Scholarships
FILL OUT YOUR FASFA: https://studentaid.gov/
Create your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
*Opens December 1, 2024 closes July 1st for the 2025-2026 School Year
ICAN Scholarship tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MARbpHjIts
$$ Local & Area Scholarship Links $$
**The below link will take you to the spreadsheet with local area and state scholarships. The links the applications are found on the spreadsheet, along with due dates
***Be sure to MAKE A COPY of the application as they open in Google Docs, so you are not typing on the original application!***
Scholarship Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nvZfJXfJYOdgQ80UbDNhHZ6MBlYEdjFyo0p5usQmYjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Personal Statement
How to write a personal statement
Letters of Recommendation:
Don't ask for them last minute! Give them at least 2-4 weeks to write one.
Some ideas maybe:
-Teachers
-Coaches
-4H Leaders
-Church groups leaders
-Employers
-Anyone who is a non-family member that can give the scholarship committee a rich context to your work ethic, character, persistence, and growth.
College & University Scholarship Links:
Iowa Central: Foundation Scholarship- April 26, 2023
Iowa Central Foundation Scholarship Webpage
Iowa State University Scholarships
https://financialaid.iastate.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/
DMACC Scholarships
https://www.dmacc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html
University of Northern Iowa
https://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships
Scholarship Databases and Financial Aid Information:
https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/
http://www.hsfpp.org/resources.aspx
www.careerinfonet.org/scholarshipsearch/
iowastudentloan.org/seniorscholarship
https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loans-without-a-cosigner/
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/