Scholarship season is right around the corner, as we are informed of scholarships available for the 2018-19 school year we will update the list below. Under that you will find all of the scholarships that we were made aware of for 2017-18, most will once again be available to our students with a similar deadline.

The counselor has a scholarship binder that you can check out and we can also print any needed transcripts, just stop by and ask. If anyone knows of any additional scholarship info please forward to the front office so we can share with all!

IMPORTANT - Maybe one of the most important things to keep in mind with scholarships is to WATCH THE APPLICATION DEADLINES. Be sure to give any references plenty of time to write their letter of recommendation for you, don't ask them at the very last minute as you want that letter to be as complete as possible and to be submitted on time. Missing the deadline by as little as a day can make the difference between receiving a scholarship and not even being considered for it no matter how well qualified you are. Be vigilant with deadlines!

Always try to type your applications, if you cannot do that then use pen and take your time writing legibly. Never use pencil to fill out any type of important form.

Iowa College Access Network has created this website with great information on Applying for Scholarships and Grants, as well as a number of other informational items. http://www.icansucceed.org/en/studentsparents/high_school/pay_for_college/scholarships_and_grants/applying_for_scholarships_and_grants/

2019 SCHOLARSHIPS BY APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Feb 28 - Midland Education Association Scholarship THIS IS A LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP & WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS GRAD - MEA Scholarship Application Form

Feb 28 - Farm Kids for College Scholarship - https://www.nfo.org/Scholarships/Default.aspx

Feb 28 - Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest https://www.regions.com/promo/black-history-scholarship

Mar 1 - Jones County Farm Bureau Scholarship - https://jonescountyfb.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/jones-county-farm-bureau-scholarship-application-6.pdf (different than the state scholarship below)

Mar 1 - Farm Bureau Scholarship - https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Member-Benefits#scholarshipGrants

Mar 1 - FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application - by completing the FAFSA form Iowa students qualify for many scholarships - All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship - https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/all-iowa-opportunity-scholarship Both FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application must be submited by Mar 1

Mar 1 - Anna Husmann Scholarship - Anna Husmann Scholarship Application Form, can be found on Wayne Zion Lutheran Church site in January also

Mar 1 - Midland FFA Alumni Scholarship -LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL GO TO MIDLAND STUDENT Application Form

Mar 1 - IT Leadership Forum Technology Scholarship - students involved in technology classes pursuing a technology related degree at an Iowa College/University/Comm College - https://form.jotform.com/83334225300141

Mar 1 - Matthew Shepard Scholarship for students who are openly LGBTQ https://eychanerfoundation.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx/

Mar 1 - Innovative Ag Scholarship - https://www.innovativeag.com/news/detail.cfm?NewsArticleID=145

Mar 1 - Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Connections Scholarships - http://www.eicc.edu/future-students/financial-aid/scholarship/index.aspx

March 1 - Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education - $2,000 scholarship for students pursuing careers in the automobile industry including: automotive technician, diesel technician, business manager, accountant, marketing, finance - http://www.iada.com/FoundationForEducation.aspx#Guidelines

Mar 1 - Governor Terry E Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship - submit FAFSA form, Iowa Financial Aid Application and additional required documents found https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/iowa-state-fair-scholarship

Mar 1 - All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant - submit FAFSA form, Iowa Financial Aid Application by Mar 1 https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/all-iowa-opportunity-scholarship

Mar 1 - Hills Bank Leadership Grant - for JUNIORS with 2.8 GPA or higherwww.hillsbank.com/leadershipgrant

Mar 1 - Jackson County Agricultural Scholarship - Jackson Co resident - Application Form

Mar 1 - Attending a community college in Iowa for a career in manufacturing? Apply for this https://www.elevateiowa.com/about/elevate-scholarship-program

Mar 1 - Iowa Scholarship for the Arts - https://iowaculture.gov/arts/opportunities/arts-recognition/iowa-scholarship-for-the-arts

Mar 1 - MCEC Technical Scholarship for students planning to enroll in mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College. This scholarship is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Charitable Education Corporation. You can access the form at http://grandlodgeofiowa.org/grand-lodge/awards/

Mar 2 - Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Scholarships - https://www.dmacc.edu/foundation/Pages/application.aspx

Mar 4 - Jones County Cattleman's Scholarship - Application Form postmarked by Mar 4, 2019.

