IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE AWARDS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Iowa Lakes Community College has awarded the 2005 - 2006 Alumni Scholarship.

Those receiving the scholarship this year include Michael Hill of Estherville and Scott Sikora of Ruthven.

Sikora is a traditional full time student enrolled in the Arts & Science program at the Estherville Campus. Upon completion of his associate’s degree in May 2006 he plans to further his education at Iowa Lakes by completing degrees in the Graphic Design & Technology and Auto Collision & Paint Technology programs. His eventual goal is to be a vehicle air brush artist.

Hill, a traditional Education Transfer program student, attends the Estherville Campus full time. He plans to transfer to the University of Northern Iowa after his graduation from Iowa Lakes in May 2006. Hill wishes to be a history teacher somewhere in Iowa eventually.

“I am honored to receive this award. It means a great deal to me since my dad was also an Iowa Lakes alumnus,” said Sikora.

Hill said, “I want to thank the Alumni & Friends Association for this award, it helps financially which allows me to concentrate on my studies.”

The Alumni Scholarship is sponsored by the Iowa Lakes Alumni & Friends Association and benefits returning alumni or children of alumni. Applicants must have completed at least 30 credit hours at Iowa Lakes and plan to enroll for at least 12 semester hours during each of the semesters of the scholarship year. If a returning alumni, applicant must have attended at least two years prior to start date.

Those interested in applying for or establishing scholarships are asked to contact Shan Ray at 712-362-0491 or 800-242-5106 ext. 491.