2020 Linn County Scholarships
Linn County residents suffer from the same absurd tuition prices that limit the educational attainment of Americans across the country. Despite high costs, 10% of Linn County residents in Iowa over the age of 25 have graduated with a professional degree - 39% have completed high school. Although these numbers match those of many other counties, there is clearly room for improvement.
It’s clear that Linn County residents in Iowa will continue to need help paying for college. 5,654 men and 5,664 women are enrolled in grades 9-12 while 6,009 men 7,610 women are currently undergraduates in college. College access and attainment should be a top priority, and cost should not prohibit any of these people from pursuing or completing their college education. The below scholarships are available to Linn County residents and can help pay for school in a variety of ways. Linn County scholarships, whether they are exclusively available to Linn County residents or whether they are more broadly applicable, can greatly help reduce the financial burden of college. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Linn County residents.
How much total award money and scholarships are available for Linn County residents?
There are 253 scholarships totaling $674,699.00 available to Linn County residents. You can easily browse through all 253 scholarships below.
How many scholarships are available for college students in Linn County?
253 scholarships worth $674,699.00 are available for college students in Linn County. In addition, we encourage current college students in Linn County to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Linn for more options.
How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Linn County?
253 scholarships totaling $674,699.00 are available for high school seniors in Linn County. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.
Do I need to be a resident of Linn County to apply to these scholarships?
Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Linn County residents, or they do not require specific county residency at all and are therefore available to Linn County students and residents, as well as others across the state or country.
$10,000 Scholarship
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$10,000 Be Bold Scholarship
Bold.org helps students from all backgrounds to take bold steps toward a brighter future. CampusReel has partnered with Bold.org to help identify the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won't take no for an answer — the ones who know that a mountain is climbed a step at a time.
$1,000 Easy Money Scholarship
We love this scholarship because the name doesn't lie - it's easy money. Many scholarship applications make you jump through hoops and require tons of essays and questionnaires. This scholarship application could not be more simple and straightforward.
Outstanding Senior Baseball Player Scholarship
Applicant must be a participant in the Iowa American Legion Baseball Tournament and portray outstanding sportsmanship, team play, and athletic ability. Selection is by the State Baseball Committee.
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Applicant must be a Boy Scout who exhibits outstanding service to his religious institution, school, and community and has received the Eagle Scout Award. Selection is by the Boy Scout Committee. Award must be used in state of Iowa.
Learn MoreQuarton McElroy Broadcast Scholarship
Applicant must be a senior graduating from an Iowa high school who will attend an Iowa college or university.
Learn MoreJoseph Collins Foundation Scholarship
Applicant must obtain application from the medical school authorities, complete it and return it to them for forwarding to the Foundation. Selection is based upon financial need, scholastic record and standing, demonstrated interest in arts and letters or other cultural pursuits outside the field of medicine, intention to specialize in neurology,...
Learn MoreOratorical Contest Scholarship
Applicant must attend an accredited high school in Iowa, enter the contest at the local level, and must plan to attend a college or university in Iowa.
Learn MoreOutstanding Citizen of Boys State
Applicant must demonstrate outstanding citizenship while attending Iowa American Legion Boys State. Applicant must attend a college or university in Iowa. Selection is based upon the recommendation of Boys State Counselors.
Learn MoreBeau Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Applicant should preferably be a non-resident student who is a former member of the Boy Scouts of America with strong moral character and an orientation toward the outdoors. Financial need required.
Learn MoreGovernor Terry E. Brandstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior from an Iowa high school who plans to enroll at an Iowa college or university. Active participation in the Iowa State Fair (past or present) is required.
Learn MoreAll Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant
Applicant must be a student who has aged out of the Iowa foster care system, aged out of the state training schools, or who was adopted after the age of 16.
Learn MoreSun Devil Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior enrolling for the fall semester as a full-time student. Applicant will be automatically considered for the award once they have been admitted to the university.
Learn MoreTuition Exemption Scholarship for Nonresidents
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana, have high standardized test scores, and an excellent academic record, especially in English and math.
Learn MoreNonresident Fee Waiver
Applicant must be a resident of a state other than Louisiana and have a commendable academic record.
Learn MoreIowa Grant
Applicant must be an Iowa student attending Regent Universities, independent colleges and universities, and community colleges throughout Iowa. Priority is given to students with the greatest financial need.
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