Student Athlete Achievement Award
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Applicants: Iowa high school seniors (high school athletes only)
Geography
- Selection Criteria: Recipients are selected based on
Other requirements
- Academic performance
- Athletic participation
- Leadership skills
- Community involvement
Overview
Geographic Scope: Iowa
Focus Areas: Recognition of high school student-athletes who excel in athletics, academics, leadership, and community involvement
Program Description
For three decades, the IBA has sponsored the Student Athlete Achievement Award program to recognize exceptional high school seniors. The program has grown to honor student-athletes in football, basketball, and wrestling. To date, the IBA has awarded more than $370,000 in total scholarships since the program began.
Eligibility
- Applicants: Iowa high school seniors (high school athletes only)
- Selection Criteria: Recipients are selected based on:
- Academic performance
- Athletic participation
- Leadership skills
- Community involvement
Award Details
- Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient
- Award Type: Scholarship to college of recipient's choice
- Frequency: Annual awards presented at state championship tournaments in each sport
Sports/Events Where Awards Are Presented
- Iowa High School Girls' State Basketball Tournament (multiple Class divisions: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A)
- Iowa High School Boys' State Basketball Tournament (multiple Class divisions: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
- Iowa High School State Football Championships (divisions: Eight-Player, Class A, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A)
- Iowa High School Girls' State Wrestling Tournament
- Iowa High School Boys' State Wrestling Tournament
What Iowa Bankers Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 1
- Total given
- $100K
- Median grant
- $100K
- By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Johnston, IA.
Example grants
Iowa Leaders in Education and Advocacy Inc · Johnston, IA
General Operations
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Education
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