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Check out the latest scholarship packet! The packet includes scholarships that were available during the 2023-2024 school year. This is for planning purposes as current scholarships will be added to the page as they come available.
We would love to make your scholarship available to our students. If you're interested, please contact Shelly Fitzgerald at fitzgeralds@newton.k12.ia.us.
Thank you for supporting our students' educational journeys!
Raise.Me Micro-Scholarship Program
Qualifications:
Application available for 9th-12th grade, but awards not given until verification of achievements at the end of senior year
Amount: Each college/university that participates offers different awards for different achievements.
Deadline: Varies by college/university
Start your profile today at Raise.Me!
Qualifications:
Students who age out of Iowa's foster care system, age out of the Iowa State Training School, or who are adopted from foster care after the age of 16 may qualify for the All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant program. This grant can be used for any college expenses including tuition, fees, books and supplies, dorms and off-campus housing, meal plans, transportation, and personal living expenses. For the application and more information, click here
Amount: Up to $9,000 each year
Deadline: Application available Jan. 1st through Dec. 1st each year
Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association currently has 600+ scholarships available, up to $25,000 each.
These opportunities are seeking individuals who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue higher education.
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Trenton Brady Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications:
This foundation's goal is to provide a monetary source of scholarships (amount varies) to a Newton senior graduating in the spring of 2025 pursuing an education in criminal justice / law enforcement, or fire and emergency services.
Trenton Brady Memorial Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Due: April 14, 2025
Applicants must:
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Eligibility:-High School seniors planning to pursue a computer science or engineering degree
-Have a financial gap to fill
-2.3 or higher GPA
Amount: up to $40,000
Deadline: Dec. 19, 2024
Apply here
Simpson College “All-in for Iowa” Program
Find more information here
Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship
Eligibility:
• High School senior attending College, University, or Trade School Fall 2025
• Pursuing a major in an Agriculture or Safety Related Field
Amount: up to $3000
Find downloadable application and other requirements here
Deadline: April 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Last Dollar Scholarship
The Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship covers tuition for many high-demand career and technical areas.
The Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship covers any tuition gaps not covered by other federal and state grants/scholarships for eligible Iowa residents enrolled in targeted, high-demand career and technical programs. This first-of-its-kind financial assistance program offers an affordable pathway into many exciting and growing careers. Iowa employers are hiring graduates with these skills.
The Last-Dollar Scholarship is available to:
For more information visit Iowa Workforce Development
Newton American Legion Post 111 Scholarship
Eligibility: open to all graduating seniors who plan to attend a 2 to 4 year college, community college, or vocational school
Amount: TBD
Apply here
Due: April 24, 2025
KNIA-KRLS Scholarship
Eligibility: An Iowa Senior pursuing a business or communications degree at a 2 or 4 year college.
Amount: $500
Apply: here
Deadline: May 9, 2025
Stewart Cup Scholarship
Qualifications:
· Be a senior male or female member of the golf team.
· Write a short autobiography describing your interests, hobbies, activities and your future educational goals.
· Write a short essay on “How Golf Has Influenced My Life”.
Amount: $500
Apply here
Deadline April 22, 2025
William Power Trust Scholarship
Qualifications:
Amount: To be determined
Apply here
Deadline: April 10, 2025
Charlie Burkart Scholarship
Each applicant is required to submit the following when applying for the scholarship:
1. High school transcript of work completed and description of any post-secondary academic achievement.
2. Two recommendations – may be from a high school administrator or teacher, a PGA professional or other non-family connections.
3. Applicant must include a self-statement concerning his/her interest in golf, other activities and awards, his/her educational and vocational plans/career goals and financial need.
4. Applicant is requested to send a list of other scholarship they have applied for and those that they have received.
Amount: $1,500 per year for four years
Apply here
Deadline: June 15, 2025
Robert D Blue Scholarship
Applicants must be an Iowa resident planning to attend an in-state college or university during the upcoming school year and not previously been a Robert D. Blue Scholarship recipient. The applicant can be a current high school senior or someone already enrolled in a higher education institution. Applications are only accepted online, and the deadline is May 10 for each year the scholarship is offered.
Apply here
Deadline: May 10, 2025
Amount: Varies from $500 to $1000.
Cline Tool Scholarship
Eligibility:
The Cline Tool Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship is available to students who will graduate from Newton Senior High School in spring 2025 and have been accepted to an accredited two- or four-year college, university or community college. Students must be working toward a degree in engineering, industrial technology, tool and die, machining, industrial maintenance or any other degree program in advanced manufacturing.
Deadline April 18, 2025
Amount: Two $500 Scholarships
Apply here
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Qualifications:
Deadline: April 23, 2025
Amount: $500
Apply here
Scholarship: Thombert Inc. Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship
Qualifications:
Amount: $500
Apply here
Deadline: April 21, 2025
Schuchmann Family Scholarship
Qualifications:
-Be a graduating senior from NHS in the spring of 2025
-Write a 150 to 200 word essay: "How will you make the world a better place"?
-Essays must be submitted to ncmpswim@gmail.com
Amount: TBD
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge 2025 Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
Amount: $1000 per year for up to 4 years
Apply here
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Shelly Barker Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
Amount: TBD
Apply here
Deadline: April 24, 2025
Kellogg American Legion Scholarship
The Kellogg American Legion Scholarship is a one time scholarship awarded by the Kellogg American Legion to high school seniors who are pursuing a 2 year, 4 year, or certification from a skilled trades program.
Amount: $500
Apply here
Deadline: May 24, 2025
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