Scholarships and Grants

Awarded based on the need of the student

Based on need and are awarded to non-resident students. Award amounts vary.

Awarded to eligible students attending the University.

The University of Dubuque matches dollar for dollar (up to $1,000) any scholarships received through a Dollars for Scholars chapter affiliated with the Citizen Scholarship Foundation of America (CFSA).

Student Employment at the University of Dubuque is available first to needy students as determined by the FAFSA, then to others as needed. The University participates in the Federal Work-study program and the University funded work-study program. The average award is $2,000 per year.

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens who demonstrate exceptional need as demonstrated by filing the FAFSA. Awarded amounts are based on individual student eligibility.

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is available to students taking necessary coursework to become elementary or secondary teachers. TEACH Grant eligible students must agree to serve a minimum of 4 years as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a school that serves low-income students. TEACH Grant eligible students must meet certain academic achievement requirements.

State of Iowa Grants

The Iowa Tuition Grant is a need-based grant for Iowa residents in the amount of up to $6,200 for 2020-2021, depending on enrollment status and funding of the program by the state. A FAFSA must be received by the processing center by the deadline of July 1 for eligibility beginning the next fall semester. For more information check the Iowa College Student Aid Commission's website.

National Presbyterian College Scholarships. 
Approximately 75 scholarships are awarded annually by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to eligible high school seniors who are successful in the national competition for them. The scholarships, which are renewable, are funded by the Presbyterian Church (USA). Address inquiries to Presbyterian Church (USA), Office of Financial Aid for Studies, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY, 40202-1396. Application deadline is December 1 for the following year.

• www.ICANsucceed.org
• www.IowaCollegeAid.gov
• https://secure.ihaveaplaniowa.org/Home/Families.aspx
• www.finaid.org
• www.scholarships.com
• www.fastweb.com
• www.schoolsoup.com
• www.kaarme.com
• www.scholarshipamerica.org
• www.tuitionfundingsources.com
• https://www.careeronestop.org
• Scholarship for Homeschool Students
• Scholarship for First Generation Students 
• Scholarship for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students 
• Scholarship for Mothers
• Scholarship for Students of Color

• Dupaco Community Credit Union
• DuTrac Community Credit Union

• Iowa Student Loan
• Sallie Mae
• Discover Student Loans
• College Ave Student Loans

See our Aviation page on the University of Dubuque website for more information on Aviation Scholarships. 

• Additional Aviation Scholarships
• The Collegiate Aviation Scholarship Catalog

A great source for obtaining scholarships are colleges themselves, which can provide their students with direct assistance and link them to financial aid sources. Colleges are definitely not the only place to look, however, as there are many other sources for psychology scholarships, grants and other financial assistance. Here are some current scholarships available to psychology students.

For more information please check out the website at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/psychology-programs/scholarships/

There are many scholarships available for students in education. Students should look at all of their options to find the opportunities that best fit their background, accomplishments and specific area of study within the education field.

For more information please check out the website at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/education-and-teaching-programs/scholarships/

There are many nursing scholarships available, some of which are tailored to students' personal experiences and interests. Religious organizations, small businesses, large corporations, and public and private organizations all offer aid that can assist with tuition, books, residency or other education-related needs. The following scholarships are applicable to nursing students and those going into caregiving.

For more information please check out the website at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/scholarships/ 

The name of the scholarship is WaterGadget Scholarship, and we intend to help deserving students whose parents can't afford to support them financially. The scholarship will be awarded at a minimum of $1,250* to the successful applicant(s). It is open to all students in need.

Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship: 

• The student should be above 18 years. And a valid document for the same should be submitted.
• The participant must be an enrolled student at the University of Dubuque. Proof for this is also required.
• The student must submit Scholarship Application Essay
• Deadline: July 30 (Fall) and November 30 (Spring)
• View scholarship information

The Custody X Change Giving Program awards three scholarships to single parents each year. Our redesigned program now awards three students annually, one in the spring, one in the summer, and one in the fall. And, it does so each and every year.

Additional information: https://www.custodyxchange.com/scholarships/

At The May Firm, we understand the importance of an education. Our goal is to provide students with assistance in obtaining a higher education and taking some of the financial burden off of hard working students.

• Scholarship Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: September 15th and January 15th of each year.
• Additional Information: http://www.mayfirm.com/scholarship/

The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) is proud to support the Health Care Careers Scholarship program. Available through the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), an IHA subsidiary, these scholarships of up to $7,000 ($3,500 per year for a maximum of two years) each have supported higher education for more than 450 Iowa college students. In 2018, we expanded our scholarship awards to 50 recipients and we will continue to award 50 scholarship awards.  IHERF has supported higher education for more than 450 Iowa college students.

