Eligibility: African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian senior with plans to pursue a chemistry related major and career; high achievement in chemistry or science; 3.0 GPA (unweighted)
Amount: $1000 (300 awards)
Deadline: March 1st
Student Services
All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
The All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS) will be accepting applications through March 1st. This scholarship is for high school seniors who will be attending college for the first time in Fall 2025. To be eligible, students must:
- File the FAFA on/before March 1st
- File the Iowa Financial Aid application on/before March 1st
- Graduate from an eligible Iowa high school
- Attend an eligible college or university in Iowa
- Have an eligible Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the 2025-26 FAFSA.
Students interested in being considered for this award, must apply by April 1st. No late applications are accepted.
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.
Applications Opens January 2026
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.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Youth Awards were founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering their 25th year, the Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology.
Deadline: November 2, 2025
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 5, 2025, 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 2026. 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.
The BBB Student of Integrity Awards
The BBB Student of Integrity Awards scholarship program is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Foundation.
Each year, we award $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who reside in the geographic area served by our BBB: The Greater Des Moines region, the Quad Cities region, and the Siouxland Region.
The Student of Integrity Award scholarships are awards that recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity.
Deadline: TBD
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”.