Pottawattamie Promise — Full-Ride Scholarship at Iowa Western (Verify Status)

About This Opportunity

IMPORTANT: The 2026 application deadline for Pottawattamie Promise has likely passed (historically March 1), and the iwcc.edu/promise page is currently returning a 404 error. If you are a Pottawattamie County student planning to attend Iowa Western, call IWCC Financial Aid immediately at (712) 325-3200 to ask whether any 2026 slots remain or whether a late application is possible. Do not assume it is closed until you have spoken with a financial aid counselor directly. What this scholarship is: a last-dollar scholarship covering 100% of tuition, fees, and books at Iowa Western for up to two years — everything not already covered by the Pell Grant and other scholarships. Estimated total value: $16,000+. It also includes individual support and guidance through the enrollment process. If you missed 2026, set a calendar reminder for February 2027 to apply for the next cycle. This is the most generous local scholarship available to IWCC-bound Pottawattamie County students.

Who Can Apply

Must be from a Pottawattamie County school district (Council Bluffs CSD, Lewis Central CSD, Riverside CSD, AHSTW CSD, and other county districts). Must be Pell Grant eligible. Must enroll at Iowa Western Community College. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Process is partially school-mediated — speak with your school counselor.