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Local Scholarships

MHS Local Scholarships

Listed below are scholarships offered locally to Montezuma graduates. Most are exclusive to Montezuma graduates. Several of the scholarships listed have their own scholarship application. These are listed for you to download. The majority of the local scholarships use the General Montezuma Scholarship Application. This is listed as a download as well. Even though the general scholarship may be listed for several of the scholarships below, you only have to fill it out once; we will make copies in the office for the different scholarship committees.


All local scholarship applications need to be turned in by the April 1st deadline. 

All applications need to be typed or they will be discarded. Most have typable documents available. Submit applications by sharing google docs folder, labeling per instructions or as an email attachment to [email protected]. If you choose to print, please drop off to Ms. Taylor.

General Application Scholarships

American Legion Post 169 

The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application. 


Arendt Family Scholarship

The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application, and is specific to 5 programs of study (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, Auto/Ag Mechanic and nursing/medicine).


Badger Trimble Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memorial of Doc Badger. One or two are given with a preference given to students entering the education field. Requires the General Montezuma Scholarship Application.


Bear Creek Whitetails Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all students. Application is below.


Blue and White Athletic Scholarship
This scholarship requires parents to have been booster club members 3 out of 4 years of student's high school career. The application is below.

 
Brandon Thompson Floden Memorial Scholarship 
Given in Memory of Brandon Floden, a Montezuma Alumnus. The Montezuma General Scholarship Application is used for this scholarship. 
 
Brandon Smith Memorial Scholarship 
Given in Memory of Brandon Smith by his family-Kenny, Lesa, Jessica, and Cody. The Montezuma General Scholarship Application is used for this scholarship.

Clifford Strovers Scholarship
Presented by the Poweshiek Mutual Insurance Association. Scholarship information and application is below.
 
Daughters of the American Revolution Society
The DAR Award is presented to the senior student who's identified as showing good citizenship. The staff narrows down the senior class to 3 nominees, and then the seniors select one of those nominees as the DAR recipient.

Deep River American Legion Scholarship
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application.  Preference will be give to those entering a trade or going to a 2 year college.

Deep River Auxiliary Scholarship
The application is below, includes an essay, and also requires a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and your high school transcript.

FFA Scholarship
See Mr. Swenson for application details.

Latitude Signage/Image First Scholarship

The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application.

Literacy Scholarship
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application.  

Lions Club Scholarship
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application.

Montezuma Dollars for Scholars
This is done through an online application. The link is below.
 
Montezuma United Methodist Church Scholarship
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the scholarship application listed below.

The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application as well as the linked essay above.
 
Pheasants Forever Scholarship
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application as well as the specific application below.

Poweshiek Co. Leadership Award
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application.
 
Shelly Long Memorial Scholarship
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application.   

Tom Behounek Scholarship Fund
The selection of the recipient/s is based on the information in the Montezuma General Scholarship Application and an essay that addresses the following components:
1. Why are you choosing education as a career? (What has inspired you to become an educator?)
2. How will you impact students' lives? How will you help students who are faced with disadvantages?
3. Tell about a time an educator made a difference in your life or someone you know.
Preference is given to those pursuing education.

Women's Auxiliary Legion
The selection of the recipient/s is based on who attended Girls State.

Application Forms

The “Bear Creek Chapter Whitetails Unlimited” Scholarship Program is open to all students. The scholarships awarded will total up to $250.00. Scholarships are limited to one award per family per year. Awards will be disbursed after successful completion of the fall semester and enrollment in the spring semester of college is verified. All decisions of the Bear Creek Chapter’s selection committee are final. Application deadline is April.
Blue and White Athletic Booster Club Scholarship The Blue and White Athletic Booster Club is proud to offer one $1,000 scholarship as well as a $200 award to all other eligible applicants. The scholarship criteria can be found on the application form. Funds will be made available after the student has completed their first semester of college and verifies they are enrolled for their second semester.
Winners will be selected according to merit and financial need.
This scholarship is for any female senior at Montezuma Community School. Deadline: April 1st
The Montezuma Chapter of Dollars for Scholars offers numerous scholarships within their chapter framework to Montezuma seniors each year. All seniors need to set up an account online, filling out the Dollars for Scholars application online after setting up an account.
This application will need to be filled out to be paired with several of the local scholarships.
The scholarship winner/winners shall be chosen from their participation and involvement with the Montezuma United Methodist Church.
This is for a senior interested in pursuing a career in natural resource conservation.
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