Amount: $1,000

Deadlines: Quarterly

Details: Before we get into all of the Iowa-specific private scholarships, check out our very own. No essay or minimum GPA required to apply. Open to US citizens, international students in the US, and students with DACA and undocumented status.

Amount: $50,000

Deadline: Rolling monthly

Eligibility:

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Amount:  $2,500 Monthly

Deadline: Expires on the last day of each month

Eligibility: The ScholarshipPoints Scholarship is a monthly no essay scholarship open to all high school and college students ages 16 and older, who are US residents!

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Details: Are you a top student attending an Iowa high school who lacks the financial means to attend college? You may qualify for a scholarship that may allow you to graduate debt-free from selected Iowa universities or community colleges. Full-Ride renewable scholarships equal to the cost of attendance, less other gift aid are available at Iowa's three Regent universities and select community colleges. Preference is given to students whose parents did not graduate from an accredited four-year college or university.

Amount: $8,000

Deadline: Rolling

Details:  For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: January 9

Details: Attention high school seniors and college students from Iowa, Ohio, and Tennessee! If you’re a member of the Future Farmers of America and you’re interested in studying agriculture or natural resources, the Bridgestone Collegiate Scholarship could be your ticket to financial aid for your college degree!

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: January 17

Details: Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who reside in the geographic area served by our BBB: the Greater Des Moines region, the Quad Cities region, and the Siouxland Region. The Student of Integrity Award scholarships are awards that recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity

Amount:  Varies

Deadline: January 27

Details: The DMWC annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, college students, and students pursuing higher education degrees. This year, the DMWC will give scholarships in areas of study including art, drama, music, STEM, Music Education, Elementary Education, and Veterinary Sciences.

Amount: $1,500 

Deadline: February 3

Details:  Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college/university sophomores & juniors or graduate students living or attending school in the five-state area served by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences:

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline: January 9

Details: The Built Ford Tough Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are members of FFA.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: February 1

Details:  50 scholarships are available to students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: March 31

Details: Ae you a college-bound, Iowa high school senior with experience or a background in golf? If so, consider applying for the Herman Sani Scholarship!

Amount: $5,334

Deadline: April 1

Details: Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student from Iowa who graduated from high school in the most recent school year or will be graduating in the upcoming year? Further, will you be enrolling in an in-state college or university? If so, you may be eligible for the All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship!

Amount: $4,000

Deadline: April 1

Details: The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited educational programs leading to careers in the arts.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 1

Details: One $1,000 scholarship annually will be awarded to one male and one female Iowan. Throughout the selection process, the degree of participation in the Iowa Games will be given consideration, as well as the applicant’s display of character. Citizenship, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, perseverance and sportsmanship are just a few of the values on which this award is based.

Amount: $1,500 to $11,500

Deadline: April 1

Details: Are you a community-minded and highly motivated Iowa high school junior? If so, consider applying for the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award! The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is open to Iowa high school juniors who design community service projects that exemplify the values of Herbert Hoover, an Iowa native and the 31st President of the United States.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 1

Details: Are you a college-bound, Iowa high school senior who aspires to become an educator? If so, consider applying for the PEIF Teacher of Tomorrow Scholarship!

Amount: Varies

Deadline: April 1

Details: Established to create an ongoing network of educational opportunities for Iowans, the PEI Foundation supports worthwhile academic endeavors by awarding student and teacher scholarships.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline:  April 15

Details: The Alive and Running Fund awards a scholarship to a High School graduating senior or Current College Student to fund educational costs at a college, university, vocational, or trade school. The award is to recognize and support an individual who has made a positive contribution to the state of Iowa.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline:  May 31

Details: Are you a high school sophomore, junior, or senior from Iowa with a passion for the performing arts? If so, consider applying for the Iowa Merit Awards for Dramatic Performance!

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: June 21

Details: Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents Scholarship provides financial assistance to children and grandchildren of members of the Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents (MAGCS) who are interested in attending college in any state.

Amount: up to $8,500

Deadline: July 1

Details: Are you a current undergraduate student from Iowa attending an in-state, private college or university? If so, you may be eligible for the Iowa Tuition Grant! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $8,500 to current Iowa undergraduates who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by July 1.