Last updated, Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Please check back regularly, as the web site is updated as scholarships come into the Guidance Office.

Scholarships......Scholarships......

Seniors,

This page contains links to local scholarships that are available this year.  Look these over with your parents and return the completed applications to me by Wednesday, March 2, 2011.  Note that several forms are due before the March 3rd date.

I strongly recommend that you fill out all the applications that are available to you, as there are many opportunities available.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. 

Tim Marshall,

Guidance Counselor

Other Scholarships that are Available

Amanda Pape Scholarship

See Mr. Marshall

Deadline: April 21, 2011

Amount:  $500

Criteria:  The family of Amanda Pape is awarding a scholarship to one WHS graduating senior who has future plans that meet at least one of the following criteria:  1.)  Plans to attend Iowa State University -or- 2.)Plans to major in an agricultural related field at any college or university. 

See Mr. Marshall for application details

 

Project 21 Council Bluffs

Scholarship Application

See Mr. Marshall

Deadline: April 25, 2011

Amount:  5-$1,000 Scholarships to the Top Winners

5-$500 Scholarships to the Runner-Ups

10-$250 Scholarships to the Honorable Mentions

The Project 21 Program is designed to assist young people in educating others about the consequences of underage gambling through posters, written essays, or individual and group projects. 

 

Woodbine Saddle Club Scholarship Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 31, 2011

 

Established in 2011, the Woodbine Saddle Club Scholarship is an award given to a senior of high school that has been an active member of the Woodbine Saddle Club for a minimum of three years.  Scholarships will be awarded annually and will not be limited by applicants, but limited by funds set aside by the WSC board.  Qualified applicants will be reviewed by the WSC board of directors and officers and then be awarded to the graduating student(s) pursuing a post-secondary training/certification and/or degree program at their high school class day celebration.

 

Consumers Credit Union Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 15, 2011

Amount:  16-$100 Scholarships

Must be a member of the Consumers Credit Union of Denison, Iowa.  Payment will be given upon written proof of second semester at a 2-year or 4-year institution.

 

Titan Machinery Ag Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Amount:  $500

Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in agriculture.  This year the scholarship will be awarded on citizenship, community involvement, academics, and classroom proficiency.  Applicants should submit a letter of application by the deadline including class rank, GPA, community service, the college/university they plan to attend and any other pertinent information. 

See Mr. Marshall for mailing directions!!

Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary

Scholarship Application

See Mr. Marshall for Scholarship Application.

 

 

Deadline:  April 11, 2011

Amount:  $500.00 for 1 semester only

Scholarships are available to traditional and non-traditional students who reside in Burt, Washington, or Harrison County.  Applicants must be seeking a career in at least one of the fields of discipline currently being offered by MCH Health System, Blair.  One of the scholarships, named after Nurse Dorena Walker, will be awarded to a student specifically seeking a career in Nursing. 

See Mr. Marshall for Scholarship Application.

AES Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline:  October 7, 2011

Amount:  $500.00

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.  To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site. 

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

 

 

Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship

Scholarship Application

See Mr. Marshall for Scholarship Application.

 

Deadline:  March 31, 2011 @ 5:00 PM

Applicants must be committed to the pursuit of automotive or truck-related studies, such as technician training, body shop/collision repair, diesel, new vehicle sales, parts sales, accounting, or business administration. 

See Mr. Marshall for Scholarship Application.

William & Elsie Bandow Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline:  May 1, 2011

This scholarship is for those interested in attending any seminary for the purpose of becoming a pastor of a Luthern Church-Missouri Synod, and/or be interested in becoming a parochial school teacher in the Luthern Church-Missouri Synod. Scholarship amount will vary from year to year.

See Mr. Marshall for application.

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution

Scholarship Application

Deadline:  November 1, 2010

Designed to reward good citizenship.  Awarded to any senior possessing qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.  Scholarship consists of 2 parts: 1.) 70% Description on how he/she has the qualities of a good citizen, official grade transcripts, & 2 letters of recommendations. 2.)30% Essay completed with DAR representative present with 2 hour time limit.

