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	BOYLE ENDOWMENT FOR NURSING STUDIES Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2001 by Boyle Companies in order to promote the study of Nursing or Nursing Home Administration at the community level. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education to prepare them for a career in the field of Nursing or Nursing Home Administration. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school located in: • Creston, Grinnell, Onawa, Rock Rapids or Rockwell City, Iowa • North Platte, or Wayne, Nebraska SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500, not renewable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application COL. V. THOMAS CONSIDINE SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline: February 15 Final Determinations: 1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2001 by family and friends in loving memory of Col. V. Thomas Considine. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college/university or vocational/technical institute to obtain a trade, associate, or academic degree. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: High school seniors who (1) are a member of the 185th Iowa Air National Guard; (2) have enlisted in the 185th Iowa Air National Guard prior to this scholarship application’s due date of February 15; (3) are children or other legal dependents of a currently active member of the 185th Iowa Air National Guard unit headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa; or (4) are children or other legal dependents of a retired member of the 185th. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, school and/or community service activities, work history, essay evaluation, and recommendations. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500, not renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript • Signed letter of eligibility from the 185th NCOIC Military Personnel Flight Scholarship Application ELIZABETH LOUISE JENSEN – GIRLS INC. SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2003 by family and friends in loving memory of Elizabeth. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist members or former members of Girls Inc. (Sioux City, Iowa) in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at one of the following local post-secondary educational institutions: Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, or St. Luke’s College. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must have a minimum of two years active membership with Girls Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa, since age ten and/or have returned to Girls Inc. as a current volunteer. Applicants must graduate from a Siouxland high school and have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0). SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, leadership, financial need, and essay evaluation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: minimum of $500; renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript • Eligibility verification letter from Girls Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa Scholarship Application FLIGHT CREW (UNITED 232) SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established by the flight crew of United 232 in appreciation of Siouxland’s valiant rescue and recovery efforts during the aftermath of the United Airlines Flight 232 incident on July 19, 1989. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education to prepare them for a career in the medical/health science field. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from a high school located within the Siouxland tri-state area (approximate 50-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa). Applicants must be pursuing a career in the medical/health science field (i.e., nurse; physician; physician’s assistant; radiological, medical, or surgical technologist; lab technician; physical or occupational therapist, etc.) at one of the following Sioux City, Iowa, post-secondary educational institutions: Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, or St. Luke’s College. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: minimum of $1,000, not renewable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application GREAT WEST CASUALTY COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established by Great West Casualty Company in 1995 to assist children or other legal dependents of active full-time regular employees of any ORI Great West Holdings, Inc. subsidiary corporation in their pursuit of post-secondary education. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be the son or daughter of a currently active full-time person employed by any ORI Great West Holdings, Inc. subsidiary corporation for a minimum of one year prior to the date of the scholarship application. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as above-average scholastic performance while in high school, class rank, ACT/SAT test scores, and essay evaluation. Applicants must have applied or been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary educational institution located within the United States. Priority consideration will be given to those attending a four-year college/university. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Maximum of four scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students entering college, with a maximum of four scholarships of $500 each available to scholarship recipients who may reapply for a one-time renewal of scholarship aid if renewal criteria is met. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application GREATER SIOUX CITY PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     April 15 Final Determinations:     3rd week May BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2005 by the Greater Sioux City Press Club to provide assistance for college students pursuing a career in Mass Communication or Journalism. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be a sophomore or junior in college that has declared a major in the Mass Communication Department or Journalism. The scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s junior or senior year of college. Qualifying institutions include Briar Cliff University, Buena Vista University, Dordt College, Morningside College, Northwestern College, University of South Dakota and Wayne State College. Applicant must be a full-time student with a 3.0 minimum G.P.A. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on written essay, letter of recommendation, sample(s) of work from the field of study, and application presentation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $1,000; not renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the April 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • 250 word essay explaining why you are seeking the scholarship & how it would be used, if awarded • One letter of recommendation from a departmental professor of your major • Official transcript of grades • One to five sample(s) of your work (Visual samples must be on a VHS tape or DVD disk.) Scholarship Application HERROLD “MR. A.” ASMUSSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2002 in memory of Herrold "Mr. A" Asmussen, who taught biology and coached at Central High School and North High School for 38 years. “Mr. A.” received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morningside College and took graduate studies at the University of Southern California, University of Alaska and the University of South Dakota. He graduated from the Yosemite Field School of Natural History. He served as a ranger naturalist in Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Parks, and founded a youth workshop study program at the White River National Forest in Colorado. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating North high School seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college/university or vocational/technical institute to obtain an associate or academic degree. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating seniors from North High School in Sioux City, Iowa, that are pursuing a career in the field of science (i.e., genetics, biology, chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, biochemistry, geology, zoology, environmental science, marine science, horticulture). SELECTION: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, financial need, and essay evaluation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500, not renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • One (1) Character Counts recommendation • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application LAWTON CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2005 by the Lawton Centennial Committee with money remaining from the community’s fundraising to commemorate Lawton’s 100 year history. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating Lawton-Bronson High School seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Lawton-Bronson High School located in Lawton, Iowa, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0). SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: : minimum of $250, not renewable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • One “Character Counts” recommendation • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application MONONA COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     March 1 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: The Monona County Community Partners Foundation (MCCPF) was established in 2005 through affiliation with the Siouxland Community Foundation. This scholarship program was established in 2007 by the MCCPF Advisory Board. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating seniors that reside in Monona County and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0). SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation. Community service is considered of greatest importance. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500, not renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the March 1 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • One (1) "Character Counts" recommendation • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application NANCY CONWAY LUIKART MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (information not yet available) NOVOTNY / OSBORNE SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2001 by Thomas R. and Jeanne K. (Osborne) Novotny, former residents of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, in appreciation of the excellent education their children received. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School seniors in their pursuit of a one, two, three, or four year trade, associate, or academic post-secondary degree. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School located in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Recipients of the Novotny/Osborne Scholarship may receive other scholarships as long as those scholarships are not based on athletic ability and do not total more than $7,000 at the time of high school graduation. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, financial need, essay evaluation, and recommendations. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $16,000 for eight semesters or $4,000 per year APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application UNITED AIRLINES TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Application Deadline:     None, see information below BACKGROUND: In appreciation of Siouxland’s response to the United Flight 232 incident in July of 1989, United Airlines established a Fund within the Foundation. According to the terms set forth by United Airlines, two-thirds of the annual net income from this Fund is allocated for scholarship assistance. The remaining one-third is available for community grants ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be students from the greater Siouxland tri-state area (general 50-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa) that are pursuing an education in such fields as nursing, emergency rescue, medical care, counseling, clergy, or social work at Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, or Western Iowa Tech Community College. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Two-thirds of the Fund’s annual net income is allocated equally among the three local post-secondary educational institutions for the exclusive purpose of providing scholarships to students that meet the above-stated criteria. SELECTION: Recipients of United Airlines Trust Fund Scholarships are selected by the qualified post-secondary educational institutions in Sioux City, Iowa, from the pool of applicants each year. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Obtain by contacting the financial aid department at Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, or Western Iowa Tech Community College. WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – LEO ROBERT CLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This is a scholarship fund of the Wakefield Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The applicant must be a Wakefield School District graduating high school senior and must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited public or private university, college, vocational, technical, or other post-secondary institution. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on essay evaluation and such factors as dedication to academics and extra-curricular school activities, involvement with community and church activities, and a demonstrated respectful yet independent spirit SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: minimum of $500, non-renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript • One (1) Character Counts Recommendation Form • Essay Scholarship Application WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – MERLIN “LEFTY” OLSON SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This is a scholarship fund of the Wakefield Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The applicant must be a Wakefield School District graduating high school senior and must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited public or private university, college, vocational, technical, or other post-secondary institution. Priority will be given to applicants who are pursuing a degree in the field of business. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on essay evaluation and such factors as dedication to academics, and volunteer contributions to school and community. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: minimum of $400, non-renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript • Essay Scholarship Application WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This is a scholarship fund of the Wakefield Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The applicant must be a Wakefield School District graduating high school senior and must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited public or private university, college, vocational, technical, or other post-secondary institution. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on essay evaluation and such factors as dedication to academics (minimum 2.0 GPA) and extra-curricular school activities, involvement with community and church activities, and leadership. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: minimum of $400, non-renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript • Essay Scholarship Application WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1955 SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This is a scholarship fund of the Wakefield Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The applicant must be a Wakefield School District graduating high school senior and must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or trade school in pursuit of a two or four year trade, associate, or academic degree. The applicant must have completed the 10th, 11th and 12th grades at Wakefield High School. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on essay evaluation and such factors as dedication to academics (minimum 2.0 GPA) and involvement with extra-curricular school and community activities. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $1,000; non-renewable APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript • Two (2) Character Counts Recommendation Forms • Essay Scholarship Application WALT FIEGEL SCHOLARSHIP Application Deadline:     February 15 Final Determinations:     1st week April BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2004 by Sioux City East High School alumni in memory of long-time coach Walt Fiegel to perpetuate his spirit and positive influence on youth. PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college/university or vocational/technical institute to obtain a trade, associate, or academic degree. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from a public or parochial high school in Sioux City, Iowa. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $1,000 - not renewable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following: • Completed application with signature • Essay • Two (2) Recommendations • High School Certification Form with official high school transcript Scholarship Application
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