2009-10 Scholarships:
Revised and Updated March 18, 2010 [03/18/2010]
See Mr. Pierson if you have any questions.
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LAPSE IN
ENTERING NEW SCHOLARSHIPS. MY DESKTOP COMPUTER WAS STOLEN LAST MONTH SO I HAD
TO HAVE MY LAPTOP SET UP SO I COULD ACCESS THE GUIDANCE PAGE ON THE GMG
WEBSITE. I AM NEW TO A LPATOP SO IT IS TAKING SOME TIME TO ADAPT TO IT. --- MLP
Senior Scholarship Opportunities:
I receive lots of scholarship information in the guidance
office. I keep this information on the most current scholarships in a 3-ring
binder on the shelves above my desk. I also keep file folders on past
scholarship information that I have received. Mr. Polich
and I are working on putting these on my web page on the
1. Beane-Squires Scholarship...$3,000 per year/Renewable for 3 years...Submit Essay and Application to Beane Family… They will select interviewees from applicant pool…A GMG senior will be awarded this scholarship at graduation ceremonies...Application Deadline is April 1, 2010… I have received the 2010 scholarship information and application packets. Stop by the guidance office for information.
2. Robert and JoAnn Jensen Scholarships...Two at $3,000 per year/Renewable for 3 years (Mr. and Mrs. Jensen prefer that one go to a student who will attend MCC next year...Two GMG seniors will receive these scholarships...Application Deadline: April 2, 2010 [Applications are now available.] NOTE: Deadline has moved back 2 weeks.
3. All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships for 2010-2011...For students who do well in Iowa and demonstrate financial need...Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average...Must complete a FAFSA to determine financial need...Application is available at http://www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov/ ...First priority Application Deadline was March 1, 2010 BUT applications will be taken through May30…2010-2011 academic year application is now available online… [NOTE CHANGE IN WEBSITE FOR APPLYING]
4.
5. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships...Up to $1,500 who demonstrate Outstanding Academic Achievement...Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and 28 ACT…Must have taken 2 years of foreign language, 3 years of social studies, science (beyond general science and including one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics), and math (beyond pre-Algebra)... Applications are available athttp://www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov/ …Application Deadline: May 1, 2010…2010-2011 application is now available online… [NOTE CHANGE IN WEBSITE FOR APPLYING]
6. Robert D. Blue Scholarship...Awards
ranging from $500 to $1,000.... Applications are available at www.iowacollegeaid.gov. More information is available at www.rdblue.org ...Application Deadline: May
10, 2010
7. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships...In
the past 40 to 50 $1,000 awards were given...Must be son or daughter of
9.
10. Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Robert Smiley Scholarship...Amount: $1,000...Deadline: April 1, 2010 [Note: GMG will nominate one senior girl who has lettered in at least one varsity sport each year of high school and who has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher]
11. DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Grand Lodge of
12. Christian College Scholarship
drawing...Over $150 million in scholarships provided by participating
13. DEADLINE HAS PASSED…AXA Achievement
Scholarship...Are you active in your community? Have you led a
project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges?...Awards
of $10,000 or $25,000...Apply by December 15...Learn more and download an
application at: www.axa-achievement.com
14. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Armed Services
ROTC Scholarships...December 1, 2009
15. FIRST PRIORITY DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Iowa
State University College of Agriculture Scholarships...This includes
the C.J. and Sophia Hach Scholarship which will be
awarded to a GMG graduating senior will to go directly to Iowa State University
in the Fall of 2011 and who will major in an agriculture-related field...This
is a 4-year scholarship of about $1250 per year or about $5,000 over 4
years...Contact the College of Agriculture at Iowa State to find out how to
apply for these scholarships
16. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED…
17.
18.
19. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED… The
20. Other
21. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED…NASSP and
Prudential Spirit of Community Award...Awards of $1,000 to $5,000…Requires
that one has volunteered extensively in the past year in his/her school and community…Apply now at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential
...Application Deadline: November 2, 2009 (NOTE: All seniors are eligible to
apply, but GMG High School can nominate only one senior who has
completed 50, 100, or more hours in one community service project in the last
12 months)
22. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED…Wendy's High
School Heisman Awards...October 1, 2009 [Please notify the secondary guidance
counselor when you have completed your application so that he may go to the web site and certify your
application]
23. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED…University of
Northern Iowa College of Business Administration CBA Freshman Scholarship Day
on Monday, November 16…Participation is by invitation only…Student must have
both ACT math and ACT composite scores of 27 or higher…Scholarships awarded
will range from one-year $500 scholarships to four-year renewable $5,000
Scholarships...A description of the program, as well as the application and
teacher recommendation forms, can be found a Go to www.uni.edu/finaid ... Click on the online
UNIversity Scholarship Application (
24. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED…Coca-Cola
Scholarships…For truly motivated, dedicated, involved high school
seniors…The Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation is awarding $3 million a year in
scholarships to 250 deserving students…For more information and to apply online
go to www.coca-colascholars.org....October 31, 2009
25. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED …
26. Other
27. DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Christina Hixson
Opportunity Awards to Iowa State University...February 1,
2010...Applicants must have faced personal and/or financial hardship
28. The National Commission for Cooperative
Education’s National Co-op Scholarship
Program…170 renewable merit scholarships of $6,000 each and totaling $4.2 million…To be eligible for the
scholarship the student must apply and be admitted to one of the eight NCCE
Partner Colleges and Universities…for more information about this scholarship
program and to complete an application on-line, visit the NCCE website at www.co-op.edu
29. DEADLINE HAS PASSED …
30. Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest for Grades 8,
9, 10…To read a complete list of rules and guidelines, and to find
out how to submit an essay, please go to the website at www.aynrandeducation.com
…Application deadline: March 20, 2010.
31. Ayn Rand The
Fountainhead Essay Contest for Grades 11 and 12…To read a complete
list of rules and guidelines, and to find out how to submit an essay, visit the
website at www.aynrandeducation.com
…Application deadline: April 26, 2010.
32. DEADLINE HAS PASSED…University of Iowa “Strayer-Rairden Scholarship”…A $1,000 award,
renewable for up to 3 successive years, given to an entering freshman from the
state of Iowa…Recipient must declare physics or astronomy as their major…This
scholarship is awarded on merit, not financial need…To view guidelines and to
obtain a copy of the application form go to http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/scholarship/strayer-rairden/.
Application has a postmark deadline of January 29, 2010.
33. DEADLINE HAS PASSED…University of
Northern Iowa College of Natural Sciences Preview Day [Monday,
October 26] and Scholarship Program…To
participate in the Preview Day graduating senior must be interested in pursuing
a career in the sciences, mathematics, or technology…Register for Preview Day
at www.uni.edu/admissions/…To compete for CNS scholarships of $7-8,000 per year
and renewable... Go to www.uni.edu/finaid
and click on the online UNIversity Scholarship
Application (
34. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Grand Lodge of
Iowa, A.F. & A.M. Masonic Charitable Education Corporation “Mark Earl and
Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship”…Each scholarship of
$1,000 will be awarded to a number of graduating Iowa high school seniors that
plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course at an accredited Iowa community College…Scholarships may be
used for any bona fide school related expense such as tuition, fees, books, and
tools…Applications forms are available in the guidance office or online on the
Grand Lodge of Iowa’s website: www.gl-iowa.org
…Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2010.
35. Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) Scholarships for Best Posters…Two
$1,000 awards…Visit www.ICANsucceed.org
or contact ICAN at (877) CPC-Iowa
36. Win Free college Tuition up to $10, 000
…Plus monthly $1,000 drawings…Enter to win at:
www.nextSTEPmag.com
37.
