college education, demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals. The applicant does not need to be a member of Business and Professional Women of Iowa. In addition to the formal application, the applicant must attach a copy of her (his) transcripts along with three letters of reference as to their character and need for this scholarship.
Applications and additional information are available in the Registration Office.
For more information, please contact:
Maxine Losen at (319) 636-2491
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Career Advancement Scholarships ~
Deadline is March
Applicants must be women who are at least 25 years of age, citizens of the United States, within 2 years of completing their course of study, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at an American institution, in financial need, and planning to use the desired training to improve their chances for advancement, train for a new career field, or enter/re-enter the job market. They must be in a transitional period in their lives and be interested in studying one of the following fields: biological sciences, business studies, computer science, engineering, humanities, mathematics, paralegal studies, physical sciences, social science, teacher education certification, or for a professional degree (J.D., D.D.S., M.D.). Study at the Ph.D. level and non-degree programs are not covered.
Scholarship information is located at www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
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Careers in Agriculture
Scholarship Program ~ Deadline is March
Sponsored by Agriliance, Croplan Genetics and Land O'Lakes Farmland Feed. Awards $1,000 scholarships to 50 high school seniors interested in livestock or agronomy-related studies. Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a two-or-four-year livestock or agronomy-related curriculum in the fall following high school graduation; demonstrate leadership and academic performance; and write an essay describing why he or she is interested in an agricultural career. To apply, print and complete the application form and mail it to the address on the form. Winners will be notified in early May.
Scholarship information is located at www.agriliance.com/
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Chicana/Latina
Foundation Scholarship ~ Deadline, see website
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to assist Chicana/Latina students in completing their undergraduate and graduate college education. These scholarships are available on a competitive basis to continuing undergraduate and graduate female college students of Latino background.
Scholarship information is located at www.chicanalatina.org/
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Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholars Program ~
Deadline is May
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has announced the establishment of the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team program, providing up to $450,000 in stipends. Nominees must have a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed in the last five years, regardless of institution attended. Students who attend community college in the United States do not need to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Students attending community colleges outside of the U.S. need to be members of Phi Theta Kappa and may only apply for the New Century Scholars program. Both students attending in the U.S. and internationally should submit the All-USA/All-State Academic Teams nomination form and materials.
Scholarship information is located at www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp under Two Year Colleges Scholarship, MCC's FICE number is 1882 or at www.ptk.org/ under About, Programs and Scholarship Programs.
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Columbia College Chicago Presidential Scholarship ~
Deadline is February
A variety of scholarships are offered for current and prospective Columbia College students. Scholarships offered are based on one or more of the following criteria: financial need, academic merit, field (area) of study and accomplishments, 3.0 GPA, high school seniors and transfer students, earned fewer than 13 credit hours, plan to be full-time students. Various scholarship applications may be accessed via the web site as noted, while others may be obtained by calling the department sponsoring the scholarship.
Scholarship information is located at www.colum.edu/Admissions/scholarship/
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Community College Alliance Online
Learning Scholarship ~ Deadline, see website
The applicant must currently attend or have attended a partnering community college (MCC), must have taken at least one distance education class at a partnering community college, must submit the scholarship application by the published deadlines, must have a minimum average 2.5 cumulative GPA from all previous colleges or universities attended, academic transcripts from current and other colleges must be attached to the application and must submit a typed essay with application describing how distance education has positively affected your life.
Online application and scholarship information are located at http://alliance.franklin.edu/en_us/alliance.franklin.edu/
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Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarships ~
Deadline is January
Application and references are accepted online only at www.datatelscholars.org/. This scholarship is awarded to students currently attending a Datatel client institution with six or more credit hours, academic merit, external activities, quality of a personal essay statement. Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges students are eligible for this scholarship. Other Datatel client scholarships are Angelfire Scholarship, Returning Student Scholarship and the Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship. Please refer to the names of these scholarships in this listing.
For more information see the Datatel Scholars flier.
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Davis-Putter Scholarship ~ Deadline is April
The scholarship fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to those able to do academic work at the university level and who are part of the progressive movement on the campus and in the community, financial need. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism, and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity.
Scholarship information is located at www.davisputter.org/
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Department of Homeland Security,
Scholarship & Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) realizes that the country’s strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives. The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives.
Scholarship information is located at www.orau.gov/dhsed/
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Donald Kiser Memorial,
Illinois-Iowa Section of the
American Chemical Society ~ Deadline is April
Eligibility criteria: studies in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering, academic achievement in science or related area and entering freshman year of college.
Additional information is available at the Kent Feeds, Inc.
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Duracell/National Urban League ~
Deadline is January
Eligibility criteria: minority students, Engineering, sales, marketing, finance, business.
For more information, please contact:
Thomas Jordan at (888) 839-0467
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Excellence in Education ~ Deadline is February
Muscatine community schools student scholarships are awarded to 20 seniors with $2,000 and 10 eighth grade students with $1,000 scholarships to be used at the academic institution of their choice after they graduate. Selection is based on the student's eligibility and potential as demonstrated through the application and the letters of recommendation. A committee of teachers and community members will select the recipients. Community members, including teachers, administrators and parents may make nominations. All nominations must be accompanied by at least one letter of support from a school employee.
Muscatine community schools professional awards for support staff recognizes school employees who have demonstrated excellence within their profession with one $500 excellence award. This category includes transportation, food service, clerical, maintenance, secretarial and custodial employees. Nominations may be made by community members, including teachers, administrators and students.
Additional information is available in the Muscatine School Board Office.
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Family Involvement Board ~ Deadline is February
At www.iowacreditunions.com/ there are scholarships for both traditional and non-traditional students which are available for; 1) A scholarship program for high school students planning to enter college. 2) A scholarship for non-traditional aged and continuing education students. The high school scholarship will award a first place prize of $1,500; second place $1,000; third place, $750 and fourth place $500. The non-traditional scholarship category will award two $1,000 scholarships.
The high school scholarship is open to any high school student classified as either a junior or senior. The non-traditional scholarship is open to any person who is entering or attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate or vocational program. Entrants must have an account established in his, or her, own name and be a member in good standing at a credit union that is a member of the Iowa Credit Union League.
Scholarship information is located at www.familycu.com/
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FAMU Scholarships
Dr. Jason Black is the principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students. We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students, their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know.
Scholarship information is located at www.famu.edu/?a=headlines&p=display&news=602
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Farm Bureau ~ Deadline, see website
The Foundation improves the quality of life for rural Iowans. It's that simple, the Foundation gives back to those who have provided so much richness in our state and nation throughout the years.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowafarmbureau.com/programs/grantsscholarships/default.aspx
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Fejervary Trust ~ Deadline is April
The Trust scholarships are awarded to high school seniors, trade school students or college students who will be attending a college or trade school majoring in an agricultural field of study. The applicant must be a resident of Scott County, Iowa. The scholarship award may be up to $3,000 per year and may be received for a maximum of four years. The award is paid directly to the school the recipient will attend.
Address inquiries for more information:
Fejervary Trust
P.O. Box 187, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722-0004
Trust information is located at http://thefejervarytrust.com/
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Friendly House Micka ~ Deadline is May
For adults who wish to continue their education but are unable to do so because of financial circumstances. Must be 21+ years of age and resident of Davenport.
Scholarship information is located at www.friendlyhouseiowa.org/
For more information see the Friendly House Micka flier.
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Gates Millennium Scholarship ~ Deadline is January
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for low-income outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.
Scholarship information is located at www.gmsp.org/
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Genesis Health Group ~ Deadline is March
Four scholarships worth $1,500 each will be awarded in April to college undergraduates for the quad city area who are enrolled in pre-medical or equivalent biology-based preparatory programs for entrance into medical school. Six scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are reserved for area high school seniors who plan to enter a technical, two-year or four-year health professional program at an accredited institution in Iowa or Illinois.
Scholarship information is located at www.genesishealth.com/
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Glamour's Top 10 College Women Competition ~
Deadline is November
What it takes: leadership experience, involvement on campus and in your community, unique, inspiring goals, excellence in your field of study and status as a college junior.
Scholarship information is located at www.glamour.com/
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Governor's Iowa State Fair Scholarship ~
Deadline, see website
For Iowa high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate ability and need. Eligibility criteria: submit a written application, requires essay and three reference letters.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowacollegeaid.org/commissioncentral/schgrants/
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HENAAC Graduate & Undergraduate -
Student Leadership Award ~ Deadline is April
HENAAC encourages all engineering, applied science, computer science and math students to apply who are enrolled in an accredited university or college or a high school senior and you do not have to be of Hispanic descent.
Scholarship information is located at www.henaac.org/
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Hispanic College Fund ~ Deadline is March
Students applying may be transferring to any U.S. accredited four-year institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, be currently enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college, have plans to transfer and enroll full-time at a four-year, U.S. accredited institution, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA.
Scholarship information is located at www.hsf.net/
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Home Builders Association of Iowa,
Educational Corporation Scholarship ~
Deadline is February
The fund is dedicated but not limited to high school graduates and college age students between the ages of 18 – 25 years. Any student pursuing a career in the home building industry and related trades including immediate family members of the HBA of Iowa (builder or associate members).
The scholarship award shall be up to $1000.00 per selected applicant. Multiple applicants are chosen each year to receive scholarships.
Scholarship information is located at www.hbaiowa.org/scholarships.htm
Scholarship Application information is located at www.eicc.edu/hba_Scholarship_Application.pdf
Scholarship Program information is located at www.eicc.edu/hba_info.doc
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HON Industries Charitable Foundation
This scholarship is available to high school graduating seniors who will attend MCC, Augustana College, Iowa Wesleyan College or St. Ambrose University. Contact your high school for a deadline and an application.
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship ~
Deadline is October
The Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Iowa who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education at the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa has generously agreed to match the Horatio Alger Scholarship, making the $3,000 Horatio Alger Award worth $6,000.
Scholarship information is located at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm
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Hy-Vee Scholarship ~ Deadline is February
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must be a high school senior either employed by Hy-Vee and or a subsidiary or a high school senior son or daughter of a full, regular and part-time employee enrolling in college for the first time.
Scholarship information is located at www.hy-vee.com/careers/scholarships.asp
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IBM Research Internship for
Undergraduate Women ~ Deadline is January
This program is open to women who are college sophomores or juniors majoring in chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science or engineering, electrical engineering, or physics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a willingness to accept a summer internship at an IBM research facility in Austin, Texas; Yorktown Heights, New York; or San Jose, California. They must submit a 250-word essay describing their interest in research and how this opportunity will advance their career goals.
Scholarship information is located at www.aps.org/
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Illini Hospital Scholarship ~ Deadline is November
This scholarship/loan program is for students who wish to attend an accredited college or university and after graduation from college, take a position with Illini Hospital in specified medical areas.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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Institute for Human Studies Fellowship ~
Deadline, see website
The following individuals are eligible to receive the Humane Studies Fellowships: undergraduates who will be juniors or seniors during the academic year of funding, graduate students in any field and at any stage before completion of the Ph.D., law students, MBA students or other professional students.
Scholarship information is located at www.theihs.org/
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Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation & Dance ~ Deadline is March
The applicant must be an undergraduate student who is planning to enter the physical education, health, recreation or dance profession. Applicant must be of at least a sophomore standing, enrolled in an Iowa college or university and have a current GPA of at least 2.5. The student should be involved in student activities and professional organizations.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowaahperd.org/scolrinfo.html
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Iowa Department of Public Health ~
Deadline, see website
Iowa Department of Public Health scholarships: Iowa Hospital Education Research Foundation Scholarship, Iowa Carver Scholars Program, Minority Medical Scholarship, Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Endeavor (PRIMECARRE), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, Iowa Board of Nursing, Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation Nursing Education Forgivable Loan, Iowa Education Loan Forgiveness, Iowa Nurses Association Foundation, Iowa Health Care Association Foundation, National League for Nursing (NLN), National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), Minority Nurse and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nursing.
Scholarship information is located at www.idph.state.ia.us/healthcareers/loans.asp
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Iowa ETV-Education & Training Voucher
For high school seniors who were in Iowa foster care on the 18th birthday or graduation. Submit written application.
Scholarship information is located at www.carvertrust.org/
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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship ~
Deadline is March
Sons and/or daughters of Iowa Farm Bureau members are eligible; applicants must apply in the county where their Farm Bureau membership is held. Applicant must be accepted by or enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following occupational areas of agriculture and/or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education or agricultural health.
Scholarship information is located at www.ifbf.org/
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Iowa Foster Child Grant ~ Deadline is April
Eligible applicants must be in Iowa foster care under the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Human Services on your 18th birthday or when you graduate from high school, be scheduled to graduate from an Iowa high school during the application year, have a minimum CGPA of 2.25, apply for admissions at an accredited Iowa college or university, complete the FAFSA on or before the application deadline, agree not to use any federal student loan program to finance your first year of college or university expenses, provide copies of all semester final grades to the Iowa College Student Aid Commission and agree to maintain at least monthly contacts with assigned DHS Transition Planning Specialists or as required by the Iowa Student Aid Commission.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowafosterchildfund.org/
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Iowa Future Farmers of America Association ~
Deadline is June
Eligible applicants must be active in 4-H/FFA livestock projects, college freshmen majoring in animal science, agriculture or home economics that is related to the agricultural industry.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowastatefair.org/
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Iowa Hospital Education & Research Foundation
Career Scholarship Program ~ Deadline is May
Scholarship-winning students agree to work in an Iowa hospital for one year for each year they receive an award. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to registration, licensure or a clinical laboratory science degree and within two years of completing your professional education.
Scholarship information is located at www.ihaonline.org/
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Iowa Park & Recreation Association ~
Deadline is February
The J. Nevin Nichols Scholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners. The MUSCO/Outdoor Recreation Products Scholarship is open to both the full-time student and/or practitioner for the pursuance of under-graduate or graduate study in the field of parks and recreation. The Iowa Amateur Softball Association Scholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners. The IPRA Membership Scholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners. The Foundation for Iowa Parks and Recreation Scholarship is open to both the full-time student and/or practitioner for the pursuance of undergraduate or graduate study in the field of parks and recreation. The Kathryn Krieg Membership Sholarship is available to students not employed as full-time parks and recreation practitioners. In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient is asked to attend the IPRA Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the Spring Conference.
Note on eligibility of scholarship recipients: students applying for the scholarship must, 1) complete an official IPRA scholarship application form, 2) have a minimum of one semester or summer term left to complete when the scholarships are awarded, and 3) be a current member of the Iowa Park and Recreation Association.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowaparkandrecreation.org/
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Iowa Scholarships ~ Deadline, see website
Iowa scholarships: Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship, Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs Iowa War Orphans Educational Aid, State of Iowa Scholarship Program, IFFAA Scholarships and Sally Jacobsen Scholarship.
Scholarship information is located at www.moneymatters101.com/states/iowa.asp
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Iowa Schools Buildings & Grounds Association ~
Deadline is June
The sssociation seeks to assist students to continue their education by offering scholarships to accredited secondary education Iowa colleges. The ISBGA has established a scholarship program for children or legal dependants of a member in good standing who plan to obtain an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
Scholarship information is located at www.isbga.org/scholarship.html
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Iowa State University ~ Deadline, see website
Because some scholarships have early deadlines, it is important to apply for admission as far in advance as possible the fall prior to entry for summer and fall terms.
Application for some scholarships requires that students submit additional materials, such as essays, recommendations, separate applications, and/or the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarship information is located at www.iastate.edu/
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Iowa Student Loan, Armed Forces Loan ~
Deadline, see website
Eligibility criteria: deployed under Title 10 between 9-11-2001 and 12-31-2008, while on active duty, you have a non-defaulted private loan owned or serviced by Iowa Student Loan or you have completed payment on such a loan during the period of eligibility.
See website for eligible loans at www.studentloan.org/
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Iowa Student Loan, Nursing Forgivable Loan ~
Deadline is September
All eligible loan students received prior to the completion of their degree programs are eligible for forgiveness.
See website for eligible loans at www.studentloan.org/
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J. Robert Lewis Scholarship ~ Deadline is April
The scholarship is available to graduating MCC students who plan to attend a four-year college or university and demonstrate an academic ability and financial need. Preference will be given to pre-law majors.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Undergraduate Transfer ~ Deadline is February
The Foundation's scholarships are designed to encourage and support outstanding students from 7th grade through graduate school who have a breadth of interests, work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed. Eligibility criteria: 3.5 GPA, sophomore status by 12/31 or graduated from two-year college, enroll full-time in baccalaureate institution, academic excellence and unmet financial need.
Scholarship information is located at www.jkcf.org/
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation ~ Deadline is April
Women who are 35 years of age or older are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are in financial need and have clear educational goals. They must be U.S. citizens and enrolled in a certified program of technical/vocational training or undergraduate education.
Scholarship information is located at www.rankinfoundation.org/
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Jim Glaza Scholarship ~ Deadline is June
Applicant must attend the state convention of The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa, list community activities you are involved in and how you are making the lives of blind people better and explain your views on blindness.
Address inquiries for more information:
Black Hawk County Chapter,
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
722 Denver Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50702
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Judge Glenn Scholarship
For students from the 8th Judicial District of Iowa (SE part of the State) who were in foster care at least 1 year prior to 18th birthday.
For more information, please contact:
CASA Office
107 S. Court Suite 3, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone (641) 683-9474
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KFC Colonel's Scholars Program ~
Deadline is February
The Scholars program is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need, and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside.
Scholarship information is located at www.kfcscholars.org/
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Kid's Chance
Applicants must be Iowa residents and must have a parent who is disabled or deceased.
Scholarship information is located at www.kidschance.org/
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Le Tendre Education Fund For Homeless Children ~
Deadline is September
The scholarship funds are available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their school attendance, and who have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement.
Scholarship information is located at www.naehcy.org/letendre_ab.html
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Leonard Perryman Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
The scholarship assists a junior or senior United Methodist undergraduate who intends to pursue a career in religion journalism or mass communications through study at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Scholarship information is located at www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.2730433/k.BD83/Home.htm
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Lockheed Martin Corporation ~ Deadline is May
The SWE scholarship program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.
Scholarship information is located at societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/
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Louisa County 4-H Foundation ~ Deadline is July
A $250 scholarship for a Louisa county 4-H alumnu will be awarded during their second semester. Applicants should draft their own letter of application not to exceed four pages, plus a letter of recommendation from a former 4-H club leader.
Additional information is available in the Louisa County Extension Office.
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McGregor Scholarship ~ Deadline is April
This program is for students who are blind or visually impaired prior to age 21, an Iowa resident for the twelve months preceding the application date, a high school graduate or a graduating senior or a GED recipient, applying for the scholarship within eight (8) years from the high school graduation date or the date of receipt of a GED, pursuing a post-secondary course of study on a full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester) basis in a degree program from an accredited college, university, or vocational institution within the U.S., maintaining a 2.5 grade point average. Maximum Award: $2,500 per academic year. Scholarship application information will be available from Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) throughout Iowa, at Iowa high schools, at the Iowa Department for the Blind.
For more information, please contact:
McGregor Scholarship Committee
Iowa Braille School
1002 G Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349
Phone (319) 472-5221, ext. 1105
Scholarship application information will be available from Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) throughout Iowa, at Iowa high schools, at the Iowa Department for the Blind, and at the Iowa Braille School website at www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us/
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Mercy Auxiliary Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
Applicants must reside in the service area of Mercy Medical Center of Clinton. Scholarship is to be used for the pursuit of education in the health field. The primary purpose of this scholarship fund is to encourage people from all walks of life and economic backgrounds to enter into a career in the health field. Note: First time applicants may be contacted for a personal interview.
Additional information is available in the Foundation Office.
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Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation ~
Deadline is October
The MAGAF funds are available to students who are blind or visually impaired prior to reaching age 21 with a 2.5 GPA.
Scholarship information is located at www.maga.org/new_page_3.htm
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Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund ~ Deadline is October
The MALDEF funds are available to students with a successful academic achievement toward a law degree, outstanding academic records, participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, enrolled full-time and have a Latino background.
