Distance and Online Education Scholarship

Distance and Online Education (DOE) offers a limited number of scholarships. Priority consideration will be given to Iowa residents who are making satisfactory progress toward their online Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) or Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) online degree. In addition to degree objective, financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, and application essay are considered.

Minimum Requirements:
• Must be admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) or Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) online degree program.
• Cumulative UI GPA of 2.75 is required
• A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year must be on file with the University of Iowa’s Office of Student Financial Aid
https://financialaid.uiowa.edu/apply/process.

The DOE scholarship is nonrenewable; however, students can re-apply once per academic year.

Award
$1,000.00
Scopes
Distance and Online Education
Deadline
12/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Scholarship History
    • Have you been awarded this scholarship in the past?
    • If you answered yes, please provide semester and year.
  2. Personal Statement: Please share with the committee what the award would mean for you, your educational or personal goals, what education means to you, or any other information you would like to share. (Word limit of 500)
  3. By signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand that consideration for scholarships may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate. My signature acknowledges that the University of Iowa will include my academic record with my scholarship application and to release pertinent information to the scholarship selection committees. My signature below expressly authorizes the University of Iowa to share my name and email address with University of Iowa Center for Advancement for publications and thanking donors who made the award possible.
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