Below is a list of all of the scholarship opportunities available through the Southwestern Community College Education Foundation. More information and the scholarship application link can be found on the SWCC Scholarship Page.
LaVerne Anderson Endowment
Restrictions: Student majoring in agriculture with intention of transferring to Iowa State University. Award will be given to a freshman student in their spring semester.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: LaVerne Anderson Endowment
Erling F. Bangston Memorial
Restrictions: Student pursuing a degree in one of Southwestern's career and technical education programs.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Erling F. Bangston Memorial
Robert Beecher Memorial
Restrictions: Must be a freshman student from Creston High School with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher majoring in arts and sciences or music.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Robert Beecher Memorial
Betts & Beer Construction
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in carpentry and building trades.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Betts & Beer Construction
Gordon Bills Auto Body Scholarship
Restrictions: Preference given to any student studying automotive-collision repair-refinish at Southwestern. If no eligible automotive-collision students apply, next priority is a student attending the automotive repair technology program.
Selection by: Automotive Collision Instructor
Donor: Gordon Bills Family
Bluegrass Board of Realtors
Restrictions: Must be a graduating senior. Student must be a legal resident of one of the following counties: Adair, Adams, Ringgold, Taylor, or Union. Must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Bluegrass Board of Realtors
Russell & Sharon Booth Family Endowment
Restrictions: Union County student in their second year as a Southwestern student.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Russell & Sharon Booth Family Endowment
June Bower Endowment
Restrictions: Must show financial need.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: June Bower Endowment
Bright Scholarship - H.Dale and Lois Bright Foundation
Restrictions: Awarded to a current senior attending an Iowa high school who has achieved outstanding academic achievement. Student must demonstrate a commitment to learning and community service, as well as success in the face of adversity. An eligible student must qualify for a Pell Grant as determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Preference given to a student pursuing 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. Student must enroll full-time and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 to remain eligible for the scholarship.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: H.Dale and Lois Bright Foundation
Burlington Northern Endowment
Restrictions: Student must show financial need. Preference given to Burlington Northern Railroad employees, their spouses and children.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Burlington Northern Endowment
Donald & Beverly Butler Endowment
Restrictions: Must be from the Creston Community School District, enrolled in carpentry, or completing a transfer program toward a four-year engineering program. Must enroll with and maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Donald & Beverly Butler Endowment
Ed Carlson Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a sophomore student in good standing from Creston.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Ed Carlson Memorial Endowment
Charlotte Carter-Clark Memorial
Restrictions: Must be a nursing, non-traditional aged student. Preference given to a student changing careers or entering the workforce for the first time.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Charlotte Carter-Clark Memorial
Clarke County Development Corporation Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Clarke County resident.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Clarke County Development Corporation Endowment
Clarke County State Bank Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Clarke County resident.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Clarke County State Bank Endowment
Class of 1933 Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Creston graduate with financial need and major in education.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Class of 1933 Endowment
Ron 'Fox' Clinton Memorial
Restrictions: Region XIV graduate with preference given to a softball, volleyball or basketball student-athlete.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Ron 'Fox' Clinton Memorial
John Coen Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: None.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: John Coen Memorial Endowment
Vicki Connelly Welding Scholarship
Restrictions: Welding student with financial need. Preference given to a resident of Union County.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Vicki Connelly Welding Scholarship
Dwight & Marilyn Conover Endowment
Restrictions: None.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Dwight & Marilyn Conover Endowment
Creston American Legion Auxiliary
Restrictions: Must be a veteran, member of the veteran's immediate family (such as a spouse, grandfather, mother), or a direct descendant of a veteran. No age requirement. Can be a traditional student, transfer student or current SWCC student. Also consider community service, financial need, satisfactory academic progress, and work experience. Spring semester award.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston American Legion Auxiliary
Creston Eagles Union County
Restrictions: Must be a member of #1398, or a son, daughter, grandchild, or other dependent of a member. Must be a resident of the state of Iowa and a full-time student.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston Eagles Union County
Creston Kiwanis Club
Restrictions: Preference given to dependent or relative of a Kiwanis member. Include all qualifying Creston High School graduates.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston Kiwanis Club
Creston Lion’s Club
Restrictions: Applicant must be a graduate of Creston High School in the spring of the same year. Someone of good academic record and involved in the community.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston Lion’s Club
Creston Rotary Club