State Winners at least $250(8),  National Division Winners will received $500, and overall national winner $5,000. 

Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship Application

Deadline:  October 31, 2010 

250 Scholarships awarded to motivated, dedicated, and involved seniors.

Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity

 

Deadline:  December 17, 2010

Integrity Essay 30%, Leadership 25%, Community Service 25%, Academics 15%, & Letters of Recommendation 5%

$1,000 Scholarship

Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation

Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Seven $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to graduating senior students of Southwest Iowa.  Applicants must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and have an ACT score of at least 25.

 

Smith Family Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 31, 2011

There will be a $500 scholarship awarded to a boy, and a $500 scholarship awarded to a girl that is a graduating senior of Woodbine High School.  Student must be in good standing in the school and community both scholastically and in citizenship.  Scholarship awarded to those entering into the field of Education, Medicine, or Agriculture but not strictly in that order.  Scholarship money will be paid to their school of choice at the end of their first semester of attendance. 

Scott Mecham Student of Integrity Award

Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 4, 2011 

Three $2,000 scholarships are available to high school juniors or seniors who reside in Nebraska, South Dakota, or Southwest Iowa.  This program was created in honor of Scott Mecham who served as BBB president from 1991-2006.

Warren McHugh Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 1, 2010 turned in to Mr. Marshall 

There will be a scholarship available for a student going into a 2 or 4 year Agriculture School.  There should be a financial need for funds by the student. 

Keep Iowa Beautiful, Bob Byers

Scholarship Application

Deadline: February 15, 2011 and applications only accepted by email.

Students enrolling in an Iowa college or university to major in community enhancement or environmental areas of study only are eligible.  The award is offered to up to 4, $500 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2010.  Winners will be notified by March 10, 2010

Big Sun Organization

Scholarship Application

Deadline: June 23, 2011

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.  The award is in the amount of $500.00

Iowa Credit Union Foundation

Scholarship Application

Deadline: February 4, 2011

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation is a non-profit whose mission is:  To help Iowans build wealth, responsibility and independence.  Two different scholarships are available:  1.)High school students planning to enter college, and 2. Nontraditional-aged and continuing education students.  The high school scholarship competition will award a total of $3750. The first-place prize is $1500; second place is $1000, third place is $750 and fourth is $500.  The nontraditional category will award two $1000 scholarships.

Grand Lodge of Iowa...Masonic Charitable Educational Corporation Technical Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 1, 2011

For Iowa high school graduating seniors that plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.  The scholarships may be used for bona fide school related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and tools.  The final determination of the number of scholarships is dependent on the investment income earned, with each scholarship being $1,000.  Applications can be obtained online or in the counselor's office. 

When looking for this scholarship, on the front-page click on "MCEC Scholarship Form in PDF."

Latta Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: February 10, 2011

This scholarship is open to any student who lives in or attends a high school in Harrison County.  Qualifications:  Graduate from H.S., Apply for scholarship based on need or academic excellence, plan to further education at a 2 or 4 year college or university, or an approved technical school.

This scholarship will paid 1/2 after verifying attendance first semester, and 1/2 after verifying attendance at the start of 2nd semester. 

The scholarships are for one year, but college students may reapply each year.

Harrison County REC Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Deadline: February 18, 2011 @ 4:00 PM

$1,000

Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.  The scholarship must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.  Students are eligible to receive an award only once from their local cooperative. 

WEA Scholarship (Woodbine Education Association)

WEA Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Given by the faculty who are members of the Association; shows an interest in the teaching profession, and $200 to the institution of choice.

Please describe in 300 words or less-What do you believe are your major accomplishments in High School?  What goals do you have for the future and how will you meet these goals?  Why would this scholarship be important to you?

