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Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Scholarship Program

IOWA INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATIVES

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Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Scholarship Program

Funder: Iowa Institute for Cooperatives

Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Program Overview:
The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives awards scholarships annually to full-time students who have worked for or had internships at member cooperatives. Since 2014, IIC has awarded 99 scholarships totaling $190,000.

    Eligibility

  • Full-time students at two and four-year colleges or universities
  • Must have work experience or internship at an Iowa Institute for Cooperatives member cooperative
  • Open to all IIC member cooperatives regardless of industry sector or location

    Selection Criteria

  • Leadership experience
  • Cooperative work experience
  • Cooperative essay question response
  • Reference letters

    Historical Award Information

  • 2023: 13 scholarships awarded
  • 2021: At least 8 scholarships
  • 2020: At least 8 scholarships
  • 2018: 9 scholarships
  • 2017: Multiple scholarships from 47 applicants
  • 2016: 10 scholarships from 54 applications

Contact Information

Address: 2515 University Blvd. Suite 104, Ames, Iowa 50010 Phone: 515-292-2667 Email: info@iowainstitute.coop Website: iowainstitute.coop

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Availability:

  • Application available on the Resources page of the website

  • Application materials are typically posted in the summer for fall/annual awards

    • Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Leadership experience documentation

  • Cooperative work experience details

  • Essay response to cooperative-related question

  • Reference letters

    • Submission:

  • Submit through the online application portal on the website

  • Application portal requires login credentials

    • Timeline:

  • Applications typically due in August (historical deadline: August 14, 2020)

  • Awards announced following review period

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