Scholarship Application

Photographer: Mark Iwig of Johnston, IA

Applications are due January 31, 2026

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 December 2024 through January 31^st, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 2025.

Review of Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarship Program Guidelines*
- I have read the Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarship Program Guidelines and FAQs (see above).
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Age
Date of Birth*
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Current GPA*
Please enter your response to show your GPA as well and highest possible GPA in your school. For example, “3.7 out of 4.0.”
Current Class Rank*
Please enter your response to indicate your class rank and the total graduating class population. For example, “20 out of 200”
ACT Score (write N/A if you did not take)*
SAT Score (write N/A if you did not take)*
Current High School (Must be a high school located in Iowa to qualify)*
High School City*
High School Principal’s Name*
Principal’s Phone or Email*
Where do you plan to attend college, vocational or trade school?*
School/College City, State (must be in Iowa to be eligible)*
Intended Major(s)*
List your top 3 career goals*
List your community involvement (volunteer work, clubs, etc.) with total hours worked for each during your high school career:*
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Please submit your essay of 300-500 words (do not use generative AI technology to complete the essay section of this application):*
FOR YOUR ESSAY, CLEARLY EXPLAIN: 1) Tell us about how you have volunteered for your community and contributed to the betterment of your hometown. 2) Tell us about your future aspirations for volunteer service and how you plan to contribute to Iowa communities in your adult life and career. 3) (optional) Identify any Keep Iowa Beautiful programs you have been involved with.
How did you hear of these Keep Iowa Beautiful scholarship opportunities? Select all that apply*
- High school guidance counselor
- High school teacher
- Through a County Conservation staff member
- Facebook or other social media
- Keep Iowa Beautiful website
- Local newspaper
- Referral by a friend/family member
Terms and Conditions*
I hereby certify that the information I have submitted as correct. I authorize the release of this information to members of the Keep Iowa Beautiful Scholarship Committee and will provide additional information or verification upon request. If granted the scholarship, I agree to the publication of my name and likeness by Keep Iowa Beautiful. I agree to the conditions established for this scholarship award by Keep Iowa Beautiful. I understand that this scholarship award is contingent upon the financial support of Keep Iowa Beautiful; and that Keep Iowa Beautiful is not responsible for any financial liability.
- I agree to the terms and conditions
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