Scholarship Press Releases

The Jens and Helen Kirkegaard Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005. Award amounts vary, and have been as much as $6,500. Students can use the scholarship for tuition, books or fees.  Jens, a Danish immigrant, and Helen, a Canada native, adopted Graettinger as their hometown where they were active community...

In 2010, family, friends and Iowa Lakes Community College employees established the Jennifer Howard Memorial Scholarship. Jen was a former Iowa Lakes Laker Alternative High School instructor and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Requirements include full-time enrollment in Early Childhood Education, a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and financial need as determined...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association is once again seeking nominations for the 21st annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award.  This award is presented annually at spring commencement to prior graduates of Iowa Lakes who exemplify outstanding support for community, business, school, service clubs, etc.   The...

The Jean King Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Jean taught nursing at Iowa Lakes for 21 years and then taught the University of Iowa RN/BSN program housed at Iowa Lakes. She greatly valued higher education and was an inspiration and role model to those...

The Ivan and Janet Brown "Just Say Yes" Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007 by Ivan and Janet along with BrownMed in Spirit Lake. The Browns encourage students to "Just Say Yes" to continuing their education. Eligibility requirements include Alternative High School diploma or GED, full-time...

The Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Scholarship was established in 2008 at Iowa Lakes Community College. Eligibility requirements are Emmetsburg or Laurens-Marathon high school senior planning to attend Iowa Lakes and full-time enrollment. Preference may be given to student planning to attend Emmetsburg campus; customer (or family member is customer)...

Iowa State Bank of Algona established this scholarship in 2007 at Iowa Lakes Community College in support of the renewable energy industry. Eligibility requirements include full-time enrollment in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology or Biorenewable Fuels and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Preference may be given to Kossuth County residents...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Education Association, consisting of full-time faculty members, is committed to promoting and supporting quality education. Eligibility requirements include a minimum of 32 credits completed, full-time enrollment, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and plans to teach in major area of interest.   The 2012-13 recipients is...

The Iowa Broadcasters Association funds annual scholarships to Iowa two-year or four-year colleges or universities for students enrolled full-time in a broadcasting program.   The 2012-13 recipients are Brandyn Hauswirth of Emmetsburg; Courtney Molina of Adair; and, Filipe Reis and Pamela Reis of Spencer.    To establish a scholarship contact...

Perry and Teresa Pearson, long-time residents of the Iowa Great Lakes area, established the GreenWay Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007. The Pearsons are critically aware of and support the need to improve and protect the environment. Requirements are full-time enrollment in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology, Biorenewable...

The Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2010. Grainger, North America's leading distributor of facilities maintenance products, supports students who wish to become skilled workers in the future workforce.   Requirements include honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veteran; full-time enrollment in Welding Technology,...

The Gene Leonard Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide financial support to students residing in areas Gene farmed. This scholarship is administered by Iowa Lakes Community College regardless of where recipient attends college. Requirements include permanent resident and high school graduate from northwest Palo Alto County, Iowa, or...

Since 2001 Iowa Lakes Community College has funded the GED Scholarship for Iowa Lakes GED graduates. Award amount is up to $500 for tuition only and is determined by per semester enrollment status. This scholarship is not renewable.    The 2012-13 recipients are Krystal Asche of Spencer and Precious Loma...

Bertha and Delbert Hinsch of Estherville established the Gaarde-Hinsch scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1996. Their great love of music inspired the couple to award scholarships. Requirements are music participation and financial need by FAFSA results. Amount of award varies and must be used for tuition, books or...

Established by FCSAmerica in 2009 at Iowa Lakes Community College, the Farm Credit Services of America Scholarship demonstrates commitment to supporting youth who have chosen a career in agriculture production. Requirements include full-time enrollment; traditional (age 18-24) sophomore in Ag Production Technology; a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; and resident of...

The Hugh Greig Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 at Iowa Lakes Community College. Greig was a long-time benefactor and Foundation member at Iowa Lakes. Eligibility requirements include full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment in Computer Programming or Information Technology and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.    ...

The Holiday Express Corporation Scholarship was established in 2000 at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Estherville company is owned by Merle (Bubs) L. Johnson and Basil (Sonny) Roberts Sr. Bubs and Sonny, along with their employees, are dedicated to serving the food transportation industry as well as promoting quality education...

The Hilltop Care Center Nursing Scholarship was established in 2010 by the Hilltop Care Center of Spirit Lake. This scholarship addresses the need for nurses in long-term care. Eligibility requirements include sophomore nursing program status, full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, Dickinson County...

The HG Albee Memorial Scholarship has benefitted many Iowa Lakes Community College students since 1975. Albee, a former Estherville area resident, left his trust to the care of the Iowa Lakes Scholarship Foundation to administer for the betterment of the college and its students. Eligibility requirement is full-time enrollment at...

Guy Webber of Estherville established the Guy Webber Trust in 1991. Webber lived an extremely meager lifestyle and designated his estate provide scholarships for graduating seniors of Estherville Lincoln Central High School who will attend Iowa Lakes Community College.   Eligibility requirements include minimum 6 credits enrollment, upper 25 percent...

As individuals begin to prepare for year-end tax planning, they may also want to consider taking time to discover ways to plan for an eventual transfer of assets so that their legacy can continue into the future.   The Avera Holy Family Foundation, Clay County Community Foundation, Iowa Lakes Community...

The Condon Family Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1999 by Tony and Jody Condon of Estherville. Requirements are full-time enrollment at the Estherville or Emmetsburg campus as of the fall semester; permanent resident of Palo Alto, Emmet, Dickinson, or Clay counties; minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; community...

The Clyde and Grace Sanborn High School Junior Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Several $1,000 scholarships are awarded to high school juniors from Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth or Palo Alto counties with a  minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA who are planning to enroll full time at...

The Clyde and Frances Christensen Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2002 by Clyde just prior to his death. Clyde was a long-time DNR officer with a passion for the outdoors and Frances received a teaching degree from Estherville Junior College, now known as Iowa Lakes....

The Clay County Merit Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1999. The Iowa Lakes Foundation hosts an annual golf outing with the help of Iowa Lakes employees and community committee members to fund this scholarship. Requirements include full-time enrollment, permanent Clay County resident, community service and a...