38. The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarships to the
University of Iowa…Between 75 and 85 scholarships in the amount of
$400…Each recipient must be of the Protestant faith…At least one recipient must
be a member of the Episcopal Church….At least one recipient must be a young man
who shows interest in and promise for a career in banking…For further
information, or to request an Application, please contact Lia
Lovelace, Trust Officer, at Mid-West One Bank. Her e-mail is:
llovelace@midwestone.com...Application deadline is May 1, 2010
39. AnyCollege.Com Scholarship Drawings…Drawings
held on following dates [Deadlines to enter are in parentheses]: January 1
(December 31), April 1 (March 31), July 1 (June 30), and October 1(September
30)…Enter at www.anycollege.com/scholarships.cfm.
40. BigSUN Scholarship…For student
athletes…$500…Visit the BigSun website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to
learn how to apply…Application deadline: June 24, 2010.
41. Abbott Fenner
Scholarship Program…Up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year…Abbott
and Fenner are business consultants…Application
Deadline: June 19, 2010… Students
will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our
web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
More details are available on
our site.
42. DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Math Day/Math
Scholarship Day at the University of Northern Iowa…Thursday,
December 10, 2009…For students who enjoy math and provides information about
UNI programs in math, math education, actuarial sciences, and
statistics…Participants can compete for scholarships totaling up to
$30,000…Register by December 1 (See Mr. Pierson for a Registration Postcard)
43. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … United States
JCI Senate Foundation Scholarships for high school seniors…Each year $1,000
grants are awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States who
plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges,
universities, or vocational schools…Must be used for educational expenses in
the first year of full-time study…Application deadline is January 6, 2010
44. DEADLINE
HAS PASSED …
45. NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award…Do
you have dreams of owning your own business…Apply online starting October 31,
2009 at www.NFIB.com/YEA
46. DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Bentley University
Tomorrow25 Int4ernational Competition…Recognizes
outstanding high school juniors…Must be nominated by a teacher,
guidance counselor, school administrator, or business and community
leader…Nomination deadline is January 15, 2010…To learn more about Tomorrow25,
visit www.bentley.edu/tomorrow25
47. National Science Foundation Scholarships
to Marist College in Computer Science, Information Technology and Systems…12 full
tuition, room and board scholarship…Apply for admission to Marist College at www.marist.edu/admission and check
the box labeled “National Science Foundation Scholarship Program”
48. ENTRY
DEADLINE HAS PASSED… Drake
University Physics Prize…First place receives an unrestricted
four-year full tuition scholarship to Drake University…Exam must be taken at
GMG High School on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm…Entries must be sent by
December 7, 2009-11-10
49. DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Mediacom World
Class Scholarship Program…For 2009-2010, up to fifty $1,000 non
renewable scholarships to be awarded in th3e North Central Division of
Mediacom…Hard copies of the application are available in the guidance office or
a copy may be obtained at www.mediacomworldclass.com...Application
deadline is February 10, 2010.
50. DEADLINE HAS PASSED … AXA Achievement
Community Scholarship…Awards of $2,000 available…Winners are diverse
bust share these characteristics: (1) ambition and drive, (2) determination to set
and reach goals, (3) respect for self, family, and community, and (4) ability
to succeed in college…Download an application for a $2,000 college scholarship
at: www.axa-achievement.com.
…Apply by February 15, 2010.
51. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program…Forty
$1,000 awards to college bound high school seniors in a random drawing…No
essays…Program runs through March 2010…Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentloans.
52. DEADLINE HAS PASSED … KFC Colonel’s
Scholars Program…$20,000 scholarship ($5,000 per year for tuition
fees, books, and room and board…To qualify, must be a graduating senior(1) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or
higher, (2) enrolling in a public, in-state college or university for fall
2010, and (3) pursuing a bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)…Students complete
the online application at www.kfcscholars.org.
…The Online application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10,
2010.
