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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has a number of scholarships available. Information and application instructions for these scholarships are available on their web site at www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/scholarships.Scholarships are also available from some individual departments and academic programs. Check individual department and academic program web sites to obtain information on their scholarships.
GENERAL
Pudil Trust Scholarship Fund Awarded on a rotating basis among Departments of Geography, Environmental Science, Geology, and the Department of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, to an academically promising student who will be enrolled full-time in a course of study aimed at maintaining or improving our natural environment, and who plans to actively pursue a career in an environmental management field after graduation. No application is required; students must be nominated.
Value: $1,000 (1 award)
ART & ART HISTORY
Roderick and Lois Briggs Scholarship To undergraduate or graduate studio art majors.
Value: Amount varies (one award).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
Eve Drewelowe Scholarship Fund To a female undergraduate art major in painting.Value: $500 (one award).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
Everett Scholarship To graduate or undergraduate art majors who are legal residents of Iowa living within a 100-mile radius of Burlington, Iowa. Co-directed by the Art Guild of Burlington; chosen by portfolio review in Burlington during April each year.Value: $1,600 (divided into two to three awards).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
Paula Patton Grahame Scholarship To graduates or undergraduates in design and sculpture; financial need a secondary consideration; minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average.Value: $3,100 (two awards).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
Iowa Center for the Arts Scholarships One award to a selected entering first-year student who intends to major in ART AND ART HISTORY, dance, music, or theatre arts who demonstrates exceptional talent in the chosen area. One award to an outstanding upperclass student in the discipline. Upperclassmen will be chosen by department. Interested first-year students must submit an application and arrange for an audition.Value: $5,000 (two awards in each of the four disciplines).
Contact: first-year students should contact their high school guidance counselor or the School of Art and Art History, (319) 335-1771.
Deadline: February 1.
Ana Mendieta Memorial Scholarship To an undergraduate or graduate art major in intermedia.Value: $350 (one award).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Scholarship To undergraduates or graduates majoring in metalsmithing and jewelry. No application is required; student must be nominated.Value: $500-$1,000 (number varies).
Mary Sue Miller Memorial Scholarship To an incoming first-year student majoring in art and art history.Value: $1,700 (one award).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1 by special application.
Glen C. Nelson Ceramic Scholarship To a graduate or undergraduate student majoring in ceramics. Student must be nominated by ceramics faculty.Value: $200 to $500 (one award).
Emma McAllister Novel Scholarship To undergraduate or graduate minority students.Value: $1,000 (up to two awards).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
Louise L. Osten Scholarship To undergraduates or graduates majoring in metalsmithing and jewelry. No application is required; student must be nominated.Value: $500-$1,000 (number varies).
Mary Pelechek Scholarship Major in art, dance, music, or theatre; demonstrated financial need; preference given to a student who is of Bohemian (Czech) descent, but in the absence of such applicants, all will be considered.Value: $1,000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Howard and Ruth Schumacher Award To incoming first-year art and art history majors who have a grade-point average of at least 2.75 and who demonstrate exceptional talent.Value: $1,000 (two awards).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1 by special application.
Lucinda Mendenhalle Wilde Scholarship To an undergraduate or graduate art and art history major.Value: $400 (one award).
Contact: School of Art and Art History, E100 Art Bldg.
Deadline: February 1.
ASIAN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES
Cheng/Liu Scholarship For an incoming first-year undergraduate who has studied Chinese in high school and who is planning to pursue a major in Chinese language, literature, or culture. Awards are based on merit; 3.0 high school cumulative grade-point average and at least a 27 ACT or 1150 SAT.
Value: $1,000 (1 award)
Contact: Send a statement of interest plus high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores and a letter of recommendation from your high school Chinese language teacher to the Department of Asian Languages & Literature, University of Iowa, 653 Phillips Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 1.
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average, with preference given to Japanese language study. No application is required; student must be nominated by appropriate department.Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
Kala Mandali Hindi & Sanskrit Scholarship Two awards each year; one to a student of Hindi and one to a student of Sanskrit, who have shown exceptional abilities in their language studies. No application is required; students must be nominated.Value: amount varies (2 awards).
Stanley-University of Iowa Summer Language Scholarship To students who demonstrate aptitude and achievement in previous work in their chosen language and commitment to using this language in future study and career. Must return to the UI for further study.Value: $2,500 (10 awards).
Contact: Application available from Asian Languages and Literature Dept., 653 Phillips Hall.
Deadline: March 1.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
Lowden Prize in Biological Sciences Awarded to the student who showed outstanding performance in the course 002:134 Ecology in the fall semester. Awarded the following May.
Value: $300
Contact: Department of Biological Sciences, Jonathon Poulton, 108 Biology Building, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1324; (319) 335-1322.
Robbie Prize Awarded to an undergraduate senior biology major who demonstrates excellence in course work, and who is preparing for a career in science.Value: $300 (one award)
Contact: Applications are available from Biological Sciences, Jonathon Poulton, 108 Biology Bldg., University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1585; (319) 335-1322.
Deadline: Set by Department
Evelyn Hart Watson Scholarship Awarded to a first-year biology major with exceptional promise. Must apply during the student's second semester. May be renewable for three additional years assuming satisfactory progress towards an honors degree in biology.Value: $500 (one award)
Contact: Applications available from Biological Sciences, Jonathon Poulton, 108 Biology Bldg., University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1585; (319) 335-1322.
