Iowa Lakes Scholarship Opportunities

The Ken and Agnes Mills Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1981. The couple from Estherville, Iowa, tragically lost their lives in a car accident. Ken drove the Iowa Lakes bus for athletics, music, field trips and special needs tours. He enjoyed working and being with students. Requirements include Estherville Lincoln Central High School graduating senior planning to enroll full-time (12+ credits) in a vocational program at the Emmetsburg campus. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Kossuth County Promise Scholarship was established in 1999 at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Iowa Lakes Foundation, with the help of Iowa Lakes employees and community committee members, raises scholarship funds. Requirements include permanent Kossuth County resident, full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment, and a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Lakers First Academic Excellence Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2018. Requirements include full-time enrollment on the Spencer Campus and a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Laker First Accounting Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2018. Requirements include full-time (12+ credit enrollment in the Accounting Program, minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA and financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

Iowa Lakes Community College funds the Adult Learner Scholarship and awards several $500 scholarships in the fall and spring semesters. Requirements include a minimum of 25 years of age, completed one semester at Iowa Lakes, and a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA.

The Lakers First Ag Production Technology Top Hand Scholarship was established in 2009 at Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include full-time enrollment in the Agriculture Production Technology program with Sophomore status, interest beyond normal expectations of class and farm lab work and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. The award varies and must be used for books, tuition or fees.

The Lakers First Art Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Requirements include art student, minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees

The Lakers First Auto Technology Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements include full-time Automotive Technology sophomore in the upcoming fall semester, financial need determined by FAFSA results and minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Award varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Aviation Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements include full-time Aviation & Airport Management program enrollment and financial need determined by FAFSA results. Awards are $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Biology Major Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements include full-time enrollment as a Biology Transfer major, a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and financial need, as determined by FAFSA results. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Business Administration & Management/Sales & Marketing Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements are full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in Business Administration Management or Sales & Marketing, pursuing an AAS degree, completed at least one semester as of the upcoming fall semester, and a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Lakers First Career Academy Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements include current enrollment in the Iowa Lakes Career Academy who is planning to attend Iowa Lakes in the fall semester full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits). The award is $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Clay County Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2015. This scholarship is open to all Clay County students attending any Iowa Lakes Campus. It is awarded on the basis of financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award amounts are $500 annually and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Construction Technology Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Requirements are full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in Construction Technology, being on track to complete 48 credit hours as of the coming spring semester, and a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. The $500 award will be presented in the spring semester.

The Lakers First Developmental Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment as of the coming fall semester, a minimum of one completed Iowa Lakes developmental class, a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA, and financial need by FAFSA results. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Lakers First Electrical Technology Scholarship was established to reward full-time students in the Electrical Technology Program at Iowa Lakes Community College. Students must also have a 2.0 minimum GPA. The awards vary and will be split between Fall and Spring semesters.

The Lakers First Environmental Studies Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) in the Environmental Studies program with Sophomore status as of the upcoming fall semester and a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Lakers First Fine Arts Scholarship is available to any student participating in Vocal Music, Band, or Art classes at Iowa Lakes Community College. Students must participate in one of the Fine Arts areas, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and be enrolled as a full (12+ credits or part-time (6+ credits) student. International students may be eligible for this scholarship. The awards vary and will be credited to the student's account for the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Lakers First General Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 1999. This scholarship is open to all Iowa Lakes students enrolled full-time. It is awarded on the basis of financial need determined by FAFSA results. Award amounts vary and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Graphic Design Scholarship was established by long-time Graphic Design professor Debbie Wilson to assist students with a passion for graphic design.

The Lakers First Human Services Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Requirements include full-time (12+ credit hours) enrollment in the Human Services programs as of the upcoming fall semester, minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, and financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Lakers First J. Patrick and Michelle McCoy Family Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2008. Recipients must be a second-year student with Sophomore status in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology as of the upcoming Fall semester, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and an Iowa resident. The minimum award is $300 and must be used for tuition, books and fees.

The Lakers First Massage Therapy Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. This scholarship will be awarded to eligible Massage Therapy students as of the upcoming fall semester. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

The Lakers First Military/Veteran Scholarship was started in 2015 to assist a student who is a veteran, a veteran spouse, or a dependent of a veteran. The students must complete the Iowa Lakes Scholarship application and have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA. A grant from the American Legion of Iowa Foundation makes a portion of this scholarship possible. The awards will vary, be split between Fall and Spring semesters and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Music Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College is awarded to students whose academic qualifications and musical abilities indicate they could make a significant contribution to the music program. Requirements include full-time enrollment, music participation and financial need by FAFSA results. Interested candidates should contact the music department for an audition appointment at (712) 362-7962 or (712) 362-7963.

The Lakers First Nursing Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005. Requirements are full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in the Nursing Program with a minimum of one semester completed as of the upcoming fall semester and a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA. Award varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Persistence in Excellence Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2010. Recipients must be a participant in Student Support Services, have Sophomore Status, and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The We Believe Surgical Technology Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in the Surgical Technology program as of the upcoming fall semester on the Spencer campus and financial need by FAFSA results. Award varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Lakers First Trudy Kattner Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2010 in dedication to Trudy Kattner's many years of service at the Algona campus. Requirements include a minimum 6 credit enrollment at Algona campus, 12 Iowa Lakes credits completed, minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and financial need by FAFSA results. Award varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

Larry Sundall coached volleyball from 1981-1986 and softball from 1982-1984 for Iowa Lakes Community College. Larry had a profound impact on the women he coached and mentored. He instinctively brought student-athletes with unique skills and gelled them into a team. More importantly, they became strong, vibrant women who are still friends to this day. These women wanted to honor their coach, mentor and friend by establishing, in loving memory, the Larry Sundall Memorial Lady Laker Scholarship Fund after his passing in 2018. (Scholarship formerly known as the Lady Laker Scholarship Fund)

Created in 2021, the Leopold Arts Scholarship will award $500 to an Iowa Lakes Community College student. Requirements include involvement in music or art classes and an average GPA of 2.0. The award can be made to full-time or part-time students who have completed the FAFSA. Funds can be used for any educational expense.

This endowed scholarship was established in 2000 by family, friends and Iowa Lakes employees in memory of Lonni Patten. Patten was a caring and dedicated Iowa Lakes Child Care and Early Childhood Education program student until her death. Those who knew her were impressed by her love of children, her friendly, outgoing nature, her helpfulness to her peers, and her determination to complete her education. Eligible candidates are students with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, enrolled full-time in the Child Care and/or Early Childhood Education program at Iowa Lakes Community College. Students must also display financial needs determined by FAFSA results.

The Lutat Leadership Scholarship was established in 2015 to recognize selfless students. Each year, the Lutat Leadership Scholarship assists inspirational, motivated, dependable Iowa Lakes students who show a solid commitment to service while promoting the well-being of those around them and dedicating themselves to making Iowa Lakes and the community a better place to learn and live. The Lutat Leadership Scholarship prioritizes students who pursue majors in high-demand careers and maintain a 2.75 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.