Restrictions: Creston Community High School graduate.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston Rotary Club
Creston Volunteer Fire Department/Gill Crigger Memorial
Restrictions: Student must be a resident of one of the following school districts: Bedford, Central Decatur, Clarke, Clearfield, Corning, Creston, Diagonal, East Union, Lamoni, Lenox, Mormon Trail, Mount Ayr, Murray, New Market, Nodaway Valley, Orient Macksburg, Prescott, Red Oak, Stanton, and Villisca. Must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston Volunteer Fire Department/Gill Crigger Memorial
Eric Crittenden Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Creston High School graduate within the last three years. Students within Region XIV are also eligible to receive this award. Must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Eric Crittenden Memorial Endowment
Cromwell Men’s Ecumenical
Restrictions: Church member involved in church, school, and community activities. Must be a recent graduate of high school, live within a 20-mile radius of Cromwell, be a full-time college student, and plan to obtain an associate degree or complete a career and technical education program at Southwestern. Must have a grade point average of 2.0 from high school and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 during their first semester at Southwestern or second semester scholarship will not be awarded.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Cromwell Men’s Ecumenical
Connor Cares/Butch Eaton Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Nursing students that reside within Region XIV preferred.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee with donor verification
Donor: Connor Cares/Butch Eaton Memorial Endowment
Robert Edson Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Music Major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Robert Edson Memorial Endowment
Electrical Scholarship
Restrictions: Student must be a sophomore studying in the electrical technology program. Scholarship will be awarded during the summer session.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Electrical Technology Program
Employers Council of Iowa Scholarship
Restrictions: Awarded to SWCC student who received High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) preferably through Southwestern's Adult & Continuing Education Program.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Employers Council of Iowa
Gene Evans Memorial Scholarship
Restrictions: Student must be a sophomore majoring in science, which includes: healthcare, physics, chemistry and science education.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Gene Evans Memorial Scholarship
G.L. Evans Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the automotive repair technology program.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: G.L. Evans Memorial Endowment
Mickey Finn Memorial
Restrictions: Must be a first-year student enrolled in the carpentry & building trades program from Creston Community High School.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Creston Kiwanis Club
Tanya Fitzgerald's VoiceBox Scholarship
Restrictions: Scholarship awarded to students pursuing their professional music degree with preference given to incoming freshmen.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Tanya Fitzgerald
Trevor Frederickson Memorial Scholarship
Restrictions: Two separate scholarships awarded annually. Must be enrolled in the automotive repair technology program or a student-athlete participating in Southwestern's baseball program.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Trevor Frederickson Memorial Scholarship
Murphy Fry Memorial
Restrictions: Must be a traditional student from one of the following school districts: Creston, Lenox, and Bedford.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Murphy Fry Memorial
Wayne & Elaine Gidley Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Preference given to a second-year nursing student, Creston Community High School graduate, and employee or dependent of an employee of the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Wayne & Elaine Gidley Memorial Endowment
Larry Gile Memorial
Restrictions: School of Music Vocations student that demonstrates financial need. Spring semester award as long as the student has a GPA of 2.50.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Larry Gile Memorial
Greater Anesthesia Services of Southwest Iowa
Restrictions: Resident of Osceola, Audubon, Mount Ayr, or Creston. Student must be majoring in a health-related field.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Greater Anesthesia Services of Southwest Iowa
Fannie Grinnell Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Involved with music, must be excellent on the keyboard.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Fannie Grinnell Memorial Endowment
Mardelle Harris Scholarship
Restrictions: Students majoring in pre-nursing or nursing.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee with donor verification
Donor: Mardelle Harris Scholarship
In Memory of Edward and Sadie Harvey
Restrictions: Scholarship awarded to a student studying nursing, pre-law or business at Southwestern.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Edward and Sadie Harvey Family
Geraldine Hessel Trust
Restrictions: Student majoring in education or music.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Geraldine Hessel Trust
Marcella Howe Scholarship
Restrictions: Awarded to a student pursuing their degree in education that demonstrates financial need.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Marcella Howe Memorial
Walter & Alice Hudson Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: To be awarded to a nursing or music students from Ringgold County.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Walter & Alice Hudson Memorial Endowment
Claudia Huntington
Restrictions: Lenox or Mount Ayr High School Graduate. Preferred major of either Nursing or Automotive.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Claudia Huntington Family
Helen Donelson-Ide Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Music major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Helen Donelson-Ide Memorial Endowment
Helen Hintz-Ide Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Music major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Helen Hintz-Ide Memorial Endowment
ISSB - David R. Driskell Endowment
