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Kalous Opportunity Scholarship

Award Amount
$3,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Up to three awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  2. Must be a resident of Linn County, Iowa.
  3. Must be a high school senior at the time of application.
  4. Preference is given to students attending a college or university in Iowa.
  5. Preference is given to students majoring in government, political science, music, or engineering.
  6. This award is for U.S. students.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for high school seniors in Lynn County, Iowa who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to students majoring in government, political science, engineering, or music, and students who are attending a college or university in Iowa.

Application requirements for the Kalous Opportunity Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • FAFSA
Additional Information: The The George A. and Louise M. Kalous Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 to provide scholarships for Linn County students who demonstrate a significant level of academic achievement and unmet financial need. Preference will be given to students who are studying government, political science, engineering, or music, as well as students who are attending a college or university in Iowa.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

About Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Rochelle Naylor ,Foundation Services Manager
Address: 324 Third St. S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

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