Iowa Lakes Scholarship Opportunities

Invenergy and the Red Rock Wind Energy Center are proud to support youth programming and higher education in Clay, Emmet, and Dickinson Counties. Programs like Iowa Lakes Community College's Wind Technician and Turbine Technology Program train students to be highly skilled candidates in a growing renewable energy workforce and enable young people to secure family-sustaining, local jobs right here in northwest Iowa. To invest more broadly in our communities, five Career and Technical Program students from Clay, Emmet and Dickinson Counties in Iowa will be selected each year to receive a $2000 scholarship. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in a career and technical program at Iowa Lakes Community College.

This scholarship was established in 2010 as a result of industry partnerships and their commitment to building an educated workforce. Requirements include full-time (12 or more credits) enrollment in Ag Production Technology, Ag Business Technology or Farm Equipment and Diesel Technology programs. Successful candidates have communicated a passion for agriculture and demonstrated their commitment through community service and projects at the college farm lab.

The Iowa Broadcasters Association Foundation funds annual scholarships to Iowa Lakes Community College for students enrolled full-time (12+ credits) in the Digital, Social & Broadcast Productions Program. Award amounts are $1,000 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

Established by Iowa Lakes Regional Water in 2021, this scholarship was funded by a penny round-up program launched in 2007. Award amounts vary. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in the Water Quality or Environmental Studies program. The award can be used for any educational expense.

Iowa State Bank of Algona established this scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007 in support of the renewable energy industry. Scholarship requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in the Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Preference may be given to students residing in the trade area of Iowa State Bank. The award is $1,250 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Ivan and Janet Brown "Just Say Yes" Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007 by Ivan and Janet, along with Brownmed in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The Brown's encourage students to "Just Say Yes" to continuing their education. Requirements include an Alternative High School diploma or GED, full-time (12+ credit hours) enrollment at Iowa Lakes, minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award is $500 to be used for tuition, books or fees.

Created in 2018, the Jazz Camp Scholarship will provide funds for students participating in music at Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements are attendance at a previous Iowa Lakes Jazz Camp, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and participation in the Music Program while enrolled full-time at Iowa Lakes. Awards can be used for tuition, books and fees only. The award amount may vary.

The Jean King Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Jean taught nursing at Iowa Lakes for 21 years and then led the University of Iowa RN/BSN program housed at Iowa Lakes. Jean greatly valued higher education and was an inspiration and role model to those who knew her. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) Sophomore in Associate Degree Nursing, minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and permanent Iowa resident. The award is $1,000 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Jeannene Larson Memorial for Performing Arts Scholarship was established in 2019. The scholarship is awarded to students who have a passion for performing arts and plan to participate in musicals produced by Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment, minimum 3.0 GPA and completion of their first semester at Iowa Lakes. The award can be used for tuition, books, fees and housing.

Thomas Engineering Scholarship for students enrolled full-time in Iowa Lakes' Engineering programs. Preference is given to students interested in Civil Engineering.

The Jonee Kay Rose-Broughton Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 at Iowa Lakes Community College. Jonee was a caring and dedicated Medical Technologist who touched many during her short life. Requirements include full-time (12+ credit) incoming freshman, permanent resident of Clay or Dickinson counties, plans to transfer to a four-year university, school/community involvement and financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award amount is up to $1,000 and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.