LULAC Council 10 Scholarship

This scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students, as well as students pursuing careers in the industrial/technical trades. Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of the LULAC Center  (4224 Ricker Hill Rd., Davenport), demonstrate community involvement, and participate in extracurricular activities. Grades, response to the essay prompt and financial need are also considered when deciding the scholarship recipients.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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IAAI – Iowa Scholarship

Each year, the Iowa Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) awards two one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Each scholarship is disbursed in two installments: $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester. Award checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and the educational institution.

Applicants must be Iowa residents and must be accepted to or currently enrolled, either online or in residence, at a nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study leading to a career in one of the following fields:

  • Fire Service
  • Fire Science
  • Law Enforcement
  • Law
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • Insurance

Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply.

The scholarship application is attached to this email. It may also be accessed on our website at:
https://www.iowaiaaichapter.org/

DEADLINE: March 30th


The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship

The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™ program helps people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) or their immediate family members to pursue further education. Whether you’re continuing your education or exploring a new career, you can apply to receive $10,000 to help cover educational expenses.

Deadline:  January 31, 2026

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ICAN Senior Alert: The FAFSA

FAFSA Applications
If you haven’t filed your FAFSA, the following is a recording of the step-by-step process. You should get your FAFSA submitted as soon as possible, but it’s very important if you are considering the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, or Loras College. Each of these colleges have a FAFSA priority date in December.
  • University of Iowa – December 1
  • Loras College – December 1
  • Iowa State University – December 15
These dates mean if you get your FAFSA submitted to these colleges by that date, you receive the maximum amount of financial aid you qualify for. If you file the FAFSA after a school’s priority date, financial aid may be limited, and you may not get as much.

Check out our recording on the process and get your FAFSA filed today.

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Free After School Program in Film and Media for Youth in the Quad Cities

FreshFilms, is a non-profit organization offering a free after-school program for teens and young adults interested in filmmaking, media, and tech.

Our program provides hands-on experience in film, TV, entertainment, and social media where students can work on professional projects, gain industry knowledge, and develop valuable skills. In the summer, students are offered a paid-internship on a feature film set as well!

We run one of our programs out of the YWCA in Rock Island (513 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201) and it’s open to all youth aged 14 – 18 in the Quad Cities.