Deadline: Set by Department
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry Alumni Award To selected sophomore, junior, or senior chemistry students on the basis of academic performance. No application is required; students must be nominated.
Value: From $150 to $500 (up to three awards).
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
Shoemaker-Strickler Memorial Scholarship A description of this scholarship can be found on the Office of Admissions first-year scholarship web site.
Russell K. Simms Scholarship Awarded to chemistry majors in the sophomore, junior, or senior year who are U.S. citizens.
Value: From $200 to $500 (number varies).
Contact: Department of Chemistry, 305 Chemistry Bldg., (319) 335-1350.
Deadline: Early fall.
Velma Stuit Scholarship Female full-time sophomore or junior majoring in chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, or other science; must have demonstrated active service to others.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
CINEMA AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student in comparative literature who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average. No application is required; student must be nominated.
Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
John C. McGalliard Medieval Essay Prize To an English or comparative literature major who submits the most outstanding essay on a medieval subject. The award is made on the basis of college work, and thus normally goes to juniors and seniors. Students must be enrolled at Iowa during the spring semester of the year in which the award is made.Value: $100 (one award).
Contact: Department of Comparative Literature, 425B English-Philosophy Bldg., or the Department of English, 308 English-Philosophy Bldg.
CLASSICS
Classics Department Prize in Greek To a student who has completed up to three semester courses in Greek and shows mastery at his or her level through performance on an exam.
Value: $50 (one award).
Contact: Department of Classics, 202 Schaeffer Hall.
Deadline: February 4.
Classics Department Prize in Latin To a student who has completed up to three semester courses in Latin and shows mastery at his or her level through performance on an exam.Value: $50 (one award).
Contact: Department of Classics, 202 Schaeffer Hall.
Deadline: February 4.
Lowden Prize in Greek To a student who has completed four or more semester courses in Greek and shows mastery of the language through performance on an exam.Value: $150 (one award).
Contact: Department of Classics, 202 Schaeffer Hall.
Deadline: February 4.
Lowden Prize in Latin To a student who has completed four or more semester courses in Latin and shows mastery of the language through performance on an exam.Value: $150 (one award).
Contact: Department of Classics, 202 Schaeffer Hall.
Deadline: February 4.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Orville Hitchcock Award To selected first-year students, sophomores, and juniors majoring in communication studies, broadcasting, or film who have the highest grade-point averages in the department.
Value: $125 (up to five awards).
Contact: Department of Communication Studies, 105 Becker Communication Studies Bldg.
Nicholas Meyer Playwriting Scholarship To a student pursuing the study of dramatic writing; based on academic record and demonstrated ability. Students must submit an application and sample of their work.Value: Full tuition (one award).
Contact: Department of Communication Studies, 105 Becker Communication Studies Bldg.
Deadline: March 15.
C. Jay Starr Research Scholarship To a student who develops a promising research prospectus. Candidate's academic record and recommendations of faculty are considered. Awardee will work on a research project with a faculty member for one year.Value: Resident tuition (one award).
Contact: Department of Communication Studies, 105 Becker Communication Studies Bldg.
Deadline: August 1.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Information regarding additional scholarships available to computer science students is available on the Department of Computer Science web site. Allied Insurance/Nationwide Foundation Fund Awarded to junior or senior students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (UI GPA of 3.50 plus), financial need (by filing the FAFSA each year), and are pursuing their degree in insurance, business, finance, computer science or actuarial science. Preference is given to students interested in living and working in Iowa after college.
Value: Number and amounts vary.
Contact: No application is required; students must be nominated.
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
DANCE
Dance Department Scholarship To selected dance majors exhibiting talent, potential, and contribution to the department. May be renewed.
Value: $1,000 over four years (number varies).
Contact: Department of Dance, E114 Halsey Hall, (319) 335-2228.
Deadline: Set by the department.
Extracurricular Study Award To selected dance majors exhibiting talent, potential, and contribution to the department. Award to be used for off campus workshops or seminars.Value: $50 to $200 (number varies).
Contact: Department of Dance, E114 Halsey Hall, (319) 335-2228.
Iowa Center for the Arts Scholarship One award to a selected entering first-year student intending to major in art and art history, DANCE, music, or theatre arts who demonstrates exceptional talent in his or her chosen area. first-year students must submit an application and arrange for an audition. One award to an outstanding upperclass student in this discipline. Upperclassmen will be chosen by the department.Value: $5,000 (two awards in each of the four disciplines).
Contact: first-year students should contact their high school guidance counselor or Department of Dance, (319) 335-2228.
Deadline: October 1 and April 1.
T.J. Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund To an outstanding male undergraduate who demonstrates exceptional talent in dance. No application is necessary; student must be nominated.Value: Varies; may be renewed dependent upon demonstrated potential and 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average (one award).
Mary Pelechek Scholarship Major in art, dance, music, or theatre; demonstrated financial need; preference given to a student who is of Bohemian (Czech) descent, but in the absence of such applicants, all will be considered.Value: $1,000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Marcia Thayer Scholarship in Performing Arts To a first-year student, sophomore, or junior student in theatre arts, music, or dance who demonstrates superior achievement in the major area and a high level of achievement in a second performing art.Value: $100 plus one-half tuition (one award).
Contact: Department of Dance, E114 Halsey Hall, (319) 335-2228.
Deadline: Late April.
ECONOMICS
David W. Koehser Scholarship
Awarded to a currently enrolled full-time junior or senior student seeking a B.A. degree with a major in economics, political science or history. Must be continuing full-time as a senior in economics, political science or history in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Must have a UI cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better. (If there are equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to the student in economics.)
Value: $1000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Richard J. Odem Scholarship Full-time Liberal Arts and Sciences sophomore or junior majoring in economics, mathematics, or statistics. Must be resident of Iowa; must have demonstrated financial need.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
ENGLISH
Margaret Leuz Einspahr Scholarship To an English major, with preference given to Iowa natives and students interested in the teaching profession. The award is made on the basis of college work, and thus normally goes to juniors and seniors. Students must be enrolled at Iowa during the spring semester of the year in which the award is made.
Value: Varies (one award).
Contact: Department of English, 308 English-Philosophy Bldg., (319) 335-0454.
Deadline: Early March.
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average, with preference to students interested in literature from 1900 to contemporary work. No application is required; student must be nominated.Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
Laurence Fairall Endowment To Iowa born and educated men or women engaged in creative writing, with preference given to fiction. No application is required; students must be nominated.Value: $4,000 (up to five awards).
Ruth Gulden Holsteen and Charles Sophus Holsteen Memorial To a U.S. citizen majoring in English who demonstrates scholastic achievement, good citizenship, and talent in the field of English literature and composition. The award is made on the basis of college work, and thus normally goes to juniors and seniors. Students must be enrolled at Iowa during the spring semester of the year in which the award is made.Value: Varies (one award).
Contact: Department of English, 308 English-Philosophy Bldg., (319) 335-0454.
Deadline: Early March.
E.P. Kuhl Shakespeare Essay Prize To a student who submits an essay on Shakespeare judged most outstanding. The award is made on the basis of college work, and thus normally goes to juniors and seniors. Students must be enrolled at Iowa during the spring semester of the year in which the award is made.Value: $100 (one award).
Contact: Department of English, 308 English-Philosophy Bldg., (319) 335-0454.
Deadline: Mid-March.
John C. McGalliard Medieval Essay Prize To an English or comparative literature major who submits the most outstanding essay on a medieval subject. The award is made on the basis of college work, and thus normally goes to juniors and seniors. Students must be enrolled at Iowa during the spring semester of the year in which the award is made.Value: $100 (one award).
Contact: Department of Comparative Literature, 425B English-Philosophy Bldg., or the Department of English, 308 English-Philosophy Bldg.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Pudil Trust Scholarship Fund A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship
A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
Charles H. McCloy Scholarship To selected seniors majoring in athletic training and exercise science who demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement. Community service is a secondary consideration.
Value: $100-$125 (up to four awards).
Contact: Department of Exercise Science, 424 Field House.
Deadline: Midterm of spring semester.
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
FRENCH
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average. Student must be nominated.
Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
GEOGRAPHY
Pudil Trust Scholarship Fund A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General. Chad E. Smith Scholarship To a promising third or fourth-year student pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies in the Geography Department. Must have a 2.5 grade-point average and exceptional financial need. No application is required, but students must submit a research paper.
Value: $500 (one award).
Contact: Geography Department, 316 Jessup Hall, 319-335-0150
Deadline: Set by Department
GEOSCIENCE
Waldo Edward & Martha Althaus Smith Award To an outstanding undergraduate student of junior or senior status in the Department of Geoscience. No application is required; student must be nominated.
Value: Amount varies (one award in the spring of odd years).
Geoscience Alumni Field Program Award Award to be given to the highest-scoring University of Iowa Department of Geoscience undergraduate at the summer field camp.Value: $1,000 with a bonus of $500 given to the student if he or she out performs representatives of all other colleges taking part in that summer's field course.
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General. Lowden Prize in Geology To a geoscience major, based primarily on aptitude in field geology. Awardee will be the best University of Iowa student at Geology Field Camp. Student will be nominated by department.Value: $150 (one award).
Pudil Trust Scholarship Fund A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General. George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.Bill Vosper Award Awarded to a student with minimum 3.00 grade-point average who contributes the most to the Geoscience Department (field trips, work, research, undergraduate affairs). Qualified students will be nominated by the department.
Value: $100 (one award).
L. Austin Weeks Award Awarded to an outstanding AAPG undergraduate student; nominated to the National AAPG Committee.Value: $500
GERMAN
Charles Bundy Wilson Memorial Prize To selected graduating seniors for outstanding achievement in the study of German. Students must be nominated.
Value: $50 to $100 (number varies).
HEALTH, LEISURE, & SPORT STUDIES
Margaret Fox Scholarship Awarded to an undergraduate major in the Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies; based on demonstrated leadership and commitment to responsibilities and potential for professional contributions.
Value: Up to $500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available from Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies, E102 Field House, (319) 335-9184.
Elizabeth Halsey Memorial Scholarship To an undergraduate major in Physical Education and Sports Studies; minimum 2.50 grade-point average; demonstrated leadership and commitment to responsibilities and potential for professional contributions. Financial need may also be considered.Value: Up to $700 (one award).
Contact: Applications available from Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies, E102 Field House, (319) 335-9184.
Deadline: Set by the department.
Jean Homewood Memorial Scholarship To an undergraduate major in physical education and sports studies; minimum 2.50 grade-point average; demonstrated leadership and commitment to responsibilities and potential for professional contributions. Financial need may also be considered.Value: Up to $500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available from Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies, E102 Field House, (319) 335-9184.
Deadline: Set by the department.
M. Gladys Scott Scholarship To an undergraduate physical education and sports studies major who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership, and service to the department. Financial need is a secondary consideration.Value: Up to $500 (one award).
Contact: Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies, E102 Field House, (319) 335-9184.
Deadline: Set by the department.
C. Pauline Spencer Excellence Scholarship To an undergraduate female major in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies. Financial need may be considered. May be renewed.Value: Pays most direct University expenses (one award).
Contact: Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies, E102 Field House, (319) 335-9184.
Deadline: Set by department.
Miriam Taylor Memorial Scholarship To an undergraduate major in Physical Education and Sports Studies; minimum 2.50 grade-point average; demonstrated leadership and commitment to responsibilities and potential for professional contributions. Financial need may also be considered.Value: Up to $1,000 (two awards).
Contact: Applications available from Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies, E102 Field House, (319) 335-9184.
Deadline: Set by the department.
HISTORY
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average, with preference to students interested in world history spanning 1900 to contemporary times. Student must be nominated.
Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
Honors Essay Prize To the student majoring in history who has submitted the best honors essay. Student must be nominated.Value: $100 (one award).
David W. Koehser ScholarshipAwarded to a currently enrolled full-time junior or senior student seeking a B.A. degree with a major in economics, political science or history. Must be continuing full-time as a senior in economics, political science or history in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Must have a UI cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better. (If there are equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to the student in economics.)
Value: $1000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION
Unless specifically noted, applications and further information may be obtained by contacting the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, W615 Seashore Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242, (319) 335-3486. Generally all applicants must be registered journalism majors or pre-majors. Philip D. Adler Daily Iowan Award To a journalism and mass communication major judged to be the outstanding Daily Iowan staff member of the year.
Value: $1,000 (one award).
Philip D. Adler Journalist Award To a junior journalism and mass communication major who shows potential for leadership and editorial achievement in newspaper or broadcast journalism.Value: $2,000 (two awards).
Leon Barnes Community Journalism Award To a junior journalism and mass communication major committed to a career in community journalism.Value: $200 (one award).
James Blackburn Scholarship To selected junior and senior journalism and mass communication majors who demonstrate potential, participation in extracurricular activities, and superior character and personality.Value: $750 (one award).
Vivian Boelio Scholarship Awarded to a journalism and mass communications registered major or declared major. Selected by scholarships committee and confirmed by faculty vote. Application required.Value: $250 (one award).
J.Y. Bryan Prize To a journalism and mass communication major for extraordinarily meritorious work in either interpretive photography or investigative reporting.Value: $500 (one award).
Harry S. Bunker Memorial Scholarship To selected junior journalism and mass communication majors exhibiting scholarship, personality, character, extracurricular activities, industry, and desire and potential for a successful newspaper career.Value: $6,000 (up to three awards).
Cedar Rapids Gazette Photo Award Awarded to the Daily Iowan photographer whose work is regarded as the best pictorial journalism published in the Daily Iowan during the academic year. Application is required.Value: $100 plus silver trophy (one award).
Laurence Fairall Endowment To Iowa born and educated men or women enrolled in the School of Journalism who plan careers in newspaper or magazine writing or editing. Student must be nominated.Value: $4,000 (up to five awards).
James F. Fox Scholarship Awarded to a registered journalism major who plans a career in public relations and has been active in the PRSSA (public relations society). Application required.Value: $500 (one award).
The Gazette Company Scholarship Awarded to a needy and deserving junior or senior majoring in journalism who wishes to pursue a journalism career. Application is required.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Jess Gorkin Magazine Scholarship To a junior journalism and mass communication major demonstrating potential for a successful career in the magazine field.Value: $2,000 (up to two awards).
W. Earl Hall and Reeves E. Hall Award To selected journalism and mass communication majors who have received distinction in the field of interpretive writing.Value: $1,200 (up to two awards).
J.F.K. Truth-in-Journalism Award To selected journalism and mass communication majors who have achieved distinction in interpretive or investigative reporting.Value: $500.
Ruth Baty and Maurice Barnett Jones Award
To selected journalism and mass communication majors who demonstrate academic ability and an interest in the development of human understanding and human rights.Value: $2,000 (up to two awards).
Ruth Baty Jones and Maurice Barnett Jones Scholarship Awarded to a senior female journalism major who has been active in the area of investigative and explanatory journalism. Application is required.Value: $2,000 (one or two awards).
Luther A. Brewer Key and Howard A. Schumacher Award To an outstanding graduating senior judged on the basis of leadership, academic performance, and promise of success in journalism.Value: $100 and a gold key (one award).
Judy Klemesrud Writing Award To an undergraduate student with at least a 2.75 grade-point average who displays great promise in the ability to write about social issues.Value: $1,000 (one award).
A.W. Lee Scholarship To selected journalism majors based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and outstanding potential for a successful career in journalism/mass communication.Value: $2,000 (up to five awards).
Edward F. Mason Editing Award To a student who has displayed superior ability in editing copy for publication; must submit portfolio.Value: $100 (one award).
