Flight Crew United 232 Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Siouxland Community Foundation
About the Siouxland Community Foundation
Community leaders established the Siouxland Community Foundation as a flexible way for people across Siouxland to support the community and create a lasting impact. According to its Articles of Incorporation, the organization was incorporated as The Siouxland Foundation on December 22, 1987, and began making grants in 1991. It adopted its current name on January 12, 2000, and moved to its current location in April 2024.
- The foundation was incorporated in 1987 and began grantmaking in 1991.
- Its name changed to The Siouxland Community Foundation in 2000.
Scholarship Overview
The scholarship fund was established by the flight crew of United Flight 232 in recognition of Siouxland’s rescue and recovery efforts following the incident on July 19, 1989. It helps graduating high school seniors pursue post-secondary education for careers in medical or health sciences. The award is $2,500 and is not renewable.
- Purpose: Support education leading to a career in medical or health sciences.
- Award value: $2,500, nonrenewable.
Eligibility and Selection
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at a high school within approximately 50 miles of Sioux City, Iowa, and plan to pursue a medical or health science career. They must attend Briar Cliff University, Morningside University, Western Iowa Tech Community College, or St. Luke’s College, all in Sioux City. Selection considers academic performance, ACT or SAT scores, school or community service, work history, and the applicant’s essay.
- Applicants must meet the geographic, education, and career requirements.
- Selection considers academic achievement, service, work experience, and the essay.
Application Timeline and Materials
Application timeline: Applications are available in November and are due in February. Final determinations are made by April 15. Applicants must submit the online application and all required materials by the February deadline.
- Application available: November
- Application deadline: February
- Final determinations: April 15
- Required materials: Completed online application, essay, two “Character Counts” recommendations, and official high school transcript.