Scholarship information is located at www.maldef.org/
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Microsoft Minority Scholarship ~ Deadline, see website
Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships to current undergraduate students who are enrolled in a 4-year college program in computer science and technical disciplines with a 3.0 GPA: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Underrepresented Minority Scholarships and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.
Scholarship information is located at www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx
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Military Imagine - America Foundation
Military Leadership Award ~ Deadline is October
This $1,000 career education award is available to any qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch for attendance at a participating career college.
Scholarship information is located at www.imagine-america.org/04-award-ceremonies.asp
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Military Iowa-Illinois National Guard -
SGT Paul Fisher Scholarship ~ Deadline, see website
Applicants are limited to children of active military, reserve, National Guard or veterans residing within zip codes 61200 thru 61699 in Illinois and 50000 thru 52899 in Iowa.
Scholarship information is located at www.iowanationalguard.com/Education/Scholarships.htm
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Military National Defense Industrial Association ~
Deadline, see website
Those eligible to apply are children of NDIA chapter members and their families, employees of chapter corporate members and their familiesa and employees of Rock Island Arsenal or Iowa Army Ammunition Plant and their families.
Scholarship information is located at www.ndia-ia-il.org/NDIA%20Scholarship_2.pdf
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Mohassan Grotto Scholarship ~ Deadline is August
The scholarship is open to any person in their second or higher year of study toward a career in the medical field. Up to 10 students are eligible for this scholarship with a minimum award of $800. These scholarships are restricted to persons whose legal home address is within eastern Iowa (any county wholly or partly east of hwy 218) or the counties of Henry, Rock Island or Mercer in Illinois and who are either a member or were a member of a Masonic body/Masonic youth group or have a spouse, parent (step/foster), grandparent (step), great grandparent (step), or sibling who is or was a member of a Masonic body.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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Monsanto-Agriculture Scholarship
We are proud to partner with several prominent, nationwide organizations that are making a marked difference in the lives of young people, from elementary school to university, by promoting worthy values like citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism, leadership and cooperation. Available scholarships: DEKALB Award, National AgriScience Student Award and Agriculture Future of America (AFA).
Scholarship information is located at www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth_education.asp
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Morris K. Udall Foundation ~ Deadline is March
Eighty scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to sophomore and junior students who study the environment or related fields or whose plan of study will include coursework in ethics and public policy and/or public or community service experience in the area of the candidate's career field; or are native American or Alaska native and study fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Up to six students may be nominated.
Scholarship information is located at www.udall.gov/
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Morris Scholarship Fund ~ Deadline is March
Applicants must be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Those eligible are Iowa high school graduates and residents of Iowa planning to attend a U.S. college or university. High School seniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must be new for the 2007-2008 academic year. Community college students enrolled in a degree program are eligible to apply. Currently, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, The University of Iowa, Drake, Simpson and Grand View College match funds.
Scholarship information is located at www.morrisscholarship.org/
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Mount Mercy College Transfer Awards ~
Deadline is February
Students must have accumulated a minimum of 15 credit hours after high school to be eligible for transfer academic awards. All GPA requirements are based on a 4.0 scale and a cumulative GPA from all college work. Award values are based on full-time student status. Available awards are: art, music, speech/drama, social work majors, merit award, out-of-state grant, Iowa tuition grant and Phi Theta Kappa.
Award information is located at www.mtmercy.edu/
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Muscatine Association of Firefighters, Local #1672 -
Michael R. Kruse Memorial ~ Deadline is March
An award is given to a student who is entering a community college within the state of Iowa and majoring in fire service or EMS. The student must live in Muscatine, Louisa or Cedar counties and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. The award is $300 per year, half awarded per semester.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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Nancy Goodhue Lynch Scholarship ~
Deadline is January
This is one of the Datatel scholarships. (See the Datatel listing.) This scholarship is awarded to two undergraduate information technology students currently attending a Datatel client institution. Each scholar is awarded $2,500.
Application is by internet only at www.datatelscholars.org/
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NASA-MUST Scholarship ~
Deadline is February
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sponsoring the Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Program, offering support to undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines across the United States. Program participants receive a scholarship, NASA internship and access to a wealth of professional development opportunities.
Scholarship information is located at www.nasa.gov/education/must
Scholarship Application information is located at www.eicc.edu/nasa.pdf
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National Association of Hispanic Journalist,
Ruben Salazar ~ Deadline is April
The Award is for high school seniors or college undergraduates or first-year graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online media and attend a school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Award information is located at www.nahj.org/home/home.shtml
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National Association of Women In Construction ~
Deadline is May
Funds are available for students (male and female) interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry (architecture, civil, industrial, structural, mechanical, electrical or technology engineer, drafting, or construction management). The applicant must enroll in a construction industry related program in a college or vocational school, be full-time with a minimum of 12 hours enrollment per semester. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and show need for financial aid.
Scholarship information is located at www.nawic.org/nawic/
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National Foster Parent Association
Requires essay and letters of recommendation.
