Allen College Institutional Scholarship

Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2026-2027 academic year (for students taking classes in summer 2026, fall 2026 and/or spring 2027). The scholarship application for the 2027-2028 academic year should open November/December 2026 through January 2027.

Contact FinancialAid@allencollege.edu or (319) 226-2003 with questions. 

Directions

1. Once you click on the link to apply, you will be taken to the Welcome page of the scholarship application.
2. Click on "Apply" or “Login.”
3. Login page: If you completed an application in a previous year, there are instructions if you cannot remember your password. If you have not applied for scholarship assistance in a prior year, you may create an ID and password. Note: Email communications may be sent to the email used as your Login ID. If you would like this ID updated, contact Rhonda.Gilbert@allencollege.edu.
4. Dashboard page: Read all instructions and information thoroughly. 

Completed scholarship application includes:

• Two references: Completed online with the scholarship application software prior to the posted deadline. (References for admissions cannot be used.)
• Application: Submitted online prior to the posted deadline.
• FAFSA: Completed and EFC generated by March 1.

Questions: Contact a representative from the Scholarship Selection Committee at (319) 226-2011.

Can I change a reference to a different person?

Yes, if the reference has not been submitted. 

1. Click the reference you want to change (Reference Form 1 or Reference Form 2).
2. Confirm you want to resubmit. 
3. Update the name, email address and message.
4. Send the request to the new person.  

Can I resend a reference request to the same person?

Yes, if the reference has not been submitted.

1. Click on the "Resend" button located on the right side of the reference you wish to resend (Reference Form 1 or Reference Form 2). 
2. You will receive confirmation it was resent. 
3. If they still don't receive it, check the email address or follow steps above to change it. 

The person I am sending the reference request to is not receiving the request.

1. Ask them to check their junk/spam folder.
2. If using a work email, it may be blocked by IT security--try an alternate email address.  

1. A Scholarship Selection Committee reviews completed scholarship applications and makes selections. Completed scholarship applications are those submitted with two scholarship references by the scholarship deadline and who also complete the FAFSA by March 1.
2. The scholarship selection process is a competitive process based on scholarship criteria, financial need, GPA, community service and the scholarship application as a whole (including references). Not all scholarship applicants receive an award.
3. Applicants with a background matching the scholarship criteria will be considered eligible for those scholarships.
4. Some scholarships require attendance at a scholarship dinner at Allen College (or at a site in the Cedar Valley).
5. Scholarship applications remain active for the academic year until final awards have been made for all scholarships.
6. Award amounts are based on availability of funds and may vary every year.