William S. Maulsby Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a journalism major who is a senior in the Teacher Education Program. Application is required.Value: $250 (one award).
Dorothy Wilson Moeller Writing Scholarship Awarded to a graduating senior journalism major who has demonstrated outstanding sensitivity to the language and skill in its use in the mass media. Application is required.Value: $500 (one award).
Frank Luther Mott Undergraduate Scholar
To a junior or senior in the magazine or newspaper reporting field. Application required.Value: $1,500 (one award).
John F. Murray Scholarship in Journalism To selected journalism and mass communication majors demonstrating promise of a successful career, character, personality, academic record, and extracurricular activity. Financial need is considered.Value: Amount and number vary.
Muscatine Journal/Gil Dietz Scholarship Awarded to journalism majors with emphasis on community journalism. Application is required.Value: $1,000 (one award).
Edward J. Nell Memorial Journalism Scholarship (Quill and Scroll Society) To students who have been national winners in either the International Writing Contest, Photography Contest, or the Yearbook Excellence Contest. Financial need is considered.Value: $500 (eight to nine nonrenewable awards); $1,000 (one nonrenewable award).
Contact: Application available from the Quill and Scroll Society, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 116 Communications Center, (319) 335-5795.
Outstanding Students in Journalism Award To selected journalism and mass communication majors demonstrating superior scholarship.Value: Amount and number vary.
Jerry Parker Feature Writing Award To a senior journalism and mass communication major based on outstanding achievement in feature writing assignments, extracurricular feature writing, and overall academic excellence.Value: $500 (one award).
Westbrook Pegler Award To a journalism and mass communication student demonstrating awareness of the responsibility and power of the press.Value: $500 (one award).
Dorothy Pownall Scholarship To a senior female journalism and mass communication major showing great potential as a journalist. Financial need is a secondary consideration.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Fred Pownall Scholarship To a senior male journalism and mass communication major showing great potential as a journalist.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Quill and Scroll Scholarship To an Iowa high school graduate planning to major in journalism at The University of Iowa. Applicant's high school must have a Quill and Scroll chapter. Students must submit samples of published journalistic writing.Value: $500 (one award).
Contact: Quill and Scroll Society, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, The University of Iowa, 116 Communications Center, (319) 335-5795.
Deadline: April 15.
Jacob Reinzenstein Award To a journalism and mass communication major with outstanding enterprise and ability in news gathering and newswriting. Financial need is a secondary consideration.Value: $200 (one award).
Conger Reynolds Achievement Award To a journalism and mass communication major who is outstanding in public relations.Value: $250 (one award).
Gordon B. Strayer Scholarship Awarded to a journalism major who has been active in public relations organizations and intends to pursue a career in this field. Preference given to an undergraduate, if funding does not allow for two awards. Application is required.Value: $250 (one or two awards).
Gerald Tauchner Reporting Award To a student who has taken a minimum of one journalism course and who has published a news or feature story in a health related academic discipline.Value: $100 (one award).
Charles H. Weller Scholarship Awarded to a journalism major for excellence in the graphic arts. Application required.Value: $100 (one award).
Mark Westerbeck Memorial Scholarship To a journalism major.Value: $750 (one award).
Jim Zabel Scholarship To selected junior journalism and mass communication majors demonstrating professional promise, academic excellence, and plans for careers in broadcast journalism. Financial need is a secondary consideration.Value: $2,000 (up to two awards).
LITERATURE, SCIENCE, & THE ARTS
Howard Laster Award in Literature, Science and the Arts
Awarded to literature, science and the arts majors for academic distinction and/or unusual service to the University community. No application is required; qualified students are automatically considered.Value: $250 (number varies).
MATHEMATICS
Helen Eckenfelder Scholarship
To an outstanding high school student planning to major in mathematics.Value: $500 (one award).
Contact: Department of Mathematics, 101G MacLean Hall.
Deadline: April 1.
Lowden Prize in Mathematics To a student enrolled in any course numbered 22M:26 or below, or in 22M:35 or 36, who earns the best score on an examination.Value: $50 (one award).
Contact: Department of Mathematics, 101G MacLean Hall.
Richard J. Odem Scholarship Full-time Liberal Arts and Sciences sophomore or junior majoring in economics, mathematics, or statistics. Must be resident of Iowa; must have demonstrated financial need.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Hazelle Lockhart Rhoads Scholarship Awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a career in business administration, law, dentistry, math/medicine on a rotating basis and religion/music on a rotating basis. Must be enrolled full-time, have financial need and be making satisfactory academic progress. No application is required; students must be nominated.Value: Amount varies (five annual awards).
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General. Velma Stuit Scholarship Female full-time sophomore or junior majoring in chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, or other science; must have demonstrated active service to others.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
MICROBIOLOGY
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship
A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
MUSIC
The School of Music application serves as an application for admission and for all departmental scholarships. All students are considered for awards at the time they audition. An application may be obtained by contacting the School of Music, Academic Office, 1011 Voxman Music Building, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242 or by calling (319) 335-1604.
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student with a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average, to assist in establishing a string quartet with emphasis on pre-1900 classical, baroque, and romantic music. Student must be nominated.Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
Featured Twirler Scholarship To a student in any major to perform as featured twirler with the Hawkeye Marching Band. Must have proven record of accomplishment at national and international competition level. Selection based on on-campus audition and interview.Value: Tuition, renewable up to four years (one award).
Contact: Send letter of application, resume, videotape (VHS) of performance to Marching Band Director, School of Music, 1064 Voxman Music Bldg.
Iowa Center for the Arts Scholarship One award to a selected entering first-year student intending to major in art and art history, dance, MUSIC, or theatre arts who demonstrates exceptional talent in his or her chosen area. first-year students must submit a School of Music application and an audition tape, and, if possible, arrange a live audition. One award to an outstanding upperclass student in this discipline. Upperclassmen will be chosen by their department through auditions.Value: $5,000 (two awards in each of the four disciplines).
Contact: first-year students should contact their high school guidance counselor or the School of Music, (319) 335-1604.
Deadline: March 1.
Music Scholarships To selected music majors. Eligibility determined by audition.Value: Up to resident tuition (up to 50 awards).
Contact: School of Music, 1011 Voxman Music Bldg., (319) 335-1604.
Deadline: For optimum consideration apply by February 15
Mary Pelechek Scholarship Major in art, dance, music, or theatre; demonstrated financial need; preference given to a student who is of Bohemian (Czech) descent, but in the absence of such applicants, all will be considered.Value: $1,000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Hazelle Lockhart Rhoads Scholarship Awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a career in business administration, law, dentistry, math/medicine on a rotating basis and religion/music on a rotating basis. Must be enrolled full-time, have financial need and be making satisfactory academic progress. No application is required; students are nominated.Value: Amount varies (five annual awards).
Howard Robertson Brass Scholarship Awarded to a gifted brass student as determined by audition. Finalists will be determined by prior audition with a faculty member. Renewable for four years, dependent upon maintenance of music major, 2.50 grade-point average overall and 3.00 grade-point average in music. No application is required; all qualified candidates will be considered.Value: $1,200-amount will increase as fund grows (one award)
PHILOSOPHY
Gustav Bergmann Philosophy Prize Awarded to an academically outstanding senior majoring in philosophy. No application is required; all qualified students will automatically be considered.
Value: $50, but may vary (one award).
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
Myrtle K. Maier Scholarship
For a junior physics major with preference to a female student. Award based primarily on scholastic ability, need, potential for success and ambition toward securing an advanced degree. May be renewed for one year with satisfactory academic progress. No application is required; qualified students are automatically considered.Value: Amount varies (one or two awards annually).
Edward B. Nelson Scholarship To incoming first-year students majoring in physics and astronomy. The scholarship is named after Professor Edward B. Nelson, a long-time professor in the department from the 1940s to the 1980s. Professor Nelson made the first precision measurement of structure of the ground state of the hydrogen atom, a result of tremendous importance for fundamental physics and radio astronomy. Professor Nelson was also heavily involved in undergraduate teaching during his career at Iowa. The winners of this scholarship are chosen by a faculty committee from incoming students, on the basis of ACT score results and high school records. No application is required; all qualified applicants are automatically considered.Value: $1,000 (one award).
William R. Savage Award To a promising junior physics major who demonstrates academic excellence and shows promise of successful achievement in the field of physics. Award funds will be available for the student's senior year. Preference will be given to a student who has been an undergraduate research assistant, or who worked in experimental physics, or who participated in the Honors Program. Financial need is considered. Qualified students are automatically considered.Value: Amount varies (one award).
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.Shoemaker-Strickler Memorial Scholarship
A description of this scholarship can be found on the Office of Admissions first-year scholarship web site.Waldo Edward & Martha Althaus Smith Memorial Award
To a senior (or less commonly, a junior) for outstanding work in physics and astronomy. This award is to encourage, promote, and foster interest in geophysics specifically by directing the award to a student with excellence in the relevant sciences, who has expressly manifested an interest in pursuing a career in geophysics. This award alternates between the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Geoscience. It is awarded by the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the even years. Qualified students are automatically considered.Value: Amount varies (one award).
The Strayer-Rairden Scholarship in Physics The Strayer-Rairden scholarship provides a $1,000 award, renewable for up to three successive years following the initial award, to an entering first-year student from the state of Iowa. This person is selected by the Department of Physics and Astronomy as the state's best-qualified applicant who has declared physics or astronomy as their major. Applicants must take the Drake Physics Examination. Information on the registration process for this exam is available through the student's high school guidance counselor or science teacher. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, not financial need.As long as a scholarship winner maintains a 3.2 grade point average, and remains in the declared major specified above, the scholarship may be renewed for a total of four years or the completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.
Value: $1,000 (one award).
Contact: Heather Mineart, (319) 335-1688, or heather-mineart@uiowa.edu. Please specify if you would like to receive a copy electronically as a MS Word attachment or if you would prefer a hard copy be sent to you.
Web site for more information: www.physics.uiowa.edu/scholarship/strayer-rairden/
Deadline: January 31.
Velma Stuit Scholarship Female full-time sophomore or junior majoring in chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, or other science; must have demonstrated active service to others.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
James A. Van Allen Award To a senior for outstanding work in physics or astronomy. Qualified students are automatically considered.Value: Amount varies (Number varies).
