Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship Grant

Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Summary

The Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship, awarded by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, offers up to $1,000 annually to graduating seniors from Scott County, Iowa, who demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. This renewable scholarship supports students pursuing bachelor's degrees in education, with preferences for those studying German or intending to teach in eastern Iowa or western Illinois.

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. Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship Need-based: Yes. Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Renewable: Yes, for up to five 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 be a graduating senior from a high school in Scott County, Iowa.Applicant must have a GPA of at least a 3.0 or be in the upper third of their graduating class.Applicant must plan on being a full-time student enrolled for the purpose of earning credits for a bachelor's degree with the purpose of teaching elementary or secondary education.