2024 CCSF Scholarships
The following scholarships are being offered to 2024 graduates by Central Community Scholarship Foundation. Only 2024 graduates of Central Community School District of Elkader, Iowa are eligible for these scholarships.
| Ainsworth Scholarship | $500 | Must live in Volga area (3 miles outside of 52077) |
| Ann Moyna Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Student who has shown dedication to their education at Central Community High School and has also shown pride in their community by volunteering their time and energy. |
| Bernie Saggau | $100 | Participate in athletics |
| Bink Award | $100 | No restrictions; Goes to senior who exhibits the most growth and improvement in the areas of academics, attitude, and social interaction between freshman and senior years |
| Brian Kenney | $150 | 1) Participate in FFA; 2) planning to major in vet medicine, general or agriculture, food science, or horticulture |
| CEA Scholarship | $200 | 1) Plan to major in education; 2) attend a four year or two year college |
| Dale Tieden Scholarship | $100 | 1) Graduating senior has not received another local scholarship; 2) has shown academic improvement in the last two years of high school |
| FreedomBank Scholarship | $1,000 | 1) Top math student; 2) pursuing business, finance, or agriculture; 3) attending a four year or two year college |
| Donna and Carl Wessel Spirit Award | $500 | Participate in at least one activity, club, or organization for 2 consecutive years |
| Dorothy Dittmer Medical Scholarship | $500 | Plan to pursue a career in medicine (up to 2 scholarships awarded) |
| Dorothy Dittmer Scholarship | $500 | No restrictions (up to 2 scholarships awarded) |
| Garms Financial | $500 | 1) Good character; 2) Agriculture or related field of study; 3) preference to student intending to locate in a rural area |
| Gifford Insurance | $500 | 1) Good character; 2) Agriculture or related field of study; 3) preference to student intending to locate in a rural area |
| John Stence | $100 | A participating senior in St. Joseph's of Elkader CCD or Church Youth Group |
| Jack Stence Community College | $100 | Plan to attend a community college |
| Jack Stence Essay | $500 | 1) Cumulative 3.25 GPA; 2) Completes essay |
| Jack Stence Volunteer | $250 | Exceptional involvement in volunteer activities |
| Jean & Leslie Tappan Scholarship | $4,000 | 4 awards of $4000 each year. Must attend a community or 4 year college; participate in an interview for selection; Awarded students must present a transcript to the CCSF in May of each year as the award is for tuition only. The scholarship will not exceed the amount of tuition for the year. |
| The John Edwin (Eddie) Poull and Dorothy (Starr) Poull Community College Scholarship | $5,000 | No restrictions |
| The John Edwin (Eddie) Poull and Dorothy (Starr) Poull Four Year College Scholarship | $5,000 | No restrictions |
| Kate Bente Memorial Scholarship | $100 | 1) Nursing Major; 2) Priority given to student attending NICC (not to be awarded if no one qualifies) |
| Lucy Scholarship | $1,000 | Student who shows scholastic promise and has been involved in extracurricular activities |
| Marcy Alderson Award | TBA | 1) Plan to pursue music or music education; 2) participated in music/theater/arts/activities |
| Mason Scholarship | $150 | 1) Selected by Masons; 2) based upon academic record, character displayed, and community service performance |
| Most GPA Improvement | $100 | Greatest improvement in GPA from 9th grade to senior year |
| Owen Armstrong Memorial Scholarship | $200 | 3.0 GPA |
| Tammy Christeleit Golf | $50 | 1) Golf Letter winner; 2) Exhibited good sportsmanship, team spirit, cooperative, leadership, and dedication |
| Tammy Christeleit Softball | $50 | 1) Softball letter winner; 2) Exhibited good sportsmanship, team spirit, cooperative, leadership, and dedication |
| Taylor Merit | $500 | 3.25 GPA or higher |
| Vernon Schuety Aviation | $100 | 1) Demonstrate desire and potential to succeed, but may not have money or encouragement to further education; 2) Financial need is a bigger factor than GPA; 3) Planning to major in Aerospace Engineering |
| Vernon Schuety CC/Track | $75 | 1) Member of cross country or track for a minimum of three years; 2) exhibited a positive attitude, dedication to practice, and a desire to succeed |