Find Scholarships
Safe Scholarship Searching
Finding scholarships online can be overwhelming, and not all opportunities are legitimate. ICAN encourages students and families to use trusted, verified resources when searching for financial aid. Avoid sites that charge fees, ask for sensitive personal information unnecessarily, or make unrealistic promises.
Step 1 Scholarship Search
ICAN has partnered with ISL Education Lending to create Step 1 Scholarships, a free, one-stop scholarship search tool designed to connect students with local, state, and national opportunities.
With Step 1 Scholarships, you can:
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Search thousands of scholarships in one place
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Get personalized matches based on your profile
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Access a regularly updated database of legitimate opportunities (no fees to apply)
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Below you'll see a live preview of current scholarships available through the Step 1 Scholarship site. This preview updates regularly and highlights just a sample of what's available.
Start your search today at Step 1 Scholarships and discover the opportunities that fit you best.
Please note:
- Each scholarship is administered by the sponsoring organization, not ICAN.
- For questions about a specific scholarship, always contact the scholarship organization directly.
- Step 1 Scholarships is regularly updated to ensure accuracy and legitimacy. ICAN, ISL Education Lending, and Step 1 Scholarships never promote or list opportunities that charge a fee to apply.
Bureau of Iowa College Aid
The Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Iowa College Aid is the state’s financial aid agency and manages Iowa’s scholarships and grants.
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Learn more about programs at https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/financial-aid/scholarships-grants
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To apply, complete both the FAFSA and the Iowa Financial Aid Application.
