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Iowa Lakes
Community College President's
Circle
In 2006 Iowa Lakes Community College President
Harold Prior established the President's Circle. The
President's Circle consists of donors that commit to
a minimum gift of $2,500 annually to Iowa Lakes.
Members are encouraged to allocate their gifts to
the area of the college that interests them the
most. Iowa Lakes is very fortunate to have many of
these donors realize the impact scholarships have on
today's students. Scholarships that have been
established or enhanced by the President's have been
identified with the
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The Adult Learner Scholarship is given each semester
to one student at each campus. Applicants must be
at least 25 years of age, have completed at
least 12 credit hours at Iowa Lakes, show
evidence of superior academic ability and be
enrolled at any Iowa Lakes campus while maintaining
a 3.25 GPA.
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Deadline:
April 1 for
fall, October 1 for spring.
Amount: $500 |
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Ag Processing Inc. (AGP®),
a farmer-owned cooperative engaged in the
procurement, processing, marketing, and
transportation of grains and grain products in
Emmetsburg, Iowa, has been a long time supporter of
Iowa Lakes Community College. Establishment of this
scholarship in 2008 is another show of their belief
in the college, its students and the ag industry.
Eligible candidates
must be enrolled full-time in the
Biorenewable Fuels Technology program and have achieved and
maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. They
must also address their interest in the
agriculture industry and career goals in that field
in the scholarship application summary. If
chosen as a recipient, they must use the award
for tuition, books or fees.
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Deadline:
April 1
Amount:
Two - $500 |
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H.G. Albee, a former resident of the Estherville
area, created a trust to be used primarily for
scholarships. It was his wish that the Iowa Lakes
Scholarship Foundation administer the trust income
to the betterment of Iowa Lakes Community College,
but to be used primarily to provide scholarships.
Your application is evidence of his faith in Iowa
Lakes and the people who attend it. Applicants must
be attending the Estherville Campus.
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Deadline:
April 1
Amount: varies |
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The Mary and Gene Allbaugh Memorial Scholarship was
established by the Allbaugh children - Suzanne, John
and Kathy - all of whom lived in Emmetsburg and
graduated from Emmetsburg public schools. Mary and
Gene established and ran the radio station in
Emmetsburg, they were instrumental in bringing cable
television and the Iowa Lakes Emmetsburg Campus to
town. This scholarship has been established to
reinvest in the education of citizens served by Iowa
Lakes Community College. Qualified applicants must
be enrolled at any Iowa Lakes campus as a
full-time student, possess and maintain a GPA
in good standing. This award must be used for
tuition, books, and/or fees.
Selection emphasis
will be placed on the summary.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: $600
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The Alliant Energy Foundation Scholarship was
established by the Alliant Energy Foundation in
2004. They will award two $250 scholarships to
full-time Iowa Lakes Community College students.
Applicants must be Alliant Energy customers or
dependents of customers, be enrolled in the
Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program and
demonstrate financial need determined by the
FAFSA form results. Applicants must supply a copy
of their most recent Alliant Energy bill.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: Two $250
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This scholarship sponsored by the Iowa
Lakes Alumni & Friends Association benefits alumni
or children of alumni attending Iowa Lakes Community
College. Applicants must either be returning
alumni who last attended Iowa Lakes at least 2
years prior to start date OR children of
alumni. Children of alumni, include with
application alumni’s name, maiden name if
applicable, program and their year of graduation
from Iowa Lakes. Applicants must have attained at
least 30 credit hours from Iowa Lakes
Community College and
plan to enroll for at least 12 credit hours
during each semester of the scholarship year.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Two $300
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Family of Oliver M. Anderson
established this scholarship to keep memories of
their family alive while benefiting students at Iowa
Lakes Community College. Applicants must be
Estherville Lincoln Central graduating senior
athletes with a 2.5 GPA planning to be
full-time students at Iowa Lakes and
participate in an athletic program at the college.
The recipient may receive this scholarship for two
years while pursuing their education at Iowa Lakes.
This award must be used for tuition, books and/or
fees.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $4,000 per year for two years
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The ASPIRES Scholarship has been established for
active ASPIRES participants displaying focus and
commitment toward completion of their academic goals
at Iowa Lakes. The award is available each semester
for participating ASPIRES students who demonstrate
dependability, motivation and show potential for
success in reaching their educational goals. The
recipient must demonstrate financial need
determined by the FAFSA form results and maintain a
2.0 GPA.
Deadline: April 15 for fall;
November 15 for spring
Amount: varies
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Designed to assist students
aspiring to the nursing profession, this
scholarship was established in 2007 by Avera
Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa.
