Scholarship season is upon us, as we are informed of scholarships available for the 2017-18 school year we will update the list below. Under that you will find all of the scholarships that we were made aware of for 2016-17, most will once again be available to our students with a similar deadline.
The office 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.
2016-17 Scholarships with NO deadline listed or deadlines vary:
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, check w/ office to verify you qualify
Dec 1, 2016 - 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 31 - AgVantage FS for those pursuing a career in agriculture or agribusiness related major. Must be AgVantage FS employee or customer. https://www.agvantagefs.com
Feb 1 - Phyllis Hughes Memorial Scholarship - see scholarship binder for application form
Feb 1 - GFWC/IOWA Federation of Women's Clubs Clubwoman Scholarship - see scholarship binder for application form
Feb 1 - GFWC/IOWA Scholarship - see scholarship binder for application form
Feb 1 - America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders - http://www.growagleaders.com - for information, this will then redirect you to the FFA scholarship site as they handle applications
Feb 10 - Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship - to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing and education. http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
February 15- Community Foundation Great River Bend - several scholarships, must meet eligibility rules - esp for areas close to Quad Cities but some for all of Iowa, check under Scholarship Listings BY HIGH SCHOOL at http://www.cfgrb.org/student-scholarships.html
March 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/63264871157158
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://iada.com/pagecontent/documents/2017scholarshipapplication.pdf
March 2 - Joe Halbur Scholarship - for students going into environmental education, cultural interpretation, historical interpretation or outdoor recreation http://www.iowanaturalists.org/comm_joehalbur.htm
March 11 - ELKS 2017 Vocational Grants - for individuals pursuing a 2 year vocational training/education program. Form available in scholarship binder in the office.
March 15 - American Legion Auxiliary 2nd District Merit Award - see application form in binder
March 30 - Acacia Leadership Scholarship - for student who plans to attend University of Iowa: www.uiacacia.com/scholarship
March 31 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Arnold Curley Scholarship -for someone entering construction
trades, construction management, natural resources or forestry, geology (any geotechnical area of study) or horticulture requires an essay. Application Form
March 31 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Lost Nation-Elwood Telephone Company Scholarship - must have 678 or 826 phone prefix Application Form and Application Letter - or in binder
March 31 - Starlighters Scholarship - Jones Co seniors who have participated in at least one Starlighters II production Application Form - or in binder
April 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Laurie Petersen Excellence in Music and Citizenship - online application goes live February 1 https://www.Dbqfoundation.org/cfjc then click on scholarships
April 1 - Barry Watters Community Service Scholarship - online application goes live on February 1 https://www.Dbqfoundation.org/cfjc then click on scholarships
April 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.
April 7 - American Legion Merit Awards - 3 - $300 awards - see form in folder
April 7 - Mabel Vacek Scholarship - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR OJ ADDRESS STUDENTS - both seniors and college studentsALL application materials due to MHS office by 3PM M Vacek Scholarship appl for 2017
April 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 - Wapsie Bottoms Area Whitetails Unlimited - return form to HS Office - form in binder
April 15 - 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 page 1 and Application form page 2
May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR: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 or heating, ventilation or cooling technician, welder, or cosmetologist.
May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIORS:Onslow Altrurian Club Scholarship - Application Form or in folder
May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR:Calkins Prize - $100 1st prize, $50 2nd: Seniors can write a 400-500 word essay on "If you could go back and speak to your freshman self, what advice would you give yourself about being a successful student at Midland?" Essay should be typed, double spaced in Calibri or Times New Roman 12 point font. Due to office by 3:15 on Friday, May 5, 2017.
May 26 - Children's Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship - Applicant must be directly affected by childhood cancer, including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 or a sibling. Plan to attend accredited 2 or 4 year institution. Minimum GPA of 2.5. Application in binder.
June 15 - Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - application
To qualify for many scholarships, especially those given out directly from the colleges, you will need to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.fafsa.ed.gov Be sure you're not discluded because you don't have this filed by their deadline. Check with the admissions office of the college(s) you intend to apply to for this date.
2017-18 All Sports Food Stand Sign Up - to sign up contact Michelle in the HS office via email or phone call. These are assigned on a first requested, first filled basis. If not signed up, a time will be assigned to the parents of ALL athletes.
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