Scholarships
Every year, thanks to our generous donors, the Foundation is able to award scholarships to graduating seniors in the Council Bluffs Schools District. With the support from these donors, we were able to award over $71,000 to 2025 graduating seniors.
To support one of the scholarships below, or to establish a new scholarship, contact the Council Bluffs Schools Foundation at 712-322-8800 or complete the donation form. If you’d like to support a specific scholarship, please be sure to include that in the comment section.
CBCSD Seniors
The scholarship application is now open through February 6, 2026.
Applicants must be an attending student within the Council Bluffs Community School District; to ensure your application is complete and competitive, it's essential to gather all the necessary materials and follow the guidelines carefully.
Items Required to Complete out Application:
-Fill out all required fields accurately and completely, blank fields will result in your application being rejected.
-Letters of Recommendation-must attach at least one; three are recommended; applications without a letter of recommendation will not be considered. Acceptable options for letters of recommendation are; teachers, school counselors, department heads or principls, employers, coaches, religious leaders or community leaders.
-List of Extracurricular Activities-Includes volunteer work, clubs, sports, employment, and other relevant experiences.
-Financial Information
-Some scholarships may request additional materials such as personal essays