53. Howard R. Bowen Scholarship to
54. Dale Schroeder Charitable Trust Scholarships…Awards up to $15,000
+ renewable for up to 3 years…Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of at
least 2.5 and reside in a community in Iowa with a population between 1 and
10,000…Must plan to attend on of the following universities (pursuing a
bachelor’s degree) – Iowa State University, University of Iowa, or University
of Northern Iowa…For complete details and to complete an application, log on to
the website at: www.act.org/daleschroeder
... Application deadline is April 5, 2010
55.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED…National Football
Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc. Iowa Chapter Scholarships…Recognizes, honors, and rewards high
school and college football players who have distinguished themselves in the
class room, on the playing field, and in the community…A two thousand dollar
($2,000) scholarship for college and a plaque will be awarded to a scholar-athlete
for each of the five classifications set by the Iowa High School Athletic
Association… Additionally, ten more scholar-athletes (two from each
classification) will be awarded a five hundred dollar $500) scholarship…Each
football program may nominate as many players are eligible...The nomination
criteria are as follows: (1) Outstanding academic achievement (3.00 GPA or
better is recommended) - 40 % (2) Outstanding football ability. performance,
and attitude - 40 % (3) Outstanding in campus leadership and excellent
citizenship - 20 %...The application form asks for 1st semester GPA, 2nd
semester GPA, and Year Average GPA for the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior
years… It also asks for Team Honors, Conference Honors, and State Honors for
the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years….In addition, the application form
asks the student to list his scholastic/academic honors and extra-curricular
activities and citizenship/community service in the school and community and to
indicate which college/university he plans to attend as well as his planned
major…When the form is complete and ready to mail, the scholar-athlete needs to
get an official copy of his transcript from me…These scholarships will be
presented at an awards banquet on Saturday, May 8 at the West Des Moines
Marriott…The application/nomination form can be filled out by the nominated
student(s) and/or coach. The form also requires the coach's signature and the
principal's signature…The application/nomination deadline is January 15, 2010.
56.
FOR JUNIORS ONLY: 2010
Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarships…One $1,000 award to a male and one
$1,000 award to a female…Awards are given to students who exemplify the spirit
of Brian Pearson and who know the meaning of hard work, recognize the rewards of commitment, value relationships
with family, friends, neighbors, and teammates…Applicants must possess and
demonstrate character, integrity,
honesty, and courtesy…Throughout the selection process an emphasis on
volunteering in school, church, and community and on the degree of
participation in the various Iowa Sports Foundation events (Summer and Winter
Games, Net Fest, Hoopin’ at the Dome)…These
scholarships can be used for any post-high school education…Applications are
available in the guidance office…Application deadline is May 1. 2010.
57.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED …
58.
First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarships…Four to six awards of $2,500…Application
Deadline is March 31, 2010
59.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Marshall County Cattlemen’s Association Jack Pickard Memorial
Scholarship…$500…Applicant
and parents must reside in Marshall County…Parents of applicant must be 2009
and 2010 paid members of the Marshall County Cattlemen’s Association…Applicant
must plan to attend college and major in an agriculture-related field of study
or a food and nutrition-related field of study…Application Deadline is January
8, 2010.
60.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Francis Dunn and
Marshall County Pork Producers Scholarships…Two $500 awards…Applicants must plan to
attend or be attending Iowa State University…Applicants must study in the field
of agriculture…Applicants must demonstrate academic potential, good character,
and leadership abilities…Applicants must reside in Marshall County…Application
Deadline is January 15, 2010.
61.
Beane-Squires Scholarships…Dan Beane has dropped off the
2010 scholarship applications…This scholarship is for $3,000 and is renewable
for 3 additional years bringing the
total to $12,000…Applicants should be actively involved in their church and its
youth group…Applications and essays are to be mailed directly to the Dan and
Sarah Beane…The fmily will
read all applications…From the pool of applicants they will select those they
wish to interview…Interviews will be held on Sunday afternoon and evening,
April 25 at the home of Dan and Sarah Beane…Applications
are to be mailed to Dan and Sarah Beane by April 1,
2010.
62.
DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Best Buy @15 Scholarships...One thousand $1,000 scholarships will
be awarded…Student in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply…Selection criteria include:
(1) solid grades, (2) involved in volunteer community service or work
experience…Visit their websites to apply on-line at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com. …Application Deadline: February
15, 2010
63.
