Scholarship opportunities are added to this list in the order in which they are received and are routinely updated, so please check back periodically. If you apply for a scholarship from this page and are selected, please e-mail finaid@grinnell.edu so we may track how beneficial these scholarship announcements may be. Although we do our best to review the announcements we receive, we cannot guarantee the legitimacy of every scholarship. Please use caution and never provide your social security number to any organization.
Scholarships and Scholarship Searches
If you are interested in locating additional scholarship opportunities, we recommend considering some of the resources listed on our website. Although we have no affiliation with these outside sites, we consider them useful tools in the search for gift assistance.
Scholarship Resources
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
The U.S. Army sponsors a Health Professions Scholarship Program that provides participants with full tuition, reimbursement for books and academic fees, and a monthly stipend of $1,992. Qualified applicants may also receive a $20,000 bonus.
For more information, please visit http://www.goarmy.com/amedd.htm
Tuition Won't Stop Me Scholarship
Students must like Education-Portal.com's Facebook page and submit an answer to an essay question for consideration.
For more information, please visit http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html
Student Saver Scholarship
Students must like degreedirectory.org's Facebook page and submit an answer to an essay question for consideration.
For more information, please visit http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html
Submission Deadline: January 27, 2012
The Des Moines's Women's Club Memorial Scholarship
Each year, the Des Moines Women's club awards a series of Memorial Scholarships, each $,1000.
For more information, please visit http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Student_Saver_Scholarship.html
Campus Discovery $2,500 "Advice to Your High School Self" Scholarship
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012
For U.S. citizens enrolled at (or recently graudated from) 2- or 4- year colleges in the U.S. Students must complete a survey and respond in 200 words to the following prompt: "Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?"
For more information, please visit http://www.campusdiscovery.com/start
Union Plus Scholarship
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012
The scholarship program is open to students attending or planning to attend a college or university, a community college, or a technical college or trade school.
Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.
Scholarship applications are judged by a committee of impartial post secondary educators. Applications are first reviewed by a panel of independent career professionals. Semi-finalists are chosen based on a point scale, and their applications are then provided to judges for further review and selection of finalists and awards.
The Union Plus Scholarship is open to students attending or planning to attend a college or university. Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. Scholarship applications are judged by a committee of impartial post secondary educators.
For more information, please visit http://www.studentscholarships.org/awards.php
Force and Motion Academic Scholarship
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2012
The Force and Motion Academic Scholarship, made possible by funds from AMTI, is awarded annually to assist promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing. This year, the Foundation will award two $10,000 scholarships to two promising graduate students.
For more information, please visit http://forceandmotion.org/scholarships/force-and-motion
Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship Program
Submission Deadline: February 10, 2012
- You were employed at a Hy-Vee or subsidiary location (office, distribution, retail) after June 1 of the year preceding the award of the scholarship (for example, employment as of June 1, 2009, for scholarships awarded in the year 2010.) You do not need to be currently working.
- You are classified as a full-time freshman, sophomore or junior during the time of the application process. You must be classified as a full-time sophomore, junior or senior at the time funds are disbursed.
For more information, please visit http://www.hy-vee.com/company/scholarships/default.aspx
Past Governors Award
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2012
Each year, the North Central Region division of the Soroptimist International of the Americas awards $2,000 to a woman pursuing post-graduate study in International Studies, Public Service or a Nontraditional Field.
For more information, please visit http://soroptimistncr.org/WhatWeDo/Awards/PastGovernorsAward.html
Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2012
Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students. More than $500,000 each year is available for full-time students, predominantly those legally domiciled in the metropolitan Chicago area, who are identified as having promise for significant contributions in their chosen careers. Assistance is available primarily for those with FINANCIAL NEED who are pursuing careers in the helping professions.
For more information, please visit http://www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/
James B. Morris Scholarship
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2012
To apply for this scholarship, students must be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens and provide a social security number as well as being: (1) Iowa high school graduates and residents of Iowa who are attending any U.S. College or University; (2) Non-Iowa residents who are attending Iowa colleges or universities.
For more information, please visit http://www.morrisscholarship.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=66
The Law Blogger's Scholarship
Submission Deadline: February 29, 2012
The Law Office of Joshua Pond wants to encourage future attorneys, judges, and leaders. Applicants must create a blog entry about the given question on a personal blog, friend's blog or a school blog.
For more information, please visit http://www.joshuapondlaw.com/scholarship
JVS Scholarship Program
Submission Deadline: March 16, 2012
JVS provides qualified Jewish students whose primary residence is in Los Angeles with need-based financial aid.
For more information, please visit http://jvsla.org/programs-and-services/jvs-scholarship-program
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2012
The U.S. Bank Scholarhip Program is available to high school seniors and college undergraduates. Forty $1,000 scholarshiops will be awarded in a random drawing.
For more information, please visit http://usbank.com/scholarship
Computer Science and Computer Engineernig Academic Award
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
$1,000 awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
For more information, please visit http://education-portal.com/pages/Computer_Science_Academic_Scholarship.html
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Academic Award
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
A $500 award will be given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities.
For more information, please visit http://education-portal.com/pages/Liberal_Arts_and_General_Studies_Degrees_-_Undergraduate_Academic_Award.html
Carver Scholars Program
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
Since the Carver Scholars program’s inception in 1988, the Trust has distributed over $16.8 million in awards to more than 2,240 Iowa residents for their junior year, and if renewed, during their senior year of study. The program centers on providing substantial scholarships to students who struggle to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education or who may be living in circumstances that may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs.
For more information, please visit http://www.carvertrust.org/index.php?page=44
WyzAnt College Scholarship
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
WyzAnt Tutoring is a nationwide tutoring service. Their scholarship contest features $10,000 in total awards and is open to college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Students must submit a short essay about the most important lesson they have learned and solicit votes from friends and family to reach the finals.
For more information, please visit http://www.wyzant.com/scholarships/default.aspx
Sell Used Books College Essay Contest
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2012
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the student who best answers an essay question.
For more information, please visit http://www.sellusedbooks.com/index.php?p=sell-used-books-college-essay
The Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2012
Hawkinson Scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students who are a resident of or currently attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota or Wisconsin. To qualify, applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice through at least one of the following:
- Completed a specific peace and justice project;
- Were courageous in pursuing their convictions about peace and justice;
- Displayed ongoing commitment to, and leadership in, a peace organization;
- Served as a role model for others in moving church or society into new realms of thought and practice regarding peace and justice.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate how the use of the award money for study, an internship, or a special project will deepen their personal commitment to peace and justice and will promote peace and justice for others. A personal interview is required. Scholarships are awarded without regard to religious affiliation.
For more information, please visit http://www.hawkinsonfoundation.org/scholarships/qualifications-and-application
B. Davis Scholarship
Submission Deadline: May 28, 2012
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
For more information, please visit http://studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2012
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Applicants submit a 500-1000 word essay on the following topic:
"What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?"
For more information, please visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BigSun Scholarship
Submission Deadline: June 22, 2012
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do their part they are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
For more information, please visit http://bigsunathletics.com/
AES Engineers Scholarship
Submission Deadline: October 5, 2012
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. Winners will be selected on the basis of character, as determined by an evaulation of the essays that are submitted in response to the give question. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
For more information, please visit http://aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Hayek Fund for Scholars
Submission Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling admissions basis
The Hayek Fund for Scholars provides awards of up to $750 to students currently attending or entering graduate school who intend to pursue academic careers and whose work contributes to the understanding of the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society or to the understanding of the classical liberal or libertarian tradition.
For more information, please visit http://www.TheIHS.org/node/174/