Restrictions: Must take classes toward an associate of arts degree or business major and be a Creston area high school graduate, which includes the following counties: Adams, Adair, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union. Must be 25 years of age or younger. Student is to have a 3.0 GPA the first semester before awarding the spring semester.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: ISSB - David R. Driskell Endowment
ISSB - Shirley Ray Emerson Endowment
Restrictions: None, but student is to have a 3.0 GPA the first semester before awarding for the spring semester.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: ISSB - Shirley Ray Emerson Endowment
ISSB - Joseph G. Knock Endowment
Restrictions: Must take classes toward an associate of applied arts degree or music major and be a Creston area high school graduate, which includes the following counties: Adams, Adair, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union. Must be 25 years of age or younger. Student is to have a 3.0 GPA the first semester before awarding the spring semester.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: ISSB - Joseph G. Knock Endowment
ISSB - Karl & Jan Knock Endowment
Restrictions: None, but student is to have a 3.0 GPA the first semester before awarding the second half.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: ISSB - Karl & Jan Knock Endowment
Ron Johnson Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: This award will be given to a Creston Community High School graduate, with preference to award to a student-athlete.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Ron Johnson Family
John Kang Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Music major
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: John Kang Memorial Endowment
Doug Kirchner Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: None.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Doug Kirchner Memorial Endowment
Bill Krejci Endowment
Restrictions: Baseball student-athlete who demonstrates financial need.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Bill Krejci Endowment
Lesan Family Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Union County resident enrolled in the nursing program.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Lesan Family Endowment
Kirk Levine Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Current Creston Community High School graduate with preference given to graduate of St. Malachy
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Kirk Levine Memorial Endowment
LifePoint HSED Scholarship
Restrictions: For those who are unable to afford pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: LifePoint HSED Scholarship
Clare Lininger Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Student majoring in education.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Clare Lininger Memorial Endowment
Shirley & Raymond F. Lischer Endowment
Restrictions: None.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Shirley & Raymond F. Lischer Endowment
Long Vocal Music Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Vocal music student.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Long Vocal Music Memorial Endowment
Merlin & Ann Magneson Scholarship
Restrictions: Must be a Stanton or Clarinda High School graduate.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Merlin & Ann Magneson Scholarship
Phil Mattson Memorial
Restrictions: Student majoring in professional music through Southwestern's School of Music Vocations.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Phil Mattson Memorial
Mary Wertz-May Nursing Scholarship
Restrictions: Nursing student from Ringgold or Union Counties.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Mary Wertz-May Family
Steve McCann Endowment
Restrictions: This award is designated for students graduating from a Region XIV high school within the award year.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Steve McCann Memorial
Nina Royce McGraw Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Union County resident enrolled in a health-related major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Nina Royce McGraw Memorial Endowment
Edward Metz Memorial Scholarship
Restrictions: Student must demonstrate financial need.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Edward Metz Memorial Scholarship
Mike Monday Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Instrumental music student.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Mike Monday Memorial Endowment
Jesse C. Morse Scholarship
Restrictions: Student is majoring in criminal justice.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Jesse C. Morse Scholarship
Helen Murphy Endowment
Restrictions: Nursing major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Helen Murphy Endowment
Mrs. T.D. Murphy Nursing Endowment
Restrictions: Nursing major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Mrs. T.D. Murphy Nursing Endowment
Naven Trust Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a graduate of Southwest Valley, Lenox or Creston schools and a second-year student. Preference given to elementary education major.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Naven Trust Endowment
Peak Family Endowment
Restrictions: Student must demonstrate financial need and be majoring in education or family & consumer science.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Peak Family Endowment
Jim Peak Endowment
Restrictions: Student must demonstrate financial need and be a nursing major
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Jim Peak Endowment
Mary Louise Petznick Music Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a graduate of an Iowa high school with a major in either vocal music or piano.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Mary Louise Petznick Music Endowment
Jerry Phelps Memorial
Restrictions: Awarded to SWCC student who received High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) preferably through Southwestern's Adult & Continuing Education Program.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Jerry Phelps Memorial
Jennifer A. & Philip A. Pohren Endowment
Restrictions: Students majoring in Elementary education are given preference; otherwise, education major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Jennifer A. & Philip A. Pohren Endowment
Polson Accounting
