Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship Application

The Bright Scholars of Iowa award is available to Iowa high school seniors who are strong academically but may lack the financial means to enable them to earn a college degree.

Application Criteria:

Current senior attending an Iowa high school
Outstanding academic achievement (top 10 percent or equivalent of high school graduating class, cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above, or ACT of 28 or above)
Demonstrate a commitment to learning and community service, as well as success in the face of adversity
Preference given to students who qualify for Pell Grants as determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Maintain full-time enrollment in an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program with the intent to transfer to a four-year Regent institution in the state of Iowa

Amount of Award:

$2,500 each semester for four consecutive semesters (fall and spring)

Deadline: August of each academic year

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Contact and Demographic Information

First Name*

Middle Name*

Last Name*

Select your gender* Male
Female

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*

Home Address*

City*

State/Prov.*

Zip*

Email*

Phone Number*

County of Residence*

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Educational Background

High School

High School Name*

Graduation Year (YYYY)*

High School GPA*

Class Rank*

ACT Score (Composite)

College

Are you currently a college student or have you ever taken any classes for college credit?* Yes No

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Future Plans

Briefly describe your career/educational goals.*

Plan to Enroll at Southwestern*

Planned Major/Area of Study*

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Reference Letters

To finish your application, please submit ONE recent (within last six months), signed letter of reference from ONE of the following examples: a high school faculty or staff member, college faculty or staff member, community or business leader, or an employer.

Your ONE letter of reference must be on company or school letterhead and dated within the last six months. Any submitted items that do not meet these criteria will not be accepted making your application incomplete.

Email items to:	maitlen@swcciowa.edu
Bring Items to:	SWCC Administration Center Creston Campus
Mail items to:	Cait Maitlen SWCC Education Foundation 1501 W. Townline St. Creston, IA 50801

By checking this box and clicking the submit button you are digitally signing this form and your computer's IP address will be submitted with your application.

Data Consent* I agree that by submitting this form/application to Southwestern Community College, I give consent to Southwestern to store and use personal and academic-related information for all recruitment and academic records-related activities. I also agree to allow Southwestern to use multiple forms of communication for the purpose of recruitment and academic-related information during my academic career. I understand that if I do not agree to this statement, this form/application cannot be submitted.

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It is the policy of Southwestern Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact: Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Southwestern Community College (Administration Center), 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801; phone, 641.782.1456; or email, TitleIXCoordinator@swcciowa.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204; phone, 312.730.1560; fax, 312.730.1576; TDD, 800.877.8339; or email, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

Your application has been submitted.

To finish your application, please submit ONE recent (within last six months), signed letter of reference from ONE of the following examples: a high school faculty or staff member, college faculty or staff member, community or business leader, or an employer.

Your ONE letter of reference must be on company or school letterhead and dated within the last six months. Any submitted items that do not meet these criteria will not be accepted making your application incomplete.

E-mail items to:	maitlen@swcciowa.edu
Bring items to:	SWCC Administration Center Creston Campus
Mail items to:	Cait Maitlen SWCC Education Foundation 1501 W. Townline St. Creston, IA 50801

Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship Application

Bright Scholars of Iowa Scholarship Application

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