Eligible applicants must be full-time students
from Emmet County, Iowa, entering the
Associate Degree Nursing (Registered Nursing)
program at Iowa Lakes Community College
while maintaining a minimum cumulative 2.5
GPA. Preference will be given to applicants
displaying financial need determined by FAFSA
form results. The recipient must use the award
for tuition, books or fees.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $2,500
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The Alyssa and Jeremiah Bargen Memorial
Scholarship was established by Alyssa’s parents.
The Bargen Scholarship is awarded to a student
enrolled in an accounting and/or business
program at the Estherville Campus.
The award will be presented the second semester.
Deadline: October
1
Amount: varies
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The Jim and Kay Billings Scholarship was
initiated by several Iowa Lakes employees to
honor and express appreciation for former
President Jim Billings’ leadership, vision and
accomplishments at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Full-time students must display
financial need determined by the FAFSA form
results.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: varies
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Bookstore
provides scholarships at the five Iowa Lakes
campuses. They are open to all Iowa Lakes
students for both the fall and spring
semesters. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA
and display financial need determined by
the FAFSA form results.
Deadline:
July 1 for fall, October 1 for spring.
Amount: $200
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The Bright Futures Scholarship sponsored by the
Spencer Community Schools Foundation is designed
to benefit an Iowa Lakes Community College
nontraditional female student planning to
continue her education at a four-year
institution. Successful candidates must be
25 years of age or older, reside in Clay or
Dickinson County and attend any Iowa Lakes
campus. Scholarship must be used for tuition,
books and/or fees.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
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The Iowa Broadcasters Association awards
annual scholarships
to Iowa two-year or four-year
colleges or universities for students
enrolled full time in broadcasting programs.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: varies
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The Maurice Broadie family has established a
scholarship in memory of Louise Broadie, beloved
wife and mother. Applicants must display
financial need determined by the FAFSA form
results, have graduated from the Estherville
Lincoln Central School district and be pursuing
a nursing or agricultural career.
The candidate should maintain a 2.5 GPA
and be of good character.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Up to $500
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Ivan and Janet Brown along with
Brown Medical Industries in Spirit Lake, Iowa,
established a scholarship for GED or Alternative
High School graduates in 2007. Recognizing that
students that earn a high school degree through
these programs exhibit tendencies to value their
education the Browns wish to encourage these
students to “Just Say Yes” to continuing their
education at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Eligible applicants must have achieved a
minimum cumulative 2.5 during attendance at
their Alternative High School or GED program and
maintain a 2.5 GPA while attending Iowa
Lakes. They must also display financial need
determined by FAFSA form results.
Deadline: April
1, 2008
Amount: $500
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The Ronald O. Brown Memorial Scholarship was
created in memory of Ronald O. Brown, an Iowa
Lakes alumnus from Gruver. This scholarship is
available for students enrolled in a health
field, vocational program or the
Environmental Studies program at Iowa Lakes
Community College.
Deadline: April
1
Amount: Four or Five $250
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The Melba Byrkeland Memorial
Special Needs Scholarship, established in 2007,
memorializes Melba’s dedication to helping
special needs students realize their career
goals. During her career at Iowa Lakes from
1972-1998 she was recognized by Presidents
Reagan and Clinton for her unique program
development based on her educational philosophy
of developing the “whole person.” A committed
mentor for other faculty, she helped develop the
first new faculty orientation, the Velkommen
Experience. Melba touched many lives, “making a
difference”, as if reaching out to others was a
way of life for her. Eligible candidates for
the Byrkeland Memorial Scholarship must be
former SAVE/COC students continuing their
education at Iowa Lakes Community College
while displaying financial need
determined by the FAFSA form results. A
preference will be given to those students
continuing on in the Iowa Lakes Hotel/Restaurant
Management program.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: Two - $500
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The Casper family established this spring
semester scholarship in memory of Louis D. &
Helen Casper, lifelong farmers. A scholarship
will be awarded annually to benefit a student in
an agricultural program at the
Emmetsburg Campus. The recipient must
maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be enrolled for
the spring semester after attending Iowa
Lakes for at least one semester in an
agricultural program.
Deadline:
October 1
Amount: Two - $250
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The Cass & Yackle families have
established a scholarship in memory of Maxine
Cass & Deanne Yackle. Eligible applicants must
be enrolled part time or full time in
either the Human Services/Disability Studies
program or in any Iowa Lakes program if
they have a documented disability themselves.
