2026 Larry W. Carter Scholarship Application

2026 Larry W. Carter Scholarship Application

The Larry W. Carter Scholarship is available to any qualifying Iowa resident enrolled in a full or part-time college program, at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students of color to pursue higher education and therefore preference will be given to Black students. The application deadline is May 1. Incomplete applications will not be considered - please ensure all information is complete and all requested attachments are included in your submission by May 1 at midnight. Award notification will occur annually in July.
All applicants will be required to upload the following attachments with their application:
- Personal Statement: A narrative (not to exceed 2 pages) in the form of a personal statement. Explain why you feel you should be selected to be a recipient of the Larry W. Carter Scholarship. Discuss your personal and educational goals, motivations, and reasons for pursuing higher education.
- Summary of School and Community Involvement/Achievements
- Copy of Most Recent High School Transcript or HiSet, formerly GED Scores - copy of unofficial transcript is acceptable (IF YOU ARE A CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENT, DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT)
- Copy of Most Recent College Transcripts - (if applicable) unofficial transcripts is acceptable
- One Academic Letter of Recommendation (teacher/educator)
- One Personal Letter of Recommendation (from a non-relative)

Larry W. Carter Scholarship Application
By hitting the "submit application button" this will save any progress made on your application and you will receive an email with a link allowing you to return to edit your application at a later time. It is important to ensure the personal email address you provide in your application is valid. Please ensure all information is complete and all requested attachments are included in your submission by midnight on May 1st as incomplete applications will not be considered.
I. Personal Information
Name:

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
Permanent Address Information:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Primary Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Primary E-mail Address:*
Are You a Resident of the State of Iowa:

YesNo
Do you identify as Black:

YesNo

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II. Academic Information
By hitting the "submit application button" this will save any progress made on your application and you will receive an email with a link allowing you to return to edit your application at a later time. It is important to ensure the personal email address you provide in your application is valid. Please ensure all information is complete and all requested attachments are included in your submission by midnight on May 1st as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please select the statement that applies to you:

I am a current High School student graduating in 2026I am a student currently enrolled and actively seeking a degree at a college/universityI have successfully earned my HiSet (formerly GED) but am not currently enrolled at a college/universityOther
Please list your current cumulative GPA (make sure this number matches what is listed on your transcript.) If you are currently enrolled in college, list your college GPA. If you have not yet started college, list your high school GPA:
Name of High School You Graduated/Will Graduate From:
Year Graduated/Will Graduate from High School or Year earned HiSet
City & State Where High School is Located:
Name and Address of the College/University You Will Attend in Fall of 2026:

Name of College/University

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Major/Field of Study:
Registrar or Scholarship Office Where Scholarship Checks Should Be Mailed:

Official Name of Registrar or Scholarship Office

Registrar or Scholarship Office Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
If Applicable, Name of Colleges/Universities Previously Attended:
City, State:
Major Field of Study:
Have you applied for or received other financial aid for the upcoming academic year?

YesNo
If yes, amount and source of financial aid applied for or received:

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III. Attachments
By hitting the "submit application button" this will save any progress made on your application and you will receive an email with a link allowing you to return to edit your application at a later time. It is important to ensure the personal email address you provide in your application is valid. Please ensure all information is complete and all requested attachments are included in your submission by midnight on May 1st as incomplete applications will not be considered.
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please upload a narrative (not to exceed 2 pages) in the form of a personal statement. Explain why you feel you should be selected to be a recipient of the Larry W. Carter Scholarship. Discuss your personal and educational goals, motivations, and reasons for pursuing higher education.

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Upload a summary of school and community involvement/achievements

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY -upload your current high School Transcript. An unofficial transcript provided by the school is acceptable.

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CURRENTLY ENROLLED COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY - upload your current college transcript. An unofficial transcript provided by the institution is acceptable.

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If you have received your Hi-Set (formerly GED), but are not currently enrolled in a college, please upload your Hi-Set Scores.

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One academic letter of recommendation

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One personal letter of recommendation (from a non-relative)

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IV. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature*
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2026 Larry W. Carter Scholarship Application

Larry W. Carter Scholarship Application

I. Personal Information

Larry W. Carter Scholarship Application

II. Academic Information

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III. Attachments

IV. Applicant's E-Signature