Scholarship information is located at www.nfpainc.org/
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National Society of Public Accountants ~
Deadline is March
Undergraduate students, majoring in accounting at a U.S. accredited 2 or 4 year college. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA overall or better. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens attending a U.S. accredited school. Second, third and fourth year students are eligible.
Scholarship information is located at www.nsacct.org/
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National Student Nurses Association ~
Deadline is January
Current enrollment and matriculation in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate or generic master's degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program.
Scholarship information is located at www.nsna.org/foundation/scholarships/undergrad.asp
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Nature Conservancy Of Iowa Summer Intern -
Scholarships In Conservation Biology -
Anna Beal Intern or Loess Hills Alliance
Intern Scholarships ~ Deadline is February
These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students attending institutions of higher learning in Iowa. Recipients of the scholarships will engage in field stewardship projects on preserves managed by the nature conservancy. Each recipient must receive college credit for the internship.
Scholarship information is located at www.tnc.org/iowa/
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Nelson Urban (Udall) Scholarship ~
Deadline is March
Scholarships are awarded to African-American students who are enrolled in a program involving contact with "at risk" minority students, grades K-12 and an Iowa resident.
Scholarship information is located at www.udall.gov/
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Newhouse Scholarship ~ Deadline is February
Scholarships are awarded to college sophomore students with Hispanic descent with a major in Print Journalism. Must attend U.S. or Puerto Rico schools.
Scholarship information is located at www.nahj.org/
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N.K.L. Nursing Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
Applicants must reside in the service area of Mercy Medical Center of Clinton, be admitted to the a nursing program and scholarships be used for tuition costs of pursuing the nursing degree.
Additional information is available in the Foundation Office.
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NLS Publishing ~ Deadline is January
The contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students that will attend a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. The top three (3) essay contest winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards tuition at a regionally accredited college or university. All entries MUST be accompanied by an Official Entry Form, including the signature of the student (and parent, if the student is under the age of 18). Only one essay may be submitted per student.
Scholarship information is located at www.2008studentsforchange.com/
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Orphan Foundation of America ~ Deadline is April
High school seniors who were in foster care for at least one year prior to age 18 or graduation. See OFA for Casey Family Scholars & Hidegard Lash Merit Scholarship. Students in foster care at time of high school graduation or 18th birthday and entering their second or higher year of college.
Scholarship information is located at www.orphan.org/
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Pat Clark Memorial Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
A $1,500 scholarship is available to applicants in the community of Muscatine, Iowa (Muscatine & Louisa Counties) studying health care.
Applications can be obtained by contacting the:
Bickford Cottage of Muscatine -
Bobbie Krieger at (563) 263-6600
The Eby Group -
Jill Craft at 1-888-782-3201 or
MCC Registration Office
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ~ Deadline, see website
This $1,000 scholarship is renewable for the second year if a 3.0 GPA is maintained and a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Preference is given to students with 45 transferable credit hours at the community college, 3.5 GPA and full-time.
Scholarship information is located at scholarships.ptk.org/
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Pilot Club of Muscatine ~ Deadline is February
The Pilot Club of Muscatine is offering the:
Pilot International Foundation Scholarship
Becky Burrows Scholarship
Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship
Ruby Newhall Memorial Scholarship.
Scholarship information is located at www.pilotinterntaional.org/
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Professional Educators of Iowa ~
Deadline is April
The Professional Educators of Iowa is offering the
AAE-PEI Professional Educator of the Year Award
Child of PEI Member Scholarship
Student PEI Member Scholarship
Teacher of Tomorrow Scholarship
Marcia Bandstra Memorial Scholarship
Local PEI Chapter Matching Scholarship
Educational Persistence Scholarship
Consumer Credit Financial Literacy Award
Military Boot Camp Award
Scholarship information is located at www.peiowa.org/resources/scholarships.html
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Project 21 Scott County ~ Deadline is May
The goal of Project 21 is to prevent underage gambling.
Scholarship information is located at www.eicc.edu/
Additional information is located at www.eicc.edu/project21.pdf
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Radio, TV, News Director Association Foundation ~
Deadline is May
For sophomore students with one or more academic years remaining to graduate with a 3.5 GPA and a career intent in television or radio news. Apply to only one scholarship.
Scholarship information is located at www.rtndf.org/asfi/index.asp
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Returning Student Scholarship ~
Deadline is January
This is one of the Datatel scholarships (See the Datatel listing). This $1,500 scholarship provides assistance to current students of a Datatel client institution who have experienced a five-year or more absence from school.
Application is by internet only at www.datatel.com/dsf/
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Robert Blue Scholarship ~ Deadline is May
This scholarship is made possible by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, and is awarded annually. All Iowa students wishing to attend an Iowa college or university are eligible for consideration. Applicants are expected to demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. The scholarship is for one academic year only; new winners are chosen each year.
Students wishing to be considered for scholarships are required to complete the application online at www.rdblue.org/, www.treasurer.state.ia.us/
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Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship ~
Deadline is February
This scholarship provides renewable funds of up to $1,500 to Iowa high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The competitive selection is determined by academic officials and will be based on honors and merit. Recipients may attend any accredited postsecondary institution in the United States.
Additional information for submitting a written application is available at www.iowacollegeaid.org/commissioncentral/schgrants/
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Ron Brown Scholars Program ~ Deadline is January
The Scholars Program seeks African-American high school seniors to receive $10,000 annually for four (4) years to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the US. Mail application, transcripts and recommendation letters in one package.
For more information, please contact:
Ron Brown Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone (434) 964-1588
Scholarship information is located at www.ronbrown.org/
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Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial ~
Deadline is January
Academic year, multi-year and cultural scholarships are available. You must be a citizen of a country in which there is a rotary club and have completed at least two years of university coursework or equivalent professional experience prior to beginning scholarship studies. There are no age restrictions. Spouses or descendants of Rotarians may not apply. Other restrictions apply. Scholarship cannot be used to study in an area of a country where the candidate has previously lived for more than six months and may not be used in conjunction with a study abroad program based in another country.
Scholarship information is located at www.studentloan.org/
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Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial ~
Deadline is January
Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships
Provide funding, not to exceed $26,000 (US dollars) for one academic year, specifically to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, room and board, and educational supplies. Main Requirements: Fluency in a language other than your own ideally in the applicable country and applicant may NOT have lived in proposed country of study previously.
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships
This scholarship is the same as above, although award is a flat grant of $13,000 per year for two years of degree-oriented study.
Main Requirements: Fluency in language other than your own ideally in the applicable country and applicant may NOT have lived in proposed country of study previously.
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships
This scholarship funds a 3 or 6 month program of INTENSIVE language study and cultural immersion. It funds of up to $12,000 or $19,000, respectively, to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, room and board, and educational supplies.
Main Requirements: Fluency in a language other than your own IS NOT required, although some study of that language and culture prior to this trip is strongly encouraged.
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Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust ~ Deadline is April
The Carver scholarship provides significant financial aid for selected Iowa students already attending, or planning to transfer from a community college or two-year private college as a junior, to one of the three regents universities or one of the 24, four-year private colleges under the membership of the Iowa College Foundation within the state of Iowa. Brochures are available at the Registration Office.
Scholarship information is located at www.carvertrust.org/
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Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
This program is open to women in Iowa who wish to continue a college education. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, show the ability to complete their education, have financial need, show potential leadership, and carry at least 9 units of credit.
Scholarship information is located at www.ifbf.org/
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Sallie Mae Fund ~ Deadline is January
The Sallie Mae Fund aims to increase access to higher education for lower-income and minority students by addressing three common barriers-awareness of financial aid, academic performance, and financial need. Since 2001, The Fund has awarded more than $14.3 million in scholarships to over 5,700 deserving students.
Scholarship information is located at www.salliemaefund.org/
For more information, please contact:
Cate Fitzgerald at (703) 984-6203
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Scholarship from, "ScholarshipQuestHelper"
We have developed a website that is designed to offer tips and suggestions on how to approach the process of acquiring scholarships. The main purpose of our website is to assist students in their efforts to continue their education. We charge nothing for this service.
Thanks to the generosity of those who sponsor our site, our associates are pleased to announce that we can now increase our services to students by offering a small scholarship of our own.
We have named this scholarship the B. Davis Scholarship out of respect for a colleague who devoted a great deal of energy to creating our site and has since moved on to other very worthwhile projects.
Students who are currently, or will be, attending a college or university will be eligible for this award.
Scholarship information is located at www.scholarshipquesthelper.com/
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State of Iowa ~ Deadline is November
For high school seniors (honors). Contact high school guidance office for written application.
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University has 10 Full Rides for African American Men and Women interested in Studying Architecture. Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs for 10 students. He says that Hispanic enrollment in the school has increased substantially, but it's been harder to attract Blacks. Syracuse University's School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know.
For more information, please contact:
Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture
Phone (315) 443-2255
Scholarship information is located at http://soa.syr.edu/index.php
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Talbots Women's Scholarship ~ Deadline is March
In keeping with our long-standing belief in the power of education, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship fund for women looking to pursue a college education later in life. To date, we have awarded over $1 million in scholarships to deserving women ranging in age from their late 20s to 60s.
Scholarship information is located at www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
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Target All Around Scholarship ~
Deadline is November
Scholarships awarded to high school seniors and current college students, volunteer service.
Scholarship information is located at www.target.com/
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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ~ Deadline, see website
Applicant must work in a registered or licensed child care facility, work directly with children at least 30 hours per week, committed to remaining in the early childhood field, be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in the early childhood associate degree program at your local community college and are willing to make a commitment to continue working at your present place of employment for at least one year.
For more information or an application, please contact the:
Iowa Child Care and Early Education Network at (515) 883-1206 or
Scholarship information is located at www.iowachildnetwork.org/
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Toyota Community Scholarship ~ Deadline is December
Scholarships awarded to high school seniors that have an outstanding academic record, be an effective leader, nominated by a high school guidance officer and have a well-documented record of service both within and outside the school setting.
Scholarship information is located at www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/tcs.html
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Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation
The Foundation received a $5,000.00 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). The grant will be used toward scholarship support for disadvantaged students applicants dedicated to a career in the fields of aviation, aeronautics or aerospace.
Scholarship information is located at www.taisf.org/
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Tylenol Scholarship ~ Deadline is April
Applicants must have a major in a health-related field, undergraduate or graduate, one more year of education remaining and demonstrate leadership in community and school.
Online application and scholarship information are located at www.tylenol.com/
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Union Plus Scholarship ~ Deadline is January
Union Plus Scholarship
Union Leaders of the Future Scholarship
Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship
Scholarship information is located at www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/scholarships/
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Unity Health System Auxiliary Scholarships ~
Deadline is April
$550 Nursing Education Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in nursing. Student residence must be within the Unity Health Care service area which includes: Atalissa, Bennett, Columbus Junction, Conesville, Durant, Fruitland, Grandview, Illinois City, Letts, Moscow, Muscatine, New Boston, Nichols, Stockton, Tipton, Wapello, West Liberty and Wilton.
Zip codes include: 52653, 52720, 52721, 52738, 52739, 52747, 52749, 52752, 52754, 52760, 52761, 52766, 52769, 52772, 52776, 52778, 61259 and 61272. Unity employees and their dependents residing outside the service area may also apply. If necessary, interviews of the finalists will be arranged at the convenience of the scholarship committee and finalists. If a scholarship is awarded, a check will be paid directly to your educational institution and will apply to your second semester expenses.
$750 Education Scholarship
The student must be working towards a health care degree or certificate leading to an education credential recognized by his/her respective state licensing board. student residence must be within the unity health care service area which includes: Atalissa, Bennett, Columbus Junction, Conesville, Durant, Fruitland, Grandview, Illinois City, Letts Moscow, Muscatine, New Boston, Nichols, Stockton, Tipton, Wapello, West Liberty and Wilton.
Zip codes include: 52653, 52720, 52721, 52738, 52739, 52747, 52749, 52752, 52754, 52760, 52761, 52766, 52769, 52772, 52776, 52778, 61259 and 61272. Unity employees residing outside the service area may also apply. If necessary, interviews of the finalists will be arranged at the convenience of the scholarship committee and finalists. If a scholarship is awarded, a check will be paid directly to your educational institution and will apply to your second semester expenses.
Additional information is available in the Registration Office.
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U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship ~ Deadline is February
The Internet Scholarship Program is exclusively for high school seniors, nation wide, random selection. Winners will be selected at random. The student must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien; a high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university; enrolled and accepted in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university; and enrolled in a full-time course of study at an accredited school.
Online application only and scholarship information are located at www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm?wt.mc_id=r2631
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USA Funds Access To Education Scholarship
Full-time students receive $1,500 and half-time students receive $750. Students who maintain GPAs of at least 2.5 may receive renewal scholarships annually until the students receive their final degrees or certificates or until the total award reaches $6,000, whichever comes first.
Scholarship information is located at www.usafunds.org/
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Viva Quad Cities Fiesta ~ Deadline is June
The VIVA Cities Scholarship assists students in the Quad Cities area pursue higher education. Applicans must be a resident of Rock Island, Henry, Mercer counties in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa.
Scholarship information is located at www.vivaquadcities.com/
Additional information is located at www.eicc.edu/VIVA_QC07.pdf
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Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship ~ Deadline is February
For Wal-Mart high school seniors, employees or children of employees. Applications are available November 1st at local store personnel offices.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarship
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship information is located at www.walmartfoundation.org/
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Walter Cronkite NATAS Scholarship ~ Deadline is April
This scholarship is intended to assist outstanding college/university students planning a career in television. These are merit scholarships and as such, preference will be given to students who demonstrate the highest potential to join the profession and thereby contribute to its future.
Scholarship information is located at www.emmymid-america.org/Career.php
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Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation ~
Deadline is March
Student must 1) be a high school graduate, 2) you, your parent(s) or your spouse must be a member of Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau and have belonged for a minimum of two years, 3) must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college that has an Agricultural Department and major or minor must be in agriculture or agribusiness, 4) must exhibit potential for successful completion of course study, 5) must be a resident of Illinois, 6) must provide ACT scores and previous semester grades, 7) previous Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship winners are eligible to apply again.
Scholarship information is located at www.whfarmbureau.org/
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World Studios Foundation ~ Deadline is April
Student must 1) disadvantaged college student, 2) minority college students, 3) currently enrolled in an accredited school.
Scholarship information is located at http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/
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WQPT ~ Deadline is February
Student must 1) career in broadcasting, 2) overall 2.5 GPA, 3) broadcast classes 3.0 GPA (not applicable to new students).
Scholarship information is located at www.wqpt.org/
Scholarship Application information is located at www.eicc.edu/wqpt_Broadcast_Scholarship_Application.pdf
Scholarship Flyer information is located at www.eicc.edu/wqpt_Broadcast_Scholarship_Flyer.pdf
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Youth For Understanding International Exchange ~
Deadline, see website
Experience the world through Youth for Understanding International Exchange. Make your mark on today's global communities. Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, you have the chance to win a full or partial scholarship to live overseas as a Youth for Understanding exchange student.
Scholarship information is located at www.yfu-usa.org/
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