Walt Fiegel Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Siouxland Community Foundation

Scholarship Overview

Scholarships are awarded annually from funds established by donors to support high school seniors, college students, and non-traditional students. Funds may be used for tuition, on-campus room and board, and fees at accredited colleges, universities, trade schools, and community colleges in the United States. Award duration and eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.

• Scholarships support post-secondary education at accredited U.S. institutions.
• Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements.

Application Timeline

Application Available: November. Application Deadline: February. Final Determinations: Mid-April.

• Applications become available in November.
• Applications are due in February.
• Final decisions are made in mid-April.

Background

History of the Award: Sioux City East High School alumni established the scholarship fund in 2004. The fund honors long-time coach Walt Fiegel. It was created to perpetuate his spirit and positive influence on youth.

• Established in 2004 by East High School alumni.
• Created in memory of coach Walt Fiegel.

Purpose

The scholarship program assists graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants may attend a college, university, or vocational or technical institute. The program supports students seeking a trade, associate, or academic degree.

• Supports graduating seniors pursuing further education.
• Eligible study pathways include trade, associate, and academic degrees.

Eligibility

Applicants must be graduating seniors from one of the listed high schools. Eligible schools are East High School, North High School, West High School, and Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City, Iowa; Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; or Dakota Valley High School in North Sioux City, South Dakota.

• Applicants must be graduating high school seniors.
• Applicants must attend one of the six schools listed above.

Selection Criteria

Recipient selection considers scholastic performance during high school and good character. The selection process also considers participation in extracurricular school activities and work history. Essay evaluation is another factor.

• Selection considers academic performance and character.
• Extracurricular activities, work history, and the essay are also evaluated.

Scholarship Award

Award Value: $2,000. The award is not renewable.

• Award amount: $2,000.
• The award is nonrenewable.

Application Procedure

Submit the application by the February deadline. The application must include the materials listed below. This scholarship is part of the SCF common application, which is available online.

• Completed online application
• Essay
• Two “Character Counts” recommendations
• Official high school transcript