Scholarships for Students Who Attend Another High School in Linn County
If you attend another high school in Linn County, apply directly to the Community Foundation for any of the scholarships below using the online application found here:
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 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 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 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 scholarship available at Lisbon High School
Additional scholarship available at Metro High School
Additional scholarship available at Springville High School
