Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Des Moines Women's Club
Thank you for your interest in the Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship. We’re pleased you’re applying and wish you success as you continue toward your academic and career objectives.
Important dates
- Application deadline: January 30, 2026 (all parts must be submitted by this date to be considered).
- Notification to recipients: During the first week of March 2026.
- Scholarship Award Program (recipient attendance requested): April 15, 2026.
- Award will support the 2026–2027 academic year.
Eligibility
- You must be a graduating high school senior with a demonstrated enthusiasm for reading and writing.
- You must plan to enroll at an accredited college, university, or conservatory for the 2026–2027 school year.
- Applicant must be either a legal resident of, or a registered student in, one of the following counties: Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren.
- Each applicant is eligible to apply for only one Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship in a single year.
Application requirements
- Applications will only be reviewed if they are complete. All components, including required references, must be submitted by the January 30, 2026 deadline.
- Incomplete packets or applications missing references will not be considered.
Award disbursement and obligations
- The scholarship check will be issued directly to the recipient’s chosen institution after the Club verifies the student’s registration.
- Funds are to be applied toward university expenses for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Recipients are asked to attend the Des Moines Women’s Club Scholarship Award Program on April 15, 2026.
Good luck with your application and your future studies.