The DREAM Iowa Scholarship was established in 2018 and is proudly granted by DREAM Iowa Inc (501c3). This scholarship is to provide monetary support directly to immigrant students pursuing higher education. The principal requirements for the DREAM Iowa scholarship are that the student is a high school senior or enrolled in college, demonstrates the spirit to overcome adversity, and commitment to our immigrant community.
In 2020, DREAM Iowa granted $15,000 in scholarships supporting 22 Iowa immigrant students. The non-profit awarded $10,000 through the formal application process and raffled $5000 in scholarships during DREAM Iowa’s annual Youth Leadership Summit (YLS). Youth from 33 different schools from across the state of Iowa were registered for the 2020Virtual YLS.
Funds for these scholarships were raised through a combined effort from local immigrant businesses and community members. Iowa colleges are supporting the advancement of immigrant youth in the state of Iowa. DREAM Iowa will receive 100% matching funds towards student’s tuition at their respective participating colleges:
- Clinton Community College
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Hawkeye Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Mount Mercy University
- Muscatine Community College
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Scott Community College
Total Granted in 2020: $15,000
- DREAM Iowa Scholarship: $10,000
- 7 scholarships in the amount of $1,000
- 6 scholarships in the amount of $500
- Youth Leadership Summit Scholarship: $5,000
- 8 scholarships in the amount of $500
- 1 scholarship in the amount of $1,000
Head to the following link to meet the winners of this scholarship: