They seek a world-class education at a Big Ten research university that will launch their successful futures. However, economic barriers keep many academically qualified students from considering Iowa. The cost of a college education often exceeds their abilities to contribute and strains their families’ financial resources—as well as the university’s. But you can make a difference.
You can break down these financial barriers and help deserving students become Hawkeyes by supporting the Forevermore Scholarship. Scholarships are our top philanthropic priority because they can help many students afford a University of Iowa education.
"As the first person in my family to attend college, I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I've made great progress toward a cinema degree and in my campus job as an audio engineer.Much of this would not be possible without your support."
"I’m grateful for the connections I’ve made through student organizations and academic programs, which support me as the first in my family to attend college.Without your generosity, these opportunities wouldn't be possible."
Our students come to Iowa from all walks of life, and 19% of them are the first in their families to attend college. We award Forevermore Scholarships to first-year students, regardless of their chosen degree paths. These funds will encourage them to choose Iowa and experience the life-changing power of a UI education.
Those students who maintain their credit hours and uphold a minimum grade point average can count on this scholarship’s continued support throughout their four years at Iowa. Forevermore Scholarships are designed to give the university flexibility in making awards to students, so the funds do not have any additional restrictions. If you would like to specify that students from a particular college or program receive your support, we can accommodate that within other scholarship programs.
Here are a few ways in which you can donate to a Forevermore Scholarship:
Gifts to the Forevermore Scholarship help replace financial aid support that would have come from the university's General Education Fund. This means that your contribution to a Forevermore Scholarship benefits students and also frees up university resources.