Sharar Foundation Scholarships

The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College awards more than 150 scholarships each year. The Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization. Through gifts of many organizations, businesses, friends and staff, the Foundation is able to fund student scholarships.

Please read all instructions and the application carefully. Direct any questions you may have to the Paul B. Sharar Foundation Office of Clinton Community College, 563-244-7040.

Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection committee.

Scholarship Deadlines

• Fall: March 1
• Spring: November 1

 

Applications

• Print Application (PDF)
• Print Reference Form (PDF)
• Online Application

 

Who is Eligible to Apply for Sharar Foundation Scholarships?

All current and prospective full and part-time (six hours or more) students are considered. Some are based on financial need and or/ academic excellence, and others are based on the degree you are pursuing or the location in which you live. If a student wishes to register for fewer than six hours, and can demonstrate financial need, some scholarship assistance may be available. Scholarship amounts range from $200 to the Honor Scholarships.

A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher is required to be eligible for scholarships. Those individuals with lower GPA’s may wish to explain their special circumstances in the letter addressing the scholarship awarding committee.

Academic Scholarships

• Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence
  for students that have completed 30 hours of college course work at Clinton Community College with a cumulative 4.00 GPA.
  
  
• Clinton Community College Deans' Scholarships
  for students that has completed 30 hours of college course work at Clinton Community College with a cumulative 3.50 GPA.
  
  
• Honor Scholarships
  for graduating seniors in the top 10 percent of their class and enrolled full-time in a degree program. Renewable if a 3.50 GPA is maintained.
  
  
  

Red and Gold Scholarships

• Sharar Foundation Red and Gold Scholarships
  For high school seniors graduating in upper half of class, participating in one or more student activities in high school, with letters of reference from teachers, counselors, or other school personnel. One scholarship is available to each of the following area high schools: 
  
  
  • Bellevue High School
  • Calamus-Wheatland High School
  • Camanche High School
  • Central Community High School, DeWitt
  • Clinton High School
  • Easton Valley High School
  • Erie High School
  • Fulton High School
  • Maquoketa High School
  • Marquette High School
  • Morrison High School
  • Northeast High School
  • Prince of Peace High School
  • Prophetstown High School
  • West Carroll High School
  • Unity Christian High School
    
    

Paul B. Sharar Foundation Scholarships

• 3M Scholarships
  no specific guidelines

• Ramon Abanilla Memorial Scholarship
  for a student of ethnic heritage residing in Clinton enrolled in the Humanities program demonstrating academic achievement and financial need.

• Abstract & Title Guaranty Company Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Agatha Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship
  for a student in the Nursing program and showing academic promise. Preference will be given to those who are planning to stay in the community.

• American Association of University Women Scholarship
  awarded to a non-traditional female with financial need demonstrating academic promise.

• American Association of University Women Scholarship
  Marie Brumer Dudley Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a non-traditional female with financial need demonstrating academic promise.

• Ena Raaymakers Ballinger Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a caring and compassionate student enrolled in a health care program who is goal oriented and committed to completing their education, and demonstrates academic promise and financial need.

• Ivan Barber Endowed Scholarship
  for a full-time freshman from the DeWitt area. Financial need and academic promise are considered. Renewable with a 3.25 GPA and new application.

• John & Mary Blong Achievement Award
  awarded to an Iowa HiSET graduate with financial need.

• John & Martha Bonte Scholarship
  for a non-traditional student majoring in a Science, Humanities, or Social Sciences program with a goal of transfer for a BA or BS degree upon completion of the Associates Degree, demonstrating a commitment to their education as evidenced by a 3.5 GPA after completing at least 12 credit hours of 100 level classes or above.

• Howard Borup Community Service Award
  for a student demonstrating involvement in community or school activities and academic promise. Renewable with a 3.25 GPA and new application.

• B-rrry Scurry - Jim Thyne Memorial Scholarships
  In memory of one of the founders of the CCC B-rrry Scurry, Jim Thyne.

• B-rrry Scurry Scholarships
  for recent high school graduates (within 3 years of graduating from high school) that participated in track, cross country or other high school athletics. Academic promise and financial need are considered.

• James & Juanita Byrns Scholarships
  for students demonstrating financial need. Preference will be given to non-traditional students enrolled in a Business, Engineering, Science, Drafting, Electronics, Computer or Office Technology program.

• Camanche Bowlers Association Scholarship
  for a student associated with the Camanche Bowling Association. Student must be full time, demonstrate financial need and academic promise.

• Larry Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
  for a sophomore student enrolled in a Career & Technical program such as Engineering Technology with academic achievement of 3.0 GPA or above, who demonstrates the same commitment and loyalty to family, friends, work and life as Larry Carpenter.

• Arthur & Theresa Christoffersen - Arts & Science Scholarship
  for a student residing in the Delwood School District; second consideration for Maquoketa High School graduates; third, resident in Clinton or Jackson County. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.

• Arthur & Theresa Christoffersen - Career & Technical Scholarship
  for a student residing in the Delwood School District; second consideration for Maquoketa High School graduates; third, resident in Clinton or Jackson County. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.

• Arthur & Theresa Christoffersen - Frances Beck Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a displaced homemaker.

• CHS Class of 1971
  awarded to Clinton High School graduates attending Clinton Community College studying Nursing or other Career & Technical Education program, demonstrating financial need and academic promise.  
  
  

• Clinton Area Vietnam Veterans Association Scholarships
  for a Vietnam veteran or the descendant of a Vietnam veteran (including adoptive children), demonstrating academic promise and financial need. Renewable for second year with new application.

• Clinton Art Association Scholarship
  for an Art major. Based on portfolio evidence of consistent excellence in graphic arts field. Must be a full-time student. Financial need is a consideration. Applicants should have at least one letter of reference from a qualified art instructor or high school art teacher. Student will be required to bring a portfolio of their work for review.

• Clinton Community College 75^th Anniversary Scholarship
  awarded to a Clinton Community College student who is committed to their education.
  
  

• CCC Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
  for a non-traditional student. Financial need and academic promise considered.

• CCC Alumni Association – Connie Seifert Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a student who demonstrates academic achievement.

• CCC Alumni Association Member Scholarship
  for the son, daughter, or spouse of Clinton Community College Alumni Association member. (Must be a paid member for at least 2 years.) Student must be enrolled 6 or more hours and demonstrate academic promise.

• CCC Alumni Association Recognition Scholarship
  for a HiSET graduate. Must demonstrate financial need, academic promise and commitment to complete program.

• CCC Staff/Faculty Scholarship
  for a senior graduating with a GPA of 3.5, ACT of 25 or higher, or in the top 10% of class. HiSET recipients with composite score of 60 or better are also considered.

• CCC Student Senate Scholarships
  for Student Senate participants showing a commitment to Clinton Community College.

• CCC Support Staff Scholarship
  awarded to a student in the Administrative & Office Support program.

• Clinton County Development Association
  for graduating seniors from Clinton County High Schools.

• Clinton County Whitetails Scholarships
  to students studying in an Environmental Science program.

• Clinton Jaycees Scholarship
  for a graduating senior from a Clinton area high school. Must demonstrate financial need.

• Clinton Kiwanis Club HiSET Scholarship
  for a Clinton resident or resident in the Clinton Kiwanis service area. Must be a full-time student demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• Clinton Kiwanis Club Scholarship
  for a Clinton resident or resident in the Clinton Kiwanis service area. Must be a full-time student demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• Clinton Rotary Club Scholarship
  awarded to a high-achieving high school graduate from the Clinton area.

• Paul & Ruby Coffey Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  awarded to a student enrolled in the CCC Nursing program, residing in Whiteside County, Illinois, and having attended a public school, demonstrating a commitment to completing their education.

• Criminal Justice Scholarship
  Awarded to a student studying Criminal Justice.

• J.T. Cullen Company Scholarship
  awarded to an employee or dependent of J.T. Cullen Company.

• Paul Davis Memorial Scholarship
  for a student demonstrating a commitment to their education and to the community through hard work and active volunteerism.

• Gladys Dege Memorial Nursing Scholarships
  for a student enrolled in the Nursing program. Financial need is considered.

• DeWitt Area Scholarship
  for a student from the DeWitt area. Financial need, academic promise and community service are considered.

• Wilbur Dosland Scholarships
  for a student living in the Calamus, Lost Nation, Oxford Junction or Wheatland area. Financial need and academic promise are considered.

• James & Pauline Durgin Foundation Honor Scholarships (3)
  awarded to active members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

• Sheila Eickert Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in the Nursing program.

• John Eisenhauer Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to students studying science or business, that are committed to community service as was John.

• Gene Empson Memorial Scholarship
  no specific guidelines
  
  

• ENDEAVOR Scholarship
  awarded to an ESL or 1st generation college student.

• Roger & Marian Evers Nursing Scholarship
  for a Clinton High School graduate enrolled in the Nursing program demonstrating financial need and academic promise.

• John W. Fagerland Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a HiSET graduate demonstrating active community service.

• Fred Friedman Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a student studying Business, active in community service.

• Betty Miller Gebhardt Scholarship
  Preference given to a Maquoketa High School graduate, or Jackson County High School graduate, attending Clinton Community College demonstrating academic promise.
  
