Dr. Lyn Brodersen Cochran Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2021 by community donors and the Scott Community College Foundation in memory of Dr. Lyn Brodersen Cochran.

Lyn began her academic career as an instructor at Western Iowa Tech Community College where she taught courses in history, geography, english and english language acquisition. Her love of education inspired her to serve others and to encourage students in her various roles, including serving in campus, local and state activities and by serving as President of SCC.

Lyn’s dream career as a Community College President was funded by scholarships, this scholarship is meant to inspire students wanting to pursue their dream career.

Preference will be given to students who meet the following criteria:

• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Are actively involved in SCC activities (PTK, Student Government, Clubs, etc.)

Scholarship Use
This scholarship is awarded for the Fall 2026 semester.
Scholarship awards will be applied to your tuition, books, and fees first. For more information on how to use your remaining scholarship dollars, please reach out to the SCC Foundation. Any rollover dollars must be used by the end of the Spring 2027 semester. SCC Foundation scholarships are non-transferable.