Presidential Scholar and Honors

Academic Scholarships

Opportunities available to earn Honors credit by completing "in class honors" activities and requirements.
 

• "Scholars only" academic and leadership/service activities each semester.
•  Opportunity for interaction with fellow Honors students in both on- and off-campus activities.
•  Opportunity to determine both individual and group or club academic pursuits.
•  Special recognition at graduation.

How Do You Apply Online?
 

• Complete the online scholarship application by April 1.
• Complete the online application for admission by April 1.
• Have an official transcript of high school grades sent to the Admissions Office.
• Request an exam report from ACT be sent to Iowa Lakes. 

Who Is Eligible?
 

Applicants to the Presidential Scholar Program must satisfy at least two of the following requirements:

Arts & Science/Career Option

• Be named a Valedictorian, Salutatorian, or first or second ranking graduate in high school class.
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA from senior year in high school.
• Score 25 or above on the ACT.
• Rank in the top 10 percent of your high school class.

Career/Technical Education

• Be named a Valedictorian, Salutatorian, or first or second ranking graduate in high school class.
• Have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA from senior year in high school.
• Score 20 or above on the ACT.
• Rank in the top 20 percent of your high school class.

How Do You Remain Eligible?
 

• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 while at Iowa Lakes Community College.
• Actively participate in scheduled honors/community service activities while at Iowa Lakes Community College.
• Demonstrate leadership/service through participation in college activities while at Iowa Lakes Community College.
• Complete scholarship application each academic year.