Edwin R. Adland & Ruth H. Adland Scholarship Grant

Edwin R. Adland & Ruth H. Adland Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Summary

The Edwin R. Adland & Ruth H. Adland Scholarship, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports high school seniors from Rock Island County, Illinois, or Scott County, Iowa. With awards up to $5,000 annually, this need-based scholarship aims to assist students attending Augustana College, Iowa State University, or the University of Northern Iowa. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrate good character to renew their scholarship for up to four years.

Overview

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is proud to help donors support students pursuing post-secondary education at a community college, trade school, or four-year institution. Today, we award nearly $600,000 annually in scholarships to students in the Quad Cities and beyond. Edwin R. Adland & Ruth H. Adland Scholarship This scholarship benefits high school seniors who plan to attend Augustana College, Iowa State University, or the University of Northern Iowa. The need and character of the student is the primary consideration when determining scholarship recipients. Edwin worked closely with his financial advisor to create a meaningful planned gift and one that would benefit his beloved community, forever. This scholarship is intended to assist the average student to achieve a college education. Need-based: Yes. Amount: Up to $5,000 a year. Renewable: Yes, for up to four years total or until graduation, whichever comes first. Renewal Conditions: Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and continue to meet other scholarship criteria.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must reside in Rock Island County, Illinois or Scott County, Iowa.Financial need is the main criteria.Applicant must plan to attend Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa: or the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.Applicant must be of good character.Although not an emphasis on academics, the applicant must have at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale