Grinnell College

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Grinnell, IA

University Website:  www.grinnell.edu/
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Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S. known for its rigorous academics and tradition of social responsibility. It was founded in 1846, when a group of New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College.

In its 2012 edition of America's Best Colleges, Grinnell was ranked 22nd among all liberal arts colleges in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Grinnell's open curriculum allows students to receive a well-rounded education and encourages students to take initiative within their studies. Grinnell's unique policy of "self-governance" encourages students to take responsibility for their own actions.

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Grinnell College College Scholarships

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Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Thomas J. Watson Foundation

$36,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is available to graduating seniors from one of 41 partnering institutions who wish to pursue one year of independent international study. To be considered for this award, you must submit a proposal for a project that is creative, feasible, and personally significant. Participation in an interview is also...

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Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Thomas J. Watson Foundation

award

$36,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is available to graduating seniors from one of 41 partnering institutions who wish to pursue one year of independent international study. To be considered for this award, you must submit a proposal for a project that is creative, feasible, and personally significant. Participation in an interview is also...

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Scholarship for Iowans - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

$20,000 December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Scholarship for Iowans is available to entering freshmen at Grinnell College who are residents of Iowa.

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Scholarship for Iowans - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

award

$20,000

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The Scholarship for Iowans is available to entering freshmen at Grinnell College who are residents of Iowa.

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Carver Scholars Program - Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Up to $8,800 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Carver Scholars Program is open to full - time sophomore students who are struggling to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education, or whose circumstances may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs. You must be attending an Iowa college or university and have a minimum...

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Carver Scholars Program - Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

award

Up to $8,800

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The Carver Scholars Program is open to full - time sophomore students who are struggling to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education, or whose circumstances may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs. You must be attending an Iowa college or university and have a minimum...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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National Merit Scholarship - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

$2,000 December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Grinnell Sponsored National Merit Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Grinnell College. You must be a National Merit Finalist to be eligible for this award.

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National Merit Scholarship - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

award

$2,000

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The Grinnell Sponsored National Merit Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Grinnell College. You must be a National Merit Finalist to be eligible for this award.

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Quest for Excellence Award

QuestBridge

$1,000 March 20, 2025 See Details

Description

The Quest for Excellence Award is available to high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. The recipients of this award will receive a new laptop or iPad; or an expense - paid visit to a QuestBridge partner college.

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Quest for Excellence Award

QuestBridge

award

$1,000

deadline

March 20, 2025
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Description

The Quest for Excellence Award is available to high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. The recipients of this award will receive a new laptop or iPad; or an expense - paid visit to a QuestBridge partner college.

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President’s Scholarship for Community Building - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

100% of tuition December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The President’s Scholarship for Community Building is available to entering freshman students at Grinnell College who demonstrate intercultural understanding, empathy, resilience, and interest in positive change-making. You must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to be eligible for this award.

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President’s Scholarship for Community Building - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

award

100% of tuition

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The President’s Scholarship for Community Building is available to entering freshman students at Grinnell College who demonstrate intercultural understanding, empathy, resilience, and interest in positive change-making. You must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to be eligible for this award.

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Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

100% of tuition December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program is available to entering freshman students at Grinnell College who are residents of the City of Chicago and Cook County, IL. To be eligible for this award, you should have a record of academic success in a rigorous college-prep curriculum and exhibit courage, determination, and/or leadership. ...

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Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program - Grinnell College

Grinnell College

award

100% of tuition

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program is available to entering freshman students at Grinnell College who are residents of the City of Chicago and Cook County, IL. To be eligible for this award, you should have a record of academic success in a rigorous college-prep curriculum and exhibit courage, determination, and/or leadership. ...

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Chia Family Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship America, Inc.

Up to $15,000 March 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The Chia Family Foundation Scholarship is open to freshman undergraduate students who are of Chinese-American descent. You must have recieved a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited private non-profit four year college in the United States. In order to be eligible for this...

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Chia Family Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship America, Inc.

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

March 03, 2025
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Description

The Chia Family Foundation Scholarship is open to freshman undergraduate students who are of Chinese-American descent. You must have recieved a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited private non-profit four year college in the United States. In order to be eligible for this...

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