The Community Foundation of Johnson County hosts multiple scholarship funds. These funds were opened by generous donors with the intent of assisting students achieve their post-secondary education goals.
Descriptions and application information for each of our active scholarship funds can be found below in alphabetical order.
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 info@cfjc.org or at (319) 337-0483.
About
The Niles Schreiber Endowed Scholarship is a one-time award, there will be two scholarships awarded this year with $2,000 per scholarship. The application includes a financial essay and personal essay.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship have been extended to April 5th at 5pm.
About
This $1,000 scholarship is a one-time award, designed to assist students who are leaders in their community to continue their education in 2-year or 4-year college or universities, skilled trade, or certificate programs.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship are CLOSED.
About
This $1,500 scholarship is a one-time award, designed to assist first-generation college/university students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM field.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship are CLOSED.
About
This $2,000 scholarship is a one-time 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:
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship are CLOSED.
About
This $2,500 scholarship is a one-time award, designed to assist senior high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education or a trade school program or certification.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship are CLOSED.
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:
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship are CLOSED.
About
The Svatos Engineering Endowed Scholarship is a one-time, $500 award to one student. The application includes a one-page essay on personal interest in engineering and barriers which may prevent the student from becoming an engineer.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
No minimum GPA is required, as we believe student success is determined by more than GPA.
Deadline
Applications for the 2024 scholarship are CLOSED.