External Scholarships
The following is a list of scholarships available to (but not restricted to) students
of Southeastern Community College.
Game Authority Scholarship ($1,000) - application due April, 15, 2019
Applicants must submit a 1200-1500 word essay on the topic of video games and the
learning experience. There is no minimum GPA requirement. More details and the application
form can be found at https://gameauthority.org/scholarship/
Delbert and Edythe Barnes Memorial Scholarship (up to $1,000) - application due April
23, 2019
This scholarship is intended for graduating Lee County, Hancock County, or Clark County
students interested in embarking in a career in the Construction and Building Trades
Industry. Students must plan to enroll or be enrolled in the Construction and Manufacturing
Degree program at SCC. Apply at http://keokukfoundation.org/barnes/.
OurMilitary.com Annual Veteran Recognition Scholarship ($1,000) - application due
May 15, 2019
To help further support our military and their families, we have created a $1,000 annual
scholarship for one undergraduate student that is either an active service member
or veteran, a military spouse, or the child of an active service member or veteran.
Details available at https://www.ourmilitary.com/scholarship/
Remembering a Life Scholarship ($2,500) - application due May 31, 2019
This scholarship is available to college students of all majors who write a 1,000
word essay about remembering the life of someone who has passed away and who has affected
the life of the student in a positive way. The following link has all the details:
https://www.memorials.com/Scholarship-information.php
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship Program ($2,000) - application due June 15, 2019
At AmericanTrucks we are passionate about our mission, and we've recognized a growing
trend in the building trades industry. Educational programs are receiving a lot of
attention from national leaders and it’s our goal to be involved in a meaningful way.With
that in mind, we are pleased to offer 4 x $2000 scholarships to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such
as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. Application information
available at https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html.
Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program (up to $2,500) -
application due June 15, 2019
The Association will award 1,020 scholarships in 2019 with a maximum award amount
of $2500. This program provides assistance to students who have financial need and
have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Applicants
must pursue a career or technical certificate/degree, be eligible for Pell grant,
be under the age of 30, and be a US citizen. The application is available at application.horatioalger.org.
Veterans & Military Family Scholarship ($1,000) - application due June 15, 2019
The Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship ($1,000) - application due June 30, 2019
The Recovery Village® is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students pursuing a medical-related course of
study. To enter to win a $1,000 scholarship, simply submit a short essay (no more than 500
words) describing why you are passionate about substance use disorder and mental health
treatment. Essays can be in the form of a personal narrative with a medical perspective
or focus specifically on clinical experience. Apply at https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/scholarships/.
Altec Design Web Scholarship ($750) - application due July 15, 2019
This scholarship is open to any student regardless of major. You must submit an essay
on the following topic: how do you foresee the internet changing your chosen career
in the next 20 years? More details are available at https://www.altecdesign.com/#web-scholarship
Elizabeth Auger Annual Scholarship for Students with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes ($1,000)
- application due July 31, 2019
Great River Friends
Supporting students who are pursuing careers in health care is an important mission
of Great River Friends, which provides up to $10,000 in scholarships each year. Four
scholarships are available with funding from Great River Friends. Apply at https://www.greatriverhealthsystem.org/Great-River-Friends/Scholarships.aspx
Two Rivers Investment Services
At various times during the year, scholarships are available through Two Rivers Investment
Services. Please visit https://www.tworivers.bank/who-we-are/scholarships/ for more information.
ZipRecruiter ($3,000) - offered quarterly
ZipRecruiter offers a $3,000 scholarship to the winning college or university student
in their quarterly Scholarship Promotion. Apply at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA is a scholarship program for students who are currently employed in early childhood
programs (daycare centers, preschools, or in-home programs) and working towards degrees
in Early Childhood Education. Obtain an application at www.iowaaeyc.org.