Mar 5 - 2019 FFA Alumni Scholarship Application due to Miss Christiansen

Mar 8 - ELKS Vocational Grants - for individuals pursuing a 2 year vocational training/education program. http://iowaelks.org/index.php/enf/scholarships/

Mar 8 - Midwest Technical Institute - https://midwesttech.edu/student-services/financial-aid-basics/scholarships/

Mar 10 - Jones County 4-H ScholarshipApplication Form

Mar 13 - Iowa Communications Alliance Scholarship http://www.iacommunicationsall.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=86:scholarship-opportunities&catid=20:site-content

Mar 15 - Kirkwood Community College Scholarships - deadline for round one of all scholarships https://www.kirkwood.edu/scholarships

Mar 15 - American Legion Auxiliary 2nd District Merit Award Application Form

Mar 15 - Road to Success Scholarship - Grinnell Mutual Insurance - https://www.grinnellmutual.com/promotions/road-to-success-scholarships/road-to-success-scholarships-official-rules

Mar 15 - JUNIORS: Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award - http://hooverpresidentialfoundation.org/uncommon-student.php/

Mar 15 - Farm Credit Land Grant Scholarship - college of ag at Iowa State or other land grant university: https://www.fcsamerica.com/who-we-are/community-involvement/land-grant-scholarship

Mar 15 - First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship - http://www.ffbciowa.org/scholarships.php

Mar 15 - Eastern Iowa Light And Power Cooperative Scholarship - https://www.easterniowa.com/news-events/2019-scholarship-material-now-available

Mar 29 - American Legion Auxiliary 2nd District Merit Award Application Form

Mar 31 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Lost Nation-Elwood Telephone Company Scholarship - must have 678 or 826 phone prefix Application Form - Scholarship letter

Mar 31 - Learning Disabilities Assoc of Iowa - http://ldaiowa.org/2019-scholarships/

Mar 30 - Acacia Leadership Scholarship - for male student who plans to attend University of Iowa: www.uiacacia.com/scholarship

Mar 30 - Iowa Hospital Education Research Foundation Scholarship - going into health care, willing to work in Iowa for one year following graduation: http://www.iowahospitalscholarships.org/index.html

Mar 31 - Jones County Pork Producers Scholarship - Online application form

Mar 31 - Keith Dirks Scholarship - Application Form

Mar 31 - Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship - https://jmscottmemorialfund.org/apply/

Apr 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company - Parents must have a Wyoming phone, prefix 488. Seniors write a letter stating why you deserve their scholarship. Do NOT include your name on the letter - be sure your name is attached with post it or something and turn in to HS office by April 1.

Apr 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Laurie Petersen Excellence in Music and Citizenship - online application https://www.Dbqfoundation.org/cfjc then click on scholarships, click on Scholarship Eligibility Document for description OR CF Online Scholarship System to apply

Apr 1 - Professional Educators of Iowa Scholarships - PEIF Scholarship page

Apr 1 - Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Scholarships - http://www.iowastatefair.org/participate/competition/sale-of-champions/scholarships/

Apr 1 - Iowa Pork Foundation Scholarship- http://www.iowapork.org/iowa-pork-youth-team/iowa-pork-producers-association-scholarships-internships/iowa-pork-foundation-scholarship-application-incoming-freshman/

Apr 1 - Barry Watters Community Service Scholarship - online application goes live on February 1 https://www.Dbqfoundation.org/cfjc then click on scholarships, click on Scholarship Eligibility Document for description OR CF Online Scholarship System to apply

Apr 1 - Herman Sani OR Ann Griffel Scholarship - for golfers, one is for girls and one for boys - https://iowagolf.org/2019-griffel-app/

Apr 4 - Coronado Car Club Scholarship Application

Apr 5 - Mabel Vacek Scholarship - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR OJ ADDRESS STUDENTS - both seniors and college students ALL application materials due to MHS office by 3PM Application

Apr 5 - Jones Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship -ONE AWARDED AT MIDLAND! https://www.unitypoint.org/anamosa/filesimages/HS%20scholarship%20form%202019%20fillable.pdf

Apr 5 - Opaa! Scholarship Application

Apr 12 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR: Jones County Community Foundation Scholarship - Scholarship Application

Apr 13- LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Margo Christiansen Memorial Character Scholarship - 500 Word Essay on: What is character? How do you display character?

April 15 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Calkins Prize - $100 1st prize, $50 2nd: Seniors can write a 400-500 word essay on "Describe a time in your life that has shaped who you are as a person." Essay should be typed, double spaced in Calibri or Times New Roman 12 point font. Due to office by 3:15 on April 15th.

May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Ruth Ann Colony Scholarship - Application Form

May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR: Angelina Kosticheck Memorial Scholarship - Application Form

May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR: Judy Rohwedder Memorial Scholarship - Application Form - need to mail to Tom Rohwedder

May 1 - Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship- Application Form

May 1 - Iowa Association of Building Officials Scholarship - Application Form

May 10 - Robert D Blue Scholarship - https://www.rdblue.org/application/ need to apply online

June 14 - Iowa PGA Foundation Scholarship - form is in counselor's office

June 19 - Big Sun Scholarship - for Athletes - http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

June 30 - Lift Parts Express Scholarship application

July 1 - Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant - file Iowa Financial Aid Application, FAFSA completed between Oct 1 and July 1 https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/iowa-vocational-technical-tuition-grant

July 1 - Iowa Tuition Grant - must have FAFSA completed by July 1 - https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/iowa-tuition-grant

July 1 - Kibbie Grant - Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant - must have FAFSA completed by July 1 - https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/kibbie-grant

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2017-18 Scholarships with NO deadline listed or deadlines vary:

Midland students enrolling at NICC see Mrs. Brokaw for a possible scholarship opportunity.

