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Scholarship opportunities are added to this list in the order in which they are received. If you apply for a scholarship from this page and are selected, please e-mail finaid@grinnell.edu.

Sallie Mae

Scholarship Applications

Application deadlines range from 1 February to 31 May
The Sallie Mae Fund is offering several scholarship programs for students with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship awards range from $500.00 - $5,000.00. Further information is available on their website.

Journyx Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application

All Application Materials Must Be Received By 1 June
Journyx, the creator of web-based time tracking industry, is offering a $500.00 scholarship for a student who demonstrates a dedication to improving the philosophy and technology of project accounting. Visit their website for essay topics and further program information.

The Big Sun Athletic Organization Scholarship

Scholarship Information

All Submissions Must Be Received By 20 June
The Big Sun Athletic Organization is offering a $500.00 scholarship for current high school (senior) or collegiate student athletes. Further contest information is available on their website.

Czech Heritage Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Information

All Application Materials Must Be Postmarked By 1 July
The Czech Heritage Foundation is offering scholarships for Czech/Slovak undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible, undergraduates must have completed a minimum of one year as a full-time post-secondary student or accumulated at least 28 post-secondary credits. The number of scholarship(s) and their value(s) will be determined by the CHF Scholarship Board.

AES Engineering Scholarship

Scholarship Information

All Application Materials Must Be Received By 15 September
AES Engineering is offering a $500.00 scholarship to motivated students across a wide spectrum of fields of study. Further information and essay questions are available on their website.

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Essay Contest Information

Essays Must Be Postmarked No Later Than 17 September
The Ayn Rand Institute is sponsoring an essay competition with prizes ranging from $50.00 - $10,000.00. Essays will be judged based upon style and content, specifically the demonstrated philosophic understanding of Atlas Shrugged.



Scholarship Opportunities for Graduating High School Seniors

Paragon IT Professionals Technology Scholarship

Essay Contest Information

Applications Must Be Submitted by 1 March
Paragon IT Professionals, a regional IT company, is offering $1,000.00 scholarships for graduating high school Seniors who will pursue a degree in computer science or related areas of study. Students must graduate from a high school in Des Moines, Iowa, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Omaha, Nebraska (and their greater metropolitan areas).

Principal Financial Group - Information Technology Scholarship

Scholarship Information

Applications Must Be Submitted By 15 March
Principal Financial Group is offering a $2,500.00 scholarship for graduating high school seniors who will pursue a degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Computer Programming or related areas of study. Scholarship recipients receive first consideration for full time summer internships with the company, and the opportunity to qualify for the scholarship each year, for a maximum of four years and $10,000. Students must be U.S. citizens, and residents of Iowa.

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