PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS & HONORS STUDENTS
Recognizing Academic Excellence. Rewarding Potential.
At Iowa Lakes Community College, we believe in celebrating academic achievement. Our Presidential Scholar Awards provide generous scholarships to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom and leadership in their communities. These awards are designed to recognize top-performing students and help them reach even greater heights at Iowa Lakes.
Academic Eligibility Requirements
To qualify as a Presidential Scholar, students must meet two of the following three criteria:
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A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 at the end of the fall semester of senior year (seven semesters)
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An ACT composite score of 23 or higher OR SAT score of 1130 or higher
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Ranked in the top 10% of your graduating class (verified by official high school transcript)
scholarship application process
To be considered for a Presidential Scholar Award, students must:
- Apply to Iowa Lakes
- Complete the Iowa Lakes Scholarship Application
- Upload an unofficial high school transcript showing fall semester grades (within the scholarship application)
- Send an official high school transcript after graduation
- Request that ACT or SAT scores be sent to Iowa Lakes
scholarship awards
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Presidential Scholar – $3,000
Awarded to students who meet the academic requirements outlined above. -
Salutatorian – $4,000
Awarded to students who are verified as the Salutatorian of their graduating class (as noted on their official high school transcript). -
Valedictorian – $5,000
Awarded to students who are verified as the Valedictorian of their graduating class (as noted on their official high school transcript).
Additional Notes:
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These awards may only be used to pay tuition.
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Funds will be applied directly to your student financial aid package.
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Awards are split evenly between fall and spring semesters.
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Students may receive this scholarship for up to four semesters.
Questions? Let's Talk
Dr. Daniel Lutat
Executive Director of Foundation & Governmental Affairs
712-362-0491 Ext: 4491 | dlutat@iowalakes.edu
Administration Campus
Tony Condon
Institutional Advancement Coordinator
712-362-0450 Ext: 4450 | tcondon@iowalakes.edu
Administration Campus