Local Scholarships
by Rich Dutcher
Please note deadlines. The applications will open up on the desktop of the computer.
Christina Hixson Opportunity Scholarship (ISU)
- 1 scholarship awarded per county
- Must have faced personal and/or financial challenges
- See Mr. Dutcher or go to www.dso.iastate.edu/hixson
- Must submit application by Feb 1 and FAFSA by Feb 28
West Central Coop Scholarship
Deadline = January 27
Iowa Soybean Association Scholarship
Deadline March 1
Boone County Pork Producers Scholarship
Deadline March 1 (needs to be received, not postmarked)
Boone County Bowling Association
Deadline March 31
Benefit Source Scholarship
Deadline April 1
Boone Marine Corps League Scholarships
(See Mr. Dutcher for applications)
Deadline April 1
Lucille Burman Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship fund has been established with the Ogden Community School District Foundation in Memory of Lucille I. Burman, a long time supporter of education in the Ogden and Grand Community School Districts.
Deadline April 1
Gail Carlson Math/Science Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Gail Carlson who taught math and physics at Ogden High School for 35 years. “Mr. C,” as he was called by his students, always said he taught the “fun” subjects. He was a caring teacher that always encouraged his students to finish what they started, not to quit, and to do their best.
Deadline April 1
Mike Samuelson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in the memory of Mike Samuelson by the generosity of his friends and family. Mike had three passions in his life; his family, farming and Iowa State. Mike had the opportunity through Iowa State and agriculture to make many friends and touch many lives. He will always be remembered by those that knew him as a caring, friendly and hard-working man.
Deadline April 1
Ogden Education Association
Deadline April 1
Marci Reimers/City State Bank Scholarship
Deadline April 1
James C. Sutton Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in the memory of James C. Sutton, and 1996 graduate of Ogden Community Schools and a 2000 graduate of Grand View College in Des Moines Iowa. Basketball meant a lot to Jim. He was dedicated to the game and loved the game. Jim put a lot into basketball and he gained a lot from it. He had the opportunity to meet many people, make a lot of friends and travel to many places. It taught him a lot of lessons and it also helped him earn his college degree. Jim was more than very talented basketball player. He was a caring, friendly, hard-working, intelligent young man. Friends and family were very important to him. It is amazing how many lives Jim touched in 26 short years.This scholarship will be awarded to one male member of the Ogden boy’s basketball team and one female member of the Ogden girl’s basketball team who best exemplifies the following traits; love of the game of basketball, respect for teammates, coaches, fans and officials, dedication, determination, positive representation of Ogden school and community, and the desire to pursue further education.
Deadline April 1
Janet & Larry Tryon Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship fund has been established with the Ogden Community School District Foundation to honor Larry and Janet Tryon, long-time educators. Larry taught and coached in Iowa for forty years. He began his career in 1964 and retired from Ogden Community Schools in 2004. Larry passed away in May 2008. With the exception of ten years that she stayed home to raise their three children, Janet also taught during this time period, retiring from Ogden Schools in 2004. While they lived and taught in five communities around Iowa, they served the longest in Ogden (1977 to 2004). In addition to being strong supporters of education, they also believed in the importance of student involvement in extracurricular and community activities in order to build good character and strong leadership qualities.
Deadline April 1
Ogden "Water Buffaloes" Scholarship
The Ogden Men’s Club was created with the ideals of community participation and betterment. One of the best ways to give back to the community is through supporting our youth, who have best demonstrated these ideals by supporting their continued educational efforts. To that end, we have chosen to make a financial commitment in the form of a scholarship.
Deadline April 1
Boone County Rotary Scholarship
Deadline April 1
Ogden Business Women's Scholarship
Deadline April 1
Ogden Lions Club Scholarship
Deadline April 7
Boone County Hospital Scholarships
Boone Hospital Memorial Scholarship Info
This $500 scholarship has been established in memory of Cid (Cynthia) Metcalf. Cid was an employee of Boone County Hospital for thirty-two years. Her career ended as she was getting ready for work and had a stroke. Cid began her career at Boone County Hospital as an OB technician and continued to expand her knowledge and training, reaching the position of Accountant. Her attention to details earned her the respect of Administration and the financial auditors. Cid grew up in Eagle Grove and attended in Community college in Fort Dodge. She has many family members and friends in the Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge, and Webster City areas. She was an avid fan of many sports. In the spring, she and her husband would host NCAA parties where the games were on multiple TVs, and in the fall she wouldn’t miss a Raiders football game. Cid also enjoyed being outdoors working in her yard and seeing the many different animals that would come to her feeders. Family was very important to Cid and enjoyed organizing family gatherings. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor Cid’s memory by establishing a scholarship for a student pursuing a business or technical/professional program. It is hoped that the recipients of this scholarship will approach their career with the same commitment and joy that Cid did.
Deadline April 15
Gary Alban Journalism Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Gary Alban, a 1956 OHS graduate, who was publisher of The Ogden Reporter from 1966 until the time of his death, in December, 2010.
Applicants must be an Ogden graduate, attend either a 2 or 4 year program majoring in the field of journalism and planning a future career in the industry.
Include with this application an essay including the following points:
• The reason you have chosen this career.
• Your plans to use journalism in the future.
• Any past experience or jobs related to newspapering or journalism.
Deadline May 10
DMACC Boone Campus Scholarship
