Scholarships for Other Linn County Schools

Scholarships for Students Who Attend Another High School in Linn County

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If you attend another high school in Linn County, apply directly to the Community Foundation for any of the scholarships below.

Merveaux Academic Excellence Scholarship

Amount: $500

Criteria:

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

Glidden Community Service Scholarship

Amount: $500

Criteria:

• Community involvement
• Demonstrated respect and consideration for others

Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship

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

Mcnamara Future Educator’s Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

• Preference is given to students who are active participants in music or performing arts
• Financial need (student/family financial status)

College Opportunity Scholarship

Amount: $500

Criteria:

• Financial need – The one-page Statement of Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required
• Demonstrated career goals

Kalous Opportunity Scholarship

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

Criteria:

• Financial need – The one-page Statement of Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required
• 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

Komensky Society Scholarship

For Linn County students of Czech or Slovak heritage. 

Please note: Students must use the General Scholarship Application found here and submit it directly to the Community Foundation.

Eligibility requirement:

• Czech or Slovak heritage

Amount: $500 – $1,000

Criteria:

• Demonstrated the importance of Czech or Slovak heritage in student’s life
• Financial need – The one-page Statement of Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required
• Academic achievement
• Good character

Additional scholarships available at Lisbon High School

Additional scholarships available at Metro High School

Additional scholarships available at Springville High School