Restrictions: Sophomore student, grade point average of 3.0 or higher, accounting major or very strong interest in accounting. Plans to continue to a four-year institution. Residence is within a 50-mile radius of Creston.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Polson Accounting
Richard & Phyllis Preston Scholarship Fund
Restriction: This award is open to any student who has a cumulative 2.50 GPA with preference given to those pursuing a career in nursing, education or any career and technical education program at Southwestern.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Family of Richard & Phyllis Preston
A Message from the Donor:
My father, Richard Preston, grew up in Creston during the Great Depression. Dad knew the difference a practical education could make in a person's life, and that's why he applied himself to getting one when he came home after the war. With a lot of help from the veteran educational benefits (and from my mom, Phyllis, another Creston native) Dad went to medical school at the University of Iowa. On finishing his residency, he joined a private practice in Des Moines, which he eventually took over and ran for 40 years, with Mom as his office manager and partner. Although my folks lived their adult lives in "the big city," they were proud of their Creston roots, and I think they'd be delighted to know that some of their money is going to help students at Southwestern Community College. I also think they'd encourage any students who benefit from their support to pay it forward someday, so if this scholarship helps you get a good career or promotion, please turn around and help another student in need. –David Preston
Bob Pringle Memorial
Restriction: To be determined.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Bob Pringle Memorial
Dr. Richard L. and Marilyn E. Provost Endowment
Restriction: Must be a full-time student, have 24 credit hours or more with a 3.5 GPA. Student must demonstrate financial need and preference will be given to a military veteran (proof of honorable discharge) in case of tie on GPA, must show proof of United States Citizenship.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Dr. Richard L. and Marilyn E. Provost Endowment
Allen Rager Scholarship
Restriction: Student majoring in business that has a 3.0 GPA or less.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Allen Rager Scholarship
Nile Ramsbottom Endowment
Restriction: Student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA while obtaining an associate of applied science degree in business administration. Student must demonstrate financial need while also maintaining part-time employment.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Nile Ramsbottom Endowment
W.D. and Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust
Restrictions: Resident of Adair, Adams, Taylor or Union County, Iowa for the past three years. Student is required to have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for the award.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee with verification by Iowa State Savings Bank
Donor: W.D. and Shirley Schafer-Ray
Erin Lindsay Reid Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Music major. Must be a sophomore.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Erin Lindsay Reid Memorial Endowment
Kara Riepe Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Outstanding student. Must show financial need.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Kara Riepe Memorial Endowment
LeRoy and Wava Ruch Endowment
Restrictions: Students pursuing a degree in one of Southwestern's career and technical education programs will be eligible for this award.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: LeRoy and Wava Ruch
H.G. Russell Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a Decatur County resident of good character.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: H.G. Russell Memorial Endowment
In Memory of Clarence & Thelma Sammons
Restrictions: Must be a graduating high school senior. Awarded second semester after the student successfully completes the first semester with a 2.50 or greater cumulative grade point average.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Clarence & Thelma Sammons Family
Bill & Eleanor Sandholm Endowment
Restrictions: Must live in Board of Directors District One, which includes: Orient, Bridgewater, Fontanelle, Greenfield, Fisk, Zion, Hebron, Macksburg, or Afton. Must show financial need.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Bill & Eleanor Sandholm Endowment
Rita Schroeder Endowment
Restrictions: Volleyball student-athlete.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Rita Schroeder Endowment
Sharp Family Memorial
Restrictions: To be determined.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Sharp Family Memorial
Lowell & Betty Sharp Endowment
Restrictions: Traditional aged student from Decatur, Clarke, Fremont Mills, Montgomery, Adams, Taylor, Ringgold, Cass, Union or Page counties. Will be awarded in the fall semester only & is to be applied to tuition cost only. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee with donor verification
Donor: Lowell & Betty Sharp Endowment
Martin Shawler Memorial
Restrictions: Automotive Repair Technology student coming from the Midwest, with a preference to someone from Southwest Iowa. Award to be given during the summer semester.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee with donor verification
Donor: Martin Shawler Memorial
Lynn Sickels Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Any student from Creston or Mount Ayr school districts.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Lynn Sickels Memorial Endowment
SIKHS Serving America, Inc. Endowment
Restrictions: Must be majoring in nursing or health-related field.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: SIKHS Serving America, Inc. Endowment
Coral V. Smith Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Student must be majoring in nursing. Preference given to a non-traditional student.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Coral V. Smith Memorial Endowment
Don & Lois Smith Endowment
Restrictions: Must be carpentry and building trades major.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Don & Lois Smith Endowment
Paul Bernard Somers Endowment
Restrictions: None.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Paul Bernard Somers Endowment
Sonntag Development, LLC.
