American Legion Auxiliary - $300.00

Based upon school record, activities, and need.  Requires that a parent or a grandparent served in a branch of the military in World War I, II, Korean War, or the Vietnam conflict.  Write a letter of application and include 2 letters of recommendation.

February-March

Amvets

Based upon school academic record, financial need, and extracurricular activities.  Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a current member of Amvets, Amvets Ladies Auxiliary, or Sons-of-Amvets; or of a deceased veteran who would have been eligible for membership at the time of his/her death.

February-March

This organization sponsors scholarship for 4-year college applicants and vocational-technical school applicants.  Personal statements, letters of reference, and high school transcript are required to show motivation, academic background, aptitude, and need.

December (4-year)        January-February (2-year)

Bremer and Butler County Farm Bureau - $500.00

Based upon school record, activities, and need.  Applicant must be in the upper one-third of the class.  Parents must hold membership in Farm Bureau.  Complete application form and submit 3 letters of recommendation.

February

Bremer County Cattlemen - $500.00

Applicants must be a 4-H or FFA member and must have shown or raised cattle.    

March

Bremer County Corn & Soybean Association - $500.00

Offered to students who best show their expectation to continue their education in a 2 or 4-year program leading to an agriculture-related career.  Also based upon academic record, agriculture-related activities, and school and community activities.

December

Bremer County Dairy Promoters - $500.00

Applicants must be the children of dairy producers who have an active dairy operation or students involved in 4-H or FFA who have dairy as a project or students employed by a dairy producer.

January

Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative - $1,000.00

Applicants must be children of member-consumers of this cooperative.  The scholarship is for 2 or 4-year college plans.  Based upon letters of recommendation and the score of an open book test on rural electrification.

December

Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite

Based upon leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and school and community service.  Not given at W-SR every year.

February

Cedar Valley Chapter of the National Association of Purchasing Managers - $1,000.00

This scholarship is for high school seniors planning to attend an accredited undergraduate or vocational program who have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 

Applicants are evaluated on participation in extracurricular activities inside and outside school and demonstration of integrity.

March

Covenant and Sartori Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Must plan a career in a health field.  Based upon career interest, scholastic achievement, and financial need.

February

Daughters of the American Revolution -$500.00

The Revolutionary Dames Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution offers 2 scholarships to Waverly-Shell Rock graduates who plan to attend a university, college, or technical school.  Based on academic performance, community service, and moral character.

March

Denver Savings Bank - $500.00

Applicants must have an immediate family member who is a Denver Savings Bank customer.  Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, and demonstration of character.

April

W.H. (Shorty) and Elda K. Diercks – $300.00-$500.00

Based upon selection of English and business department representatives for National Honor Society.

April

This scholarship is for local students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree in the visual arts.

April

Applicants’ parents must be members of the Fredricksburg Farmers Coop and be planning to major in an agriculture-related career field.

February-March

Gates Park Optimist Club/Don Davis – $500.00

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, must be involved in at least one extracurricular activity, and must be actively involved in a church or community organization.

November

Offered to students who plan to pursue a four-year degree in vocal music education, vocal performance, instrumental music, strings, or piano.

March-April

     This scholarship is for Cedar Valley females with a 3.0 or above GPA who demonstrate qualities of leadership, academic achievement, and voluntarism.

April

Based upon school record, participation in the athletic program, and need for financial assistance.

March

Based upon need, demonstration of leadership, and academic achievement.

March

This organization offers a scholarship locally and sends its recipient’s application on for state and national consideration.  Based upon grade point (3.0 minimum), interest in conservation and in the hunting sports, leadership, community involvement, and letters of recommendation.

December-January

Applicants must have a 2.0 or higher GPA and plan to pursue a career in the building trades industry.

November

North Shore Boat Club - $500.00

The North Shore Boat Club offers this scholarship opportunity to students from the Cedar Valley area or students sponsored by a North Shore Boat Club member.  Judging is based on (1) eligibility, (2) financial need, and (3) academic promise.

February

Based upon meeting federal income guidelines, personal qualifications, and academic standing.

March

Based upon academic record, financial need, extracurricular activities/ involvement, and leadership.

March-April

Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarship – UNI Chapter - $250.00-$400.00

This contest is open to any high school senior in the AEA 7 area who intends to major in education.

January

     For students planning to attend college for agricultural purposes.  Recipients must complete their first semester of college with at least a 2.5 GPA.

May

Applicants must be seniors at Bremer County high schools who exhibit dedication to service.  Other factors of consideration include financial need, past community and church activities, and academic achievement.

March

Based upon school record, including grade point average, test scores, and type of curriculum, financial need, extracurricular activities, and work activities.

March

These organizations offer 3 different scholarships to students who have established accounts at the Veridian Credit Union.  One is the ArtShare Scholarship, which is for seniors who plan to pursue an educational program leading to a career in the arts.  The other two scholarships are for juniors and seniors; these scholarships involve writing an essay about the credit union movement.

December 

     For this competition, students are required to record a 3-5 minute audio essay on a topic which varies from year to year.  If selected at the local level, the recipient’s essay may advance to the district-level and possibly state-level competition.

September

Based upon school record, including grade point average, test scores, and type of curriculum, financial need, extracurricular activities, and work activities.

January

Applicant must include a personal letter stating his/her life goals and educational goals and how he/she plans to achieve those goals.  Selection also is based on extracurricular and community involvement, achievements, and financial need. 

March

Waterloo Transportation Club - $500.00

Students must plan a career in a transportation and/or business-related field. (transportation sales, management, operations, travel agency, driver, mechanic, logistics, etc.)  Also based upon academics and activities.

March

Waverly Municipal Hospital Auxiliary - $300.00

Grant Wheeler Memorial - $500.00

Applicants must have actively participated in running sports such as track or cross country.

April