External Opportunities

For all EICC Students: below is a listing of opportunities available outside of the college. They are searchable by key terms such as “transfer” or “nursing”.

Please note, we do our best to screen all opportunities below however, we can’t guarantee that they are all valid scholarship programs. Any questions about the scholarships should be directed to the organization offering the award. You should never be asked to pay for any scholarship application. Do not give out any personal information such as your social security number. All requirements, deadlines, and processes will be different, so make sure to follow directions carefully. If you receive a scholarship from an organization outside of the college, please work with the Financial Aid office to make sure the award is applied to your account correctly.

Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$1,000	The Protoly Scholarship At Protoly, we help executives and leaders to find the right coaches to reach their goals. Whether it is to better manage their time or build their... At Protoly, we help executives and leaders to find the right coaches to... Deadline: 02/01/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit02/01/2020
$1,000	Hy-Vee Scholarship At Hy-Vee, we believe our helpful smiles – our people – are our most important asset. And we are committed to cultivating the future by investing... At Hy-Vee, we believe our helpful smiles – our people – are our most... Deadline: 02/10/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit02/10/2020
$1,000	Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship Are you a student with a creative idea for solving a problem in your community using science, technology, engineering or math? To qualify,... Are you a student with a creative idea for solving a problem in your... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit02/15/2020
$1,000	Mediacom World Class Scholars The Mediacom Scholarship Program is for graduating high school students to assist with their college expenses, such as tuition and books. The Mediacom Scholarship Program is for graduating high school students... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit02/15/2020
Varies	Quad Cities Community Foundation The Quad Cities Community Foundation administers multiple scholarship funds, all started by donors who want to ensure students are able to continue... The Quad Cities Community Foundation administers multiple scholarship... Deadline: 02/15/2020 Award: Varies	Visit02/15/2020
$500	Berta Freshman Scholarship - QC IA Davenport-Bettendorf Branch/AAUW (American Association of University Women) Given by: QC IA Davenport-Bettendorf Branch/AAUW (American Association of University Women) Application for 1- $500 for Calendar Year... Given by: QC IA Davenport-Bettendorf Branch/AAUW (American Association... Deadline: 02/28/2020 Award: $500
Varies	IHMVCU Cash for Class Scholarship IHMVCU offers $30,000 in scholarships to local undergraduate, graduate and vocational/technical school students who stand out in the classroom and... IHMVCU offers $30,000 in scholarships to local undergraduate, graduate... Deadline: 02/28/2020 Award: Varies	Visit02/28/2020
Varies	National Association of Women in Construction This scholarship is for students attending a post secondary educational facility, currently enrolled in a construction-related degree program at a... This scholarship is for students attending a post secondary educational... Deadline: 02/28/2020 Award: Varies	Visit02/28/2020
$1,000	The SENTIENT Furniture Scholarship For Creatives The Scholarship SENTIENT Furniture strives to infuse artistic ideas and thoughts into our work. We are passionate about original concepts and... The Scholarship SENTIENT Furniture strives to infuse artistic ideas and... Deadline: 02/28/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit02/28/2020
$1,000	Vernona Jepsen Undergraduate Scholarship - QC IA Davenport-Bettendorf Branch/AAUW (American Association of University Women) Awarded by: QC IA Davenport-Bettendorf Branch/AAUW (American Association of University Women) Applicants must be a Quad City metro area female, as... Awarded by: QC IA Davenport-Bettendorf Branch/AAUW (American Association... Deadline: 02/28/2020 Award: $1,000
$1,000	Ascentra Credit Union Education is the key to success and Ascentra Credit Union wants to help our members who are looking to improve their lives by seeking higher... Education is the key to success and Ascentra Credit Union wants to help... Deadline: 02/29/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit02/29/2020
Varies	American Chemical Society Scholarship ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields.... ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/01/2020
Varies	American Welding Society Scholarship The AWS Foundation awards over $1 million annually to help students achieve their dreams through education. If you are currently enrolled in a... The AWS Foundation awards over $1 million annually to help students... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/01/2020
Varies	Guardian Scholars Foundation SCHOLAR CRITERIA The Guardian Scholars Foundation seeks high school graduates who have shown a desire to continue onto an undergraduate program;... SCHOLAR CRITERIA The Guardian Scholars Foundation seeks high school... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/01/2020
Varies	MCEC Technical Scholarship This scholarship is for high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. It is available to students in... This scholarship is for high school seniors and all students attending a... Deadline: 03/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/01/2020
Varies	Morris K. Udall Foundation The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to... The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and... Deadline: 03/05/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/05/2020
Varies	National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Since 1987, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has provided merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing... Since 1987, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/15/2020
$1,000	The BrightStar Systems Future Technologies Scholarship Our Scholarship At BrightStar Systems, we deliver high-quality pre-owned networking equipment to our customers to help grow their businesses. We... Our Scholarship At BrightStar Systems, we deliver high-quality pre-owned... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit03/15/2020
Varies	The Moline Foundation Scholarships The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, community... The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which... Deadline: 03/15/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/15/2020
$3,500	Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF) Scholarships The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) is proud to support the Health Care Careers Scholarship program. Available through the Iowa Hospital Education... The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) is proud to support the Health Care... Deadline: 03/30/2020 Award: $3,500	Visit03/30/2020
$1,000	Lt. Mark P. Kakert Memorial Fire Prevention & Education Foundation Scholarship About Mark P. Kakert was a Lt. Fire Marshal for the City of Davenport for almost 30 years, specializing in fire prevention and education. After his... About Mark P. Kakert was a Lt. Fire Marshal for the City of Davenport... Deadline: 03/31/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit03/31/2020
$250 to $1,000	Mercy Healthcare Foundation Scholarships Mercy Healthcare Foundation offers scholarships to those who are pursuing education in health care fields. Below are the scholarships available. ... Mercy Healthcare Foundation offers scholarships to those who are... Deadline: 03/31/2020 Award: $250 to $1,000	Visit03/31/2020