KWWL “R. J. McElroy Scholarship”…One GMG graduating senior will be awarded
a $1,000 scholarship at Senior Awards Day…There
is no application …Our
winner will be selected by a Scholarship Selection Committee…Selection will be
based upon four criteria: (1) leadership, (2) citizenship, (3) scholarship, and
(4) community and school service…GMG Scholarship Committee must select and
submit a recipient by April 5, 2010 [GMG has submitted its nomination]
64.
Loyal S. and Helen Fairall
Memorial Scholarships to Marshalltown Community College…Must be a son, daughter, or grandchild of
a member of the Armed Forces who has received an honorable discharge or is
still on active duty or reserve duty…Must have a 2.5 high school GPA and must
maintain at least a 2.50 GPA…Application deadline is March 15, 2010.
65.
Consumers Energy Scholarships…Two $1,000 awards…Must be a high school
senior and a dependent child of the Consumers Energy cooperative member…Must
plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited
2-year or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school…Apply at www.consumersenergy.coop.
66.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Robert E. Byers
Scholarship…Up to
four $500 scholarships to Iowa High School seniors…For students enrolling in an
Iowa college or university to major in community enhancement or environmental
areas of study…Applications are available at www.keepiowabeautiful …Applications
are due February 1, 2010.
67.
68.
69.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Marshall County Farm Bureau Scholarships…Three scholarships for $1,000 each… Must
be son and/or daughter of a Farm Bureau member… Students may pick up
applications at the
70.
2010 Youth Scholarship Program for Young
People Who Are Cancer Patients/Survivors…Applicants must (1) have been diagnosed
with cancer before the age of 21; (2) be under the age of 25 at the time of
application; (3) must live in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin; (4) must
have been accepted to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or
university…Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
71.
Acacia Leadership Scholarship to Iowa
State University…Up
to ten scholarships with a maximum individual value of $1,000 each
for 2010-2011…Must be a male, graduating senior from an accredited high
school …Preference for the awarding of the scholarships is given to students
associated with the fraternity… Financial need is not a criteria…Application
Deadline is April 1, 2010.
72.
DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Iowa State Universityy/VEISHEA
Doug Harms Memorial Scholarship…One $1,000 award…Applicants must (1) have been accepted to Iowa
State University, (2) rank in the upper 15 % of high school class, (3) have an
ACT composite scores of at least 26 or an SAT score of 1800 or above, and (4)
exhibit involvement in high school and community activities, particularly in
leadership positions…Postmark Deadline is February 15, 2010
73.
DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Iowa State University/VEISHEA
Leadership Scholarship …Three $500 awards…Applicants must (1) have been accepted to Iowa
State University, (2) rank in the upper 15 % of high school class, (3) have an
ACT composite scores of at least 26 or an SAT score of 1800 or above, and (4)
exhibit involvement in high school and community activities, particularly in
leadership positions…Postmark Deadline is February 15, 2010
74.
DEADLINE
HAS PASSED … Iowa State University/VEISHEA Community
Involvement Scholarship …Two $500 awards…Applicants must (1) have been accepted to Iowa
State University, (2) have minimum 3.00 GPAs, (3) exhibit dedication towards
volunteering in their community, and (4) show potential for continued community
involvement …Postmark Deadline is February 15, 2010
75.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative
2010 Educational Grants…At least eleven (11) $500 awards – one per Heart of Iowa
Communications Cooperative District…Parents or guardians of the educational
grant applicant must have had Heart of Iowa Communications dial tone (voice)
service at least six (6) months before the date of this notification… Can be
used at a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or an accredited vocational
school… Application Deadline: March 26, 2010
76.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Foundation for Rural Service College Scholarship Program…Thirty (30) $2,500 awards…Must receive
any telecommunications service from a current National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) member…Must be
accepted at any accredited 2-year or 4-year college or vocational-technical
school…Must have at least a C average…Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
postmark.
77.
Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity –
Epsilon Chapter “Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship” to
Iowa State University…Two (2) $2,000 scholarships to Lutheran gentlemen entering Iowa
State University in the Fall 2010…Based on scholastic achievement, involvement
in and recognition for extra-curricular activities, and active participation in
their communities and churches…Application Deadline: First priority is February
26, 2010; second priority is May 14, 2010.
