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Jennie (McDowell) and Harlan Layton Scholarship-Creston, Iowa

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$2,000

deadline Due: March 15, 2026
pencil No essay
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Eligibility

Jennie (McDowell) and Harlan Layton Scholarship-Creston, Iowa, with an application deadline in March, offers one award in the amount of $2000. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Jennie (McDowell) and Harlan Layton Scholarship was created in 2015 after Harlan passed away. Harlan lived simply and was a very generous man who wanted to give back to the communities that provided opportunities to him and his wife. Applicants must be a current graduating senior of Creston, Iowa Public HS and be planning to attend any 2- or 4- year qualified nonprofit college. Preference will be given to a student with a B average (3.49 or below), yet meets post-secondary admission minimum standards. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Lincoln Community Foundation for more information.