$5,000	Standard Motor Products 'Women in Auto Care' Scholarship 1. Entry Period. This Contest commences 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 1, 2020 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 31, 2020 (the... 1. Entry Period. This Contest commences 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on... Deadline: 03/31/2020 Award: $5,000	Visit03/31/2020
Varies	Vietnam Veterans of America Gateway Chapter #776 Scholarship consideration will be given to any member of Chapter 776 as well as their spouses, children, widow, widower, grandchildren,... Scholarship consideration will be given to any member of Chapter 776 as... Deadline: 03/31/2020 Award: Varies	Visit03/31/2020
Varies	Army Emergency Relief Army Emergency Relief maintains two scholarship programs – the Spouse Education Assistance Program and the MG James Ursano Scholarship Program for... Army Emergency Relief maintains two scholarship programs – the Spouse... Deadline: 04/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit04/01/2020
Varies	Scott County Voiture #77 Nursing Scholarship La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux is an independent, by invitation, honor organization of U.S. veterans, more commonly known as the... La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux is an independent, by... Deadline: 04/15/2020 Award: Varies
Varies	National Association of Women in Construction - Quad Cities Chapter 50 The main objective of the Quad Cities Chapter is to promote education and contribute to the betterment of the construction industry. To further... The main objective of the Quad Cities Chapter is to promote education... Deadline: 04/30/2020 Award: Varies	Visit04/30/2020
Varies	Western Illinois University Foundation Scholarships for Transfer Students The Western Illinois University Foundation offers scholarships specifically for incoming transfer... Foundation Scholarships for Transfer Students The Western Illinois... Deadline: 05/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit05/01/2020
$500	Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship The Henry County Natural Area Guardians, a sub‐committee of the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District, will offer one (1) $500... The Henry County Natural Area Guardians, a sub‐committee of the Henry... Deadline: 05/05/2020 Award: $500
Varies	Robert Blue Scholarship The applicant must be an Iowa resident planning to attend an Iowa college/university during the 2017-2018 school year. The applicant can be a... The applicant must be an Iowa resident planning to attend an Iowa... Deadline: 05/10/2020 Award: Varies	Visit05/10/2020
$1,500	The ABC Fundraising Volunteer Recognition $1,500 College Scholarship About ABC Fundraising®: Since 1993, ABC Fundraising’s unique and highly profitable fundraising products have helped over 50,000 schools, youth... About ABC Fundraising®: Since 1993, ABC Fundraising’s unique and highly... Deadline: 06/30/2020 Award: $1,500	Visit06/30/2020
$500	Number 1 Auto Transport Annual Scholarship Number 1 Auto Transport Group is a car transport services company, specializing in the transport of all vehicles nationwide. We have access to both... Number 1 Auto Transport Group is a car transport services company,... Deadline: 08/01/2020 Award: $500	Visit08/01/2020
$1,000	The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship Our team at Responsify is wonderfully unique. We are a group of people who work with our many strengths to empower people, a value we all share.... Our team at Responsify is wonderfully unique. We are a group of people... Deadline: 10/05/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit10/05/2020
Varies	2015 Licensed Nurse Scholarship Scholarship applicants must be college students pursuing a degree or certification as a nurse. High school seniors are also eligible if they plan... Scholarship applicants must be college students pursuing a degree or... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Army ROTC Full-Tuition There are several scholarships associated with this link. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Augustana College There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships available for transfer students. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Clarke University There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships available for transfer students. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	DoSomething.org Are you between the ages of 13 and 25? Want to do good AND enter to win a college scholarship? Then you’re in the right spot. Apply for a... Are you between the ages of 13 and 25? Want to do good AND enter to win... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$3,000	Excellence in Education Scholarship applicants are eligible if they are 12th grade students or school employees of the Muscatine Community School District. Scholarship applicants are eligible if they are 12th grade students or... Deadline: Award: $3,000	Visit
Varies	Horatio Alger Association Several scholarships are available. Click “Visit” for further details. - National Scholarships - State Scholarships - Career & Technical... Several scholarships are available. Click “Visit” for further details. -... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Iowa State University There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships available for transfer students. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Iowa Wesleyan College There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships available for transfer students. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
N/A	IowaWORKS - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program for Region 9 is coordinated by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Services are provided... The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program for Region 9... Deadline: Award: N/A	Visit
Varies	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to... COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$0.00	Junior Achievement - Local Scholarships Quad Cities area community foundations, employers, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, professional associations, and civic groups... Quad Cities area community foundations, employers, academic... Deadline: Award: $0.00	Visit
Varies	LULAC National Educational Service Centers Inc. There are several scholarships associated with this link. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	McDonald's Archways to Opportunity McDonald’s and its independent franchisees are committed to helping employees further their education and achieve their dreams. To help anyone who... McDonald’s and its independent franchisees are committed to helping... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship This scholarship is for students attending a post secondary educational facility who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited... This scholarship is for students attending a post secondary educational... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Mount Mercy College There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships available for transfer students. There are several scholarships associated with this link. Scholarships... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	National Society of Public Accountants This scholarship is for promising accounting students attending a post secondary educational facility. See link for deadline. This scholarship is for promising accounting students attending a post... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit

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