At Ellsworth, we don't want tuition costs to keep you from getting a quality education. We work hard to keep tuition affordable, and we offer close to a million dollars in grants and scholarships to our students each year. (This is financial aid that doesn't need to be paid back.) If you focus on your academic success, we'll work with you to make it affordable.
When applying for a scholarship at Ellsworth Community College, students are automatically considered for all applicable scholarships, streamlining the process and making financial support more accessible.
If you would like to be considered for scholarships at Ellsworth, you must complete the scholarship checklist below:
- Submit your Scholarship Application Form.
- Submit a copy of your high school transcript.
*Note: Transcripts can be emailed to ECCinfo@iavalley.edu or mailed to:
Ellsworth Community College
ATTN: ECC Admissions Office
1100 College Avenue
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Sophomores - We have specific scholarships for returning students! You can apply for a Sophomore scholarship by submitting the Sophomore Scholarship Application Form.
CLICK HERE to go to the Ellsworth College Foundation's website. You'll find Endowed Scholarships which you can apply for under the "Endowed Scholarships" tab towards the top of the page.
Bob & Arlene Hamilton Endowed Scholarship
Twenty $5,000.00 scholarships are awarded to those majoring in Agriculture, Animal Science, or Pre-Vet. The deadline to apply is March 14. Don't delay, apply today!
Panther Achievement Scholarship
Ellsworth Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of the "Panther Achievement Scholarship," a new initiative aimed at recognizing and encouraging the enrollment of high-achieving students.
The Panther Achievement Scholarship, valued at $1,000, is exclusively available to graduating seniors (class of 2024) with a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.25 or higher. Upon receipt of the qualifying transcript, students will be notified through a personalized letter, informing them of their upfront scholarship. No additional scholarship application is required. To secure the scholarship, students need to sign and return the award letter to Megan Richtsmeier.
Quick Details of the Panther Achievement Scholarship:
- Eligibility: Exclusively for graduating seniors (class of 2024), not applicable to transfer students or graduates beyond the upcoming academic year.
- Requirements: Graduating seniors must have an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 or higher. An official copy of their high school transcript must be submitted to ECC after graduation to confirm eligibility.
- Award Distribution: The scholarship will be disbursed over the Fall and Spring Semesters of the 2024-2025 school year.
Please note: Students who have already been awarded scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year from ECC will not be eligible for the Panther Achievement Scholarship.
ECC scholarships
for qualified students:
- Ambassador Scholarship
- Director's Scholarship
- Sophomore Scholarship
- Sophomore Achievement Scholarship
- Activity & Athletic Scholarships
- Endowed Scholarships
To learn more about the requirements for each of these scholarship categories, please click here. You can also contact the ECC Admissions Office for additional info on available opportunities!
