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    The All-Iowa Opportunity Scholarship (AIOS)

    Ellsworth Community College · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    Up to $5,198

    $5,198 for full-time students (prorated for part-time)

    Deadline

    Apr 1, 2027

    141 days left

    Checked against the official page on Nov 11, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This state-funded scholarship program is designed for Iowa students attending eligible colleges and universities within the state. The program prioritizes students who face unique challenges, including those who have aged out of the foster care system, graduates of alternative high schools, and participants in federal college-access programs like TRIO or GEAR UP. Funding is available for both full-time and part-time students to help reduce the financial barriers to obtaining a college degree.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Iowa
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, public college, private college
    • Priority is given to students who age out of Iowa's foster care system, participated in certain federal TRIO programs, graduated from alternative high schools, or participated in a Federal GEAR UP Grant program in Iowa.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $5,198
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      Apr 1, 2027

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: April 1st

    How to apply

    1. Complete the FAFSA and any required state scholarship applications by the April 1st deadline.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Ellsworth Community College
    Last verified
    Nov 11, 2026

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    Where you can use it

    This award is for students at Ellsworth Community College.

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