Photographer: William Benson of Carroll, IA

Scholarship Opportunities for Iowa High School Students

Keep Iowa Beautiful awards scholarships each year to Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university.

“Keep Iowa Beautiful seeks to foster positive values in younger generations and reinforce them in older generations.
We encourage respect for home, neighborhood, community and state,”
-Andy Frantz, KIB Executive Director.

The 2026 scholarship application is now OPEN!

2026 Scholarship Details

The Keep Iowa Beautiful scholarships will be awarded to seniors who have a record of community service and a desire to continue to support and contribute to the enhancement of Iowa. In 2026, Keep Iowa Beautiful will award three $1,000 scholarships.

Application deadline: The 2026 application is due by January 31st, 2026.

Before you begin, click below to read the program guidelines:

Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarship Program Guidelines and FAQs

Who is eligible to apply? Graduating Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university are eligible to apply. Students should have a history of volunteerism proving their dedication to their community.

What are the dates of this program? The scholarship application is open from November 2025 through January 31^st, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 2026.

2025 Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarship Recipients