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There are many scholarships available to students pursuing degrees in the College of Design. The College and each department offers scholarships to students based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Students applying for scholarships based on financial need must have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file.

To find out more information about each of these scholarships and how to apply, click on the scholarship title. Scholarships and awards are contingent upon the availability of funding.

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AIA Iowa/AIA National Scholarship

Architecture
The Iowa Chapter AIA and the National AIA have joined together to provide financial assistance to architecture students.
 
$1,500 minimum tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based upon available funds.
 
Open to students accepted to or enrolled in the undergraduate professional program.  The recipient is to be in good academic standing and a U.S. citizen.  Preference is given to applicants belonging to an under-represented U.S. ethnic group and to applicants who are residents of Iowa.
 
Sumit the Collge of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php 
American Tapestry Alliance Award

Art and Design American Tapestry Alliance 2nd Annual Student Award http://www.americantapestryalliance.org

Check web site for more information about application and deadlines.

The American Tapestry Alliance Student Award will be presented annually to a student enrolled in a college fiber program. The award will consist of $250 and a year's student membership in the American Tapestry Alliance. The winner's work will be featured in the ATA quarterly newsletter, Tapestry Topics.

See attached PDF for more award criteria, submission guidelines, etc
Archer Daniels Midland Company Scholarship

College of Design
ADM and FFA partner to offer up to $160,000 in scholarships that support FFA members enrolling in a two or four year college or university.
 
Non-renewable scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to each applicant who is a current or former FFA member, full-time student attending two or four year college or university.
 
Recipients are selected based on academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
 
Applications are available through your FFA advisor or by visiting www.ffa.org
 
Check on-line site for deadline. 
Career Days Leadership Awards

Application Deadline:
Mar 31, 2008

Other, College of Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture
Career Days Leadership Awards

$100-$1000: Multiple awards based on funds available and accomplishments.
 
Leadership Awards are available to College of Design students, undergraduates or graduates, who plan the annual College of Design Career Days. 

Select the active link to the left for instructions.
If you are interested in being a leader for Career Days 2009, contact mhutches@iastate.edu.
Career Days Scholarships

Application Deadline:
Mar 31, 2008

Other, College of Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture
Career Days Scholarships

One or two scholarships from $500-$1000 (Based on funds available.)
 
Scholarships are available to College of Design undergraduate students who are currently in the third year of their academic program. The recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.  Preference may be given to qualified applicants who were actively involved in planning the current year's Career Days event.

Select the active link to the left for instructions.
Deborah J. Norden Fund Grants

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Planning, Architecture
Deborah J. Norden Fund Grants Deadline: March 3, 2008

Up to $5,000 for travel and study available to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies who are pursuing independent projects. Grants cannot be used for tuition, and will not be awarded to support participation in an organized program, such as a university study abroad program.

Go to the Architectural League of New York's Deborah J. Norden Fund Web site (http://www.archleague.org/competition.php?=nordenfund) for more information and application.
Des Moines Women's Club Scholarships

Application Deadline:
Feb 01, 2008

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other
 
 
Spring 2008 Scholarships for $1,000 from Dell, EcEwan, Gurau, Riddell, and Schwartz funds may be obtained from the above web site.
 
An applicant may only apply for one scholarship and must be a woman beyond the secondary level.  Specific requirements are listed below each scholarship.
 
Please apply at this web site by February 1, 2008
EDSA Minority Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Feb 15, 2008

Landscape Architecture The EDSA Minority Scholarship was established to help African American, Hispanic, Native American and minority students of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds continue their landscape architecture education as they enter into their final two years of undergraduate study.   It is endowed through the Landscape Architecture Foundation.  The amount is $5,000 and the application deadline is February 15th.  Please use the below link to the Minority Scholarship page with the Landscape Architecture Foundation to learn more details about this scholarship.

http://www.lafoundation.org/scholarships/minority.html

IFMA Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 07, 2007

Interior Design, Architecture
Iowa Chapter American Planning Association

Application Deadline:
Sep 01, 2007

Planning

Eligibility

This contest is open to students who meet the following criteria: (1) will be enrolled as agraduate or undergraduate in an urban or regional planning program at an accredited planning program in the 2007-2008 academic year; and (2) are members of the Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association at the time of submission.

