Scholarships

Waldorf College Grants are awarded to students on a need and "no-need" basis. In addition, Waldorf annually funds numerous Special Ability Awards.

Waldorf Scholarships

Waldorf Merit Scholarships for incoming freshmen are awarded based on high school GPA and composite ACT score. The following awards are available:

  • Regents Scholarship, $15,000
  • Presidential Scholarship, $10,000
  • Excellence Scholarship, $6,000
  • Transformational Scholarship, $5,000
  • Promise Award, $3,000
  • Belief Award, $1,000

Merit scholarships are also available for transfer students. They are based on a student's cumulative GPA from their previous colleges and/or universities:

  • Warrior Scholarship, $6,000 (3.5 Cumulative GPA and higher)
  • Torch Scholarship, $5,000 (3.0-3.49 CGPA)
  • Truth Award, $3,000 (2.5-2.99 CGPA)
  • Light Award, $1,000 (2.49 CGPA and below)

Special Ability Awards

Special Ability Awards in athletics, communication, music and drama are available for students demonstrating high achievement and potential in any of these areas.

Auditions, high school records, portfolios, films and recommendations are used to select the recipients. Students who wish to apply for Special Ability Awards should request a special application form when applying for admission in the space provided on the Application for Admission.

Scholarships for Current Students

In past years, Waldorf has provided over $4.1 million in institutional financial aid.

Education Partners in Covenant (EPIC)

EPIC is a cooperative venture between congregations of the three Iowa ELCA synods. Congregations elect to support students with grants of $100 to $500 per student and colleges match the grants. Students must be confirmed members of the congregation and the congregation must be enrolled in the program and have their level of participation determined by March 1 prior to the student's year of attendance.

Foreign Student Grants

These grants are awarded to International students based on TOEFL scores. The grants range from $5,000 to $6,000.

Dollars for Scholars Matching Funds

Awarded to students who receive local chapter scholarships. The college must be notified by August 15 prior to the student's period of enrollment in order to receive the matching funds. Maximum match is $200.


Iowa Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Associations (AFCEA)

Three $1000 scholarships are offered annually by AFCEA to engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, math, statistics or biology students who meet the following requirements: 

  • Must be an Iowa resident
  • Attending a college or university in Iowa
  • Have a minimum of 30 college credits by the end of the current school year
  • Complete an essay titled "Application/Importance of your field of study to US National Defense".
  • Deadline May 30, 2010 

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.  For more information, please visit AFCEA on the web


Hovland Scholarship

Open to juniors who are enrolled at an accredited college or university and who are of Norwegian descent, with preference given to applicants from the Bomlo Community of Norway. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Award: $1,000 Deadline: July 15, 2010 

Hovland Scholarship application


Business and Professional Women of Iowa Foundation

The scholarship is limited to two award years.

$1000 scholarships are available for women or men who meet the following requirements:

  • Non-traditional student
  • Resident of Iowa
  • Has been out of the workforce and wants or needs to go back to work but needs additional education
  • Completed at least (1) one year in an institution of higher learning with satisfactory scholastic standing
  • Demonstrate financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals

Scholarship applications and brochures are available in the Financial Aid office. 

A copy of your transcripts (no seal required) along with three (3) letters of reference must be included with your application.  A contact number is provided in the brochure.


Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services

Bethesda's scholarship and award program encourages Lutheran youth to develop God-pleasing attitudes and actions toward people with individual differences, and to consider careers in the field of developmental disabilities services. Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to sophomores or juniors pursuing undergraduate degrees in any area of service to people with developmental disabilities.

The scholarships are available to students who meet the following requirements:

  • 100 documented hours of service over the last two calendar years
  • Submit an essay of 250-300 words
  • Four letters of recommendation
  • Official college transcript
  • Entering the field of developmental disabilities

John Gyles Education Awards

John Gyles Education Awards are a result of the private benevolent endeavor established in 1990.  The awards are only available to full Canadian or United States citizens.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.  Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. 

 The 2010 deadline for mailing applications is May 1
Applications are available online.


John Hughes Memorial Scholarship

Iowa Bankers Association

Scholarships to attend the first year of curriculum at the Iowa School of Banking will be awarded to two students interested in a career in banking. The session will be held June 13-18, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The scholarships will pay all room, board and tuition expenses for the session.
Find out more from Iowa Bankers Association online.

Student Scholarship Criteria

The Student Must:

  • Be interested in a career in Banking
  • Attend any four year college or university in Iowa
  • Have completed their junior year
  • Majoring in Business or a related field
  • Fill out the application
  • Attach a letter of recommendation from an advisor or instructor
  • Attach a transcript

The application may be picked up in the Financial Aid Office.