Come 2 Iowa (C2IA) Senior Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a permanent resident and high school senior in one of the following states contiguous to Iowa: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Applicant must plan to attend college in the fall of the application year at an institution located in Iowa. Two online financial literacy tutorials and an online financial literacy assessment related to the tutorials are required. A short essay will be required, if necessary, to break ties among those who score highest on the assessment to determine winners.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Iowa Student Loan's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the May 12, 2027 deadline.

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