Scholarships

This scholarship supports post-secondary education of students who are first generation immigrant or Latino heritage. Eligible students are graduating from West High School, East High School, Expo High School, or Columbus High School, planning to attend a 2 or 4-year institution as a full or part-time student. They demonstrate positive engagement in volunteer service with … Read more

* Gifts to this fund are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. As a nationally accredited community foundation, we are proud to offer this program, which gives donors who give to a permanently endowed fund at a qualified community foundation an opportunity to receive a 25% state of Iowa tax credit for … Read more

The Chuck Stilwill Scholarship for Performing Arts is a $1,000 annual award supporting students with a passion for theatre and the arts. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors, or past graduates from accredited high schools in select Iowa counties, who are pursuing full-time studies at a not-for-profit college or university. Preference is given to … Read more

A $1,000 annual scholarship award supporting students pursuing careers in technical theater. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors or past graduates from high schools in Black Hawk, Benton, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Grundy, or Tama County who are enrolled full-time at a not-for-profit 2- or 4-year college or university. Preference is given to those with experience at … Read more

Two scholarships awarded to students attending an accredited High School in Black Hawk County pursuing a career in the legal field and planning to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited post-secondary institution in Iowa. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate … Read more

Sadie “Mother” Moon

The West High School Class of 1976 Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of fellow classmates. Donations may be made to the general fund or in memory of a specific classmate. The scholarship is awarded to a West High School student pursuing advanced education. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution in … Read more

This renewable scholarship supports post-secondary education of students graduating from an accredited high school in Waterloo, planning to attend a 4-year institution as a full or part-time student in Iowa. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. * Gifts to this fund are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. As … Read more

This scholarship supports post-secondary education of students who may not otherwise be able to attend. Eligible students are graduating from an accredited high school in Waterloo, planning to attend a 2 or 4-year institution as a full or part-time student. They demonstrate positive engagement in their studies and extra-curricular activities, including volunteer service. They also … Read more

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. There are many strategic ways to maximize … Read more