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Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship

Iowa College Aid

Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship is given to high school senior who has participated actively in the past or present Iowa State Fair. The scholarship provides a $5,000 fund yearly.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    The scholarship is open to a graduating senior from an Iowa high school.
  • College:
    The applicant must plan to enroll at an Iowa college or university.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    The selection committee will consider the following criteria and percentage factors for selection when reviewing the applications:- Exhibits/Performances/Participation in the Iowa State Fair (20%)- Financial Need (20%)- Essay explaining the impact the Iowa State Fair has had on your life (15%)- Extracurricular and community activities (15%)- Community Service/Volunteerism (15%)- GPA (10%)
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Applicants must provide a description of how the Iowa State Fair has affected their life. This description should include concrete examples and illustrations as evidence. Essays shorter than 400 words will be disqualified. Points will be deducted for spelling and grammatical errors. Do not use acronyms.
  • Other Materials:
    The applicant must complete the FAFSA.

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