  
• Tom Gibbons STEM Scholarship
  for a student demonstrating an aptitude in math and plan to transfer into a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program.
  
  

• The Giving Circle – Nursing Scholarship
  Awarded to a student demonstrating academic achievement that has been accepted and enrolled in the CCC Nursing program.

• Charles & Jerre Goodell Scholarship
  for a student in the Drafting or Electronics program. Financial need and academic promise are considered. Renewable with a 3.00 GPA and new application.

• Patricia M. Gorman Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Patricia M. Gorman Science/Nursing Scholarship
  for a student studying Science or Nursing showing academic promise.

• Grand Slam Scholarship
  for an AOS student demonstrating academic promise and earning a 3.0 GPA.

• Krista L. Grant Memorial Scholarship
  for a non-traditional student from Jackson County demonstrating academic promise.

• Harry D. Katherine Grayes Scholarship
  for a Clinton High School graduate. Financial need and academic promise are considered.

• Debbie Sansom Haas Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  awarded to a Nursing student.

• Laureen & Thomas J. Hanifan, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
  for a non-traditional Clinton area student pursuing a career in Education.

• Thomas Hanson Scholarships
  awarded to students committed to their education.

• Thomas Hanson HiSET Scholarships
  awarded to HiSET graduates committed to their education.

• Happy Joe's Pizza Scholarship
  for a present/past Happy Joe’s employee or dependent. Applicant must be enrolled as a Business major and maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average.

• Marguerite N. & Jay D. Henry Nursing Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in the Nursing program.

• Dr. Pam & Roger Hill Nursing Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in the Nursing program.
  
  

• Louis J. Emma E. Holm Memorial Scholarships
  for non-traditional students living in Clinton County.

• William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen Scholarship
  for a graduate of Central Community High School, DeWitt, demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen Humanities Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in CCC Humanities courses demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen Nursing Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in the Nursing program demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen CTE Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in a CTE program demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• Sandra Hove Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship
  awarded to a Nursing student with a commitment to community service.

• Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) America Lodge #567 Scholarship
  awarded to students with academic promise, active in community service and demonstrating a commitment to completing their education.

• Iowa American Legion Foundation Scholarship
  awarded to Veteran students as they continued their education toward employment.

• Craig Jensen Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a student enrolled in the CCC Engineering Technology Program.
  
  
• Dick Kissack Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a student studying science and demonstrating a commitment to the community.
  
  

• Pamela J. Lafollette Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
  for a freshman enrolled in the Nursing program, demonstrating academic promise and financial need. Preference will be given to a single parent.

• Eino & Adeline Lahti Memorial Scholarship
  Awarded to concurrently enrolled students who demonstrate the intent to complete a degree at Clinton Community College taking coursework on campus. Scholarship is renewed, pending a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

• Bernard Lehman Scholarship
  Awarded to concurrently enrolled students who demonstrate the intent to complete a degree at Clinton Community College taking coursework on campus. Scholarship is renewed, pending a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

• Cliff & Joanna Lund/Healthy Exchanges Scholarship
  for a graduating senior from DeWitt Central High School, planning to continue to earn a four-year degree and maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.

• Maquoketa Area Scholarships
  for students from the Maquoketa area, demonstrating financial need, academic promise and community service. One scholarship is reserved for a graduating Maquoketa High School senior.

• John & Ludy Marhoul Endowed Scholarships
  for Clinton High School graduates enrolled in a two-year Career Technical program. Financial need and academic promise are considered.

• Alan Marshall Memorial Scholarship
  for a full-time graduating senior from Clinton, Camanche, or Prince of Peace High School, demonstrating financial need and academic promise.

• Joe McClimon and Family Endowed Scholarship
  for a graduating senior from Clinton or Prince of Peace High School. Must be full-time, demonstrating financial need and academic promise.

• Metallica Scholars Initiative Scholarships
  funded through Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, these scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Clinton Community College Engineering Technology Program.
  
  

• Rachel I. Mueller Memorial Scholarship
  for a non-traditional woman showing academic promise majoring in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Education.

• Donald Murray Endowed Scholarship
  for a non-traditional woman.

• Bette Oakley Memorial Scholarship
  for students who share Bette’s spirit, to assist in realizing their own personal, civic and professional potential.

• Mildred Paaske Memorial Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Ruthann Papke Nursing Scholarship
  awarded to a Nursing student committed to their education.

• P.E.O. Chapter FI Scholarship
  for a female demonstrating academic promise.

• A.E. Pearson Foundation Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• David LeRoy Peitscher Memorial Scholarship 
  awarded to a student who demonstrates academic promise and is committed to completing their degree in a Career & Technical Education field.
  
  

• Mildred Prehn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  for a non-traditional woman in the Nursing program.