Van Allen Research Grant Personal stipends and ancillary expenses for undergraduate majors in physics and/or astronomy who undertake research projects under faculty guidance. Such grants are based on a brief written proposal, including budget, by the student and an endorsement by a mentoring member of the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.Value: Amount varies (Number varies)
Contact: Aaron Votroubek in Room 211, Van Allen Hall (VAN) to view the list of potential projects available. The student will be able to review the list and work with the faculty mentor to develop the proposal. A short report is due to Aaron after the project is completed. This report will be forwarded to Dr. Van Allen.
Deadline: Early May--contact Department of Physics and Astronomy for exact date each year.
John and Stacey Wahl Scholarship Scholarship is for graduate or undergraduate students studying physics. Recipients should be married, with preference given to those students with children. May be renewed. No application is required; qualified students are automatically considered.Value: $2,000 (two awards).
Charles Wert Scholarship To incoming first-year students majoring in physics and astronomy. The scholarship is named after Professor Charles Wert of the University of Illinois, who received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from the University of Iowa in 1943 and 1948, respectively. Professor Wert joined the faculty of the University of Illinois in 1950 and was head of the Metallurgical Engineering Department from 1967 to 1987. He received the Albert White award for excellence in teaching from the American Society for Metals International. No application is required; all qualified applicants are automatically considered. This scholarship is renewal in subsequent years.
Value: $1,500
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average. Student must be nominated by the department.
Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
Laurence Fairall Scholarship To selected seniors or graduate students who intend to devote study to subjects which will better them for the U.S. diplomatic service. Recipients must be born and educated in Iowa. Based on academic achievement and potential. Students must be nominated.Value: $4,000 (up to five awards).
Donald Bruce Johnson Fellowship To a senior political science major on the basis of outstanding accomplishments in both scholarship and student life. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Students must be nominated.Value: $2,000 and an opportunity to enroll in graduate-level courses and serve as a research assistant (one award).
Donald Bruce Johnson Scholarship To a senior political science major based on outstanding accomplishments in both academics and student life. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Need is considered. Student must be nominated.Value: $2,000 (one award).
David W. Koehser ScholarshipAwarded to a currently enrolled full-time junior or senior student seeking a B.A. degree with a major in economics, political science or history. Must be continuing full-time as a senior in economics, political science or history in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Must have a UI cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better. (If there are equally qualified candidates, preference will be given to the student in economics.)
Value: $1000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
PSYCHOLOGY
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship
A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
RELIGION
Karl Hoffman Award To an outstanding junior religion major who has demonstrated academic excellence, intelligence, and character. Student must be nominated.
Value: $500 (one award).
Hazelle Lockhart Rhoads Scholarship Awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a career in business administration, law, dentistry, math/medicine on a rotating basis and religion/music on a rotating basis. Must be enrolled full-time, have financial need and be making satisfactory academic progress. No application is required; student must be nominated.Value: Amount varies (five annual awards).
Sonia Sands Award To a student who has shown exceptional ability in Jewish studies while also excelling in general academic pursuits. Student must be nominated.Value: $500 (one award).
Charles Schoen Interfaith Scholarship To an undergraduate majoring in religion, based on the student's academic record. Financial need is considered. Student must be nominated.Value: Approximately $500 (one award-sometimes split between two persons).
Leo W. Schwartz Award To an outstanding senior in the field of Old Testament and Jewish studies. Student must be nominated.Value: Varies (one award).
Walker Scholarship To selected Iowa residents planning to pursue a career in the ministry or rabbinate. Financial need is considered.Value: Amount and number vary.
Contact: School of Religion, 308 Gilmore Hall.
RUSSIAN
Helen K. Fairall Endowment To an Iowa born and educated junior, senior, or graduate student who has a minimum 3.00 UI cumulative grade-point average. No application is required; student must be nominated.
Value: $4,000 (up to three awards).
Stanley Scholarship for Intensive Summer Study of Russian For intensive summer language study on The University of Iowa campus or at other American universities.Value: Amount and number vary.
Contact: Applications available from Ray Parrott, Department of Russian, 679 Phillips Hall, (319) 335-0167.
Stanley Scholarship for Study in Russia A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled Study/Research Abroad.
SOCIOLOGY
J. Richard Wilmeth Undergraduate Award To a student majoring in sociology who has submitted the best honors project during the academic year. Student must be nominated.
Value: $100 (one award).
SPANISH & PORTUGUESE
Oscar Fernandez Scholarship Fund This award is intended for University of Iowa juniors or seniors majoring in Spanish and/or Portuguese, or fields related to them, who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Candidate must have demonstrated a true dedication to academic studies, a positive attitude and an orderly manner in resolving difficulties and problems; a warm, pleasant personality and the ability to make friends easily, while pursuing an approach leading to personal satisfaction and with appreciation of others.
Value: $1,000 (one award).
Contact: Call 319-335-2244 or request one by writing to: Oscar Fernandez Scholarship Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 111 Phillips Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409.
Deadline: March 21.
SPEECH PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship
A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General.
STATISTICS & ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Unless otherwise noted, qualified candidates will be considered for all scholarships by submitting a single application which may be obtained by contacting the Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science, 241 Schaeffer Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409 or calling (319) 335-0712. First-year students and transfer students should apply as soon as possible as deadlines are June 1 for FALL semester and January 1 for SPRING semester. (Note: Students cannot receive more than one departmental scholarship in any one semester.) Actuarial Science Scholarship To selected undergraduates who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States, majoring in pre-actuarial science (22R) or actuarial science (22T) who meet other established departmental criteria.