Award The first and second place winners will receive $1,250 and $750 scholarships, respectfully, to their college or university and recognition in the Iowa APA newsletter and website. The selected students must send proof of enrollment to the Iowa APA in the form of a tuition statement, at which time the check will be sent directly to the institution for the Spring 2008 semester.

The winning students will also need to attend the Upper Midwest Planning Conference hosted by the Iowa APA to be held in Dubuque, Iowa from October 31 to November 2, 2007 to present their papers during one of the conference sessions. Each selected essay would have approximately thirty minutes to present. Iowa APA will provide the students with free registration and a free hotel room for the conference.

All winners will be notified by email and regular mail no later than October 1, 2007.

Please visit www.iowa-apa.org to locate all relevant documents.

Iowa State University Women's Scholarship

Landscape Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other Information and application forms are online at www.isuwc.freeservers.com .  Hard copies are available at the YWCA, 15 Alumni Hall.  Please check on-line for deadline date.

Applications and Letters of Reference must be sent to:
Mary Wells
833 Hodge Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
Email:  marywells40@aol.com
phone: 515-233-4138
 
 
Lane-Wells

Application Deadline:
Mar 08, 2008

College of Design
The Lane-Wells Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is earning a good share of their college expenses through work.  There is no GPA or grade level restriction, but the recipient must also demonstrate financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA .  The amount of the award is $500.
 
 
Please complete the online application form at http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL
National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship

Application Deadline:
May 09, 2008

College of Design
1)             The applicant must enroll in a construction industry related program in a university, college, or vocational/trade school.
2)             A college applicant must be a full time student with a minimum of 12 hours enrollment per semester/trimester/quarter.
3)             A college applicant must be at a junior or senior level.
4)             The applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system).
5)             The applicant must submit with the application a copy (scanned or photocopy) of school transcripts through the fall of the previous year.
 
 
Paul M. Heffernan Travel Abroad Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by Paul Heffernan to support student(s) travel abroad for the purpose of enriching their learning experience.
 
Tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based on available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the architecture program.  Award is contingent upon participation in the department study abroad program.  Participation must be during the same academic year that the scholarship is awarded.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
Paul Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Art and Design
Awarded to undergraduates majoring in Graphic Design who demonstrate minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; preference given to students with emphasis in publication design.  One year scholarship which may be renewed for additional years if student continues to meet criteria. 
 
*Use COD Undergraduate Scholarship Form with two recommendation forms.
Phyllis J. Lepke Endowed Graduate Award

Art and Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other
This award will provide $1,000 annually to a graduate student who wishes to study and/or write art criticism fro the general public.
 
For more information about the award's description, an application's eligibility, award guidelines and the application process:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~ceah/Lepkeaward.htm
 
For any questions about eligibility, please contact Brenda Daly, CEAH Director, at 294-7104 or
bdaly@mail.adp.iastate.edu
 
Piper Lamberson International Study

Application Deadline:
Feb 01, 2008

College of Design

This is a travel scholarship of at least $500, awarded to an undergraduate student in the College of Design planning to participate in the Rome p rogram or other international study opportunity offered by the College of Design.

Application Requirements:

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and have demonstrated financial need determined by the FAFSA on file with the Student Financial Aid Office.

 

  1. To apply for this scholarship go to http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTALto fill out the online application form. 
  2. A FAFSA must be on file with the Student Financial Aid Office. 
  3. On the online application form attach a 200-250 word essay on how the study abroad program relates to your educational goals. The scholarship committee makes its selection primarily on the basis of essay quality.
  4. On the right hand corner of the essay, please include your name, the international study program you plan to participate in, and what semester you plan to attend.  

    Deadline:Complete the online application by February 1, for students planning on international study during the Summer or Fall term and by October 1, for students planning international study during the Spring term.

President's Leadership Initiative Awards and Minority

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, College of Design, Architecture, Other Applications are now available for the President's Leadership Initiative Awards and the Minority Student Scholarships awarded by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.  Information about the scholarships and application materials can be found at http://www.iastate.edu/%7esaff/forms/homepage.html.  Deadline will be listed on web site.
 
 
Robert Catlin / David W. Long Memorial Scholarship

Planning

Robert A. Catlin / David W. Long Memorial Scholarship

Named after committed planners and long-standing members of the APA's Planning and the Black Community Division, the scholarship is designed to foster increased interest and participation among African-American in urban planning as a graduate field of study and as a professional career. The goal of the scholarship is to encourage more African-Americans to enter the planning profession thereby increasing the likelihood that the profession will become more sensitive to the diverse needs of the public it serves.

The $2,500 scholarship is available to Africans-Americans who are rising juniors and seniors in undergraduates urban planning and related fields (environment studies, geography, urban studies, etc.). The applicant should be a full-time student with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 (on a 4.0scale). The scholarship will be given directly to the student to pay for expenses incurred during the academic year. The scholarship is awarded only one time per student. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30th, 2006.

Please visit http://www.planning.org/blackcommunity/scholarship.htm for additional information.

Sally Kress Tompkins

Landscape Architecture, Architecture
A $10,000 stipend will be presented during the 59th annual meeting held in April in Savannah Georgia. 
 
Paper submission demonstrating primary research in architectural history or landscape history, or a paper focusing on as aspect of the built environment.  MUST BE SOLD AUTHOR.
 
for more information.
 
Scott E. Olson Leadership/Community Service Award

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Etablished to recognize a student for exemplary leadership and community service.
 
$1,250 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate students in the architecture program.  (For students who apply during their first year of study the award is contingent upon their acceptance into the professional program.)  The recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given to students who display leadership and participation in school and community activities.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other

National apparel retailer Talbots, Inc. ( http://www.talbots.com/ ) has launched its 2007 Women's Scholarship Program, a fund that annually awards $100,000 in college scholarships to outstanding women seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life.

Sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation, the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund annually awards five $10,000 scholarships and 50 $1,000 scholarships to women throughout the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, the fund has awarded college scholarships to 440 women, ranging in age from their late 20s to their early 60s.

Check web site above for more information.

The Durrant Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Scholarship established by the Durrant Foundation to recognize a student who has exhibited professional promise in practice.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to full-time undergraduate architecture students entering the fourth or fifth year of the professional program and full-time graduate level students majoring in architecture.  Recipient must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
University Honors Application

Application Deadline:
Sep 08, 2006

Architecture, Art and Design, Planning, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, College of Design, Other
Valorie Kohnen Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Art and Design
Awarded to graduate student majoring in Integrated Visual Arts MFA program with preference given to applicants doing work in painting or print media.  Applications available in Art & Design Office, 158 Design.
Wendy Marie Noteboom Ewell Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Art and Design

The Wendy Marie Noteboom Ewell Scholarship has been established at Iowa   State   University for the benefit of qualifying art students.  Wendy, age 30, died on July 8, 2005.  She graduated from Iowa   State in 1998 with a degree in bio-medical illustration, studied at the Art Students League in New York City , and went on to establish a career as a successful painter.  She exhibited her paintings widely throughout New York , Tucson , and Michigan , receiving numerous awards and honors including a Special Opportunity Stipend from the New York Foundation for the Arts.  Her exquisite paintings can be enjoyed on her website at www.wendyewell.com.

 

Criteria:  A $1,000 awarded to a junior or senior enrolled in art courses through the department of Art and Design with preferences give to female students studying in the fine arts.  Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0.  Selection will be made by the scholarship and awards committee in the Department of Art and Design.