• Wesley Mart Reese Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in the CCC Nursing program.

• Stanley Reeg Scholarship
  for non-traditional students who are committed to success in their career and life.

• Bill Roberts Memorial Scholarship
  for students enrolled in the CCC Sociology program.

• Lucille & Sam Ruma Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a non-traditional student demonstrating academic promise and commitment to education.

• Pacia Sauer Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a non-traditional student who shows commitment to their education.

• Daniel Schimerowski Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a student enrolled in the Emergency Management Technician program or the sciences, committed to serving others in the same way as Dan.

• Leo J. and Mary A. Schrody Memorial Scholarship
  for a student pursuing education.

• Dawn Sear Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in either the ADN or LPN Nursing program showing financial need and academic promise.

• Joshua Serpliss Memorial Scholarship
  awarded to a HiSET graduate demonstrating academic promise and financial need.

• David Shaff Memorial Scholarship
  for a student active in community service.

• Roger & Marian Shaff Memorial Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Dorothy E. Sharar Memorial Endowed Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Sharar Foundation Board Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Paul B. Sharar Foundation Opportunity Grant
  awarded to students who have exhausted all financial aid options.

• Terry L. Smith Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  awarded to a Nursing student who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.

• Wilma M. Starkey Memorial Scholarship
  for a CCC student enrolled in the Nursing program, this scholarship is created for Nursing students who are committed to a career in nursing as was Wilma Starkey.

• STEM Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in a CCC STEM program demonstrating a commitment to completion of their degree and financial need.

• Helen Stoddard Endowed Scholarships
  for a student pursuing a career in Education.

• Dr. Ahmed A. Taha Family Memorial /Medical Associates Scholarship
  for a student entering a medical or nursing field and demonstrating academic promise.

• Tallman Lewis VFW Post 9664 Scholarship
  for students attending Iowa Boys State.

• TELECOM USA Endowed Scholarship
  no specific guidelines

• Loren Trimble Scholarship
  awarded to a Clinton Community College student committed to their education.
  
  

• Dr. Alan R. & Myrna Petersen Tubbs CTE Scholarship
  for a non-traditional CCC student enrolled in a program to learn a trade or skill that would lead to immediate employment.

• Dr. Alan R. & Myrna Petersen Tubbs Multicultural Scholarship
  for a multicultural Clinton Community College student in a traditionally underrepresented ethnic and racial group.

• Edward L. Tubbs Memorial Scholarship
  for a non-traditional student from Jackson or Western Clinton County.

• Ellis Vetter Memorial Scholarship
  for a sophomore having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrating financial need, and from a rural area. Preference given to dependents of farmers.

• Carl Warren Family Scholarship
  awarded to a Clinton Community College student who is committed to their education.
  
  

• WA-TAN-YE Scholarship
  for a non-traditional female student from Clinton (first priority), or Camanche or Fulton.

• Myron Weil Scholarship
  for a student enrolled in the two-year degree Administrative Office Professional program, showing commitment to a secretarial career, and demonstrating academic promise. Financial need is considered. Renewable with a 2.50 GPA and new application.

• Jack C. Whipple Accounting Scholarships
  for a full-time freshman enrolled in the Accounting program with a GPA of 3.00 or HiSET composite score of at least 60. Renewable for sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0, full-time status, and new application.

• Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC Scholarship
  awarded to a student showing academic achievement in Accounting.

• Jim & Mary Winn Education Scholarship
  awarded to a CCC student enrolled in Education with an emphasis in music, and active in sharing their musical talents in the community.
  
  
• Jim & Mary Woll Career & Technical Program Scholarship
  awarded to a student enrolled in a CCC CTE program, committed to completing their education
  
  

• Elizabeth A. Wood Math/Science Scholarship
  for a female in a Math or Science program.

• Marjorie Wood Memorial Art Scholarship
  awarded to an art, art education or graphic design student and can be used not only for tuition and fees, but also art supplies. Academic and artistic promise is a must.

• LaMetta K. Wynn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
  Preference given to second-year Clinton Community College Nursing students who have demonstrated a commitment to completing their nursing degree and are engaged in community service. Financial need is a criteria for one of the scholarship recipients.
  
  

Organizations

Many organizations in the community offer scholarships. Contact your high school guidance counselor for assistance. Be sure to check religious organizations, civic groups and/or any other clubs you or your family may be involved in.

Outside Scholarship

On occasion, some organizations contact the Financial Aid Office with information on other scholarships that may be available. Be sure to contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance in locating the scholarship bulletin board where you can find information on these outside scholarships. The Financial Aid Office posts this type of information as it is received.

You may wish to check with your public library or the Clinton Community College library for other reference books on scholarships. Scholarship information is also available on the internet from FinAid and FastWeb

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