Scholarship Press Releases

Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation hosted the Kossuth County Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, June 7, at Spring Valley Golf Course in Livermore. Participants had the opportunity to take part in games, contests and raffles throughout the afternoon to help raise scholarship funds. All proceeds will benefit scholarships for students...

Put on your grass skirts and sunglasses and join us the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s 9th Annual Dickinson County Scholarship Luau. The Luau will take place on Thursday, June 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the tropical Barefoot Bar on Lake Okoboji.   Guests will enjoy a Luau Barbeque...

Golf enthusiasts are invited to attend the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Kossuth County Scholarship Golf Outing set for Friday, June 7.  Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon shotgun start.  A short awards program will follow play.   The event features an 18-hole, four...

The deadline for scholarship applications at Iowa Lakes Community College for the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year is rapidly approaching.   Students are advised that to be considered for scholarships at Iowa Lakes, they are required to complete an online scholarship application which includes submitting the completed form as well as...

Iowa Lakes Art program instructor, Byron Lindell, created the We Believe Art Scholarship in 2006. Requirements are:  second year studio art or art education student, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and financial need as determined by FAFSA results. Award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees....

Now-retired Iowa Lakes’ Ag Production program faculty, Marv Carlson, created a scholarship in 2009 to benefit student whose interest goes beyond normal expectations of class and farm lab work. Scholarship supporters include program alumni contributors as well as employees of Iowa Lakes.   The 2012-13 recipient is Tonya Johnson of...

The University of Okoboji scholarship was established in 2009 to encourage Spencer students to pursue their education goals beyond high school. This year, two students each received $500 for tuition, books or fees.   The 2012-13 recipients are Daniel Vosburg and Abigail Wallace of Spencer.   To establish a scholarship...

The Todd Edmund Eslick "Eddie Flyer" Scholarship was established in 2010. Todd, a 2000 Aviation alumnus, was affectionately known as "Eddie Flyer" by his classmates and comrades in pranks. At the age of 13, he was the youngest to complete ground school in Webster City, Iowa, and later became the...

The Student Support Services Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College is for active SSS students who display focus and commitment toward completing their academic goals as full-time students. Requirements are financial need as determined by FAFSA results and a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Awards vary and must be used for...

The NorthStar Bank supports area business and agriculture industries through the establishment of two scholarships in 2011. Each recipient receives $1,000 for tuition, books or fees. Requirements are:  incoming freshman as of upcoming fall semester; full-time enrollment in an agriculture or business program; a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; and, financial...

The family of Norma Newhouse decided to create a memorial scholarship in 2002. The Norma Newhouse Memorial Scholarship gives $500 and must be used for tuition, books, or fees. Norma worked at the Emmetsburg Care Center as a certified Nurse Assistant for over 23 years. She greatly valued higher education...

In 2010 The Nathan "Willy" Wilson Memorial Scholarship was created. The amount awarded is $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees. Requirements are:  a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; full-time Farm Equipment/Diesel Technology, Agribusiness, Agriculture Production or Agriculture Transfer student as of upcoming fall semester; and, Emmet, Dickinson,...

The Msgr. Clarence E. Farrelly Scholarship was established in 1981. This $500 award must be used for tuition, books or fees. Requirements include Palo Alto county resident, full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment in the nursing program, a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and, financial need as determined by...

The Cass and Yackle families established this scholarship in 2006 in memory of Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits or part-time 6-11 credits), enrollment in the Human Services/Disability Studies program OR have a documented disability themselves, and, financial need as determined by FAFSA results. Award is...

Arthur Kahler of Bancroft honored his wife’s passion for her career and care of her family. He established the Mary J. Kahler Memorial Scholarship in 2006. Prior to her death, Mary loved to travel; raise flowers; garden; and entertain her nieces, nephews and other family at the farm she shared...

The Palo Alto County Corn and Soybean Growers Association Iowa Lakes Student Scholarship was established in 2000. Awards are $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees. Requirements include full-time enrollment at Iowa Lakes in any major/program; and, the candidate, parent or grandparent must be a member, or...

The Palo Alto County Corn and Soybean Growers Association Growing for the Future Scholarship was established in 2000. Award amount is $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees. Requirements include full-time enrollment at accredited two-year or four-year college in any major/program; and, the candidate, parent or grandparent...

The Mary and Gene Allbaugh Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004. The Allbaugh children, Suzanne, John and Kathy, decided to create the scholarship. The family lived in Emmetsburg, where Gene and Mary established the radio station and were instrumental in bringing cable television and the Iowa Lakes Emmetsburg campus to...

The Houseman family of Estherville, established the Loyd (Bunny) Houseman Memorial Scholarship in 2007. Award is $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees. A love for auto racing and natural interest in auto repair and fuel service led Bunny to found Houseman Oil Co. in 1946. Sons,...

Maurice Broadie of Superior and his family created the Louise Broadie Memorial Scholarship in 2001. Louise was his beloved wife and mother to his children. Award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.  Requirements are Estherville Lincoln Central graduating senior, financial need as determined by FAFSA...

In 2006, former female student athletes and coaches established the Lady Laker Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College. This $350 scholarship assists a sophomore female student-athlete finance their education. Funds can be used for tuition, books or fees.   The 2012-13 recipient is Sydney Park of Estherville.   To establish...

The Kossuth County Golf Outing Scholarship is held annually. Business sponsors and participants have a great time golfing and socializing while raising funds for Kossuth county residents pursuing a college degree at Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include permanent Kossuth county resident, full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment...

KOFAB of Algona, a leading manufacturer of custom food-processing and material handling equipment, encourages students to pursue a career in welding and metal fabrication. The KOFAB Welding and Metal Fabrication scholarship was established in 2004. Requirement is full-time enrollment in Welding Technology. Preference will be given to incoming freshman graduating...

The Ken Churchill – Bill Campbell Broadcast Scholarship was established in 2003. This was created in memory of Ken Churchill and in honor of Bill Campbell, both long-time radio broadcasters in Spencer. Awards are up to $500 and must be used for tuition, books and fees. Churchill hosted a mid-day...

Judith L. Johnson Memorial Music Scholarship was started by her family in 2011. This annual award is $1,000 and must be used for tuition, books or fees. This scholarship was created to honor Judy's life devoted to teaching and music. Requirements include Emmetsburg High School graduate, full-time enrollment, music participation,...