Academics
Student Service Opportunity
JFK Catholic School is looking for student volunteers for (simple) face painting at our upcoming Family Fun Night on 1/27. Looking for about 4 students for the night to ensure the flow is quick for the kids. Time is 6pm to 8pm. If you are able, please email your name, phone number, and preferred email to homeandschool@kennedy-dav.pvt.k12.ia.us
IHMVCU CASH FOR CLASS SCHOLARSHIP
IHMVCU offers $30,000 in scholarships to local undergraduate, graduate and vocational/technical school students who stand out in the classroom and stand up in their communities.
The Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.
This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S.
Dorothy Klindt Memorial Scholarship
Awards are offered to entering first-year students at Iowa State University who are enrolled in the College of Human Sciences or the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Applicants must live in Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine or Scott County, with first preference to female students from rural areas in Scott County. Selection is also based on academic achievement and demonstrated involvement in community, school, and work activities.
Service Opportunity – QC Botanical Center
Service Opportunity – All Saints Catholic School and Holy Family Catholic Bazaar
The All Saints Catholic School and Holy Family Church Bazaar will be coming up on November 4th & 5th and we need your help. The bazaar is a big fundraiser for our school and donations of items for the bake sale are needed as well as volunteers. For more information contact Cassandra Collum
All Saints Catholic School and Holy Family Church Bazaar
Saturday, November 4th 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Sunday, November 5th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
All Saints Catholic School Gym and Cafeteria
Follow the link below to sign-up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BAEAF2AA5FC1-fall2
New Scholarship for Iowa Residents!
A new scholarship program awarding 45 $1,000 deposits into College Savings Iowa accounts is open now.
The ISL Education Lending Scholarship is open to Iowa residents who are Iowa high school students in ninth to 12th grade, undergraduate college students, or their parents or guardians or others who hold a College Savings Iowa account to benefit those students.
How to Enter
Visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/CollegeSavings between now and December 4, 2026, to learn more and register. To learn about free resources and tools to help with college financing and planning, review the short tips and answer the questions after registration.
Registrants also received emailed tips throughout the remainder of the registration period.
Additional Opportunities to Win
Each student may register themselves once and a parent, guardian or other adult may enter once per student.
Mark your calendar to enter again during the next registration period, which opens in January.
More Information
If you have questions or need assistance, please email scholarship@studentloan.org.
The ICAN Team
Hixson Opportunity Scholarship – Iowa State
This scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating in 2026 who will be entering first-year students at Iowa State University in Fall 2027. This program will provide 100 undergraduates with a $20,000 scholarship, disbursed over eight semesters.
Selection is based on the student’s county, eligibility and potential as demonstrated through the application, letter of recommendation, and financial need analysis. Students may major in any curriculum and must maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for renewal. Recipients will be notified by April 1st.
Future/College Planning
Simplify the planning process using this comprehensive guide that contains information on career planning, academic preparation, college selection and financial aid.
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There are many career opportunities that don’t require a college degree. Career Planning should include exploring career opportunities through registered apprenticeships.
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Earn As You Learn – The Trades
The more you know about financial aid, the better prepared you’ll be to make informed decisions. This guide covers a variety of topics such as applying for scholarships, understanding the financial aid process and filing forms.
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Calendar Countdown
Stay on track in high school using calendars of monthly to do’s for each grade level.
To find more future career and college planning, please visit the ICAN website to help you succeed, “In Education, In Career, In Life”.