High School Students and Parents!  Did you know ...?

• Since our inception, every qualified applicant has received at least one award from Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars.
• Selection for scholarships is based on a variety of factors, not just grades.  Students may be eligible for scholarships based on their extra-curricular activities, community service, part-time job, intended college major, life challenges and personal qualities.
• Eagle Grove High School Seniors are eligible for scholarships if they continue their education at an accredited university, college, community college or trade school.
• Awards are presented at a special evening ceremony in May of each year.

 

 

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WITH EAGLE GROVE AREA DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

 

To become eligible for an Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, each student must create a student profile.  Based upon your profile, you may become eligible to apply for local scholarships and for scholarships from other organizations who are partnering with Scholarship America.  Creating a profile and applying for a scholarship are two separate processes.

If you complete a Scholarship Profile on this site now, you may begin using the site to search for scholarship possibilities through Scholarship America.

Here is a Guide for Creating Your Student Profile:

1. Create a login.
2. Create your profile.  You will complete information in each of the groups listed below:
   • Basic and Additional Information
   • School Information
   • Academic Information
   • Supporting Material
   • Activities, Awards, Employment
3. Reference Section.
   • Request Transcript information from your Guidance Office
   • Request Financial Information from your parent or guardian (optional)
   • Request a Personal Reference from a person of your choice
4. View scholarships matched to your profile.

Recheck that your profile is 100% complete in every category before submitting for any scholarships.

It is in your best interest to apply for all scholarship matches on your list. 

 

 

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP

• This information pertains ONLY to awards made by or through Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars.
• Checks will be issued upon the completion of your first semester of college and will apply to your second semester of college.  Requests for deferment of payment must be made in writing to the Board for Dollars for Scholars by September 1of the year of graduation.  Otherwise, money not claimed by December 15 (following graduation) will be forfeited.
• The form along with proof of your college enrollment must be completed and returned prior to your second semester of college.  Proof of enrollment may be either your Second Semester Schedule of Classes or your Registration Form for Second Semester.  To claim your money, the form must be postmarked between NOVEMBER 15TH AND DECEMBER 15TH (year following graduation) to:

Eagle Grove Area Dollars for Scholars

P. O. Box 262

Eagle Grove, IA  50533

• Your check will be sent to the college/school address you provide.