Mark Allen Glackin Scholarship

Mark Allen Glackin Scholarship Application

Scholarship Information

Deadline: March 31, 2011

Harrison County American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 5, 2009

$100.00

See Mr. Marshall for Application

Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 5, 2011

The Dunlap & Woodbine Knights of Columbus, Council 1249, will be giving a $400 scholarship to one High School Senior from each school.  This is for any senior wishing to further their education and will be applied to second semester

Monsanto Company

Scholarship Application

Deadline:  February 22, 2011

$1500

Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship Application

Deadline:  March 15, 2011

$1,000

High school seniors who attend a participating high school and reside in one of Missouri River Energy Services' municipal utilities service areas, and students who are planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 31, 2011

$1000

The Internet Scholarship Program is exclusively for high school seniors graduating in the 2010-2011 school year. Winners will be selected at random.

Best Buy Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  February 16, 2011

$1500

This year 1,500 students were selected to receive awards of $1,500 each. An additional 51 students received awards of $10,000 each. At Best Buy, we believe what students learn inside and outside of the classroom are equally important, which is why the Best Buy Scholarship Program rewards students for their volunteer efforts and work experience in addition to academic achievements.

Harrison County Endowment Fund, Velda R. Currie Endowed Scholarship Fund Scholarship Application Deadline: postmarked no later than March 31, 2011

A vocational/technical education scholarship is available for tuition at a school of the student’s choice.  Four-year college programs will not be considered.

Burger King Scholarship Program Scholarship Application Applications are available online Nov. 15, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2011

Deadline:  January 10, 2011           

Awards must be used for educational expenses, such as tuition or required fees and books, and must be used during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.

Principal IT Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011..NO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED THIS YEAR!!

$2500/year for a maximum of $10,000 over 4 years

Planning to pursue a degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Computer Programming or a related field.

 

Harrison County Cattlemen's Association See Mr. Marshall for Application Deadline:  April 10, 2011

5-$1,000 scholarships, this year for a student planning on study in the field of agriculture at a 2- or 4-year school.  The scholarship must be used for room and board or tuition.  First year students will receive the proceeds from the scholarship upon completion of his/her first semester of college.

See Mr. Marshall for Application

Agriland FS Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline: March 17, 2011

six (6) $1000 scholarships and one (1) $1500 Memorial Award scholarship to high school seniors that graduate in 2011.  Each scholarship will support students from the company's geography planning to pursue a major in an agriculture related field of study. The scholarships have been established by the Agriland FS Foundation, an entity funded by shareholder contributions and the company itself. 

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Professional Educators of Iowa Scholarship Application Deadline:  April 1, 2011

These scholarships are established to create an ongoing network of educational awareness for Iowa educators, the PEI foundation awards students and teacher academic scholarships by financially supporting worthwhile educational endeavors.

Iowa West Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1, 2010

Click on the "Apply Online" link and you will take an eligibility quiz and download application packet.  Students should go to the "What We Fund" area of the website.

See Mr. Marshall for Application

Robert D. Blue Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  May 10th EACH YEAR 

**MUST BE FILLED OUT ONLINE**

The Robert D. Blue Scholarship awards students who demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. This scholarship's funding comes from the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation's interest earnings; thus, the number and amounts of scholarships awarded vary from year to year. These amounts awarded have varied from $500 to $1000.

 

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1, 2010

This scholarship is for tuition fees only.  Also, please send the completed application to the County Farm Bureau:  Harrison County Farm Bureau, 115 N. 3rd Ave., Logan, IA  51546-1333

See Mr. Marshall for Application

Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  May 1, 2011

Each recipient must be of the Protestant faith, a resident of the state of Iowa, and a full-time student at the University of Iowa. 

 

AK-SAR-BEN Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 15 ,2011

Up to 10 $1,000 scholarships are available each year.

KFC Scholars Scholarship Application Deadline:  December 1, 2010

The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program® is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need, and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside.

Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 3, 2011

The scholarships will be presented to Iowa high school seniors to be used for their first year of education on the college level while pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources.

Iowa Soybean Association Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 15, 2011

Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are Iowa residents and plan on attending any ag-related college or university.  The scholarships are in the amount of $1,500. Please see Mr. Marshall for the documents that you need to fill out, as they are not online. 

Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline: Postmarked February 1, 2011

The principal criterion is service to school and community with special emphasis upon leadership roles in these areas. The Grand Lodge of Iowa is looking for those students who exhibit the greatest potential to be not only of service to their communities in the future but also leaders in these communities. An applicant's academic record, communication skills, and need for financial assistance are also carefully considered as is an evaluation of the applicant by a school official.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  December 15, 2010

$2,000

Some of the remarkable accomplishments of our AXA Achievers include: setting up a food bank in their community; designing a curriculum to get kids interested in science; founding a nonprofit organization for young people that encourages community service and civic involvement.

 

Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship Program Scholarship Application Deadline:  October 30, 2011

Min. GPA 2.0....Must apply online, Scholarship amounts vary from $2500-$20,000

See the web site for more information.

Association of Information Technology Professionals Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 18, 2011

This is a $10,000 scholarship to help further education of students who plan to attend college in Omaha, Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region. Any college students whose career plans will take them into the Information Technology related fields of this AITP scholarship opportunity.   The scholarship will be awarded at the monthly meeting on May 20, 2010. 

2010 Dale Schroeder Memorial Scholarship Program Scholarship Application Deadline: January 1-April 5, 2011

This is for legal residents of the State of Iowa that reside in a community with a population between 1 and 10,000.  This scholarship is dedicated to provide financial assistance for student(s) pursuing a bachelor's degree at one of the following universities:  Iowa State University, Iowa State University, or the University of Iowa. 

Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline: February 11, 2011     
Christina Hixson Opportunity Awards Scholarship Application Deadline: February 1, 2011

A half-tuition scholarship (estimated value of more than $13,000 over 8 semesters) offered annually to Iowa students. 

Sammy 2011 Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 4, 2011

Are you getting ready to fill out college applications? Then you should consider applying for the 2009 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards. If you want to star in a Milk Mustache ad and you excel at school, in sports and in your community then you should check it out!

25 student-athletes will win a $7,500 scholarship, an all-expense paid trip to Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. and a spot in a special Milk Mustache ad to run in USA TODAY.

James B. Morris Scholarship Fund, Inc. Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 1, 2011

43 scholarship awards totaling $88,000 were awarded in 2008-2009.

The scholarship was established in 1977 to provide assistance, motivation, and counseling for minority students desiring to pursue secondary and post-secondary education.  Also, Community college students enrolled in a degree program are eligible to apply.

Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  Friday, February 25th, 2011 (first scholarship)
Friday, May 13th, 2011 (second scholarship)
Friday, July 1st, 2011 (third scholarship)
 

2 $1500 scholarships

This scholarship is being awarded to Lutheran gentlemen entering Iowa State University in the fall of 2010.  Applicants will be evaluated on their scholastic achievement and active participation in their communities and churches. 

Burkhart Scholarship Scholarship Application

email:  awonders@pgahq.com

Deadline:  June 17, 2011

Each recipient receives $1,000 over a 4 year period.

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students in furthering their education.  Winners are selected on the basis if interest and activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, then on academic ability and financial ability.

James L. Hickey Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 31, 2011

$1,000

This scholarship will be awarded to a child of an active member of the Woodbine Fire Department or Rescue Squad, or a “Junior Reserve Firefighter” pursuing post-secondary education at non-profit organizations, including Bible colleges, accredited colleges or universities, or accredited technical institutions.

Woodbine CUBS Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 6, 2011

$500

The Woodbine PTO is an organization made up of parents, teachers, and anyone interested in supporting the school in its goal of educating young people.  One way the PTO is choosing to help students is by awarding one $500 scholarship to a deserving Woodbine High School Senior who is planning on attending college.

John Culver Scholarship Scholarship Application Deadline:  April 6, 2009 @ 5:00 PM

$2,500 & $1,500

The scholarship shall be awarded to a resident of Iowa who attends or plans to attend any public or private, two or four year institution of higher learning in the state of Iowa during the following academic year.

Preference shall be shown to individuals who have demonstrated an interest in politics and government, and who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence or the potential for academic excellence.

See Mr. Marshall for Application