The recipient must display financial need
determined by the FAFSA form results and the
award must be used for tuition, books and/or
fees.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
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Clyde Christensen established the Clyde and
Frances Christensen Memorial Scholarship prior
to his death in 2002. The couple lived in the
Alta and Estherville areas. Frances attended
Estherville Junior College and received her
teaching degree. She later taught fifth grade.
Clyde spent his career working as a local DNR
officer. Clyde’s love of the outdoors inspired
him to establish a scholarship for students
seeking a career in an environmental area.
Qualified candidates must be enrolled in the
Iowa Lakes Environmental Studies program
and be in good academic standing.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: varies
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The Ken Churchill - KICD Broadcast Scholarship,
sponsored by Spencer Radio Stations KICD/CD
107.7/Lite 104.9, was established in memory of
Ken Churchill, a long-time broadcaster at the
KICD stations. Qualified applicants must be
enrolled in the Iowa Lakes Broadcast
Media Specialist program as a full-time
student who has completed at least one
semester as well as possess and maintain a
GPA in good standing. Applications will
be rated on financial need determined by
the FAFSA form results with emphasis on the
summary.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: Three $300
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation,
with the support of several Clay County
businesses and community committee members,
hosts a golf outing to raise money specifically
for Clay County student scholarships. Many
community members and businesses attend and/or
sponsor the event. From this annual golf outing,
scholarships are made possible for students
meeting the following requirements: current
resident of Clay County, enrolled full time at
any Iowa Lakes campus and earned a high
school or college 2.5 GPA.
Explain in
your summary how you have exhibited leadership
potential, been an active participant in
community betterment and how you would benefit
from this educational opportunity.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: varies
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Corn Belt
Power Cooperative has partnered with Iowa Lakes
Community College to show its commitment to the
communities it serves and to the production of
renewable energy by offering a scholarship to
students who study
wind energy and turbine technology. Applicants
must have
achieved a high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale,
and
maintain a 2.5 GPA
at Iowa Lakes (eligibility shall be reviewed each
semester). Eligible students must be Iowa residents enrolled
full time in the Wind Energy & Turbine Technology program at Iowa
Lakes. Selection emphasis will
be placed on applicant’s potential for success
and GPA. Scholarship must be used for
tuition, books and/or fees.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
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The William and Irma Cox Memorial Scholarship is
seeking eligible candidates who are Iowa Lakes
Upward Bound graduates attending any Iowa
Lakes Community College campus full time
in a transfer program (A.S. or A.A.
degree). The recipient must attain a minimum
GPA of 2.25 during their first semester at
Iowa Lakes and a 2.70 thereafter. One of
the recommendation letters or forms must be
from an Iowa Lakes Upward Bound
Advisor or Instructor, ACT scores, high
school transcript and a summary including
educational goals and how the student will work
to obtain them. This award must be used for
tuition, books and/or fees.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount:
$950 per semester up to 4 semesters
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Wayne Davis, a great supporter of the Iowa Lakes
Agriculture Department, offered many students
part-time employment to help enhance their
college experience. As a community minded
individual he served on the Emmetsburg School
Board, the AEA Board and the Low Rent Housing
Board and was active in the Palo Alto County
Beef and Pork Producers as well as the Corn and
Soybean Association. His wife, Phylis,
established this scholarship in 2005 in memory
of Wayne, a devoted family man, innovative
farmer and steward of the soil. Eligible
students must be Iowa residents enrolled full
time in the second year of Agribusiness
Technology or Agriculture Production Technology
at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Two $500
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The Albert DeWall & Emma DeWall Peterson
Memorial Scholarship has been established by
Estherville Junior College alumna
Dr. Barbara Whitish Kuyper in memory of her
uncle Albert DeWall and aunt Emma DeWall
Peterson. Albert and Emma grew up on a farm near
Estherville and were lifelong residents of the
area. Applicants must display financial need
determined by the FAFSA form results and be
enrolled in any Iowa Lakes career option or
vocational/technical program as
part-time or full-time students.
Applicants must also be residents of Iowa
and possess and maintain a GPA in good
standing.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation,
with the help of several Iowa Lakes employees
and community committee members, coordinates an
event to raise money specifically for Dickinson
County student scholarships. Many community
members and businesses attend and/or sponsor
this event. From this annual event scholarships
are awarded to students meeting the following
requirements: current residents of Dickinson
County, enrolled full time or part
time and attending any Iowa Lakes campus
while maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Deadline: April 1
for Fall, October 1 for Spring
Amount: varies
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Patrick Donovan devoted his entire life to his
family, friends and the automobile business.
