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The Quad Cities Community Foundation administers multiple scholarship funds, all started by donors who want to ensure students are able to continue their education at community colleges and four-year institutions. Over 40 scholarship applications are available through our website. When we include scholarships that are able to be renewed each year students are in school, these applications result in over $500,000 in scholarships being distributed by the Community Foundation every year to help students meet their higher education goals. 


AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer scholarships for students in Iowa, Illinois and both states. Scholarships are also available for students based on their financial need, their status in school (first-year, transfer or otherwise), and by trades they are interested in getting into. View scholarships listed by category by clicking into the buttons below.

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the delays with the FAFSA, the application deadline has been extended to February 25, 2024 (does not include the Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarships). Applicants may now submit an estimated SAI but will be asked for final confirmation in April before scholarship is announced. Links and more information can be found on the individual scholarship applications.


Frequently asked questions

You, your parents or your guidance counselors may have questions about the scholarships we offer. We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions in an effort to answer anything that may come up.

Still have questions? Contact Steve Gottcent, grantmaking specialist, at (563) 326-2840. We’re here to help.

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2024 Scholarship important dates

  • November 1, 2023 / Scholarship applications available online scholarship system.

  • December 2023 / 2023-2024 FAFSA form becomes available

  • January 21, 2024 / Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship Applications due by 11:59 pm via our online scholarship system.  All supplemental material must also be submitted online by this date. See FAQs for more details

  • February 25, 2024 / DEADLINE EXTENDED/ All other scholarship applications are due by 11:59 pm via our online scholarship system. All supplemental material must also be submitted online by this date. See FAQs for more details

  • April - May 2024 / Scholarship Committee evaluates and selects recipients. Scholarship applicants notified of decisions by email.

  • May 2024 / Scholarship Reception held to celebrate our 2023 recipients.

  • June 15, 2024 / Deadline for scholarship recipients to submit Student Information Sheet via our online scholarship system.

  • July to August 2024 / Scholarships checks are sent to educational institutions.