All applications will be submitted online at the IHERF scholarship website.

Emery Reddy is proud to announce its second annual round of scholarships. Each year we partner with select undergraduate and graduate programs to offer financial assistance to students with an interest in pursuing careers in the legal field.

View scholarship information and deadlines

The Board of Directors of the Regional Airline Association, the industry trade association representing North American regional airlines, on May 7 ratified the establishment of the RAA Scholarship Foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to support RAA’s scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in aviation.

RAA awards $16,000-$20,000 in scholarships annually to students in collegiate aviation programs. In 2018, RAA awarded four, $4,000 scholarships.

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Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics offers the annual "Pat Napolitano Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Technicians" to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing their professional aviation technical education. A selected applicant will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship to be used towards their education.

LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school and college students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea. The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
• Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada

To Enter:

• Visit our online application portal
• Submit an essay describing their innovative project
• Provide supporting documentation (letter of recommendation, news article/photo featuring their project, etc.

Extreme Terrain is offering two $3,000 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the Spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.

• Award Amount: $3,000 

• Deadline: June 15 and October 15

View scholarship information

• $1000 a Month
• You can enter every month, even if you already won.
• View scholarship information

• The Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd Scholarship for Veterans and Their Families 
• TonaLaw Veteran's Scholarship

Both scholarships are awarded in the Spring and Fall semesters in the amount of $1,000.

Applications for the Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd Scholarship for Veterans and Their Families are due by July 31st of each year for the following Fall Semester and by December 31st for the following Spring Semester.

Applications for the TonaLaw Veteran's Scholarship are due by July 31st of each year for the following Fall Semester and by November 30th for the following Spring Semester.

If possible, links and information about these scholarships may be placed on the school web page listing or linking the outside scholarships available to your students. 

A+ Construction & Remodeling is very excited to tell you that our company is offering a $1,000 scholarship to your students. The deadline to apply is by midnight September 3, 2021.*

Joining the armed forces and serving your country is the ultimate sacrifice, so the team at Hill and Ponton are proud to give back to our nation's veterans. We are now offering four $1,000 scholarships to help veterans further their education and enter a career field that would, in turn, help other veterans.

Our veterans' scholarship program provides financial assistance to former U.S. military personnel pursuing higher education. Former members of the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Coast Guard are eligible for this assistance program following honorable discharge. Through this scholarship fund, we hope that former military members can pursue education programs and reach their goals.

How to apply: 

• Visit: https://www.hillandponton.com/veterans-scholarship/ 
• Applicants must be veterans of the armed forces and must plan to use their education to help fellow veterans
• Applicants must provide their personal information and a statement of 300 words or fewer on how the applicant plans to use his or her education toward helping veterans
• We verify service and character of discharge with a DD-214
• Scholarships will be paid directly to the school (Applicant's should have attended/or already be attending school

Our scholarship fund was founded in 2003 and we have awarded 22 winners during this time.

We are trusted by universities, career coaches and companies around the world, and have helped hundreds of students find direction in choosing a well-fitting career path.

We understand the overwhelming number of career opportunities available to students and how difficult this can be to navigate. CareerFitter has tailored its career assessment tool to examine multiple factors of the person to ensure a range of considerations is made to find an appropriate career.

For the 2021 award, we have doubled the value to $1000 to further our support of students and their education. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. A specific major is not required for this award, but the applicant should have above a 2.4 Grade Point Average.

For More Details: https://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship

Academically brilliant scholars from underprivileged families often face hardships and obstacles in their pursuit of a college education due to financial constraints. The Ian Mausner Scholarship was founded to support these bright young minds and help them fulfill their career dreams and aspirations.

Scholarship Details:

• URL: https://ianmausnerscholarship.com/
• Email address: [email protected]
• Award Amount: $1000
• Submission Deadline: October 1st, 2021

It can be challenging to find ways to pay for your Physician Assistant degree. Scholarships can be a great way to cover some or all of your tuition costs as you dedicate your time to completing your PA program. To make your search for opportunities easier, we have put together a list of over 60 scholarships that physician assistants are eligible for. We have included only scholarships specifically meant for physician assistant students or sometimes for a few other kinds of healthcare workers, so that you can find opportunities meant for you. We have also included scholarships on both statewide and national levels.

For More Information: https://onlinepadegrees.com/scholarships

Scholarship Details:

• URL: https://arashhadipourniktarashgrant.com/
• Email address: [email protected]
• Award Amount: $1,000
• Submission Deadline: November 1st, 2021
• Winner Announcement: November 15, 2021

• URL: https://michaeleweintraubesqgrant.com/
• Email address: [email protected]
• Award Amount: $1000
• Submission Deadline: October 1st, 2021
• Winner Announcement: October 15, 2021