Iowa Lakes Scholarship Opportunities

Friends and classmates of Marty Groth, Estherville class of 1972, established this memorial scholarship to honor Marty, who had a creative talent and a strong passion for art. He demonstrated this talent in many different forms while in high school and during his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College. This memorial scholarship was established in 2013 and is awarded annually to an inspiring full-time student enrolled in Art, Graphic Design, or Art Education. Requirements include a minimum 3.00 high school or college GPA. This award is for any college expense.

The Mary and Gene Allbaugh Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2004 by the Allbaugh children, Suzanne, John and Kathy. The family lived in Emmetsburg, Iowa, where Gene and Mary established the radio station and were instrumental in bringing cable television and the Iowa Lakes Emmetsburg campus to town. This $700 annual scholarship is intended to reinvest in the education of citizens served by Iowa Lakes Community College. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment, minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and financial need by FAFSA results. The award must be used for tuition, books, or fees.

Arthur Kahler of Bancroft, Iowa, established the Mary J. Kahler Memorial Scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2006. Mary loved traveling, raising flowers, gardening, and entertaining her nieces, nephews and other family at the farm she shared with Art. Mary worked as a nurse for over 43 years and was instrumental in starting the nursing program at Iowa Lakes. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) enrollment in the Nursing program; permanent resident of Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth or Palo Alto counties in Iowa and minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. The award is $1,000 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Maurice & Louise Broadie Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2001 by Maurice Broadie of Superior, Iowa, and his family as a memorial to Louise, beloved wife and mother. Following the death of Maurice in 2016, the Broadie Family renamed and continued this scholarship to honor their parents. Requirements include financial need determined by FAFSA result, full-time (12+ credits) Nursing or Agricultural program(s) enrollment, and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. The award amount varies and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle families established this scholarship in 2006 at Iowa Lakes Community College in memory of Maxine Cass and Deanne Yackle. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two, Deanne concentrated on what she could do during her life, not what her disability would not allow her to do. Proceeds from Deanne's published children's book, Jenny and Me, help continue funding this scholarship. Requirements include full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) enrollment in a Human Services program student or having a documented disability and financial need determined by FAFSA results. The award is $500 and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Melba Byrkeland Memorial Special Needs Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2007. During Melba's career (1972-1998), she was recognized by Presidents Reagan and Clinton for her unique program development based on the philosophy of developing the whole person. Requirements include former SAVE students planning to attend Iowa Lakes full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) in the upcoming fall semester with financial needs determined by the FAFSA form. Preference is given to Culinary & Hospitality Management students. Awards vary and must be used for tuition, books or fees.

The Merle "Bubs" Johnson Scholarship, previously known as The Holiday Express Corporation Scholarship, was established in 2000 at Iowa Lakes Community College. Merle "Bubs" Johnson and his son Doug previously owned Holiday Express, a Trucking Company headquartered in Estherville, IA, which was acquired by Heyl Truck Lines in 2021. Bubs, Doug, and the entire Holiday team were dedicated to serving the transportation industry as well as promoting quality education to future generations. To qualify for The Merle "Bubs" Johnson Scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll full-time (12+ credits) at Iowa Lakes Community College, have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and have financial need determined by FAFSA results. Preference may be given to Estherville Lincoln Central graduating seniors. Awards are $1,000 and must be used for tuition, books, or fees.