Applications for the Keokuk Community School Foundation Scholarships are now available.
Purpose: To recognize a deserving Keokuk High School Senior(s) planning to enroll full-time in an accredited technical, community, or four-year college or university.
Eligibility requirements: The scholarships shall be granted to individuals based upon their financial need, motivation to learn, evidence of work commitment, and contribution to the community.
Procedures: The Selection Committee, with approval of the Keokuk Community School Foundation Board, shall determine the number of scholarships and the amount of each scholarship.
The Keokuk Community School Foundation is proud to provide several different scholarships, totaling approximately $30,000 to 2021 graduates of Keokuk High School who plan on continuing their education.
Scholarships
- If any designated recipient is prevented from enrolling for the intended semester or otherwise leaves school temporarily, through circumstances beyond his or her control as determined by the Selection Committee, the scholarship may be held for a period of two years.
- The Selection Committee will notify the recipients and inform them that they are responsible for requesting their respective school or educational institution to send the Scholarship Committee verification of enrollment for the year for which the award was granted. The Selection Committee will then authorize the Treasurer of the Keokuk Community School Foundation to issue a check to the recipient’s institution in the name of the recipient.
- Criteria, award, and procedures will be periodically evaluated and/or changed by the Selection Committee with approval of the Keokuk Community School Foundation Board of Directors.
$5,000 – Recipient must attend Iowa State University and plan to major in a STEM field.
Five $1000 – Recipient must attend Southeastern Community College and plan to major in a STEM field.
$2500 – Two scholarships are given. No criteria. Renewable one time for $1000.
$2500 – Two scholarships are given. No criteria. Renewable one time for $1000.
$1000 – Recipient is a female with the highest GPA for her high school career (9-12). If there is a tie, it should be given to the girl who is the first in her family to attend college.
Scholarship(s) will be distributed between multiple qualified applicants at the discretion of the scholarship committee.
Recipients are students who show potential and have endured and overcome a hardship(s) in their lives. (illness, homelife etc)
$1000 – Recipient must plan to attend University of Iowa
$1000 – No criteria
$500 – Recipient is a senior business student selected by the business teacher
$2500 – Selected by guidance counselor/teacher(s).
The recipient demonstrates the desire, acumen and academic potential for success.
The Keokuk Community School Foundation Scholarship
By completing the application, the student will be considered for all of the Keokuk Community School Foundation scholarships. Once the on-line form has been completed, the user will be allowed to print the completed form. The form must be completed and printed in the same session. Consideration will only be given to typed applications.
Mail completed application to:
Keokuk Community School Foundation
P.O. Box 431, Keokuk, IA 52632
Or email completed application to:
keokukschoolfoundation@gmail.com
Deadline: April 11, 2023 (postmark)
The Dr. Bill and Jody Cameron Scholarship
In addition, the Dr. Bill & Jody Cameron Scholarship is a $2500 scholarship offered to a former KHS graduate that has declared an education major and completed 1-2 yrs of post secondary education. See links below.
Once the on-line form has been completed, the user will be allowed to print the completed form. The form must be completed and printed in the same session. Consideration will only be given to typed applications.
Mail completed application to:
Keokuk Community School Foundation
P.O. Box 431, Keokuk, IA 52632
Or email completed application to:
keokukschoolfoundation@gmail.com
Deadline: April 11, 2023 (postmark)