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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
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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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Scholarship: First Friday Breakfast Club
Qualifications:
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 15, 2025
Scholarship: Michael White Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications:
Amount: $500
Apply here
Deadline: April 4, 2025
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
NCEA (Newton Community Education Association)
Qualifications:
Apply here
Amount: $750
Deadline: April 4, 2025 (by noon)
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
HBA IA EC Scholarship
Qualifications: Any student pursuing a career in the home building industry and related trades including immediate family members of the HBA of Iowa (builder or associate members). The fund is dedicated but not limited to college age students between the ages of 18 – 25 years.
Amount: Up to $1000
Apply here
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Spirit of Chandy Scholarship
Qualifications:
Applicants for the Bank Iowa Spirit of Chandy Scholarship must be high school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time undergraduates at an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year junior or community college in the fall following graduation. This scholarship program is available to both Bank Iowa customers and non-customers.
Apply here
Amount: $1000
Deadline: March 21, 2025
Advantage Credit Union Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior entering a two-year or four-year college or trade school in 2025-2026 school year. Must be a member in good standing of Advantage Credit Union for at least 6 months prior to application deadline.
Amount: 3 Scholarships Awarded: $750, $1000 and $2000.
Application instructions found here
Deadline: March 21, 2025
Professional Educators of Iowa
Teacher of Tomorrow Scholarship
Eligibility: Iowa high school senior aspiring to teach and will be awarded on the basis of the student’s career goal as an educator, academic record, accomplishments, and community involvement. The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution of choice upon successful completion of the first semester.
Apply: here
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Professional Educators of Iowa
College Book Scholarship
Eligibility: Senior graduate from high school during the 2024-2025 school year. Applicants must be planning to enter a program leading to an education degree. The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution of choice upon successful completion of the first semester.
Amount: $500
Apply here
Deadline: April 1, 2025
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
Princess Scholarship
Scholarship requirements:
1. Must be a graduating senior from Newton High School
2. Must be ranked in the top half of the graduating class
3. Must be planning to attend a two or four year school
4. Must complete a narrative describing how they represent Red Pride.
Amount: $500
Apply here
Deadline: April 4th, 2025
Amy Doerring Above and Beyond Scholarship
The Amy Doerring Above and Beyond Scholarship is available to students who will graduate from Newton Senior High School in the spring of 2025 and attend college in the Fall of 2025 as full time students. Applicants must be planning to attend a two or four year college, university, or community college. Special consideration will be given to those students who have gone above and beyond to volunteer their time and skills to give back to their community while continuing a commitment to their studies.
Amount: Varies
Apply here
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Bruce and Karen Hoffmeier Scholarship
Scholarship requirements:
1. Must be a graduating senior from Newton High School
2. Must be planning to attend a two-year community college, four-year college/university and plan to major in education.
3. Must complete a narrative describing your future plans and how your character and work ethic will impact the field of education (no more than 300 words).
4. Be in the top half of your graduating class.
5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator.
Amount: TBD
Apply here
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Bob and Den Friendship Scholarship
2025
Bob and Den were longtime friends in Newton. Their families have established this scholarship to honor their long standing and many years of kindness and friendship to one another.
Scholarship requirements:
1. Must be a graduating senior from Newton High School
2. Must be planning to attend a trade school, two-year community college, four-year college/university and plan to major in education.
3. Must complete a narrative describing your future plans and how you have been a good friend throughout high school.
5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator.
Amount: TBD
Apply here
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Raymond Whipple Leadership, Courage and Perseverance Scholarship
Scholarship requirements:
1. Must be a female graduating senior from Newton High School
2. Must be planning to attend a two-year community college, four-year college/university and plan to major in education.
3. Must complete a narrative describing your future plans and how your character and work ethic and participation in sports and activities have impacted your time at NHS. (no more than 300 words).
4. Be in the top half of your graduating class.
5. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator.
6. Must be a two-year letter winner or four-year participant in sports or activities.
Amount: TBD
Apply here
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Key Cooperative Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY Applicants to the program must:
• Be a United States citizen
• Have a parent or guardian that is a Class A or Class B member of Key Cooperative, in good standing
• Be a high school senior who will be graduating in 2025
• Have a minimum cumulative non-weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.65 based on a 4.0 scale
• Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational or trade school program in the U.S.
• Major course of study in an agricultural or Ag-business field. Other acceptable majors are: animal science, communications, information systems, accounting, human resources, carpentry or masonry construction
Amount: $1000
Apply here
Deadline: March 24, 2025
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
Amount: Up to $7500
Apply here
Deadline: March 15, 2025
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
Jasper Co Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Seniors pursuing a degree in Education.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Apply here
Loyal S. and Helen Fairall Memorial Scholarship at MCC
Eligibility:
· Must be a member or a child, spouse, grandchild or great-grandchild of a member of
the Armed Forces with an honorable discharge or still on active or reserve duty.
· 2.5 GPA required from high school or last college semester; must maintain 2.5 GPA.
· Preference will be given to applicants from Marshall County first, State of Iowa residents
second and out-of-state applicants third.
· Must be a U.S. Citizen.
· Must include copies of ALL transcripts (HS and college) and include a personal photo.
· Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Financial need is considered, but ability to pay will never disqualify any applicant.
· Personal interview may be required.
· Scholarship is for full tuition and regular fees not to exceed 16 credit hours per semester for a period of two semesters at Marshalltown Community College.
Apply here
Deadline: March 31 by 4:30 PM.
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
Tree species in Newton Arboretum
Displays of public art & sculpture
Square miles of city
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