Current Scholarships Available

Applications for scholarships can be downloaded below. Applications must be received at the Foundation Office or by Email (waynecommunityfoundationiowa@gmail.com) by the first Monday of April each year.

3D Scholarship

The 3D Scholarship is available annually to a graduating senior from Wayne Community School District in the amount of $1200.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Bungo Bailey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in order to provide $1000 annually to be awarded to a graduating senior from Seymour High School, Wayne Community High School, or Mormon Trail High School who will be pursuing an agriculturally related degree.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

George Bailey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in order to provide $1000 annually to be awarded to a graduating senior from Seymour High School, Wayne Community High School, or Mormon Trail High School who will be pursuing a carpentry, electrical, or other trade education or an engineering or construction-related degree.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Raymond + Dorothy Conner Memorial Scholarship

Dorothy Conner instituted this scholarship in 2005 to honor her deceased husband, Raymond. It is an annual scholarship to be awarded to someone who has faced adversity in their young life.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Scholarships are to help residents of Wayne County further their education with the anticipation that they will return to this area to pursue their vocation, business, and/or professional career.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Falcon Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is given to a graduating senior from Wayne High School based on generous donations from local supporters of Wayne Community School. This scholarship has a separate application you must submit, click the link here for access, or stop in the guidance counselor’s office for a copy.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Dr. Keith A. Garber Scholarship

Originally established by the medical staff in Wayne County Hospital-this scholarship was re-named in 2008 to honor Dr. Keith Garber. Dr. Garber was a family physician in Corydon for more than 40 years. The recipients will be a student seeking a career in the healthcare field. It is the hope of the medical staff that the recipients will consider returning to Wayne County upon completion of their professional education.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Haraldine Harbert Memorial Scholarship

Mrs. Harbert was a beloved teacher at Seymour Community School for several years and had an impact on many students throughout her career. This scholarship was established in order to provide $1000 annually to be awarded to a graduating senior from Seymour High School who will be pursuing a college education and intending to have a career in public education.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Junior & Clarabelle Henderson Scholarship

This Scholarship will be awarded to a worthy graduate of any Wayne County School. This scholarship is intended to benefit a student who has made the best use of his or her ability and shows financial need in order to pursue additional education.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Kenneth and Mark Ireland Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Ken Ireland, a longtime pharmacist and community leader in Corydon, and his son Mark. It will provide a $1000 scholarship annually for a Wayne Community High School senior entering a healthcare field with preference given to a student attending the University of Iowa.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Corydon Lions Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established to help endow a qualified Wayne County High School senior. The recipient must have a graduating grade point that will be acceptable by a recognized Jr. College, Trade School, or University and must be a student at a Wayne County school.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Ernest Carmen Moser Scholarship

Ernest Carmen Moser wished to award a sizeable scholarship, specifically designed to be renewed every year for four years. The recipient must attend the University of Iowa and be a graduate of a Wayne County high school. Mr. Moser was a graduate of Humeston High School, found success in his adult life, and returned to reside in Wayne County during his retirement.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Bob Mumma Memorial Scholarship

Long-time Lineville businessman, Bob Mumma, wished to establish a scholarship for a graduate of a Wayne County high school. The scholarship was originally for Lineville-Clio graduates but is now for eligible students of succeeding school districts. Preference is given to students in southern Wayne County.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Richard Pyner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dick’s wife, Marj, and his family with memorial gifts from friends, relatives, co-workers, and former students. Mr. Pyner was an educator all of his adult life – teaching, coaching, and being a principal for 29 years. Forty of Mr. Pyner’s education years were in Wayne County. He felt strongly about public school education and the recipient of this scholarship should intend on pursuing a teaching career.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

W-S Scholarship

Two graduating seniors from Wayne Community School and two graduating seniors from Seymour Community School will each be eligible for a $1000 scholarship annually. These are intended to be need-based scholarships for deserving students to encourage them to continue their education.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

Rhonda Mason Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to provide $1,000 annually to be awarded to a graduating senior from Wayne Community High School who will be attending trade school, junior college, college or university to further their education.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025

The Southern Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Scholarship

Two $500 Scholarships – for a graduate who is pursuing a carpentry, electrical, or other trade education or an engineering or construction related degree.

Eligibility & Selection Information | Deadline: April 7th, 2025