Restrictions: Preference to be given to nursing students from Anita or the surrounding areas.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Sonntag Development, LLC.
Merle Sorensen Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Preference given to graduate from Stanton High School. Awarded second semester after the student successfully completes the first semester with a 2.5 GPA.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Merle Sorensen Memorial Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. A.P. Speelman Endowment
Restrictions: To be applied toward tuition to assist a worthy student who might not attend otherwise.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Mr. & Mrs. A.P. Speelman Endowment
Speelman/Strauss Nursing Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a student majoring in nursing.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Speelman/Strauss Nursing Endowment
Barb Stephens Scholarship Endowment
Restriction: Awarded to SWCC student who received High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) preferably through Southwestern's Adult & Continuing Education Program.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Barb Stephens Scholarship Endowment
Dr. Steve & Dee Ann Stults Endowment
Restrictions: Student with a math or science major. Grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Dr. Steve & Dee Ann Stults Endowment
SWCC Educational Talent Search (ETS)
Restrictions: Must be a graduating high school senior who was a participant in the SWCC ETS program at an Area XIV high school. These schools include: Bedford, Central Decatur, Clarke, Creston, Diagonal, East Union, Lenox, Mount Ayr, Murray, Orient, and Southwest Valley.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: SWCC Educational Talent Search (ETS)
SWCC Student Support Services (SSS)
Restrictions: Must be a participant of the Student Support Services (SSS) program.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: SWCC Student Support Services (SSS)
SWCCEA Endowment
Restrictions: Must be a returning sophomore student with 28 or more credits. Awarded to one career & technical education student and one arts and science student.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: SWCCEA Endowment
Bill Taylor Endowment
Restrictions: To be utilized to benefit the Southwestern Community College athletics department.
Selection by: To be determined.
Donor: Bill Taylor Endowment
Bill Taylor Healthcare Education Endowment
Restrictions: Scholarship awarded to a student pursuing their education in healthcare.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Greater Regional Health
David & Mary Lou Taylor Endowment
Restrictions: Needy and deserving students to further their education.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: David & Mary Lou Taylor Endowment
Austin B. & Jo Ann Turner Endowment
Restrictions: Preference given to Southwest Valley High School graduates. Fall semester award to be divided between fall and spring semesters.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Austin B. & Jo Ann Turner Endowment
Tyler Insurances Services, Inc.
Restriction: Preference given to a student majoring in business.
Selection by: Outside Selection
Donor: Tyler Insurances Services, Inc.
UARCO Inc. Endowment
Restrictions: Southwest Valley High School graduate.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: UARCO Inc. Endowment
Union County Business
Restrictions: High school senior from Creston majoring in Business.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Union County Business
Union County General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC)
Restrictions: Must be a student from Union County.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Union County General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC)
Van Arkel Memorial Endowment
Restrictions: Major related to nursing, physical or biological science field.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Van Arkel Memorial Endowment
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Restrictions: Veterans or dependents of veterans who live in one of the following: Bedford, Central Decatur, Clarke, Clearfield, Corning, Creston, Diagonal, East Union, Lamoni, Lenox, Mormon Trail, Mount Ayr, Murray, New Market, Nodaway Valley, Orient Macksburg, Prescott, Red Oak, Stanton, and Villisca.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee with VFW verification
Donor: Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wichart Family Endowment
Restrictions: Non-traditional student that shows financial need.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Wichart Family Endowment
Merlin Wilkins Memorial Scholarship
Restrictions: Arts and science transfer student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrates financial need.
Selection by: SWCC Education Foundation Selection Committee
Donor: Merlin Wilkins Memorial Scholarship