After graduating from Estherville High School
and Estherville Junior College, Pat transferred
to Mankato State University. He enjoyed people,
telling great stories, Notre Dame football, his
Irish heritage and America. Family members have
established this scholarship to keep his memory
alive while helping students. Eligible
candidates must be full-time sophomore
students at Iowa Lakes Community College in
the Business Administration and Management
program with a 3.0 GPA. The award
must be used for tuition, books and/or fees.
One of the two required recommendation letters
or forms should be from an
advisor or professor in the Business
Administration and Management program.
Deadline: April 1
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The Hallie Drake Scholarship is awarded to
students with financial need determined
by the FAFSA form results who are enrolled in
accounting or business programs at the
Estherville Campus. The scholarship
presentation will be made the second semester.
Deadline:
October 1
Amount: varies
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This scholarship was established
in 1981 and re-introduced to the Iowa Lakes
Community College Foundation in 2008 for the
purpose of providing funds for students to
attend the Nursing program at Iowa Lakes.
Qualified candidates must
reside in Palo Alto County,
be accepted into the
Nursing program,
maintain a minimum cumulative
2.5 GPA
and display
financial need
determined by FAFSA form results.
Preference will be give to
graduating seniors from Emmetsburg High School.
Deadline: September 15
Amount: Two - $500
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The Forest Ridge Scholarship will be awarded to
up to two students in their second year of
college to be used for tuition, books and/or
fees. The students must have attained a 2.0
GPA in high school and maintain a 2.0
GPA while
at Iowa Lakes. High consideration will be given
to students who
show an interest in community service
activities, demonstrating positive character.
Applicants must be full-time students at
Iowa Lakes enrolled in the Criminal Justice,
Human Services/Disability Studies, Early
Childhood Education, or Sociology/Social
Work Transfer programs. Recommendation letters
or forms should specifically address applicants'
character and provide examples of service
projects performed.
Deadline: October
1
Amount: Two $500
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Bertha and Delbert Hinsch of Estherville
established the Gaarde-Hinsch endowed
scholarship for the benefit of student
musicians at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Their great love of music inspired the couple to
establish this generous gift which awards
numerous music scholarships each year.
Deadline: April
1
Amount: varies
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Global Ethanol (formerly known as Midwest Grain
Processing) of Lakota, Iowa, established this
scholarship in 2007 to further support the
renewable energy industry. Eligible candidates
must be enrolled full time in the
Biorenewable Fuels Technology
program at Iowa
Lakes.
Deadline: April
1
Amount:
Two - $1250
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Perry and Teresa Pearson established this
scholarship in 2007. As long-time residents of
the Iowa Great Lakes area, the Pearsons are
critically aware of and support the need to
improve and protect the environment. Eligible
candidates must be enrolled full time in
any renewable energy program (Wind
Energy and Turbine Technology,
Sustainable Energy Resource Management,
Biorenewable Fuels Technology, etc.), Landscape and
Turfgrass Technician or Environmental
Studies at Iowa Lakes. They must also
possess and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA
and use award for tuition, books and/or fees.
Deadline: April
1
Amount:
Two - $1250
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Dennis Hageman enriched the lives of students at
Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville Campus
from 1967 until his retirement in 2000. Family
members and friends of Dennis acknowledge his
devotion to education and students by
establishing this scholarship at Iowa Lakes that
will keep his memory alive while impacting
students. Applicants must be planning to
transfer to a four-year university, possess
and maintain a 3.0 GPA and show
financial need determined by the FAFSA form
results.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
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Marty Hall established a scholarship for the
late Don Hall, retired Marine/Small Engine
Mechanics instructor. He was head baseball coach
for Iowa Lakes and also scouted for the Dodgers
major league team. Applicants must be
residents of Clay, Emmet, Dickinson, Kossuth or
Palo Alto County attending any Iowa Lakes
campus.
Deadline: October 1
Amount: up to $200
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This one-time scholarship to be
awarded during the 2008-09 academic year has
been established in honor of John Hand of
Emmetsburg, Iowa, in honor of his many years of
service as an Iowa Lakes Community College
Trustee. Hand served as Board of Trustees
President prior to retiring from the board
recently. Eligible candidates for this
scholarship must be Palo Alto County
permanent residents attending Iowa Lakes
Community College full time. The award may
be used for tuition, books and/or fees.
