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Iowa Western Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Foundation Scholarship Information
Iowa Western Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra
curricular activities, community involvement and/or financial need. Applicants must be a high school
or HiSET graduate to receive an Iowa Western Foundation Scholarship.
Presidential Scholarship Information
The most prestigious scholarship awarded by the College. This scholarship will pay up to $2,000 per
semester and is a full two-year conditional award valued at $8,000.
Applicants must complete this application. Additionally applicants, must be a freshmen enrolling
directly from high school, have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 and must submit a copy of their
ACT scores.
Selections will be based on academic excellence, extracurricular achievements and leadership. The
final candidates will be required to interview with members of the Presidential Scholars Board.
Presidential Scholarship recipients must:
 Maintain a 3.5 GPA while at IWCC.
 Assist the President of Iowa Western in hosting fundraising and other College events.
 Maintain “good standing” as a student at Iowa Western at all times.
Check here if you would like to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship.
Notification
Questions may be directed to [email protected] or 712-325-3269 or 800-432-5852, Ext. 3269.
Fall 2015 applications should be mailed to: Iowa Western
Stacy Shockey, Foundation
2700 College Road, Box 4C
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Deadline
Fall 2015 semester applications due March 15 (postmarked on or before the 15th). Applications
received after March 15th will NOT be accepted.
Spring 2016 applications will be submitted online. If you do not receive a scholarship for Fall 2015,
you will need to reapply using the online application to be considered for Spring 2016. Look for more
details on ROC regarding online applications and Spring 2016 deadlines.
If you receive a scholarship for the Fall 2015 you will NOT need to reapply.
Updated 1/2015
Identification Information
Legal Name:
Permanent Address:
street/box/route
city
Telephone Number:
state
Home
zip
County
Mobile
E-mail Address:
Major Intent:
Start Date/Semester:
Center/Campus You Plan to Attend:
If you are a high school student fill out this section
If you are currently a high school student, your high school counselor’s signature is required on this
application. You may apply as a high school student but ONLY graduates are eligible for
scholarships. A copy of your high school transcript must accompany this application.
Transcripts can be unofficial and must be attached.
High School Grade Point Average
ACT Composite Score
High School Class Rank
Class Size
Year of High School Graduation
High School Attended
Signature of High School Counselor
If you are a HiSET or GED graduate, fill out this section
HiSET/GED Location
Graduation Year
If you are currently attending or have attended
college in the past, fill out this section
College Attended/Attending
Location of College
G.P.A.
Credits Attained
Please include transcripts. (Does not have to be official).
Personal Information Essay
To better assist the Scholarship Committee in the selection process, please attach on separate sheet
(s) a personal informational essay about yourself - maximum of two pages. Please explain and include the following:
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How will a scholarship assist you in meeting your career and academic goals?
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If selected, how will you get involved at Iowa Western? What will you bring to Iowa Western?
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Why should you be chosen to receive an Iowa Western Foundation Scholarship? What separates
you from other applicants?
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Any other personal information helpful in the selection process.
Extracurricular Activities
On a separate sheet list school, community, or military activities in which you have participated during
the past five years. Include special honors, volunteer activities or leadership positions.
Recommendations
Two (2) recommendations must be attached to this application. (Suggested contacts: high school/
college instructor(s), counselor, activities/organization sponsor(s), coach, employer, etc.).
Recommendation must be included with the scholarship, not sent separately.
Application Checklist
Application completed and signed.
Two (2) letters of recommendation attached.
Copy of high school transcript or HiSET scores attached, if applicable.
Copy of college transcript, if applicable.
Attachment of additional sheet(s) from Personal Information Section.
Attachment of additional sheet(s) from Extracurricular Activities.
Signature
I certify the information on this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I
hereby authorize the Financial Aid Office to release information concerning other assistance I may be
receiving.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Thank You Letter
Applicants that are awarded a scholarship are required to write a thank you note before funds
appear in your student account. Additional information will be included in your acceptance
letter.