Timeline & Important Dates

Online Application

1. Tuesday, December 1, 2026

   First day to submit online applications

2. Monday, February 15, 2027

   Last day to submit online applications

3. Wednesday, February 24, 2027

   Applicants notified whether they are finalists (up to 5 from each district)

Finalist Interviews

Save the date for your district's interview. Finalists must attend the interview day for their district. Alternative dates are not available. Locations will be shared with finalists at a later date.

1. Saturday, March 6, 2027

   Finalist Interview Day – Waterloo

2. Saturday, March 13, 2027

   Finalist Interview Day – Cedar Rapids

3. Saturday, March 20, 2027

   Finalist Interview Day – Des Moines

Announcements, Verification and Payment

Recipients send proof of acceptance, invoices and proof of enrollment directly to the foundation. These are not collected through this website.

1. Wednesday, March 24, 2027

   Scholarship recipients informed of prospective award

2. Friday, April 9, 2027

   Proof of college acceptance and tuition deposit invoice due from recipients

3. Monday, April 19, 2027

   Initial payment made to recipients (covers tuition deposit)

4. Monday, August 16, 2027

   Proof of first-semester enrollment due from recipients

5. Monday, September 13, 2027

   First-semester payment made to recipients (50%, less tuition deposit)

6. Monday, January 10, 2028

   Proof of second-semester enrollment due from recipients

7. Monday, January 24, 2028

   Second-semester payment made to recipients (50%)