The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is excited to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship application process, offering students the opportunity to receive a share of over $700,000 in scholarships. The deadline to apply is 8 p.m. on March 12.

The CFNEIA scholarship program supports high school, college, and adult students in pursuing higher education. In 2024, CFNEIA awarded 253 scholarships, averaging over $3,000 per recipient. Scholarship notifications for 2025 will be sent in June, with selections finalized in May.

Students interested in applying should visit www.cfneia.org/scholarships to view the eligibility checklist and access the application. The common application requires the following:

• Basic personal and academic information
• Transcript of academic record
• Summary of extracurricular activities
• Essay portion
• Letter of recommendation

Some scholarships may require additional materials, which will be outlined in the application. All required materials must be submitted through CFNEIA’s online system by the March 12 deadline.

CFNEIA scholarships cater to a variety of students, with awards based on factors such as financial need, academic performance, field of study, and community involvement.

For more information about scholarship opportunities, contact Staci Mueller, Director of Scholarship Impact, at 319-243-1359 or smueller@cfneia.org.