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Student Funding Opportunities

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    Undergraduate travel fund

    Assists undergraduate students pay expenses incurred by attending regional, national, and international conferences. Students may apply for funding as individuals or on behalf of student organizations. This fund is offered as a collaborative effort between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.

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    Pilar A. Garcia student achievement fund

    This fund was established by a private donor to support enrichment experiences for students at Iowa State University, included but not limited to: study abroad, travel to conferences, research projects, etc. A student may request funding up to $1,000 per academic year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be paid in the form of reimbursement or directly to the student's university bill. 

    This scholarship is currently closed. 

    Division of Student Affairs Student Scholarships

    The following scholarships are available from the Division of Student Affairs. Applications and deadlines are available via OneApp.

    Sesquicentennial Leadership Award

    Award Amount: $2,500
    Application Open: September 1- March 1

    Criteria

    • took advantage of opportunities at Iowa State University to apply knowledge to real life projects and experiences.
    • used initiative to develop a significant, unique project with demonstrable results 
    • be a junior or senior (60 credits)

    Jack Trice Character Award

    Award Amount: $2,000
    Application Open: September 1- March 1

    Criteria

    • 3.0 GPA or higher 
    • Recipients shall embody the traits and character of Jack Trice, such as courage and a commitment to social causes 
    • Must be an undergraduate student or incoming student

    President's Leadership Initiative Awards

    All President's Leadership Initiatives Awards require a cover letter, resume, essay, two recommendations, and a complete application. Applications and deadlines are available via OneApp.

    Sandra and Lynn Davis Leadership Award

    Requirements:

    • classified as a senior (90 credits by time scholarship is awarded)
    • demonstrate leadership in any capacity

    Charles F. Frederiksen Leadership Award

    Requirements: 

    • undergraduate student 
    • reside in university housing
    • serve in a leadership role 
    • demonstrate outstanding service to the university community
    • Scholarship amount for 2023-2024: $2,000

    David J. Henry All-University Leadership and Academic Excellence Award

    Requirements:

    • be a junior (at least 60 credits when the scholarship is awarded)
    • demonstrate potential for an outstanding professional career
    • Scholarship amount for 2023-2024: $2,000

    W. Robert Parks and Ellen Sorge Parks Senior Scholarship

    Requirements:

    • classified as a senior (90 credits by time scholarship is awarded)
    • demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, university involvement and community service 
    • show promise of continued involvement with Iowa State as an alumni
    • Scholarship amount for 2023-2024: $500

    David W. and Ellen J. Raisbeck Leadership Award

    Requirements:

    • undergraduate student 
    • demonstrate leadership in any capacity
    • Scholarship amount for 2023-2024: $2,500

    Gib and Nancy Stanek Leadership Award

    Requirements:

    • be sophomore standing (between 30 and 60 credits by time scholarship is awarded) 
    • demonstrate leadership through community service 
    • Scholarship amount for 2023-2024: $1,000

    Carnot H. Thomas and Lillian M. Thomas Leadership Award

    Requirements:

    • be an undergraduate student in good standing 
    • demonstrate financial need (as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid) 
    • demonstrate academic achievement and professional potential
    • Scholarship amount for 2023-2024: $1,000