External Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities presented here are from organizations external to Kirkwood Community College, and reflect the most current information they have provided us. The external organization is the final authority regarding scholarship amounts, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and other relevant information. Kirkwood is not responsible for incorrect information listed here. We hope this content is helpful to you in your search for scholarships.

We are uploading new content continuously, make sure to come back later for updates. Last updated: July 3, 2024

Scholarship Deadlines

Ford Auto Tech Scholarship

The Ford Fund is awarding $5,000 ($2,500 per semester) tuition scholarships to financially struggling students pursuing careers in auto and auto/diesel technology. This need-based scholarship is applied to a student’s school tuition account and may be used for all costs of attendance, including tuition, tools, living expenses, and transportation.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Any individual (including high school graduates, career-changing adults, veterans, reskill, etc.) who is pursuing a degree or certificate in automotive technology (including diesel).
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved DACA status
  • Must demonstrate financial need to apply
  • Be an enrolled future student -or- an active, current auto, diesel, or auto/diesel student at a post-secondary Institution in good standing
  • Have a completed and approved FAFSA with an EFC/SAI under 40,000 on file at campus. DACA students will have financial need verified by campus.

The application process is open from March 4, 2024, through Aug. 31, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis as applications are received and reviewed. To apply, please visit https://techforce.org/lnesc/

Allied Van Lines is a large moving company that is looking to provide a scholarship to three students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. Each scholarship is $1,000 and is available to current students and to those who are enrolling in college. Apply by Dec. 15 at www.allied.com/scholarship

 


External scholarship recipients receive offers and are selected by agencies or committees outside of Kirkwood, and Kirkwood is not responsible for establishing criteria or participating in the selection or notification of recipients.

Any links to external websites concerning external scholarship opportunities are being provided for informational purposes only. Please kindly keep in mind that Kirkwood bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of any external website or for that of subsequent links. Kirkwood reserves the right to post or remove scholarships at any time. Inclusion in the listing does not constitute an endorsement by Kirkwood.