External Scholarship Opportunities

Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

The mission of the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District is to provide to all citizens technical, financial and educational services for the conservation and wise use of all natural resources within Tama County. To apply for this scholarship, students must:

• Plan to be enrolled in a two- or four-year college during the 2025 - '26 academic year
• Pursue a program of study in any field of conservation or agriculture
• Have a permanent address located within Tama County or be a Tama County native

Applications are due June 27, at 4:30 p.m.

CR Festival Latino Scholarship

Any student attending a high school in Iowa who will be attending college or a trade school after graduation is eligible to apply. Currently enrolled college students pursuing a degree at a two or four-year accredited college/university are also eligible. Students must be attending high school, trade school, or college in the State of Iowa. Complete the application by June 30, 2025.

The PWN Scholarship Foundation

The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) improves the upward mobility of women in the professional and business world of Eastern Iowa. The organization offers scholarships for women returning to college or seeking a post-secondary degree, if they meet the following criteria:

• Must be a female resident of Iowa
• Must be a full or part-time student
• Must be working towards a vocational certification, associate degree, or first bachelor’s degree at either Kirkwood Community College, Coe College, Cornell College, Purdue University Global, Hawkeye Community College, Mercy/St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Tech, Mount Mercy University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, University of Dubuque (Cedar Rapids location)
• Special consideration will be given to non-traditional students, defined as those at least 21 years old upon application deadline who have or will return to school after an absence of at least 3 years

Applications are due July 30.

CAPTRUST Scholarship

CAPTRUST has a nationwide team of advisors who offer a wide range of financial services for clients, from private investors to retirement plan sponsors to nonprofit organizations. They believe that empowering and preparing the next generation of professionals is critical for the economic vitality of our communities. CAPTRUST will select five students across the country to receive $2,000 each. In order to be considered for the CAPTRUST scholarship, students must submit an essay response for each of four categories. Responses must be 200 words or less, with a maximum of 800 words per submission. 

To access the full CAPTRUST Scholarship form submission, visit here.

PEO Program for Continuing Education

The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) was established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in the U.S. and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families. If you are interested in the PCE grant but do not know a P.E.O. member, fill out the PCE Potential Applicant form. Completing this form does not guarantee recommendation for a grant. Please complete this form in its entirety at least four months prior to the term for which you desire sponsorship for a grant. For questions, contact:
Clari Cejka, Committee Chairwoman
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Chapter IH, Cedar Rapids, IA
azcejka@yahoo.com
480-518-2439