Amount: Up to $11,500. About: The Hoover Presidential Foundation offers the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award. Each year, up to 15 Iowa high school juniors are awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Applicants must propose and then accomplish a project of their own design. The application is based solely on the accomplishment of the project; grades, test scores, essays, and financial need are not evaluated. All 15 finalists receive a cash award worth $1,500, and four finalists receive an additional scholarship worth $10,000.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Junior
Eligible Majors: All majors
Residency Requirement: Iowa
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: April 1, 2024 Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.