78.
B. Davis Scholarship…Amount of scholarship is $1,000…Visit
http://www.studentawardsearchcom/scholarships.htm to read about and apply for
this scholarship…Application Deadline: May 28, 2010.
79.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … 13th Annual Scholar-Athlete Milk Mustache of the
Year (SAMMY) 2010 Awards Program…Twenty-five (25) awards of $7,500…Selection criteria includes (1)
academic performance (35 %), athletic excellence (35 %), leadership (15 %),
Community Service (10 %), and milk experience (5 %)…SAMMY 2010 applications
will only be accepted online at www.bodybymilk.com
until March 5, 2010
80.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED…Keep Iowa Beautiful
and Byers Family “Robert E. Byers Scholarships”…Up to four (4) $500 scholarships to Iowa
high school seniors…Must enroll in an Iowa college or university to major in
community enhancement or environmental areas of study…Applications are
available online at www.keepiowabeautiful.com
...Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
81.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarships…Tama S&WCD will offer a local
scholarship…Local winners are eligible for three (3) state awards of $1,800;
$1,200, and $1,000…Applicants must reside in Tama County and plan to study in the fields of agriculture
and/or natural resources… Selection based upon leadership which includes
service, character, and self-motivation and scholastic achievement
…Applications are available at the CDI website www.cdiowa.org/awards.html or in
the guidance office ... Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
82.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … SAMMY 2010 or “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Awards
Program…Twenty-five
(25) awards of $7,500…Applications will only be accepted online at
www.bodybymilk.com ... Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
83.
Iowa Soybean Association Scholarships…Ten (10) awards of $1,500...Recipient
must show scholastic achievement, community leadership, and other achievements
and interests…Must show current involvement in FFA or 4-H…Application Deadline:
March 15, 2010
84.
DEADLINE
HAS PASSED …
85.
University of Northern Iowa American
Marketing Association Scholarship…One $500 award…Applicants must write a business plan from either
a marketing or entrepreneurial standpoint about a business in their
community…Competition rules and an application are at http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/ama/competition.htm
or in the guidance office
86.
Piper - Marshall County Izaak Walton League Scholarship…One (1) $1,000 scholarship…Recipient must
be planning to study in the field of conservation or environment…Other
selection criteria include scholarship, citizenship, and need…Application
Deadline: March 15
87.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED … Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarships…Marshall S&WCD will offer two (2)
$500 scholarships…Local winners are
eligible for three (3) state awards of $1,800; $1,200, and $1,000…Applicants
must reside in Tama County and plan to
study in the fields of agriculture and/or natural resources…Selection based
upon leadership which includes service, character, and self-motivation and
scholastic achievement…Applications are available at the CDI website www.cdiowa.org/awards.html or in
the guidance office ... Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
88.
89.
Iowa Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Theta at
Iowa State University “Ringheim Scholarship”…$500…Open to all incoming male
freshmen…Going Greek is not a requirement of this scholarship…Recipient will
possess the values of friendship, sound learning, and moral
rectitude…Application Deadline: July 1, 2010
90.
James B. Morris Scholarship…In 2009-2010, thirty-three (33)
scholarships totaling $46,000 were awarded...Applicants must be of minority
ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and
have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A…Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
91.
Mount Mercy College SIFE “Ethical Dilemma
Scholarship…$200…Students
must write an essay regarding plagiarism…You DO NOT need to attend Mount Mercy
to win this award…If you win the scholarship, Mount Mercy SIFE will send the
money directly to the school you plan to attend for tuition costs…Application
Deadline: March 31, 2010
92. Tama County Pork Producers … Two $400 awards … Parents must be Tama
Co. Pork Producers … March 20, 2010
93. The
94. Learning Disabilities Association of
95. Iowa School of Beauty (Ankeny, Iowa) High School
Achievement Scholarships … Two $2500 scholarships per high school for
several programs … Eligibility requires completion of (1) ISB scholarship
application, (2) an enrollment
application, and (3) an interview at ISB
96. Iowa High School Music Association’s Leo Grether Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music Education … One $1,000
award … Application Deadline: April 15, 201
97. Farmers Savings Bank Education Award ... One $500 award .. Student must have a banking
relationship with FSB in
98. Ethan Hungerford Memorial Scholarship
... One $500 award to a BCLUW, GMG, Marshalltown, or West Marshall High School
senior to attend MCC ... Applicants must have a 3.00 cumulative GPA ... Areas
of first consideration will be studies in Teacher Education, Criminal Law,
Agriculture, Natural Resources,or a Medical field ...
