Scholarships

Scholarships

One Easy Application

Kirkwood’s scholarship program provides support for students at all academic and financial levels, and for all credit programs. 

Kirkwood uses a scholarship software to connect Kirkwood Eagles to hundreds of internal scholarship opportunities! Best of all, Kirkwood students only need to complete one easy application to be considered. 

Students can also view external scholarship opportunities from organizations outside of Kirkwood using the ‘External Scholarship Opportunities’ link to the right.

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At Kirkwood, we make applying for scholarships easy!

Just follow the four simple steps to be considered for your part of the more than $3 million we award to students each year.

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Get your questions about scholarships, the application process, and eligibility answered fast!

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October 1:

  • Application for Kirkwood Scholarships opens
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to complete online

March 15:

  • First application deadline for Kirkwood Scholarships

July 15:

  • Second application deadline for Kirkwood Scholarships

Writing Thank-You Letters

Once you're notified that you've received a scholarship, it's important to write the donor a thank you note to show your appreciation.

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Kirkwood Student Mayghan

“With the help of scholarships, I will have the best chance of being successful here at Kirkwood. It is very reassuring that others are just as invested in my education as I am, and that alone is all the drive I need to succeed.”

Mayghan,
Homestead, Iowa

Questions?

Kirkwood Foundation
319-398-5442
foundation@kirkwood.edu