External Scholarships

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

Note: This list of external scholarships is provided as a courtesy to help you in your search. Details about each scholarship are subject to change. Be sure to follow up directly with the organization.

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

For Incoming freshmen for the 2024-2025 academic year. $2,000, High school seniors only need to:
• Register between November 1 - March 31 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 8 - April 30 - $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:
• For official rules and to register

Keokuk Area Community Foundation -Deadlines vary so check out often
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. Due April 29.
The Matteson Scholarship - High school seniors and continuing ed students studying in agriculture, construction, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or trades. Due May 2.
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 Oct. 1 to Dec. 15
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. Due April 29
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 May 9
Geraldine Boyd Memorial Scholarship - For students pursuing a Nursing or Nurse Practitioner degree at SCC. Up to $2,000 per year for two years. Open to graduates (or GED/homeschool equivalent) from Hancock County IL, Lee County IA, or Clark County MO high schools. Must reside in one of those counties at time of application. Due April 14

Alpha Delta Kappa, Iowa Sigma Chapter Scholarship — $1,000; Due by March 31
Des Moines County undergraduates/College Freshman through Seniors majoring in Education. Must be Des Moines County graduate, show qualities of leadership, academic success and involved in extra curricular or community activities.
Complete the application.

Friends of Henry County Health Center Loan/Scholarship —$2,000 - Due by April 1
For deserving individuals interested in a health occupation. Must be a resident of Henry County, IA or present employee of Henry County Health Center or immediate family member of Henry County Health Center employee. 
Complete the application.

Iowa Business & Professional Women Foundation — $1,000; Due by March 15 (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.

Edward B. Gnahn Memorial Scholarship - Health - $1,500 (renewable); Due by April 1
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.

Full scholarship criteria and application can be found on the Special Needs Foundation website.

Edward B. Gnahn Memorial Scholarship — $1,500 (renewable); Due by April 1
To a 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.

Full scholarship criteria and application can be found on the Special Needs Foundation website.

American Welding Society Foundation — application dates vary - check often
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 for AWS

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.

Full scholarship criteria and application can be found on the Elks website.

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

Iowa Hospital Education & Research Foundation (IHERF) Scholarship —up to $7,000 ($3,500/yr) Health career - $1,000 EMT/Tech Certification — apply by March 31
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.

Application must be submitted on IHERF's scholarship website Students will submit their college program verifications/references on this site.

SEI Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
Supporting students who are pursuing careers in health care is an important mission of SEI Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, which provides up to $10,000 in scholarships each year. Four scholarships are available with funding from Great River Friends. Information and application.

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 HS graduates, female Burlington HS graduate, medical field, graduate student. Information and application.

Roy J Carver - TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP — apply by April 1 (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. Review eligibility requirements and apply online.

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.

DMMOM Mothers of Multiples Scholarship
Applicant must be a multiple birth student (twin, triplet or higher). $500

Eligibility Requirements and application.

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

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.

Lonnie Winston Memorial Scholarship - Apply by March 15, 2026

*One (1) $2500 scholarship will be awarded to a freshman or sophomore.
*One (1) $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a freshman or sophomore.
*One (1) $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a freshman or sophomore.

The Lonnie Winston Memorial Scholarship (LWMS) is proud to assist deserving student {baseball} athletes enrolled at Southeastern Community College (SCC).

SCC Freshmen and Sophomores must achieve a minimum of a 3.2 cumulative GPA to be eligible for the scholarships.

Applications accepted annually, January 5 to March 15. Apply here.

Fort Dodge Choral Society Scholarship —$1,000 - Due by April 15
For vocal music majors in performance or education who have completed at least one year as a vocal music major and are undergraduates at the beginning of the award year. Applicants must be attending an Iowa college/university or Community College or be a graduate of the Fort Dodge area attending any college/university. Applications are available online through the following link or request by email from fdcscholar@gmail.com.

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