Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

Scholarship Description

The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a $10,000 scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The program is designed to attract students who are motivated and community minded. The award, which honors Herbert Hoover, an Iowa native and the 31st President of the United States, identifies approximately 15 Iowa high school juniors who propose and then accomplish projects of their own design. The projects the students propose should demonstrate the values that Herbert Hoover exemplified in his life of public service.

Grades, test scores, essays and financial need are not evaluated. Each of the 15 finalists will receive a $1,500 cash award at the completion of the program. Four of those could earn an additional $10,000 scholarship each, for a total of $11,500!

Eligibility Requirements

• Must currently be in high school
• For residents of the following states: Iowa
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Project proposal

How To Apply