Scholarships

Many local scholarships become available in the Spring. Usually in March and April. Check back often!

Iowa Soybean Association: $1500, Future plans in Agriculture, 3.0+, Leadership and More. Deadline: March 15
Iowa's 2012 Matthew Shepherd Scholarship: HS Senior, 3.0 GPA +, Openly LGBT and have demonstrated activism and community service
Iowa PGA: Winners are selected on basis of interest/activity in golf and potential contributions for future. Application available in guidance office.
Clear Lake Lioness Service Award: $200 award to honor a student for his/her participation in community and school activities. Application in guidance office.
CLTel/VTel/Foundation for Rural Service: $2500 ($2000 from Foundation and $500 from CL/V Tel) Deadline: March 1 Must have been accepted at a college and have at least a C grade point average.
Robert D. Blue Scholarship $1000, Deadline: May 10, 2012.
Clear Lake Area Chamber Scholarship: $1000, Min 2.8 GPA, community service, moral character, essay. Deadline April 20. Application in Guidance Office.
Iowa Engineering Society of North Iowa: $750, Student entering engineering program at U of Iowa or Iowa State. Deadline Feb 24. Application in Guidance Office
Iowa JCI Senate Foundation: $1000, Leadership, Honors and Awards and Employment, Essay Required. Application in guidance office. Deadline: Jan 6 2012
Prairie Energy Cooperative: Scholarship info available in guidance office; Parents/Guardians must be members of cooperative.
Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award: A project driven program not based on grades, test scores, essays or financial need.
Dale Schroeder Memorial Scholarship: 2.8 GPA, Attend ISU, Iowa or UNI pursuing a Bachelor's degree) Deadline: March 28

The Iowa Financial Aid Application combines applications for six undergraduate student financial aid programs into one application process. Collectively, these programs provided over $7 million in funding for students in 2009-10 academic year. Students can apply for the following programs through the Iowa Financial Aid Application process:

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS)
Iowa National Guard Education Assistance Program (NGEAP)
All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant (FCG)
Education Training Voucher (ETV)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship

To complete the application, go to IHaveaPlanIowa.gov, create or sign in to your account, and click on the blue Iowa Financial Aid Application banner.

The new Iowa Financial Aid Application simplifies the application process for state aid and ensures that students apply for each state program they may be eligible to receive. This application does not replace the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students need to complete the FAFSA to be considered for other need-based state and federal financial aid. The 2011-12 FAFSA can be completed beginning January 1, 2011 at www.fafsa.gov.

This list will grow considerably thru the school year. Scholarship info is posted when info is received.

Minnesota State University; Creative Writing Scholarship $1500 Follow link or see Guidance office for more info.

This list will grow considerably thru the school year. Scholarship info is posted when info is received.

Iowa Masonary: Provide assistance to Iowa students pursuing careers in masonry and construction-related fields.

Buick Achievers Scholarship: A dedicated student. A leader in school. A volunteer worker. A college-bound and community-minded individual.

AES Engineer Scholarship: $500, Essay required, GPA and character considered in selection. Follow link for more info!

Need a Lift?; Help children of deceased and disabled veterans in their pursuit of higher education, all students can benefit from the information offered. The American Legion wants to help all students go as far as they can.

Cargill Community Scholarship Program; $1000 Students are selected on basis of academic achievement, leadership, extra-curricular and civic actitivites.
Deadline: February 15

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program, $10,000 renewable scholarships for students who have exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship.
Deadline: February 17

US Bank Scholarship: $1000, Seniors who will be attending a 4 year institution. Deadline March 2012.

BK Scholars Win a $50,000, $25,000, $5000 or $1000 scholarship. Follow link for more info.

KFC Colonel's Scholars: $20,000, Financial need, entrepreneurial spirit, GPA 2.75+, pursuing a BA degree. Deadline: February 8

Horatio Alger Scholarship, Up to $20,000, Critical Financial Need, Min GPA 2.0, Involvement in co-curricular & community activities. Deadline: October 30

Grand Lodge of Iowa: $2000, Principal criterions is service to school and community with emphasis on leadership. Application in Guidance office.

Mark Earl & Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarships: Sr. student entering into Mechanical/trade course of study. Deadline: March 1; Application in Guidance Office.

Coca-Cola Scholars: Applicants need to demonstrate leadership, commitment to community & academic achievement.

Wendy's Heisman Award: Excellence in academics, athletics and community involvement. Deadline Oct. 5

NASSP Leading Schools Awards: $1000, Essay and Online application. Recognition of high level of community volunteerism. Deadline: Nov. 1