Scholarship Funds

Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Johnson County hosts multiple scholarship funds. These funds were established by generous donors with the intent of assisting students in achieving their post-secondary education goals.

Descriptions and application information for each of our active scholarship funds can be found below in alphabetical order.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the scholarship process, how to apply, or how to give to a scholarship fund, please reach out to the CFJC staff via email at ellie@cfjc.org or at (319) 337-0483.

Abner Masonic Lodge Endowed Scholarship

About

The Abner Masonic Lodge Endowed Scholarship is a one-time, $1,000 award designed to assist students who are leaders in their community in continuing their education in 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities, skilled trade, or certificate programs. This application includes an essay on leadership and service.

Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • Be a senior at Lone Tree Public High School
  • Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university, or a skilled trade or certificate program
  • Be a leader in your school and/or community

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to bdeal@lonetreecsd.org or mailed to Brenda Deal at 303 S. Devoe Street, Lone Tree, IA 52755.

Ada Woo and William Ching Endowed Scholarship

About
The Ada Woo and William Ching Endowed Scholarship is a one-time, $1,500 award designed to assist first-generation college/university students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM field. This application includes an essay on the impact these funds will have.

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • Be a senior at a Johnson County public high school
  • Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Be a first-generation college student
  • Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university
  • Plan to major in a STEM field

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to ellie@cfjc.org or mailed to Community Foundation of Johnson County, Attn: Scholarships, 501 12th Ave, Suite 102, Coralville, IA 52241.

First Baptist Church Scholarship

About
The First Baptist Church Scholarship is a one-time, $2,000 award designed to assist senior high school students who are pursuing a degree in Education from a post-secondary institution in the state of Iowa. There will be two, $2,000 scholarships awarded this year.

Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • A student must reside in and attend a high school in Johnson County
  • Pursuing post-secondary education
  • Majoring in Education
  • Attend a post-secondary institution in the state of Iowa

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to ellie@cfjc.org or mailed to Community Foundation of Johnson County, Attn: Scholarships, 501 12th Ave, Suite 102, Coralville, IA 52241.

Greater Iowa City Area Student Scholarship

About
The Greater Iowa City Area Scholarship is a one-time, $2,500 award designed to assist senior high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education at a college or university, a trade school program, or obtaining a certification. The application includes two essays on goals and challenges.

Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • A student must be a high school senior attending a high school or home-schooling and residing in the Iowa City Community School District
  • Pursuing post-secondary education or a skilled trade program or certification

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to ellie@cfjc.org or mailed to Community Foundation of Johnson County, Attn: Scholarships, 501 12th Ave, Suite 102, Coralville, IA 52241.

Niles Schreiber Endowed Scholarship

About
The Niles Schreiber Endowed Scholarship is a one-time award designed to assist senior high school students at Southeast Warren High School or Clear Creek Amana High School planning to continue their education in Iowa. There will be two scholarships awarded this year with $2,500 per scholarship. The application includes a financial essay and a personal essay.

Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • Be a senior at either Southeast Warren High School or Clear Creek Amana High School
  • Achieve a cumulative GPA between 2.0 – 3.5
  • Plan to attend a community college, trade school, or public service program (law enforcement academy, paramedic training, firefighting, etc.) located in Iowa

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to ellie@cfjc.org or mailed to Community Foundation of Johnson County, Attn: Scholarships, 501 12th Ave, Suite 102, Coralville, IA 52241.

Outstanding Youth in Agriculture Scholarship

Presented by: The Ag/Business Group of Johnson County & Greater Iowa City, Inc.

About
The Outstanding Youth in Agriculture Scholarship is a one-time, $2,500 award designed to support students who have shown leadership and interest in agriculture and who will continue to study and/or work in a field related to agriculture. The application includes a one-page essay on future goals and barriers to achieving those goals.

Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • A student must reside in and attend a high school in Johnson County
  • Pursuing post-secondary education in agricultural field
  • Demonstrated exceptional achievement in agriculture, academics, and community involvement

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to ellie@cfjc.org or mailed to Community Foundation of Johnson County, Attn: Scholarships, 501 12th Ave, Suite 102, Coralville, IA 52241.

Svatos Engineering Endowed Scholarship

About
The Svatos Engineering Endowed Scholarship is a one-time, $750 award to one student. The application includes a one-page essay on personal interest in engineering and barriers that may prevent the student from becoming an engineer.

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

  • Be a senior at a Johnson County public high school
  • Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university
  • Plan to major in an engineering field
  • No minimum GPA is required, as we believe student success is determined by more than GPA.

Deadline
Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are due on or before March 15, 2025, at 5 PM. Completed applications can be emailed to ellie@cfjc.org or mailed to Community Foundation of Johnson County, Attn: Scholarships, 501 12th Ave, Suite 102, Coralville, IA 52241.