Application deadline: March 15
99.
100. Junior League
Scholarships … Two $500 awards to
current high school females attending any public or private school in the
AEA267 district … criteria include volunteerism, leadership, and academic
achievement … Application materials can be found online at www.jlwcf.org … Application deadline: April 2,
2010
THE FOLLOWING
ARE GMG FOUNDATION OR GMG SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED TO THE CLASS OF
2010. THE GMG FOUNDATION WILL MEET IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER
AND AMOUNTS OF THE MAJORITY OF THE GMG OF FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. AS SOON AS
THESE DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, WE WILL MAKE THE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE TO THE
CLASS OF 2010. MOST, IF NOT ALL, OF THE
101.Richard and Betty Hessenius Education Major Scholarship…One $1,500 (This is an increase of
$500)…Applicants must plan to pursue degree in education…Applicants must have a
minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA…Application Deadline: April 30
102.Lincoln Savings Bank
Scholarship…Two
(2) 500 awards…Selection criteria include minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and
citizenship in school and community… Application Deadline: April 30
103.NEW”-: Melissa Rae Cowan
Memorial Scholarship…One
(1) $250 award…Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and plan to
major in the medical field…
Application Deadline: April 30
104.Josh Wohlman
Memorial Scholarship…One
(1) $1,000 award…Applicants must have a
minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be involved in the GMG School and community…Application
Deadline: April 30
105.
106.GMG Foundation
Vocational-Technical Scholarship…One
for $250…Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA… Application Deadline:
April 30
107.Lee Kienzle
Memorial Scholarships…Number and
amounts to be announced…Applicants
must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA…Applicants must write a short essay… Applicaton Deadline: April 30
108.Garwin Lions’
Club Technical Scholarship…One
$250 award…Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 cumulative
GPA…Applicants must be planning to pursue a two year technical degree…
Application Deadline: April 30
109.Donate an Organ – Save a Life
Scholarships… Number and amounts
to be announced…Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and be
involved in the school and community… Application Deadline: April 30
110.Ralph and Jennie Turbett Memorial Scholarships…Two $1,000 awards…Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA
and be involved in the school and community…Application Deadline:April
30
111.Garwin
Courts Scholarships…Two $500
awards…One award for student going to a community college and one award for a
student going to a 4-year college or university…Applicants must have a minimum
2.5 cumulative GPA and be involved in the school and community…Application
Deadline: April 30
112.GMG Alumni Association
Scholarship…One
(1) $100 award…No application
required…Selection Committee will select recipient
113.GMG Student Council
Scholarship...One
(1) $100 award…No application required…Student Council sponsor selects recipient
114.GMG Staff Scholarships…$100 each with number to be determined…No
application required…
Selection Committee will select recipient
115.GMG Parents Association
Scholarships …Four
$250 awards … One male Fine Arts and one female Fine Arts … One male
student-athlete and one female student-athlete … Application
Deadline: April 30
116.Floyd Cutler, Jr. Memorial Scholarship … One $500 award (this year only)
…Applicants must have at least 2.25 cumulative GPA …Applicants must have been
in band or vocal all 4 years of high school …Applicants must plan to major in
music or have music aspirations in his/her future … Application Deadline: April 30
117.GMG Faculty Club
Scholarship … One
$200 award … Preference may be given, but not limited to, applicants who intend
top teach k-12 upon completion of an undergraduate program … Application
Deadline: April 30
Revised
and Updated March 18, 2010 (03/18/2010)