Iowa Student Loan Scholarships - various deadlines - https://www.iowastudentloan.org/scholarships-and-programs/scholarships-and-programs.aspx

Baldwin Telephone Scholarship - must have 673 phone - must complete application, check w/ their office to verify you qualify - they will mail you an application form

Onslow Telephone Scholarship - must have 485 phone - no application necessary, contact Onslow Telephone Company directly in April if you have a 485 phone landline.

Tabor Scholarship - OJ resident / outstanding senior - awarded by scholarship committee

Iowa National Guard Educational Assistance Program http://www.iowanationalguard.com/Family%20and%20Services/Education/Pages/Tuition-Assistance.aspx

Variety of scholarships sponsored by insurance related sources. Check to see if you qualify for any, be sure to check deadlines as they vary. http://www.obrella.com/resources/insurance-scholarships/

Bright Scholars of Iowa - for a variety of Iowa schools - http://www.brightscholarsofiowa.org/who-can-apply

Catherine McAuley Scholarship Program - admitted to Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids https://www.mtmercy.edu/free-tuition

Scholarship Guidance - several scholarships varying deadlines - http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/

Education and Training Voucher Grants- https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/education-and-training-voucher-etv-grant

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2017-18 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:

Feb 1 - Iowa Masonic Scholarship - Page 1, Page 2, Page 3 Page 4

Feb 1 - GFWC/IOWA Federation of Women's Clubs Clubwoman Scholarship -Application Form

Mar 1 - Jones County Dairy Promotion Scholarship Application Form

Mar 1 - Hamilton Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship, Ellsworth Comm College - Application Form

Mar 14 - Herman Welter Scholarship - Application Form - turn in to them, not the school or Miss C!

Mar 30 - Clinton County Soil Water Conservation District Scholarship - ClintonCoSWCDScholarship

Mar 31 - Septagon Academic Scholarship - http://www.septagon.com/2018/01/30/2018-19-academic-scholarships-now-available/

Apr 2 - Peace Pipe Players Scholarship - Application

Apr 6 - Maquoketa Motor Madness Scholarship - turn in to HS office by 3PM or mail directly to Lonnie Herman, 2160 174th Ave, Maquoketa IA 52060 by Apr 15. Questions call him at 563-652-2500 - Application form

Apr 15 - Wapsie Bottoms Area Whitetails Unlimited - return form to HS Office - form in binder

Apr 30 - Monticello Conservation League Scholarship - Scholarship Application

May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP:Oxford Junction Improvement, Inc. - Application Form - A $600 scholarship will be given to an applicant by Junction for Opportunity through OJ Improvement, Inc. The applicant is to live in the Midland School district and be enrolled in a certificate or apprenticeship program to become a skilled tradesperson such as a plumber, electrician, carpenter, HVAC (heating, ventilation or cooling) technician, welder, cosmetologist, vet technician, photographer.

May 1 - Clinton County Master Gardener Scholarship Application Form

May 11 - received via mail to Mr. Howard Hunt, PO Box 96, Dixon, IA 52745 - Zealous Lodge Scholarship - Application Form

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2019 Scholarship due dates have passed....

Sept 23, Oct 7, Oct 14 - Distinguished Young Women Scholarship - http://ia.distinguishedyw.org/ - need to participate in orientation session

Oct 25 - Horatio Alger Scholarship - scholars.horatioalger.org

Oct 31 - ACT Readiness Champion - www.act.org/readinesschampions

Oct 31 - Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship - http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#page

Nov 6 - Prudential Spirit of Community Award - https://spirit.prudential.com/about/program-overview/

Nov 15 - The Hagan Scholarship - https://haganscholarships.org/

Nov 15 - Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student - need NOT be related to a member of the Elks- http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm

Nov 19 - SOY Scholarship Application - https://soygrowers.com/award-programs/soy-scholarship/

Nov 30 - Jerry Woods Scholarship - Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association http://www.iowareadymix.org/uploads/4/3/6/5/43650767/2019_jerry_woods_scholarship_app.pdf

Nov 30 - Cameraseals Scholarship http://cameraseals.com/scholarship/

Dec 1 - Iowa State Univ Scholarships Awards are provided to all qualified students who are offered admission by March 1, 2016. Awards may be made after this date, contingent upon availability of funds. http://www.financialaid.iastate.edu/

