Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Des Moines Women's Club
Overview
The Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who are pursuing postsecondary education and who demonstrate a strong interest in reading and writing. Applicants must complete the full application by the January deadline to be considered. Recipients will be notified the first week of March 2027 and are requested to attend the DMWC Scholarship Award Program on April 21, 2027. The award is intended to assist with university expenses for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Description: A scholarship administered by the Des Moines Women’s Club for students with a demonstrated passion for reading and writing who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or conservatory in 2027–2028.
- Supports graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education
- Focus on applicants who demonstrate interest in reading and writing
- Timeline spans application (January) to notification (March) and award program (April)
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility is limited to graduating high school seniors who will enroll at an accredited postsecondary institution for the 2027–2028 school year and who demonstrate a passion for reading and writing. Applicants may submit only one Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship application per year. Only complete applications, including all required references, will be considered for review. The scholarship committee evaluates submissions based on the materials provided and compliance with these requirements.
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited college, university, or conservatory in 2027–2028 and who demonstrates a commitment to reading and writing.
Application Requirements: Only complete applications with all required references will be accepted; applicants may apply for only one DMWC scholarship per year.
- Graduating seniors only
- Enrollment at an accredited institution required for 2027–2028
- Complete application and references are mandatory
- One DMWC scholarship application permitted per applicant each year
Application Timeline
Applicants must submit all sections of the application by the January deadline to be considered for an award. Recipients will be notified the first week in March 2027. The scholarship recipient is requested to attend the DMWC Scholarship Award Program on April 21, 2027. Adhering to these dates ensures timely review and award processing for the upcoming academic year.
Application Timeline: Complete application due in January; notification in early March 2027; award program on April 21, 2027.
- January: application deadline (complete all sections)
- First week of March 2027: recipients notified
- April 21, 2027: award program (attendance requested)
Award Disbursement
The scholarship award will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s selected school after verification of registration. Funds are designated to cover university expenses for the 2027–2028 academic year and will be applied according to the institution’s policies. The disbursement process requires confirmation of the student’s enrollment before payment is released.
Award Disbursement: Payment is sent directly to the recipient’s selected institution upon verification of registration and applied toward 2027–2028 university expenses.
- Award paid directly to the school, not the student
- Requires verification of enrollment/registration
- Applied to expenses for the 2027–2028 academic year