Wanda Martinez Scholarship Fund

A scholarship established in honor of Wanda Martinez. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a student identifying as a person of color, graduating from a public or private high school in Waterloo, attending a 2 or 4-year post-secondary institution full-time, and demonstrates a clear goal for their future.

EAA 227 Young Pilot Program

This scholarship is established for young pilots pursuing their Private Pilot’s License at an accredited pilot training program at the Waterloo Airport, Independence Airport, Oelwein Airport, or Waverly Airport. This scholarship shall award $1,000 to eligible candidates, as long as there are sufficient assets in the Fund. A maximum of 5 awards can be offered … Read more

The Bette W Fund

Established in honor of Bette Wubbena to provide support for Arts and Culture, specifically for events or programs drawing people to downtown or promoting/celebrating Waterloo, or Health and Human Services, specifically for programs addressing cardiac or mental health.

Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund

Established to support the YMCA’s mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This long-term Fund ensures that the YMCA of Black Hawk County is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure and connected children, families and communities.

Waterloo Fire Rescue Fund

This fund is established to support the purchases of specialized fire service equipment, additional training for personnel, and other expenses that would traditionally be outside the normal city operational budget.

West High Class of 1962 Scholarship Fund

The West High School Class of 1962 Scholarship is awarded to a West High School student pursuing advanced education and renewable for one year. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 public year institution in Iowa, have a minimum 3.3 grade point average, and show involvement in extra-curricular activities, volunteer service, or work. … Read more