Scholarships
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 closed! Winners will be announced in April.
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 now closed. Check back in November for the 2027 application.
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 31st, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 2026.
2026 Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarship Recipients
Luke Boyle
Hometown: Peosta
High School: Western Dubuque High School
College: Iowa State University
Major: Data Science
Madie Deutmeyer
Hometown: Ryan
High School: West Delaware High School
College: Hawkeye Community College
Major: Agricultural Business Management
Max Trujillo-Garcia
Hometown: Guthrie Center
High School: Adair-Casey & Guthrie Center High School
College: Iowa State University
Major: Health and Kinesiology
