As students return to the classroom for their spring semester, it’s a good time for high school seniors and college freshmen to apply for scholarships through the Iowa Central Community College Foundation.

The Foundation has added eight new scholarships to the list in 2024. “Iowa Central is grateful for donors who remember Iowa Central in their estate plan for scholarships or start a new scholarship with an annual donation of $500 or more,” said Mary Ludwig, vice president of Development and Alumni.

In 2024, new scholarships approved by the Foundation Board include:

Ann Krummen Memorial Scholarship for Nursing: $500

Bonnie Kay Largent Barnett Endowed Scholarship: Amount varies

East Side Three Endowed Scholarship: $1,000

Joe and RuthAnn Loebach Endowed Electrical/Ag/Industrial Scholarship:$1,000

Jordan Ulicki Memorial: Two scholarships now available at $1,500

LR McLuckie Human Services Scholarship: $1,000

Marvel and Helen Hemphill Endowed Scholarship: $1,500

RuthAnn and Joe Loebach Endowed Nursing Scholarship: $1,000

In the last five years, Iowa Central has increased the number of Foundation scholarships available to students by nearly 20%. “The support we receive from the community, alumni, and friends is greatly appreciated and helps Iowa Central continually achieve its purpose,” said Ludwig.

“Iowa Central’s purpose is to have students come to college and complete their degree or certification in the shortest amount of time possible, with the least amount of student debt, so they can go on to have a better life,” said Dr. Jesse Ulrich, president of Iowa Central Community College.

While the number of scholarships available has increased, more scholarships are needed. “Iowa Central’s enrollment has continued to increase, raising the need for more scholarships and donations for areas of greatest need for the college,” said Ludwig.

There are a wide range of scholarships available, including awards for academic achievement, students with financial need, non-traditional students, first-generation students, and a wide variety of program areas. “Whether a student has an undecided major or a specific area such as Agricultural, Health Care, or Music, we have many different scholarships,” said Ludwig.

Students applying for a scholarship can go to https://secure.iowacentral.edu/forms/scholarship_application.asp to fill out the online application. Only one application is required to be submitted. The Foundation scholarship page also provides helpful information on completing the application. The deadline to submit is Feb. 28, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.

For more information or questions, reach out to the Foundation Office at ludwig@iowacentral.edu.