Iowa Lakes Scholarship Opportunities

Established by Farm Credit Services of America in 2009 at Iowa Lakes Community College, the Farm Credit Services of America Scholarship demonstrates commitment to supporting youth who have chosen a career in Agriculture Production. Requirements include full-time (12+ credit hours) enrollment in Agriculture Production Technology; traditional (age 18-24) sophomore; minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; resident of Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas or Humboldt counties. Award is $1000 and must be used for tuition only.

The Fine Arts Scholarship is available to any student participating in Vocal Music, Band, or Art classes at Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include full or part-time enrollment in one of the Fine Arts areas and a minimum 2.0 GPA. International students may be eligible for this scholarship. Awards vary and will be credited to the student's account for the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Frieda Willett Memorial Scholarship was established in 2016 to assist Emmet County students attending Iowa Lakes Community College. Awards vary and can be used to cover tuition, books or fees. Preference will be given to students with a documented disability.

Bertha and Delbert Hinsch of Estherville, Iowa, established the Gaarde-Hinsch scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1996. Their great love of music inspired the couple to award scholarships. Requirements are music participation. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees. Contact the music department to make audition arrangements (712) 362-7962 or (712) 362-7963.

The Gene Leonard Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 to support students residing in the areas Gene farmed. This scholarship is administered by Iowa Lakes Community College regardless of where the recipient attends college. Requirements include permanent resident and high school graduate from northwest Palo Alto County, Iowa, or southwest Emmet County, Iowa; full-time enrollment; minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and financial need determined by FAFSA results. Iowa Lakes must receive your FAFSA data, even if you will not be attending Iowa Lakes. Enter code 001864 on your FAFSA to direct data to Iowa Lakes. This scholarship is not renewable. Awards vary up to $6,000.

The Gladys Coffie Nursing Scholarship honors Gladys Graves Coffie (1910-2005), who graduated from high school in Jackson, Minnesota, and Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, with her Registered Nursing Degree. She served on the nursing staff at Coleman Hospital in Estherville until her marriage to Harry in 1939. Harry and Gladys had four children, and she lived in Estherville for 30 years before relocating to California to be closer to her family. Requirements include enrollment in the Nursing Program, and priority will be given to students who have permanent residence within 60 miles of Estherville and have demonstrated a financial need. Two $2,500 annual awards will be awarded each year. Funds can be applied to tuition, books, fees and other required instructional materials.

The Allen Goodrum Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2014. After Allen passed away in May of 2014, his family and friends established this scholarship in his memory. As a young man, Allen knew with certainty that the Emmetsburg campus of Iowa Lakes was the place for him to fulfill his dream of studying motorcycles. He was a confident and polite young man who was comfortable around people of all ages. His passion for learning was evident to everyone. Requirements include full-time (12+ credit hours) enrollment in the Powersports and Power Equipment Technology Program at Iowa Lakes Community College and either a High School GPA of 2.0 or an Iowa Lakes GPA of 3.0. Good conduct is required in order to receive the second-semester installment.

Perry and Teresa Pearson, long-time residents of the Iowa Great Lakes area, established the GreenWay Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007. The Pearsons are critically aware of and support the need to improve and protect the environment. Requirements include full-time (12+ credit hours) enrollment in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology, Water Quality or the Environmental Studies program; minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and financial need as determined by FAFSA results. Awards are $1,250 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

Guy Webber, of Estherville, Iowa, established the Guy Webber Trust in 1991. Webber lived an extremely meager lifestyle and designated that his estate provide scholarships for graduating Estherville Lincoln Central High School seniors who will attend Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include a minimum of 6 credit enrollment and an upper 25% of the high school graduating class. Award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.