Thelma Kappelman Scholarship

For Graduating High School Seniors

$1,500.00

Application submission deadline is January 27, 2025

The Des Moines Women’s Club is delighted you are applying for this scholarship.

Please complete all sections of the application by January 27, 2025, to be considered for an award. Recipients will be notified by March 10, 2025.

Good luck to you as you pursue your educational and career goals.

General Information

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who plans to pursue a degree at a college or university.
Applicant may apply for only one Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship per year.
Applicant must be a legal resident of or a registered student in Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren County.
Only complete applications, including references, will be considered.
The scholarship recipient is requested to attend the DMWC Scholarship Award Program on April 16, 2025.
The scholarship award will be sent directly to the winning recipient’s selected school upon verification of registration and shall be applied toward tuition or expenses for the 2025-2026 school year.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Name of the high school you attend

If known, the school you plan to attend in the fall

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name and contact information

Current GPA

Transcript UPLOAD

Click on the word upload. A current transcript must be included

Statement

Applicant must include a short statement (maximum of 300 words) including biographical information, extracurricular activities, what inspired you to choose a career in education, and what you hope to accomplish with your career.

Name of Reference

Application requires a professional letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor with their contact information sent to the Des Moines Women’s Club office at dmwclub@hoytsherman.org. Please have them include your name and Thelma Kappelman Scholarship in the subject line.

Signature

I certify the information I provided on and in connection with this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any false statements will invalidate my scholarship application.

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Date

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