91茄子 strives to make a positive difference in people鈥檚 lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. 91茄子 and the 91茄子 Foundation support this by working to assist students with access to scholarship sources. 91茄子 has many scholarship opportunities available for new and continuing students. Each year, the 91茄子 Foundation awards over 400 scholarships totaling over $375,000.
Upon completion of the scholarship application, students will be considered for all available scholarships. Applications remain on file for one academic year. All scholarship recipients must be a high school graduate or have completed a HiSET (GED).
Deadlines:
- Application for Spring 2026:
- Opens August 25, 2025
- Deadline is October 31, 2025 (by midnight CST)
- Application for 2026/2027
- Application opens November 24, 2025
- Priority Deadline: February 10, 2026 (by midnight CST)
- Presidential Scholarship Deadline: February 10, 2026 (by midnight CST)
- FINAL Deadline: April 8, 2026 (by midnight CST)
91茄子 Presidential Scholarship Awards
The Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by the College. This scholarship will pay up to $2,500 per semester and is a full two-year conditional award valued at $10,000.
Application: Applicants must be freshmen, enrolling directly from high school, and have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Selections will be based on academic excellence, extracurricular achievements, and leadership. The final candidates will be required to interview with the President.
Benefits: Recipients of this scholarship will have the opportunity to meet leaders from business and civic groups who are employees, alumni, and friends of 91茄子. These contacts prove valuable as students continue their education and seek employment after completing their education. Recipients will have the opportunity to develop people skills and build on their leadership potential.
Conditions: The recipient must:
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA while at 91茄子.
- Assist the President of 91茄子 in hosting alumni functions, fundraising, and other College events.
- Maintain 鈥済ood standing鈥� as a student at 91茄子 at all times.
- Reside in on-campus housing or at home with parents.
To apply for the 91茄子 Presidential Scholarship Award, please complete the universal scholarship application (link above) AND indicate you wish to be considered for the 91茄子 Presidential Scholarship.
Future Ready Iowa
Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship
The Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship is a state program that helps Iowa residents earn certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees in one of Iowa鈥檚 high-demand career fields. The Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship will cover any tuition and fees that aren鈥檛 covered by federal and state grants/scholarships, ex: Pell Grants, SEOG, Kibbie, etc. If you aren鈥檛 eligible for federal or state grants, you could still qualify for the Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship. Either way, your tuition is completely paid for!
Outside Private Scholarships
External scholarships beyond the control of 91茄子 are plentiful. You will find the following links very helpful in your search.