More Scholarship Opportunities

This is a guide to help you locate other scholarship opportunities.  These scholarships are not administered by Iowa Lakes Community College.  You must contact the listed organization for their scholarship’s information or, if indicated, the Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410 or 800-242-5106 ext. 4410 or e-mail bheim@iowalakes.edu. 

ABBOTT & FENNER
Awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Students must submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web site http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline is June 15, 2012.
Posted 2/3/12

ADAM J. ANDERSON
For persons living in the Spencer area to pursue education and training to become a certified EMS provider.  More information may be found at http://www.spencerhospital.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=206&Itemid=115.
Posted 2/3/12

AES ENGINEERING
Students will answer one of the questions found on this site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Notice - you do not have to be taking engineer classes to apply for this scholarship. Award is $500; deadline is October 7, 2011.
Posted 2/3/12

ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY FOSTER CARE
The Opportunity Grant helps pay tuition and other school-related expenses for students who have aged out of Iowa’s foster care system and students adopted after their 16th birthday.  For more information on this scholarship visit www.iowacollegeaid.gov. 
Posted 2/3/12

AWS FOUNDATION, INC.
Numerous scholarship opportunities for students in the field of welding and related joining technologies may be found at www.aws.org/foundation. 
Posted 2/3/12

BARRY M. GOLDWATER
Information may be found at www.act.org/goldwater.   Contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410 before applying. 
Posted 2/3/12

BENNIE B. AND ERNESTINE F. SHINE
For persons living in the Spencer area pursuing an education in a health related field.  Applicants must have completed at least one semester.  More information may be found at http://www.spencerhospital.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=115.
Posted 2/3/12

BEST OF THE WEB
Best of the Web is continually offering new scholarship programs and will be awarding tens of thousands of dollars in free scholarship money to students this year. US students who are 16 or older may be eligible to compete for these scholarships — high school students, two and four-year college students, grad school students, and adult learners are all invited to apply. Deadline: May 31, 2012 http://onlinedegree.botw.org/scholarships/
Posted 5/21/12

BLACK KNIGHT CAR CLUB 
The Black Knight’s Car Club of the Estherville, Iowa, area has developed a scholarship for persons studying in the automotive field.  Contact the Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410 for an application. 
Posted 2/3/12

BRUCE HJELM MEMORIAL
For students who have completed at least one semester in a welding, mechanics, industrial trades, electricity, renewable energy or agriculture program.  Preference may be given to graduates of Clay Central-Everly, Harris-Lake Park, Okoboji or Sioux Central high schools.  For more information contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410. 
Posted 2/3/12

BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY PHI THETA KAPPA
Scholarship requires a hardcopy application; please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410. 
Posted 2/3/12

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF IOWA
For non-traditional students (completed HS five or more years previously) in need of additional education to reenter work force.  Must be U.S. citizen and Iowa resident (attending a school outside of Iowa does not negate Iowa residency or if parents are Iowa residents, constitutes Iowa residency). Applicants must display financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals. Applicants do not need to be BPW members. Contact the Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410 for hardcopy application. 
Posted 2/3/12

CHS FOUNDATION
For students in their first year of study in an agricultural-related program.  Scholarship will then apply to second year of study.  Visit www.chsfoundation.org for more information.
Posted 2/3/12

CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD CONTEST
Sponsored by The Gallery Collection, for more information visit www.gallerycollection.com.  Enter scholarship in search site field and click go. 
Posted 2/3/12

DEGREEDIRECTORY.ORG 
www.degreedirectory.org (click on Academic Scholarships)

Nursing and Medical Assisting - $500  For students interested in pursuing associate level degrees, diplomas or certificates related to Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Technology, Radiologic Technology and others.

Art and Design - $500  For students interested in pursuing associate level degrees related to Art, Computer Aided Design, Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Computer Graphics and others.

Computer Technology and Information Systems - $500  For students interested in pursuing associate level degrees or certificates related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Software,Database Technology, Information Security and others.

Online Associate Degree - $500  For full-time or part-time students interested in pursuing any online associate level degree.
Posted 2/3/12

DEGREEDUP.ORG
Four $1,250 cash scholarships.
Application: www.degreedup.org/cash-scholarship.html
Posted 4/25/12

EDUCATIONAL PORTAL.COM

Computer Science
For students who are pursuing computer related academic majors.  For more information visit:
http://education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html. 
Posted 2/3/12

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award http://education-portal.com/pages/Criminal_Justice_and_Law_Enforcement_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html  A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing any associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Areas of study that will be considered include Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Sociology with Law/Criminal emphasis, Corrections, Computer Forensics, and Forensic Psychology, among others.
Posted 2/3/12

Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award http://education-portal.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html  A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities. 
Posted 2/3/12

Architecture and Drafting Degrees
Undergraduate Academic Award http://education-portal.com/pages/Architecture_and_Drafting_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html  A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting or Design, or Architectural Engineering. 
Posted 2/3/12

Undergraduate Distance Learning Degrees
Academic Award http://education-portal.com/pages/Undergraduate_Distance_Learning_Degrees_-_Academic_Award.html  A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing a distance learning associate or bachelor degree program. Available to all part-time or full-time undergraduate students completing an online degree program.
Posted 2/3/12

FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER – DEADLINE (POSTMARKED) MAY 15 BY 5 P.M.

