Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship provides annual awards to Iowa National Guard members who attend eligible Iowa colleges and universities. Maximum individual awards cannot exceed the current maximum resident tuition rate at Iowa Regent Universities. The Iowa Adjutant General determines eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

• Iowa resident
• Member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term the member receives benefits
• Satisfactorily complete required Guard training
• Maintain satisfactory performance of Guard duty
• Pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa college or university (students with BA degrees are not eligible to participate even if pursuing a second BA degree) and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Note: A qualified individual cannot receive an Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship award for more than 120 semester credit hours or the equivalent (effective July 1, 2015) of undergraduate study.

The fall priority deadline is on July 1, while the spring priority deadline is on December 1.

Eligibility Requirements

• For residents of the following states: Iowa
• Served in Air National Guard
• Served in Army National Guard
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required

How To Apply