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:

May 1 - Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship- Application Form

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2017-18 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, 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/

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2017-18 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:

Oct 25 - Horatio Alger Scholarship - http://application.horatioalger.org/

October 31, 2017 - Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship - http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#page

Nov 1 - 10 Words or Less Scholarship - application

Nov 7 - Prudential Spirit of Community Award - https://spirit.prudential.com/

Nov 15 - The Hagan Scholarship - www.hsfmo.org

Nov 20 - SOY Scholarship Application - https://soygrowers.com/award-programs/soy-scholarship/

Nov 27 - Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student - need NOT be related to a member of the Elks- http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm

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

Nov 30 - Jerry Woods Scholarship - Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association http://www.iowareadymix.org/uploads/4/3/6/5/43650767/jerry_woods_scholarship_app_2018.

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/

Dec 1- Edward L & Grace B Tubbs Business Scholarship - Student attending Iowa State Business College - http://www.business.iastate.edu/undergraduate/current-students/scholarships/

Dec 1 - Distinguished Young Women Scholarship - http://ia.distinguishedyw.org/info-for-2017-participants/ - need to participate in orientation session

Dec 31 - ACT Student Champion Award - recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. Recipient receives $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition. For students who: Has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions. Must have ACT composite score of 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Preferences will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students. Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions/

Dec 31 - Advertisemint Scholarship - http://www.advertisemint.com/scholarship/

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 - http://www.cfgrb.org/index.php?id=15

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

Jan 6 at 4:30PM - Byers Environmental Scholarship - https://www.keepiowabeautiful.com/grants-awards/byers-scholarship/

Jan 20 - US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program - http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship

Jan 21 submit online by midnight - Better Business Student of Integrity Scholarship- https://www.bbb.org/iowa/torch-awards-for-ethics/student-of-integrity-scholarship//

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 - Visual Arts Scholarship Competition - Students create a free profile at www.callforentry.orgf keyword search KIRKWOOD and upload required files.

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

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

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 - need 2 farmer endorsements by Feb 1 also.

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

Feb 1 - FFA Scholarships - https://www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships Signature pages postmarked by Feb. 8

Feb 1 -National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution Awards a variety of scholarships: Nursing, Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship, the Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship, the Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship, the Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship, and the Swadley Horticulture Scholarship. https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships /

Feb 5 - Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html?cid=PS:Market_Account:B::Google:mc_donald_scholarship&gclid=CNiaoJXgw9cCFUuVxQIdfO0FTw&gclsrc=ds

Feb 9 - Iowa Newspaper Foundation (INF) for students preparing for careers in media. Apply on-line at www.INAnews.com.

Feb 9 - Warren A Morrow Memorial Scholarship (Iowa Credit Union) - http://www.iowacreditunionfoundation.org/warren-a-morrow-memorial-scholarship.cfm

Feb 9 - Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships - career in newspaper industry www.inanews.com/inf/scholarships.php

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

Feb 15 - email by midnight - 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

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

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

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

Feb 16 - Iowa Soil and Conservation - http://cdiowa.org/conservation-districts-of-iowa/programs/public-education-acknowledgment/scholarships There are county level recipients and state level recipients. Applications due back to county SWCD office by Feb 16.

Feb 16- Iowa Financial Know-How Challege: Senior Scholarship - complete 2 online tutorials and a related assessment http://www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SeniorScholarship

Feb 16 - 1st Gateway Credit Union Scholarship - https://www.1stgateway.org/pdf/ScholApp.pdf

Feb 16 - Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship Program -http://www.mediacomworldclass.com/support/pdf/2018_Application.pdf - community of Wyoming qualifies

Feb 16 - Iowa Student Loan Scholarship Apply on-line at http://www.iowastudentloan.org/scholarships-and-programs/senior-scholarship.aspx?cid=hpbanner

Feb 21 - Midland Education Association Scholarship THIS IS A LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP & WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS GRAD - MEA Scholarship Application Form

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

Mar 1 - Jones County Dairy Promotion Scholarship Application Form

Mar 1 - Hills Bank Leadership Grant - for JUNIORS with 2.8 GPA or higher www.iowa4hfoundation.org/sholarships

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

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

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 1 - Jones County Cattleman's Scholarship - Application Form postmarked by Mar 1, 2018.