Youth Action Net

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other

YouthActionNet to Help Fund Youth-Led Social Change Projects

YouthActionNet (http://www.youthactionnet.org) will present awards to youth leaders and emerging projects that promote social change and connect youth with local communities. The YouthActionNet Awards are supported by Make a Connection, a global initiative of the International Youth Foundation (http://www.iyfnet.org/) and Nokia (http://www.nokia.com/).

Visit the YouthActionNet Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and information on previous award winners.

YWCA Scholarship

Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Planning, Art and Design, Architecture, College of Design, Other

Scholarships Available:

  The YWCA is an organization committed to the empowerment of women and girls and to the elimination of racism.  The YWCA is awarding a $750 scholarship each to a female undergraduate student and a graduate student who have done their part to help eliminate racism and empower women. For more information and applications visit www.ywca.org/amesiowa. Check web site for deadlines as they change each spring.

Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture Award

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by the Omaha based firm Henningson, Durham & Richardson to recognize academic achievement.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fifth year of the professional program who have maintained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, demonstrated ability, scholarship and financial need.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Student Financial Aid Office.
 
HLM Design Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by the Iowa City firm HLM Design to recognize an outstanding student in the architecture program.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fifth year of the professional program.  Selection is based on academic achievement, departmental service and leadership, and professional promise.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
 
 
Iowa Chapter AIA Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Scholarship established by the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to recognize student involvement and contribution to the activities of the AIAS.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the second, third or fourth year in the professional program.  (For students who apply during their first year of study the award is contingent upon their acceptance into the professional program.)
 
Selection is based upon demonstrated involvement in the AIAS and demonstrated potential in design.
 
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Submit the College of Design Scholarship at http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.
James H. and M. Suanne Stange Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by James and Suanne Stange to recognize a student who has demonstrated interest in multi-disciplinary work.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to architecture students entering the fourth year of the professional program.
 
Selection is based upon financial need, a portfolio review, and demonstrated multi-disciplinary interest either through joint project cooperation with students in other design curricula or elective studies which broaden the student's perspective of the built environment.  Special consideration is given for interdisciplinary interests in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering; and interior, landscape, community planning, building, and fine arts design.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office. In addition to the scholarship application a portfolio is to be submitted to the Department of Architecture Scholarship Committee, 156 College of Design. 
 
 
Jeffrey J. Pilling Architecture Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Family, friends, and alumni of Iowa State established this scholarship in 1993 in memory of Jeffrey J. Pilling.  The award is to provide financial assistance for students participating in the department's foreign study program.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based on available funds.
 
Open to both undergraduate architecture students entering the fourth or fifth year of study and graduate level architecture students.  This award is contingent upon participation in the department's foreign study program.  Participation must be during the same academic year that the scholarship is awarded.  Selection is based upon financial need and/or academic achievement and/or professional promise.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
 
 
Michael J. Greenlee Architecture Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Family and friends, with a matching gift from the Union Pacific Corporation, established the Greenlee scholarship in 1993 in memory of Michael J. Greenlee.  The award is to provide assistance to students participatign in the department's foreign study program.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount and number of awards vary based on available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students.  This award is contingent upon participation in the department's foreign study program.  Participation must be during the same academic year that the scholarship is awarded.  Selection is based upon financial need and academic achievement.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php  by March 3, 2008.   A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
 
 
OPN Architects Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by the Iowa-based firm of OPN Architects, Inc. to recognize a student for professional promise.  OPN is a full-service design and sustainability oriented firm of 60+ architects, landscape architects, and interior designers.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fifth year of the professional program with preference given to students from Iowa. 
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008. 
 
Raymond W. and Evelyn J. McIlvain Architecture Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
This scholarship was established by the late Raymond and Evelyn McIlvain to provide financial assistance to students who exhibit professional promise.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount of award varies based upon available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students entering the fourth or fifth year of study in the professional program and exhibiting financial need and professional promise.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.
 
