The Greater Cedar Rapdids Community Foundation awards over $100,000 in scholarships each year. Click below to view a complete and printable list of all scholarships offered.
Primary 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
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