For an application or more information about any of the high school scholarships listed below, please contact your high school guidance counselor.
Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually to two graduating seniors – one from City High and one from West High – for outstanding community service.
The 2009 recipients are Nathan Giglierano (City High) and Brooke Ludvicek (West High).
One $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a City High student who is a member of the Ambassador’s Club. The award is in memory of Margaret Dane Hansen, a City High School graduate and longtime teacher. The 2009 recipient is Rayanna Bockenstedt.
Organized by the Districtwide Parents Organization, this annual campaign raises funds for scholarships to be given to high school seniors planning a career in education. This scholarship fund was established in 1954 in memory of Kate Wickham, who taught in the Iowa City schools for many years. Since then, over 300 students have shared more than $75,000 in scholarship awards. Donations of any size are appreciated. With each donation of $50 you may honor a teacher, administrator or volunteer who has contributed in some special way to furthering education within the Iowa City Community School District.
Honoree nomination forms are due by each year in March. Click here for the Honoree Recognition Form.
The 2009 DPO Educational Scholarship recipients are Andrew Grove, Brooke Ludvicek and Elizabeth Mostalio.
Two annual scholarships are provided for post-secondary study to student athletes from City High and West High, who are deserving of assistance. The 2009 recipients are Louie Hardin (City High) and Chad Jensen (West High).
Two annual scholarships are given to two senior students at City High who plan to continue their education at a two year business, vocational or community college or 4 year universtiy and major in a business related field. This scholarship is in memory of Marjorie Anderson Smith, a self-made business woman who helped establish the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Iowa City. The 2009 recipients are
Kevin Harp and Jeremy Krueger.
Two scholarships are awarded annually to City High School graduating seniors, one female and one male, who have been active members of the City High cross country team, have good academic standing and have been involved in other activities in school and in the community. The recepients are required to complete the Fall Cross Country season at their College or University. The 2009 recipients are Hannah Kregel and Calvin Simmons.
One $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from West High School who plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa to be a teacher. This scholarship is in memory of David Kanellis, a long time language arts teacher at West High. The 2009 recipient is Melanie Raymer.
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to provide one annual scholarship to an outstanding City High graduate. The 2009 recipient is Clarissa Hubbard.
This scholarship, in memory of Kathy Riddle, is awarded to graduating seniors who are members of the City High Girls Basketball program. The 2009 recipients are Jessica Putnam, Brooke Quigley and Majesty Tutson.
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