Robert and Elizabeth Carlson Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Robert and Elizabeth Carlson established this scholarship in 2001 to recognize a full-time student in good standing enrolled in the undergraduate architecture program.
 
$500 - $1,000 tuition credit.  Amount of award varies based upon available funds.
 
Open to undergraduate architecture students enrolled full-time in the professional program.  Selection is based upon financial need and professional promise as expressed through a portfolio review.  Preference is given to minority students.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office.  A portfolio should also be submitted to the Architecture Scholarship Committee, 156 College of Design.
 
Rohrbach Associates P.C. Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Apr 13, 2008

Architecture
Established by Rohrbach Associates P.C. to provide financial assistance to architecture students pursuing their professional degree.
 
$1,000 tuition credit.
 
Open to full-time undergraduate architecture students enrolled in the professional program.  Preference is given to students interested in pursuing a career in hospital or institutional design and who have demonstrated financial need.
 
Submit the College of Design Scholarship Application Form http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL/SCHOLARSHIPS/application.php by March 3, 2008.  A 2008-2009 FAFSA must be on file with the Financial Aid Office. 
 
Art and Design Excellence Scholarships

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Art and Design Awarded to freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior student(s) who has (have) been in the art and design department for at least one semester and making satisfactory progress towards a degree and must have 1 semester left in course work. Minimum GPA 3.0. This scholarship includes Benbrook-Lapp, Peterson-Anderson, Kirke, and Warburton. Students will be considered for all which they are eligible. Selection is made by the scholarship and awards committee in the Department of Art and Design.
Art and Design Excellence Scholarships for Minority Students

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Art and Design Awarded to freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior art and design student(s) of African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American descent who has (have) been in the department for at least one semester, is (are) making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Must show financial need. This scholarship is based dominantly on portfolio review of studio work. Selection is made by the scholarship and awards committee in the Department of Art and Design.
Diane Cone Boody Fine Arts Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Art and Design Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student in the Art and Design BFA curriculum (craft design, drawing/painting/printmaking, or visual studies concentration). Based dominantly on portfolio review of student work. Student must have 1 semester left in course work. Selection is made by the scholarship and awards committee in the Department of Art and Design.
Clair B. Watson Design Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Feb 15, 2008

College of Design One $1000 scholarship renewable based on departmental funding. Awarded to an incoming College of Design freshman. Based on ACT score , class rank and essay.
Edward M. Strauss, Jr. Scholarship For International Study

Application Deadline:
Feb 01, 2008

College of Design
This is a travel scholarship awareded to a undergraduate student in the College of Design planning to participate in a summer study abroad program. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and have demonstrated financial need determined by the FAFSA on file with the Student Financial Aid Office.
 
Application Requirements:
 
  1. Complete the online application form at http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL
  2.  A FAFSA must be on file with the Student Financial Aid Office.
  3. On the online application form, submit a 200-250 word essay describing your anticipated experience abroad and how the study abroad program relates to your educational goals. The scholarship committee makes its selection primarily on the baisis of essay quality.
  4. On the essay, please include on the top right corner, your name, the study abroad program that you plan to particpate in, and the semster you plan to attend.
Deadline:
 
Complete the online application by February 1. 
George W. Catt

Application Deadline:
Mar 08, 2008

College of Design

The George W. Catt Scholarship should be awarded to a student who will be a senior by Fall 2008 and has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.  The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA.  The amount of the award is $500.

Please complete the online application form at http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL.

            
Rome and International Study Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Feb 01, 2008

College of Design
This is a travel scholarship of $500 minimum, awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student in the College of Design planning to participate in the Rome program and/or other international study programs in the College of Design. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
 
Application Requirements:
 
1 .Complete the online application form at http://secure.design.iastate.edu/PORTAL.
 
2. On the online application form submit a 200-250 word essay on how the study abroad program relates to your educational goals. The scholarship committee makes its selection primarily on the basis of essay quality.
 
3. On the right hand corner of the essay, please include your name, the study abroad program, and the semester you plan to study abroad.
 
