External Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities presented here are from organizations external to Kirkwood Community College, and reflect the most current information they have provided us. The external organization is the final authority regarding scholarship amounts, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and other relevant information. Kirkwood is not responsible for incorrect information listed here. We hope this content is helpful to you in your search for scholarships.

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Czech Heritage Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1998, the Czech Heritage Foundation has given out over 85 scholarships. CHF understands the importance and high costs of education for youth, and therefore created a program to assist students in paying for higher education who have Czech/Slovak ancestry. Scholarships are traditionally awarded during the CHF's annual August picnic.

The award is available to applicants who have completed a minimum of one year as a full-time, post-secondary student; have accumulated at least 24 secondary credits after high school graduation; or are a graduate student. Upon receiving a scholarship, recipients are expected to participate in a function sponsored by the CHF.

View a full list of requirements for the scholarship.

Fill out the Scholarship Application by June 1.

 

Mae Henry Family and Consumer Science Award

The Cedar Rapids Family and Consumer Science Association is pleased to offer a $500 award to a student graduating from high school with an interest in pursuing a career in the area of Family and Consumer Science.

Applicants must:

  • Graduate from a high school in the Grant Wood AEA region.
  • Must plan to pursue a four-year Bachelor degree program of study in any area of Family and Consumer Science

The application should be filled out, along with a letter explaining future educational and professional goals and two reference letters, by June 1. Please mail application materials to Judith Schroeder, 3128 Adirondack Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

 

Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship

The mission of the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District is to provide to all citizens technical, financial and educational services for the conservation and wise use of all natural resources within Tama County. To apply for this scholarship, students must:

  • Plan to be enrolled in a two- or four-year college during the 2025 - '26 academic year
  • Pursue a program of study in any field of conservation or agriculture
  • Have a permanent address located within Tama County or be a Tama County native

Applications are due June 27, at 4:30 p.m.

 

PEO Program for Continuing Education

The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) was established in 1973 to provide need-based grants to women in the U.S. and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families. If you are interested in the PCE grant but do not know a P.E.O. member, fill out the PCE Potential Applicant form. Completing this form does not guarantee recommendation for a grant. Please complete this form in its entirety at least four months prior to the term for which you desire sponsorship for a grant. For questions, contact:
Clari Cejka, Committee Chairwoman
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Chapter IH, Cedar Rapids, IA
azcejka@yahoo.com
480-518-2439


External scholarship recipients receive offers and are selected by agencies or committees outside of Kirkwood, and Kirkwood is not responsible for establishing criteria or participating in the selection or notification of recipients.

Any links to external websites concerning external scholarship opportunities are being provided for informational purposes only. Please kindly keep in mind that Kirkwood bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of any external website or for that of subsequent links. Kirkwood reserves the right to post or remove scholarships at any time. Inclusion in the listing does not constitute an endorsement by Kirkwood.