• 1 scholarship awarded to Fairmont High School senior with plans to pursue a health career
• 1 scholarship awarded to Fairmont Medical service area high school senior with plans to pursue a health career
• 1 scholarship awarded to post-high school student with plans to pursue a health career
• Erma H. Rosen Nursing Scholarship for students who have completed two full years and are entering third year of nursing program

Applications available at www.fairmontmedicalcenter.org. 
Posted 2/3/12

FORECLOSEURE.ORG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Essay Topic: What creative solutions, programs and/or initiatives to stimulate the United States housing market, as well as to turn the foreclosure tide, must a presidential candidate outline/promise to earn your vote? Feel free to include your very own original stimulus plan and/or ideas in your response, which can also be used to enhance existing platforms from candidates and/or other influential thought leaders.
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2012
Requirements: Minimum 800 words, Maximum 2,000
Awards: Five winners will be selected : Top prize $5,000, Second through fifth place will receive $1,000 each
http://www.foreclosure.com/scholarship/
Posted 4/25/12

HISPANIC FUND
For Hispanic heritage students with U.S. citizenship, minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA and planning to transfer to any U.S. accredited four-year institution.  For more information visit www.hsf.net. 
Posted 2/3/12

IMAGINE AMERICA
Visit www.imagine-america.org for information about the Imagine America Scholarship Programs. 
Posted 2/3/12

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS
http://www.iowapork.org/IAPorkYouthTeam/ScholarshipOpportunities/tabid/1026/Default.aspx
Posted 2/28/12

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER
Interested students must visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Website at  www.jkcf.org to determine eligibility to apply for this scholarship. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation does not accept applications directly from students; if you feel you meet the eligibility requirements contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410 for further help. 
Posted 2/3/12

JUDD GRANTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS
For residents of Dickinson County, Iowa, entering or enrolled in an RN, LPN or BSN program.  For an application call Delaine Olson at 712-336-1795. 
Posted 2/3/12

KOSSUTH CONNECTIONS
For active high school or post secondary students who are residents of Kossuth County.  Students must be planning to be (or already enrolled in) an accredited public or private university, college, vocational, technical or post secondary institution full time.  Students must exhibit leadership qualities through involvement with the Youth Committee of Kossuth Connections Coalition and other activities.  For more information contact 515-395-8336 or kossuthconnections@gmail.com.
Posted 2/3/12

LATINO UNIDOS
Latinos Unidos of Iowa, Inc. is very proud to grant college scholarships for Latino/Latina students who will attend Iowa institutions.  For more information, or to download an application, please visit http://www.latinosunidosofiowa.com/Scholarships.html.
Posted 2/3/12

LLOYD SCHULTZ MEMORIAL
For Dickinson County, Iowa, graduates entering an institution of higher learning while participating in an area of the fine arts including music, speech, drama, art or dance.  For more information and a hardcopy application contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410. 
Posted 2/3/12

MARK & COLETTE HEYWOOD
For Estherville Lincoln Central (Estherville, Iowa) graduates planning to attend Iowa Lakes Community College OR after graduating from Iowa Lakes Community College planning to attend the University of Iowa, Iowa State University or the University of Northern Iowa.  Hardcopy application is available at the Institutional Advancement Office, call 712-362-0410. 
Application
Posted 2/3/12

NATAS-UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER/FOUNDATION
For high school seniors planning to major in journalism, broadcasting or electronic media at an accredited post secondary education institution.  Grant must be used for tuition and fees.  Contact the Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410 for more information.
Posted 2/3/12

P.E.O. CHAPTER PA
For graduating senior women or women currently enrolled in an institution of higher education who previously graduated from a Dickinson County, Iowa, school district.  For more information and a hardcopy application contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410. 
Posted 2/3/12

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY (Do not need to be a Phi Theta Kappa member unless noted)

• All-USA/Coca-Cola Academic Teams and New Century Scholars
• All-State Academic Teams
• Guistwhite Scholarships (Phi Theta Kappa members ONLY)
• Hites Transfer Scholarships
• Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarships
• Lanza Scholarships
• Phi Theta Kappa Member Scholarships (Phi Theta Kappa members ONLY) 

Deadlines and eligibility criteria vary. For complete details visit http://scholarships.ptk.org. All scholarships above require a nomination process; please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410. 
Posted 2/3/12

ROBERT D. BLUE
For Iowa students who plan to attend an Iowa college or university. Applicants are expected to demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. Application is available online at www.rdblue.org; deadline for submission is May 10.
Posted 2/3/12

ROBINSON FAMILY COMPANIES SCHOLARSHIPS:

• The GetinBusiness.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
  GetinBusiness! is a resource site for entrepreneurs, offering information on how to incorporate and other business start-up tools.  The company offers a scholarship to the student who writes the best short essay on entrepreneurship per the guidelines set forth on www.getinbusiness.com/blog/scholarship  This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.  See the website for details.
   
