December 20, 2002

IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES
RELEASE OF NEW SCHOLARSHIP BOOKLETS

Iowa Lakes Community College has announced the release of the 2003 – 2004 Iowa Lakes Community College Scholarship Opportunities Booklet.

“It seems to be an appropriate time of year to remind the students of the scholarships offered, as a scholarship is a tremendous gift,” Tammy Higgins.  Continuing one’s education can be a luxury financially unobtainable for some families; assistance from scholarship dollars helps them achieve their academic goals. 

Iowa Lakes Community College administers and awards 55+ scholarships to deserving Iowa Lakes students.  As a result of reductions in funding for higher education, scholarships have become even more important for students. 

“These scholarships are made possible due to Iowa Lakes employees, area businesses, service clubs, families and individuals who have so generously stepped forward to provide support,” Higgins said. 

Iowa Lakes scholarships have criteria ranging from academic, program and residence to need based and each Iowa Lakes student qualifies for a minimum of four.

The new scholarship booklet lists the scholarships currently available along with their criteria and details for the application process.  Applicants will find the Scholarship Opportunities Booklet at each of Iowa Lakes Campuses/Centers or on the college web site at www.iowalakes.edu.  Students are encouraged to complete their scholarship application along with their FAFSA (Federal Application for Financial Student Assistance) as early as possible in the new year to expedite processing. 

Those interested in applying for this or other Iowa Lakes Community College Scholarships or those wishing to establish a scholarship are asked to contact Beth Kraft at the Iowa Lakes Community College Institutional Advancement/Foundations Office at 712-362-0410 or 800-242-5106 Ext. 410 or e-mail bkraft@iowalakes.edu.