All Scholarships

The Primary Scholarships at the Community Foundation partner with area high schools to recognize deserving students in Linn County for their academic excellence, community service, leadership, and need. Each of these awards a total of nine scholarships annually. The Primary Scholarships at the Community Foundation include: 

Merveaux Academic Excellence Scholarship

Supported by the Nina E. and Victor D. Merveaux Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by Mrs. Merveaux to assist graduating Linn County high school seniors in their future education

Award: $500

Criteria:

• Academic achievement (GPA & class rank along with depth & variety of classes completed)

Glidden Community Service Scholarship

Supported by the Charles and Edith Glidden Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 to commemorate Mr. and Mrs. Glidden’s interest in young people, their belief that education is a key component of responsible citizenship, and their desire to provide opportunities for students of all social and economic groups in Linn County

Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

• Community involvement
• Demonstrated respect and consideration for others

Outstanding Student Leadership Scholarship

Supported by the Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 to carry forward the spirit of the annual Outstanding Student Leader and Special Teacher Recognition in Linn County

Amount: $500

Criteria:

• Exemplary leadership skills both in and outside the school environment
• Academic achievement: top 1/3 of graduating class with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Demonstration of outstanding character and judgment, dependability, and teamwork

College Opportunity Scholarship

Supported by the College Club of Cedar Rapids Scholarship Fund
Established in 1993 to support deserving Linn County students
Supported by the Henry & Sara Katz Foundation Fund
Established in 2006 to support deserving Linn County students

Amount: $500

Criteria:

• Financial need
• Demonstrated career goals

Kalous Opportunity Scholarship

Supported by the George A. and Louise M. Kalous Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2013 by Mrs. Kalous to support deserving Linn County students

Amount: $1,000; renewable for three additional years

Criteria:

• Financial need
• Demonstrated strong ethics and high moral character
• Preferred:
• Planning to pursue study in Government, Political Science, Engineering, or Music
• Planning to attend a college or university in the state of Iowa