Value: Up to $1,200 per semester (number varies).
Allied Insurance/Nationwide Foundation Fund Awarded to junior or senior students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (UI GPA of 3.50 plus), financial need (by filing the FAFSA each year), and are pursuing their degree in insurance, business, finance, computer science or actuarial science. Preference is given to students interested in living and working in Iowa after college.Value: Number and amounts vary.
Contact: No application is required; students must be nominated.
AmerUs Group Charitable Foundation Scholarship Awarded to minority and/or women students who meet established departmental criteria. No application is necessary; students must be nominated.Value: $3,000 (2 awards)
Deadline: Set by department.
Goldwater Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General. Lloyd A. Knowler Scholarship To a junior or senior in statistics and actuarial science. Preference is given to members or descendants of members of the American Society for Quality Control, University of Iowa section. Student must be nominated.Value: $1,000 (one award).
Richard J. Odem Scholarship Full-time Liberal Arts and Sciences sophomore or junior majoring in economics, mathematics, or statistics. Must be resident of Iowa; must have demonstrated financial need.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Principal Financial Group Scholarship To an actuarial science (22T) major on the basis of academic achievement and other established criteria. May be renewed. Student must be nominated.Value: Resident tuition (one award).
George S. Schaeffer Scholarship A description of this scholarship is included in the section titled College of Liberal Arts and Sciences--General. Henry Schloss Scholarship To an actuarial science (22T) major who is interested in property/casualty insurance and who meets other established criteria. Student must be nominated.Value: $500 (one nonrenewable fall semester award).
Velma Stuit Scholarship Female full-time sophomore or junior majoring in chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, or other science; must have demonstrated active service to others.Value: $1,500 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319) 335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
THEATRE ARTS
Alumni Scholarship To returning theatre arts major who demonstrates outstanding talent, good academic standing and contribution to the department.
Value: Resident tuition.
Contact: Theatre Arts Department, 107 Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.
Dina Rees Evans Scholarship Awarded to a junior and senior theatre arts major who has made outstanding contributions to the productions of the department.Value: amount varies $200-$500 (one award)
Contact: Theatre Arts Department, Scholarship Committee Chair, 107 Theatre Building, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Deadline: March 9.
Arnold Gillette Scholarship To a returning design and technical theatre arts major.Value: amount varies $700-$1200 (one award).
Contact: Department of Theatre Arts, 107 Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.
Carrie Graham Scholarship For returning design and technical theatre arts major.Value: $100 (one award).
Contact: Department of Theatre Arts, 107 Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.
Dorothy Guthrie Scholarship To a returning theatre arts major exhibiting talent and overall excellence in theatre arts. May be renewed.Value: Resident tuition (one award).
Contact: Department of Theatre Arts, 107 Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.
Iowa Center for the Arts Scholarship One award to a selected entering first-year student intending to major in art and art history, dance, music, or THEATRE ARTS who demonstrates exceptional talent in their chosen area. First-year students must submit an application and arrange for an audition. Upperclass student(s) will be chosen by their department.Value: $5,000 for freshmen in each of the four disciplines. Amounts will vary for upperclass students.
Contact: First-year students should contact their high school guidance counselor or Theatre Arts department, (319) 335-2700.
Deadline: March 6.
E.C. Mabie Scholarship Awarded to a Theatre Arts sophomore major in recognition of academic and artistic achievement and potential for continued outstanding work in the major. Non-renewable.Value: Amount varies (one award)
Contact: Theatre Arts Department, Scholarship Committee Chair, 107 Theatre Building, Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Deadline: March 9.
Richard Maibaum Award in Playwriting To a student whose play is judged to be the work of a writer of promise and originality. Special attention given to works reflecting social issues such as social conflict, injustice, and prejudice. Students must submit a typewritten manuscript, current résumé, and most recent University of Iowa transcript.Value: amount varies $800-$1000 (one award).
Contact: Theatre Arts Department, Scholarship Committee Chair, 107 Theatre Building, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.
Vivian McCarty Scholarship To a returning undergraduate theatre arts student, based on financial need, academic merit, and contribution to the theatre program.Value: amount varies $500-$750 (one nonrenewable award).
Contact: Theatre Arts Department, Scholarship Committee Chair, 107 Theatre Building, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.
Nicholas Meyer Playwriting Scholarship To a student pursuing the study of dramatic writing based on academic record and demonstrated ability. Students must submit an application and sample of their work.Value: Resident tuition (one award).
Contact: Department of Theatre Arts, 107 Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242, (319) 335-2700.
Deadline: March 9.
Mary Pelechek Scholarship Major in art, dance, music, or theatre; demonstrated financial need; preference given to a student who is of Bohemian (Czech) descent, but in the absence of such applicants, all will be considered.Value: $1,000 (one award).
Contact: Applications available November 1 from Academic Programs and Services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 120 Schaeffer Hall, (319)335-2633.
Deadline: February 1.
Marcia Thayer Scholarship in Performing Arts To a first-year student, sophomore, or junior in theatre arts, music, or dance who demonstrates superior achievement in the major area and a high level of achievement in a second performing art.Value: Full tuition.
Contact: Theatre Arts Department, 107 Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242.
Deadline: March 9.