• The FreeLegalAid.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
  A scholarship offered to the student who writes the best short essay on access to law per the guidelines set forth on www.freelegalaid.com/scholarship  Free Legal Aid is one of the oldest websites offering completely free legal resources.  This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.  See the website for details.
   
• The MissionVacation.com Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
  Mission Vacation is a company focusing on vacation rentals in Mission Beach, San Diego.  A scholarship offered to the student who writes the best short essay on travel per the guidelines set forth on www.MissionVacation.com/scholarship  This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.  See the website for details.
   
• The Techlaw LLP Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
  Techlaw LLP is a boutique intellectual property law firm, handling trademarks, copyrights and patents.  A scholarship offered to the student who writes the best short essay on intellectual property law per the guidelines set forth on www.TechLawLLP.com/scholarship   This scholarship requires an easy application form submitted through email.  See the website for details.

RUTH CORNWALL MEMORIAL STUDENT LOAN FUND
Established to assist persons interested in entering the nursing or an allied health profession.  This fund is designed to be a self-perpetuating loan fund, not a scholarship fund.  It is expected that a recipient repay the loan in a timely fashion.  More information may be found at http://www.spencerhospital.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=205&Itemid=115.
Posted 2/3/12

SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION (SEMA)
For students with a passion for cars and trucks; the specialty-equipment market is looking for you.  Visit www.sema.org/scholarships for more information. 
Posted 2/3/12

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ALGONA, IOWA – NORTH CENTRAL REGION
Scholarship opportunity for women with primary financial responsibility for themselves and their dependents.  Hardcopy application is available at the Institutional Advancement Office, call 712-362-0410, if interested. Or contact Verna Lee Morgan at 515-395-3955. Scholarship deadline is December 15.
Posted 2/3/12

T.E.A.C.H. EARLY CHILDHOOD IOWA
Several opportunities are available to students studying Early Childhood Education or Child Care.  Visit www.iowaaeyc.org or call 800-469-2392 for more information. 
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Posted 2/3/12

TYLENOL
For students who are pursuing health-related studies.  Visit www.tylenol.com/scholarship and use access key TYNL for more information. 
Posted 2/3/12

UWIG ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
For students pursuing a career in power engineering with a focus on or major in wind generation.  Emphasis will be placed on GPA and short essay explaining why student is pursuing career related to wind generation.  Visit www.uwig.org/scholarship.program.html for more information. 
Posted 2/3/12

VARSITY TUTORS'
Varsity Tutors' is a private tutoring & test prep service with more than 800 tutors in 10 cities, and they have decided to give back to the community by offering a monthly $1,000 college scholarship to students who plan on or are currently attending a 4-year university.  Prizes are awarded monthly and will be paid directly to the winner's college or university at their time of enrollment.The scholarship program webpage (with more information) can be found here, www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship. Contact info is: 314-252-8768 or scholarship@varsitytutors.com.
Posted 3/14/12

VIRAL VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST 2010P
The American Lawyer Academy offers up to $25,000 in scholarships to film students or video production enthusiasts that use their talents and creativity to spread a positive safe driving message.  For more information visit www.ViralVideoScholarshipContest.com.
Posted 2/3/12

WA-TAN-YE OF ESTHERVILLE, IOWA (PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S SERVICE ORGANIZATION)
For nontraditional students pursuing an education at Iowa Lakes Community College.  For a hardcopy application contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-362-0410. 
Posted 2/3/12

WYZANT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Visit www.wyzant.com/Scholarships.  Write an essay in 300 words or less about your most important teacher, tutor or coach in your life.  Promote your essay using your e-mail and social media contacts to get votes for your essay. Finalists determined by popular vote!  Deadline May 1, 2011.  WyzAnt tutors will review essays in final round and determine winners.  Winners announced by June 15, 2011.
Posted 2/3/12

YOUTH AND FAMILY RESOURCES OF EMMET COUNTY
Youth and Family Resources of Emmet County established two $500 scholarships for students who have completed at least one year of full-time college (or community college) credit with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5.  Recipients must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5. 

Applicants must show an interest in community service activities and demonstrate a positive character.  Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in Criminal Justice, Sociology/Social Services, Education or related programs of study.  Applicants may be pursuing undergraduate or post-graduate studies.

Applications must be received prior to June 15th and accompanied by a transcript of grades from the previous semester of study.  Scholarships will be awarded by September 1st.  Applications should be sent to:  Scholarship Selection Committee, Youth and Family Services Board of Directors, Attn:  Jen Sievert,  P.O. Box 515, Estherville, Iowa  51334 or emailed to jen.sievert@yfrs.org.
Application
Posted 3/5/12