 
Deadline:
Complete the online application by February 1, for students planning to study abroad during the Summer or Fall term and by October 1, for students planning to study abroad during the Spring term.

William A. Malone Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Aug 03, 2007

Planning Awarded to a prospective senior in Community and Regional Planning based on academic achievement.
Lori Beard Raymond Interior Design Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Interior Design Awarded a full-time junior or senior student in interior design. Student receiving the scholarship must be completing their internship during the forthcoming summer in a major city and must show financial need. Awarded for summer internship expenses. Selection is made by the interior design faculty.
Sandy Rogers May Interior Design Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 03, 2008

Interior Design Awarded to an undergraduate student in the Interior Design program participating in the Rome or other international study program and must show financial need. Selection is made by the interior design faculty.
Ada Swalwell Scholarship

Landscape Architecture $200 Top 4th year landscape architect student minimum GPA 3.0; LA/GPA 3.0 Faculty selects from list of eligible students.
Barbara King Landscape Architecture Scholarship for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Application Deadline:
Mar 01, 2008

Landscape Architecture Up to eight $2,500 scholarships awarded annually. Awarded to 4th year, 5th year, or graduate students enrolled in the landscape architecture curriculum at Iowa State University. Preference for undergraduates, women and demonstrated financial need. No student may qualify for more than one BKLA Scholarship during undergraduate or graduate study at ISU. ( A BLA/MLA student may qualify for one scholarship in each program.) Social or ecological advocacy focus. Minimum GPA 2.5 GPA or 2.75 LA/GPA.
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa Landscape Design Scholarship

Landscape Architecture $200 awarded to a landscape architecture student based on Academic excellence and Demonstrated financial need. Minimum GPA 3.00.
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa Scholarship

Landscape Architecture $500 awarded to a 3rd year Iowa resident landscape architecture student (should be enrolled in 322). Demonstrated excellence in plant materials and planting design. Demonstrated Financial need. Minimum GPA 3.0; LA/GPA 3.0.
Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Application Deadline:
Apr 04, 2007

Landscape Architecture A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the third or fourth year in the LA program during the Fall of 2005 to be used for tuition, books and project supplies.
Marvin R. Springer Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 01, 2007

Landscape Architecture, Planning $1,000 awarded annually to an incoming freshman entering the Department of Community and Regional Planning or the Department of Landscape Architecture. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, need and service.The award is renewable each year in the program upon maintenance or normal progress and sustained GPA. Note: Springer scholars are not eligible for the Dyas Scholarship.
Murray B. Weir Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Mar 01, 2007

Landscape Architecture $1,000 awarded to a student entering the freshman year in landscape architecture. Given Fall semester of freshmen year. One time award; not renewable.
Ralph Rothacker Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Aug 03, 2007

Landscape Architecture $500 awarded to 5th year landscape architecture student with record of outstanding service to SSLA. Minimum GPA 2.75; LA/ GPA 3.0
Richard H. Pryor Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Aug 03, 2007

Landscape Architecture $1000 awarded to a 4th year Landscape Architecture student who has participated in activities related to the profession. Demonstrated Financial need. One-time award; not renewable.
Robert Dyas

Application Deadline:
Aug 03, 2007

Landscape Architecture $500 awarded to top applicant to the professional program. Evidence of high academic accomplishments and potential for leadership in LA during the first two yeas of the program. Renewable each subsequent year in the program upon maintenance of normal progress and minimum grade point averages (2.75; 3.0 LA/GPA)
Thomas Barton Scholarship

Application Deadline:
Aug 03, 2007

Landscape Architecture $500 award to a 4th year student who has demonstrated the most improvement in LA studio course during the year.
Pappa John Entrepreneur Scholarship

Other SPRING PAPPAJOHN ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The John and Mary Pappajohn Scholarship Fund has ten $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to ISU Junior, Senior, and Graduate students who demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship. Further criteria and applications can be found online at www.isupjcenter.org/programs/PJscholarship.

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