Applications are now open for more than $700,000 in scholarships through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.
The foundation announced Monday that its 2026 scholarship application process is underway, with a deadline of 8 p.m. on March 11. The program supports high school, college and adult students pursuing higher education.
In 2025, the Community Foundation awarded 243 scholarships, averaging more than $3,000 per recipient. Scholarship selections are expected to be finalized in May, with notifications sent in June.
Students can apply through a single common application, which requires academic and personal information, transcripts, a list of extracurricular activities, an essay and a letter of recommendation. Some scholarships may require additional materials.
Awards are based on factors that may include financial need, academic performance, field of study and community involvement.
Full eligibility details and the application are available online at www.cfneia.org/scholarships
