UPDATED MARCH 2022Scholarship Opportunities

SIOUXLAND OPPORTUNITIES

Siouxland Home Builders Association and Bob Miller Scholarship

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: amount not yet provided

DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2022

The applicant must be pursuing a degree in a building-related program like construction management, building, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design, or any trade specialties. Application Materials must be sent to the Home Builders Association Professional Women in Building Scholarship Committee. You must also include a letter of recommendation, an official transcript, and a photo.

SIOUXLAND OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $750 (5 Awards) *Must be a Siouxland Senior

DEADLINE: March 25, 2022

The applicant will exude good sportsmanship, and must be a leader on and off of the sports field. The applicant must submit an essay, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have participated in one sport at least three years of their schooling. They must have at least two reference letters and submit a copy of their official transcript.

CASTLE ON THE HILL

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,500 (1 award) *We are guaranteed to have a winner!

DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

Please see the email sent to all seniors and their families regarding this scholarship. We are guaranteed to have a winner, if we have at least one applicant for the scholarship.

Sioux City RETIRED EDUCATORS LEEANN JEFFERSON SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 (1 Award)

DEADLINE: April 15, 2022

Applicants must attend a Sioux City area school. They must complete the application form, including a one-page list of school activities from grades 9 - 12, a one-page list of community activities from grades 9 - 12, a copy of transcript, a one-page list of employment experiences, and three letters of recommendation. They must also provide a two-page essay on why they chose to further their education in the area of helping students with special needs.

A.G. & ROSALEE IRELAND SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 (6 awards for Woodbury County and South Sioux City)

DEADLINE: April 15, 2022

Applicants must attend a Sioux City area school. They must complete the application form, a copy of their transcript, a typed Personal Statement as to why they qualify for this scholarship, including their future educational plans and goals.

STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES

LAND-A-GRAND SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 (5 Awards) *Must be a senior

DEADLINE: March 31, 2022

Applicants must complete a four-part Bonzai Financial Education Program and short essay questions (300 words or less).

NORTHWEST IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 (5 Awards) *Must be an Iowa Senior

DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

Applicants must reside in a Northwest Iowa League of Cities township. They must complete a 400 or 500-word essay regarding how they want to pursue a career in city government.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS OF IOWA - BOOK AWARD

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $100 (10 Awards) *Must be an Iowa Senior

DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

Must be furthering education in a program that leads to a two or four-year degree. Must submit a copy of current transcript, scholarship cover sheet, and current photo that can be published.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS OF IOWA - TEACHER OF TOMORROW

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $500 (1 Award) *Must be an Iowa Senior

DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

Applicants must submit an official transcript, letter of recommendation from a teacher, essay explaining why they want to be a teacher, a biography of accomplishments and community service, and a current photo for publication. The award will be paid to the college the student plans on attending.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS OF IOWA - ED CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $100 (1 Award) *Must be an Iowa Senior

DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

Applicants must be pursuing a two or four-year degree in a science-related field. Applicants must submit an official transcript, letter of recommendation, and an essay indicating personal goals and qualifications for receiving the scholarship. The applicant must submit a current photo for publication.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS OF IOWA - EDUCATIONAL PERSISTENCE

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $500 (1 Award) *Must be an Iowa Senior

DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

Applicants must submit an official transcript, letter of recommendation from a PEI member, a biography of accomplishments and community service, and a one-page essay regarding the obstacles the applicant has faced and how they have overcome them to achieve their educational goals.

NATIONWIDE OPPORTUNITIES

MINORITY / INDIGENOUS NURSE LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 (1 Award)

DEADLINE: March 16, 2022

Applicants must be high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing. They must be a first-generation BIPOC. They must write an essay regarding how they intend to positively impact the medical field.

BMW SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,500 (1 Award)

DEADLINE: March 21, 2022

Applicants must score in the 90th percentile in both the math and critical reading sections of the ACT. They must be pursuing a degree in engineering or a related science degree through an ABET accredited program.

Folds of Honor Scholarship

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $5,000 (100 Awards)

DEADLINE: March 31, 2022

Applicants must be a family member of US military personnel or a military and must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.

USPAACC SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $3,000 - 5,000 (15 - 20 Awards)

DEADLINE: March 31, 2022

Applicants must be a high school of Asian Pacific heritage with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.

THE NO SWEAT SCHOLARSHIP OF CIRKLED IN

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $2,500 (1 Award) *Must be a senior

DEADLINE: March 31, 2022

Applicants must complete a short, two-step application. There is no essay requirement.

Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $2,500 (1 award) - Must be a Senior

DEADLINE: April 15, 2022

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and have an intent to study Computer Science.

FRANCIS LORETTA SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $1,000 (1 Award)

DEADLINE: April 18, 2022

Applicants must have a desire to become a teacher. This scholarship is meant for applicants that are pursuing degrees in art, music, or humanities.

CAREERS THAT CARE SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $750 Awards

DEADLINE: April 18, 2022

Applicants must be from a low-income family and be planning to pursue a career in healthcare, social work, government, education, or a related field.

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: up to $2,500 (10 Awards)

DEADLINE: April 30, 2022

Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA or higher and be accepted to an institution with a culinary, pastry, or food service-related major.

ABBOTT PAINTERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: $500 (1 Award)

DEADLINE: April 30, 2022

Applicants must have a 2.75 or greater GPA. They must write a 1,000 word or less essay regarding why homeowners should paint their house before attempting to sell it.

HOSPITAL SAFETY AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: up to $1,000 (1 Award)

DEADLINE: April 30, 2022

Applicants must submit an official transcript. They must write a 500 to 1,000-word essay regarding how hospitals can be made safer.

ASHRAE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: up to $3,000 (4 awards)

DEADLINE: May 1, 2022

Applicants must be high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher that has been accepted into an Engineering, Pre-Engineering, or Engineering Technology Program.