Scholarships are available due to the generous gifts of individuals, foundations, organizations and businesses. Click here to submit your online scholarship application.

If you have questions or need assistance accessing the online application, please contact the Financial Aid office at scholarships@witcc.edu or call 712.274.8733 or 800.352.4649 ext. 6402.

Please inquire with Financial Aid regarding the detail and criteria for the following scholarships:

Valedictorian Scholarships

  • $3700 ($1850 per semester; maximum $7400 over 4 semesters)
  • Student must register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
  • Renewable for Spring semester with a 3.0 Fall term GPA
  • Renewable for 2nd year if student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes 24 credit hours during the Fall/Spring academic year
  • A valedictorian planning to attend WITCC should contact the college and provide an official high school transcript or other document confirming their valedictorian status.
  • Stackable with other scholarships/grants
  • Does NOT require an application

President's Scholarship

  • $1800 ($900 per semester, maximum $3600 over 4 semesters)
  • ACT composite 22 and high school CGPA 2.5
  • Student must register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
  • Renewable for Spring semester with a 2.5 Fall term GPA
  • Renewable for 2nd year if student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA and completes 24 credit hours during the Fall/Spring academic year
  • Student must send in his/her final high school transcript to the college
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants
  • Does NOT require an application

Western Iowa Tech Board Scholarship

  • $1200 ($600 per semester, maximum $2400 over 4 semesters)
  • WITCC Merged area and Partnered High School may nominate up to 3 recipients
  • Student must register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
  • Renewable for Spring semester with a 2.0 Fall term GPA
  • Renewable for 2nd year if student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA and completes 24 credit hours during the Fall/Spring academic year
  • Student must send in his/her final high school transcript to the college
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants
  • Does NOT require an application

College Now Grants

  • $1200 ($600 per semester, maximum 2 semesters)
  • Student has completed a WITCC college course(s) or other college courses during his/her high school career and has earned a "C" or better in each course
  • Student must register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
  • Renewable for Spring semester with a 2.0 Fall term GPA
  • Courses from another college requires an official transcript from that college
  • Student must send in his/her final high school transcript to the college
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants
  • Does NOT require an application

Upward Bound/Talent Search Scholarships

  • $500 ($250 per semester, maximum 2 semesters)
  • Student must register for 12 or more credit hours each semester
  • Renewable for Spring semester with a 2.0 Fall term GPA
  • Student must have successfully completed an Upward Bound or Talent Search program.
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants
  • Documentation from the program director must be submitted to the WITCC Financial Aid Office.

GED/ESL Scholarship

  • $500  ($250 per semester, maximum 2 semesters) 
  • Student must have successfully completed a GED or ESL program
  • Student must register for 6 credits each semester
  • Renewal for spring semester 2.0 Fall term GPA
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants
  • Documentation from the program director must be submitted to the WITCC Financial Aid Office.

Foundation Scholarship

  • Up to $1500 per year ($750 per semester)
  • Must apply online
  • Priority deadline for Fall 2010 semester is March 9
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants

STEM Scholarship

  • $4000 ($2000 per semester, maximum $8000 over 4 semesters)
  • Funds for programs such as: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cyber Crime Investigations, Electronic Systems Technology, Engineering (Pre), Graphic Design, Information Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Network Administration & Security, Physics, Robotics & Automation, Web Design
  • Must apply online
  • Priority deadline for Fall 2010 semester is March 9
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants

The Security Institute

  • $3000 ($1500 per semester, maximum $6000 over 4 semesters)
  • Student must be pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in: Corrections, Cyber Crime Investigations, Emergency & Disaster Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Sciences, Forensics, Network Administration & Security, Police Science Technology
  • Visit www.the-security-institute.org for eligibility requirements
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants

The National Boiler Training & Renewable Fuels Institute

  • Up to $3000
  • Short-term, non-credit training in: Boiler Operator, Boiler Technician, Renewable Fuels Technician
  • Visit http://boiler.witcc.edu for more details
  • Stackable with other WITCC scholarships/grants
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