Presidential Scholar and Honors

•  Academic Scholarships
   
  Arts & Science/Career Option
  100 percent tuition for any Valedictorian (first ranking graduate in high school class)
  80 percent tuition for any Salutatorian (second ranking graduate in high school class)
  60 percent tuition for a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA from senior year in high school 
        
  Technical/Vocational
  100 percent tuition for any Valedictorian (first ranking graduate in high school class)
  80 percent tuition for any Salutatorian (second ranking graduate in high school class)
  60 percent tuition for minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA from senior year in high school
   Opportunities to earn Honors credit by completing "in class honors" activities and requirements.
   
• "Scholars only" academic and cultural activities each semester.
  
•  Opportunity for interaction with fellow Honors students in both on- and off-campus activities.
  
•  Opportunity to determine both individual and group or club academic pursuits.
  
•  Special recognition at graduation.

How Do You Apply?

• Complete the scholarship application by April 1.
• Complete the application for admission by April 1.
• Have an official transcript of high school grades sent to the Admissions Office by May 1.
• Request an exam report from ACT be sent to Iowa Lakes, if applicable.
   

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants to the Presidential Scholar Program must satisfy at least two of the following requirements:

Arts & Science/Career Option

• Be named a Valedictorian, Salutatorian, or first or second ranking graduate in high school class.
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA from senior year in high school.
• Score 25 or above on the ACT.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of your high school class.

Technical/Vocational

• Be named a Valedictorian, Salutatorian, or first or second ranking graduate in high school class.
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA from senior year in high school.
• Score 20 or above on the ACT.
• Rank in the top 20 percent of your high school class.
   

How Do You Remain Eligible?

• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 while at Iowa Lakes Community College.
• Actively participate in scheduled honors activities while at Iowa Lakes Community College.
• Demonstrate leadership through participation in college activities while at Iowa Lakes Community College.
• Complete scholarship application each academic year.