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Iowa Scholarships


  • Clive Jaycees Matt Benjamin Memorial Scholarship- Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors continuing their education at an accredited college, university, or trade school. The criteria used to select the winner will be school and community activities, financial need and grade point average.
  • Conservation Districts of Iowa Scholarship- This scholarship is being offered to Iowa high school seniors who are pursuing college level programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources.
  • GROWMARK Essay Contest-The 2008 GROWMARK Essay contest is sponsored by the GROWMARK System and FS member cooperatives, along with FFA leaders to help students develop writing skills, learn about current issues impacting agriculture, and the role of cooperatives.
  • Iowa State Fair Scholarship- Graduating senior from an Iowa high school, plan to enroll at an Iowa college or university and actively participate at Iowa State Fair (past or present).  Applications Iowa College Student Aid Commission, Attn: Scholarships, 200 Tenth St., 4th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309-3609, 515-242-3344.
  • Iowa 4-H-  Iowa 4-H scholarships available to Iowa 4-H’ers entering college or continuing their college education. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours) to receive any scholarship award. Obtain information and application from a county Extension office or the state 4-H Youth Development office, Extension 4-H Youth Bldg-ISU, Ames IA 50011-3630, 515-294-1519, mklitzel@iastate.edu.
  • Iowa Angus Auxiliary Scholarship – Must be a member of Iowa Junior Angus, contact Angela Schermer, Iowa Scholarship Chairperson, 8734 Meredith Dr #3202, Urbandale IA 50322, phone: 515-251-6780.
  • Iowa Broadcasters Association Broadcast Scholarships -  Iowa residents who will graduate from an Iowa high school and are planning to enroll fulltime in the broadcast program at an IBA approved Iowa college or university may apply. You must have an above average academic record and provide a 13 page typewritten statement.
  • Iowa Central Community College- Iowa Central is committed to recognizing and rewarding outstanding students. The College awards scholarships to students based on need and grade point average. If you are interested in applying, please contact Jim Richardson at Ext. 2387 or Enrollment Services at Ext. 4800. Applications are mailed upon request.
  • Iowa College Student Aid Commission- Numerous list of college scholarships and grant opportunities for Iowa students.
  • Iowa Farm Bureau- Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will award 54 $1000 scholarship awards to students pursuing the completion of a two or four year degree.
  • Iowa FFA Foundation – The Iowa FFA Foundation is responsible for coordinating scholarships designed to assist students financially as they prepare for a career in the industry of agriculture.
  • Iowa Horse Council – IHIC members only. For application, contact: Sally Blount, 1817 E 30th, Des Moines IA 50317, 515-266-4734.
  • Iowa Jersey Cattle Memorial Scholarship- Projects and accomplishments in raising Jerseys as well as other academic successes or community projects. Contact Stewart Lyon, 2691 Hwy 63 South, Toledo, IA 52342, 515-484-6890.
  • Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Scholarships – Must be an Iowa resident, a high school senior and current member of IJBBA. Submit application to: Marshall Ruble or Dwayne Faidley, 337 Kildee Hall-ISU 6932 s 52nd Ave W, Ames IA 50011 Colfax IA 50054, 515-292-2735.
  • Iowa Lakes Community College – Offers a variety of scholarships to help students afford a college education.
  • Iowa Soybean Ag Scholarship Program- The group provides scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or related field.
  • Iowa State University College of Ag- More than one million dollars in scholarships are offered every year to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture.
  • Iowa State University Scholarships – Office of Student Financial Aid, 0210 Beardshear Hall, Ames IA 50011-2028, Phone (515) 294-2223 or (800) 478-2998 or email: financialaid@iastate.edu.
  • University of Northern Iowa- Offering students many ways to fund their college educations.
  • Upper Iowa University- Upper Iowa University offers four levels of merit scholarships to recognize academic achievement for incoming freshmen at UIU’s Fayette campus and also offers a variety of ways for students to fund their education.
  • Winners Circle Scholarships- Iowa Foundation for Agriculture Advancement for questions email: saleofchampions@yahoo.com.