Deadline: September 15
Amount: $1000
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Prior to her death Irma M. Hasbrook of
Estherville established the Raymond Hasbrook
Memorial Scholarship in memory of her husband.
The funds from this endowed scholarship will
award several graduating high school seniors.
Students must have financial need
determined by the FAFSA form results and attend
any Iowa Lakes campus.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: $500
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Kirk and Julie Hayes, long-time activists and
philanthropists from Algona, established this
scholarship in 2006 to further their support for
Kossuth County. Eligible candidates for the
Hayes Scholarship must have completed at
least 30 credit hours at Iowa Lakes and be
enrolled full time. They must also have
graduated from one of the high schools in
Kossuth County – Algona, Bishop Garrigan,
North Kossuth or Sentral.
Deadline: April 1
Amount:
Up to four $625 awards
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The Tim Higgins Memorial Scholarship was
established by family in memory of a loved one
with a passion for farming. Tim Higgins of
Galva, Iowa, was a farmer involved in a fatal
accident at a young age. He truly felt farming
was a great way of life. The family felt that
Tim would have wished to give back to
agriculture and provide an opportunity for a
student to enjoy farming as he did. Candidates
must be full-time students in an
agriculture program, possessing a 2.0 GPA
or better. Students must display
financial need determined by the FAFSA form
results.
Deadline: April
1
Amount: Up to $300
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Holiday Express Corporation has established an
endowed scholarship in support of Iowa Lakes
Community College. Merle (Bubs) L. Johnson and
Basil (Sonny) Roberts Sr. along with their
employees are dedicated to serving the food
transportation industry as well as committed to
promoting quality education to future
generations. Applicants must be graduating
seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA, display
financial need determined by the FAFSA form
results and attend any Iowa Lakes campus.
Deadline: April
1
Amount: Three $500
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The Houseman family of Estherville established
this scholarship in 2007 as a memorial to their
father and founder of Houseman Oil Co., Loyd
(Bunny) Houseman. Bunny’s love for auto racing
led to a natural interest in auto repair and
fuel service; he started Houseman Oil Co. in
1946. Eligible candidates must be enrolled
full time in the Auto Technology program
at Iowa Lakes and use award for tuition, books
and/or fees.
Deadline: April
1
Amount: $500
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The Matt Hunt Memorial Scholarship,
sponsored by PepsiAmericas of Estherville,
was established in remembrance of Matt, who
graduated from Iowa Lakes, enjoyed playing
baseball for the Lakers and was employed by
Pepsi of Estherville at the time of his
death. This scholarship will be awarded to a
returning sophomore baseball player who
graduated from a
high school located in Emmet, Kossuth, Clay,
Palo Alto, Dickinson or Martin
County. The selection committee reserves the right to extend this area if
deemed necessary.
Deadline:
October 1
Amount: $500
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These scholarships are supported by the
National Science Foundation’s Scholarship:
Science Technology Engineering and
Mathematics program (S-STEM) under grant
DUE#0728539. Applicants must be full-time
students in one of the following
programs: Aviation,
Biorenewable Fuels Technology, Computer Aided Drafting &
Design, Computer Forensics, Computer
Programming, Education Transfer (Math and
Science focus), Engineering Transfer,
Environmental Studies, Information
Technology, Mathematics Transfer, Science
Transfer, Sustainable Energy Resource
Management and Wind Energy and Turbine
Technology. Eligible students must
display financial need and be
eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
determined by the FAFSA form results,
achieve a high school 3.0 GPA or an
Iowa Lakes minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA.
Recipients must enroll in an Infinity
Scholars course each semester and
participate in project activities.
Deadline:
April 1 for
Fall, October 1 for Spring
Amount: Up to $4,000
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Iowa Lakes Community College values its
alumni as an integral part of what has made
the college the outstanding academic
organization it is today. This scholarship
was established in 2006-07 to benefit
children of Iowa Lakes Community College
alumni. Alumni are defined as students
who graduated with a degree or diploma from
Iowa Lakes Community College. This award is
for full-time students and must be
used for tuition only. This scholarship is
renewable for a second year at Iowa Lakes.
Applicants must supply alumni name,
maiden name if applicable, program and year
of graduation for verification purposes.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Up to $500
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The Iowa Lakes Community College Education
Association is committed to promoting and
supporting quality education. Members are
full-time faculty at Iowa Lakes Community
College. Applicants must be full-time
students who have completed at least
32 credits with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.0 and are planning to teach
in their major area of interest.