Jan 1 - Hixson Opportunity Award - is a $16,000 scholarship over semesters to Iowa State. Financial need is one of the major criteria for this scholarship https://www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu/

Jan 3 - Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship - live in Jackson or Clinton Co - application available Nov 1 http://www.cfgrb.org/index.php?id=15

Jan 4 - Byers Environmental Scholarship - https://www.keepiowabeautiful.com/grants-awards/byers-scholarship/

Jan 4 - William J. Fultz Communications & Marketing Scholarship - https://keepiowabeautiful.com/grants-awards/byers-scholarship/

Jan 4 - GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

Jan 9 submit online by midnight - Better Business Student of Integrity Scholarship- https://www.bbb.org/iowa/torch-awards-for-ethics/student-of-integrity-scholarship//

Jan 11 - US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program - http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship

Jan 15 - Iowa Women in Natural ResourcesScholarship - href=https://www.iwinr.com/

Jan 31 - 10 Words or Less Scholarship - application

Jan 31 - Great Clips Scholarship - student pursuing cosmetology or barbering school- https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application

Jan 31 - AgVantage FS Scholarship- Application Must be dependent of an AgVantage FS employee or customer and have at least 2.5 GPA.

Feb 1 by 11:59PM - 4-H Scholarships - https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/index.cfm?nodeID=31466&audienceID=1

Feb 1 - Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary Scholarship- https://ingoaux.com/ingoauxscholarship/

Feb 1 - Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. Masonic Scholarship- http://www.CollegeRaptor.com/2500Scholarship Do NOT need to be Mason to apply.

Feb 1 - America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders - https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-ag-leaders/ - applications open Nov 15 - for information, this will then redirect you to the FFA scholarship site as they handle applications - need farmer endorsements by Feb 13 also.

Feb 6 - FFA Scholarships - https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships

Feb 8 - Warren A Morrow Memorial Scholarship (Iowa Credit Union) - http://www.iowacreditunionfoundation.org/warren-a-morrow-memorial-scholarship.cfm

Feb 15 -National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution Awards https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships /

Feb 15 - Iowa Soil and Conservation - http://cdiowa.org/get-involved/scholarships/ There are county level recipients and state level recipients. Applications due back to county Soil Water Conservation Development office by Feb 15. Jones is in Anamosa

Feb15 - Iowa Newspaper Foundation (INF) for students preparing for careers in media. Apply on-line at https://inanews.com/foundation/scholarships/

Feb 15 - UNI Theatre Scholarship Application - https://theatre.uni.edu/department/current-students/student-resources/scholarship-application-guide

Feb 15 - Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship Program http://www.mediacomworldclass.com/

Feb 15 - Alliant Energy Community Service Scholarship - https://www.alliantenergy.com/CommunityAndStewardship/CommunitySupport/Scholarships

Feb 15 - 1st Gateway Credit Union Scholarship -Application

Feb 15 - Great River Bend Community Foundation Scholarships - live in Jackson or Clinton Co -application available Nov 1 http://www.cfgrb.org/index.php?id=15

Feb 15 - National Co-Op Scholarship Program -http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html

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OTHER OPTIONS:

Iowa College Access Network Scholarship Search Results - many extras to check out at http://www.icansucceed.org/en/ican_scholarship_database/scholarship_search_results__high_school_student/

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QUICK LINKS TO SCHOOL SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS:

4 Year Colleges in Iowa

Allen College

Briar Cliff College

Buena Vista University

Central College

Clark College

Coe College

Cornell College

Divine Word College

Dordt College

Drake University

Emmaus Bible College

Faith Baptist Bible College

Graceland University

Grinnell College

Iowa State University

Iowa Wesleyan College

Loras College

Luther College

Maharishi University

Morningside College

Mt. Mercy University

Northwestern College

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Simpson College

St. Ambrose University

University of Dubuque

University of Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

Upper Iowa University

Waldorf College

Wartburg College

William Penn University

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Community Colleges in Iowa

Des Moines Area CC

Eastern Iowa CC (Clinton, Muscatine, Scott

Hawkeye CC

Indian Hills CC (Centerville, Ottumwa)

Iowa Central CC (Storm Lake, Eagle Grove, Ft. Dodge, Webster City)

Iowa Lakes CC (Emmetsburg, Estherville)

Iowa State

Iowa Valley CC (Ellsworth, Marshalltown, Grinnell)

Iowa Western CC (Clarinda, Council Bluffs)

Kirkwood CC

North Iowa Area CC (Mason City)

Northeast Iowa CC (Calmar, Peosta)

Nothwest Iowa CC (Sheldon)

Southeastern CC (Keokuk, West Burlington)

Southwestern CC Creston, Red Oak, Osceola)

Western Iowa Tech CC