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

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

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 - Innovative Ag Scholarship - Instructions - Application Form

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 - Matthew Shepard Scholarship for students who are openly LGBTQ https://www.eychanerfoundation.org/scholarships/matthew-shepard/

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 - IT Leadership Forum Technology Scholarship - students involved in technology classes pursuing a technology related degree at an Iowa College/University/Comm College - http://bit.ly/2018ITLFscholarship

Mar 1 - Education and Training Voucher Grant - file Iowa Financial Aid Application, FAFSA, and extra required documents found at https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/education-and-training-voucher-etv-grant

Mar 1 - ELKS 2017 Vocational Grants - for individuals pursuing a 2 year vocational training/education program. https://www.elks.org/SharedElksOrg/lodges/files/0142_VocationalGrantWritable.pdf

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/pagecontent/documents/2018scholarshipapplication.pdf

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

Mar 1 - Anna Husmann Scholarship - check Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Monticello's website each year after January

Mar 1 - Jackson County Agricultural Scholarship - Jackson Co resident - application is in scholarship binder

Mar 2 - Edna Freeman Trust Scholarship - Application Form

Mar 2 - Jones County Master Gardener Scholarship - Application Form

Mar 2 - Joe Halbur Scholarship - for students going into environmental education, cultural interpretation, historical interpretation or outdoor recreation http://www.iowanaturalists.org/comm_joehalbur.htm

Mar 2 - Attending a community college in Iowa for a career in manufacturing? Apply for this https://www.elevateiowa.com/about/elevate-scholarship-program

Mar 2 - Farm Kids for College Scholarship - http://www.nfo.org/SCHOLARSHIPS/

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

Mar 9 - Midwest Technical Institute - https://midwesttech.edu/student-services/financial-aid-basics/scholarships/

Mar 9 - Iowa Elks Assoc Vocational Grant - to individuals pursuing 2 year or less training/educational program. Application in scholarship binder.

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

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 - JUNIORS: Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award - https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/iowa-scholarships/herbert-hoover-uncommon-student-award/

Mar 15 - Kirkwood Community College Scholarships - deadline for round one of all scholarships http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=16593

Mar 15 - Eastern Iowa Light And Power Cooperative Scholarship - https://www.easterniowa.com/news-events/apply-now-for-2018-cooperative-scholarship-program

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 30 - Clinton County Soil Water Conservation District Scholarship - ClintonCoSWCDScholarship

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

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

Mar 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

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

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

Mar 31 - Great Clips Scholarship - student pursuing cosmetology or barbering school- http://jobs.greatclips.com/page/show/schools-scholarships

Mar 31 - American Legion Auxiliary 2nd District Merit Award Application Form

Mar 31 - Great Clips - The Great Scholarship - https://www.applytracking.com/optin.aspx?c=WkoQv7VNTfIQs7AOTbwrBbPPtNAExEi2

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

Mar 31 - Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship Application and materials

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

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

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 - 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 - 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 2 - Peace Pipe Players Scholarship - Application

Apr 4 - Herman Sani OR Ann Griffel Scholarship - for golfers, one is for girls and one for boys - https://iowagolf.org/scholarships/

Apr 6 - Jones Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship -ONE AWARDED AT MIDLAND! http://www.unitypoint.org/anamosa/2018-auxiliary-hs-scholarship-application.aspx

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 6 - Mabel Vacek Scholarship - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR OJ ADDRESS STUDENTS - both seniors and college students ALL application materials due to MHS office by 3PM M Vacek Scholarship appl for 2018

Apr 13 - 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?

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

Apr 15 - McCreight Community Service Scholarship - resident of OJ or LN fire district entering a medical, fire science or conservation field - McCreight Scholarship Application - use each year

Apr 30 - Monticello Conservation League Scholarship - Scholarship Application

Apr 30 - Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship - JUNIORS OR SENIORS- must have participated in Iowa Games: https://www.iowagames.org/brian-pearson-memorial-scholarship/

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 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIOR: Judy Rohwedder Memorial Scholarship - Application Form

May 1 - LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO MHS SENIORS:Onslow Altrurian Club Scholarship - Application Form

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 - Clinton County Master Gardener Scholarship Application Form

May 1 - Iowa Association of Building Officials Scholarship - https://www.iabo.net/scholarships

May 1 - Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship - http://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/2018-19%20Application.pdf

May 4 - 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 the solutions you would propose to resolve or improve a current issue at Midland or in your community." Essay should be typed, double spaced in Calibri or Times New Roman 12 point font. Due to office by 3:15 on Friday, May 4, 2018.

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

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

June 15 - Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - application

June 15 - Iowa PGA Charlie Burkhart Scholarship - https://iowapgafoundation.org/burkart-scholarship/

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

June 30 - Lift Parts Express Scholarship application

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

July 1 - Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant - must have FAFSA completed by July 1 - https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/iowa-vocational-technical-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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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