External Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships available to (but not restricted to) students of Southeastern Community College.

Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship - Register between November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

For Incoming freshmen for the 2022-2023 academic year. $2,000, High school seniors only need to:
• Register between November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 at Iowa Student Loan
• Follow instructions received via email to complete two online college planning tools and a related assessment
Complete rules, eligibility and information is available online at Iowa Student Loan
Questions may be emailed to ISL

ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship - Register between January 10 - April 29, 2023 - $1,000 (will award 10 scholarships)
For high school seniors in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin who will attend college in fall 2023:
• For official rules and to register

Keokuk Area Community Foundation- for graduating seniors from any Lee County, Hancock County, or Clark County High School. Due 4/28/23,

The Delbert and Edythe Barnes Memorial Scholarship- graduated/graduating from any Lee County, Hancock County or Clark County School District with plans to enroll at SCC in area of Construction & Manufacturing 

The Matteson Scholarship - High school seniors and continuing ed students studying in agriculture, construction, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or tradesDue 4/25/23

The Peggy Dickey Memorial Scholarship- Graduating seniors from Keokuk Iowa High School or home-schooled equivalent. Resident of Keokuk, IA, enrolled in Iowa college or university Open 10/1/22 to 12/15/22

Leaders of Southeast Iowa Foundation Scholarship- resident Lee County, Hancock County or Clark County, top 25% of graduating class, attend Iowa, Illinois or Missouri college or university 

Eric Pardall Memorial Scholarship - Central Lee, Fort Madison or Holy Trinity High School Student/Graduate pursuing a career in Automotive/Diesel Repair, Agriculture, Construction, Engineering, Medical Science, Nursing or any Trade. $2500 renewable up to 4 years. 
Due 4/25/23

Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Limited to full time students in the nursing program at Southeastern Community College, Keokuk Campus. Applications may be obtained from Amy Conlee, KAH Foundation at Amy.Conlee2@blessinghealth.org or by calling 319-526-8762.
Due 5/1/23

Alpha Delta Kappa, Iowa Sigma Chapter Scholarship — $1,000
Des Moines County undergraduates/College Freshman through Seniors majoring in Education. Must be Des Moines County graduate, show qualities of leadership, academic succes and involved in extra curricular or community activities. Pick up application from Financial Aid Office.
Due March 31

Friends of  Henry County Health Center Loan/Scholarship —  $2,000 - Due by November 30, 2022
For deserving individuals interested in a health occupation. Must be a resident of Henry County, IA or present employee of Henry County Health Cener or immediate family member of Henry County Health Center employee. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Jack Brokaw Trade School Scholarship — Amount varies based on student need
Current Henderson County Illinois resident, proof of college acceptance, completed application. Application available in Financial Aid Office.

Iowa Business & Professional Women Foundation — $1,000, will award 3 scholarships
For Iowa residents and US citizens, who want to reenter the workforce, but need additional education or want to start or resume a college education. Graduated high school in 2016 or before.
Complete the application

Theodore N. & Myrtle J. Erv, Jr, Memorial Scholarship "Ted" 
Students pursuing education in Fire Service, Emergency Management or EMT/Paramedic. Must be IOWA resident. GPA 3.0 or higher. Request application by email or pick up application from Financial Aid Office.
Due 4/21/23

Edward B. Gnahn Memorial Scholarship — $1,500 (renewable)
Students training/expecting to work in a health related field. (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Medical Technician, Special Education, Dentistry, Chiropractor, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor or Physician Assistant). Must be a graduate of Des Moines County high school and/or a Des Moines County resident for the last 5 years. Pick up application from Financial Aid Office.
Due 3/15/23 

Edward B. Gnahn Memorial Scholarship Disabled Persons — $1,500 (renewable)
To a disabled person whose disability is such that a higher education in any field of study would provide an opportunity for a productive life. Must be a graduate of Des Moines County high school and/or a Des Moines County resident for the last 5 years. Pick up application from Financial Aid Office.
Due 3/15/23

American Welding Society Foundation 
Students pursuing a career in welding or related field. Several scholarships are available. See their web page to view all scholarships, eligibility and application process. Scholarship amounts vary. AWS awards over $200,000 in scholarships and has over 60 national scholarships available. 
Application deadline varies.

Burlington Elks Lodge-Art Klein Memorial Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships awarded in spring and fall of each year. Students must live in Des Moines, Henry, Louisa counties of Iowa, Henderson county of Illinois. Current HS Seniors, HS graduates (or equivalent) and must be a US citizen Young/mature adults pursuing a career verified as Technical, Academy School, online degree, Associate degrees. Obtain copy of guidelines and application from Financial Aid Office.
Spring application due by Feb 15 of current year
Fall application due by July 31 of the current year

2023 Iowa State Elks Association Vocational Grant — (20) $1,500 Vocational Grants
Any prospective student residing within the jurisdiction of a B.P.O. Elks Lodge belonging to the Iowa States Elks Association pursuing a vocational (2-year or less) training/educational program. NOT intended for student ultimately pursuing a 4-year course of study that will lead to BA degree. Obtain copy of guidelines at iowaelks.org/enf/scholarships.
Due 3/6/23

Elks Association National Scholarships — varies
Most Valuable Student Students pursuing a 4-year degree, FT, attending an accredited college/university. Range $1,000-$12,500 per year.

Emergency Education Assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks - Up to $5,000 (renewable)

Legacy Awards Available to children/grandchildren of Elks members. $4,000

Dr. Jennie McCowen Scholarship  — $1,000
Supporting students who are pursuing careers in medical or health care. Must be accepted at 2-year or 4-year school in Iowa and attend FT. Can apply to receive for a second year. Request application by email or pick up application from Financial Aid Office.

Iowa Hospital Education & Research Foundation (IHERF) Scholarship —  up to $7,000 ($3,500/yr) Health career - $1,000 EMT/Tech Certification 
Students who are pursuing careers in health care. Goal is to fill Iowa health care positions. Each $3,500 award recipient must commit to working one year in an Iowa hospital for each year of scholarship award. EMT/Technician Certification Program can receive $1,000 award.
Recipients must commit to working one year with a hospital-based or hospital-contracted emergency medical service. Application must be submitted on IHERF's scholarship website Students will submit their college program verifications/references on this site.

Great River Friends
Supporting students who are pursuing careers in health care is an important mission of Great River Health.  There are a wide range of scholarships available to area students.

Two Rivers Investment Services — several scholarships available
At various times during the year, scholarships are available through Two Rivers Investment Services. Various scholarships for high school graduates, Des Moines County residents, Mediapolis/Wapello high school graduates, female Burlington High School graduates, medical field, and graduate student. 

Roy J Carver - TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP(FAFSA priority deadline Dec. 1)
Sophomore students currently attending a community college in Iowa, who intend to transfer to one of the participating four-year institutions as a junior in the fall semester of the award year. 
Due 4/1/23

Lawrence and Marilyn Matteson Foundation Scholarships — application/eligibility requirements
Graduating high school seniors and high school graduates pursuing studies in health sciences, technology or trades. Adult applicants must live within the following school district areas and eligible high school seniors must attend the following high schools: Central Lee, Danville, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Mediapolis, Mount Pleasant, New London, Waco, Wapello, and Winfield, or be home-schooled and living in any of these school districts.
Due 4/25/23

Des Moines Mothers of Multiples Scholarship
Applicant must be a multiple birth student (twin, triplet or higher). $500 
Due 4/1/23

EduMed Medical and Healthcare Scholarships: various health/medical field opportunities

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.