Applicants should address in the summary the
area of teaching interest and the level they
wish to teach. In addition, applicants
should include how their personal character
traits, attitudes and experiences will
provide a foundation to become an effective
educator.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: varies
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Iowa State Bank of Algona, Iowa, established
this scholarship in 2007 to further support
the renewable energy industry. Eligible
candidates must be enrolled full time
in the Wind Energy & Turbine Technology,
Sustainable Energy Resource Management or
Biorenewable Fuels Technology Processing program at
Iowa Lakes and possess and maintain a
minimum 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: Two-$1,250
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Having joined
the Iowa Lakes President’s Circle of giving,
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank of Emmetsburg,
long-time Iowa Lakes supporters, decided to
utilize their President’s Circle gift by
establishing this scholarship in 2008 to
support Iowa Lakes students. Eligible
candidates must be graduating seniors
from Emmetsburg Community School or
Laurens-Marathon Community School
planning to enroll full time.
Special consideration may be given to
students who possess the values that are
exemplified by the Vision, Mission & Values
of Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, attend the
Emmetsburg campus or are (or have family
members who are) customers of Iowa Trust &
Savings Bank. Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
staff and immediate family are not eligible.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: Two-$1,000
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In 2004 Jerry Jones of Spirit Lake, Iowa,
established this scholarship in memory of
his wife Cristina
designed
to offer financial support to a
student enrolled in the Massage Therapy
program at the Spencer Campus. Eligible
candidates must possess a minimum 3.0
GPA,
exhibit sound moral character, possess positive energy and
demonstrate financial need determined
by the FAFSA form results.
The summary
must include why applicant is entering
massage therapy and the benefits of massage
therapy.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: $500
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Arthur Kahler established this scholarship
in 2006 as a memorial to his wife Mary.
Mary loved to travel, spend time with her
family, raise flowers, garden and entertain
her nieces and nephews at the farm she
shared with Art. She worked as a nurse for
over 43 years and was instrumental in
starting the Nursing program at Iowa Lakes.
Eligible candidates must be enrolled full
time in the Nursing program at
Iowa Lakes, reside in the college’s
five-county area (Clay, Dickinson,
Emmet, Kossuth or Palo Alto), possess and
maintain a 2.5 GPA and use award for
tuition, books and/or fees.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: $1000
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Senator Jack and Kay Kibbie established
this scholarship in 2007 as a result of
their recognition of the importance of
agriculture and nursing to Iowa. Applicants
must be enrolled full time in any
agricultural or nursing program at Iowa
Lakes, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and
display financial need determined by
the FAFSA form results.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: Two-$1,250
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The family and friends of Jean King
established this scholarship in 2005 in her
memory. Jean taught nursing at Iowa Lakes
Community College for 21 years. She then
taught the RN/BSN program housed at Iowa
Lakes for the University of Iowa. Jean
greatly valued higher education and was an
inspiration and role model to those who knew
her. Eligible candidates must be
full-time
students in the
Associate
Degree Nursing program at Iowa Lakes
with a 3.0
GPA and be
Iowa
residents. The award must be used for
tuition, books and/or fees.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: $ 1000
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This scholarship was established in loving
memory of Jens and Helen Kirkegaard of
Graettinger, Iowa. Jens, a Danish immigrant,
and Helen, a native of Canada, adopted
Graettinger as their hometown where they
were active members of the community and
strong supporters of education. This
scholarship is intended for
nontraditional students enrolled full
time in the Practical Nursing (LPN) program
at Iowa Lakes. Eligible students must be
residents of Palo Alto, Emmet, Clay, Kossuth
or Dickinson County and display
financial need determined by the FAFSA
form results.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: up to $ 6000
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This scholarship was established in
memory of Loren Knobloch and Tim
O’Connor, former Iowa Lakes farm
management students involved in fatal
accidents. This scholarship is presented
to second year Ag Production or Ag
Business students.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount: varies
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The KOFAB Welding & Metal Fabrication
Scholarship was established in 2004 by
KOFAB of Algona, a leading manufacturer
of custom food-processing and material
handling equipment along with new
product development. This scholarship
has been created to encourage students
to pursue a career in welding and metal
fabrication. KOFAB will annually award
one $1,000 scholarship to an incoming
freshman from each of these
school districts in Kossuth County -
North Kossuth, Algona, Bishop Garrigan
and Sentral. The candidate must be
enrolled in the Iowa Lakes Welding
program.
Deadline:
April 1
Amount:
Four $1,000
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