Keith D. Abens Memorial Scholarship
Keith D. Abens was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and businessman. He was heavily involved with wrestling throughout his adult life, most notably excelling while wrestling for Iowa State University. In addition to his love for the sport of wrestling, he was a lover of music and especially enjoyed playing music for his church.
Being well-rounded and multi-faceted is crucial for the success of modern students as they enter the workforce. While focusing on academic success is important and a worthwhile effort during college, having diverse interests and pursuing one’s passions, like Keith did, is helpful for learning and developing as a person. In addition to the work-life balance benefits that come from having outside interests, balancing multiple responsibilities can teach time management, which is a critical skill in the professional world.
This scholarship aims to support well-rounded students who excel both in the classroom and in their outside activities.
Any high school senior in Iowa who excels in wrestling or music may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us which activity you’re involved in, why you love it, and how you balance your extracurriculars with your academics.
Which activity are you involved in and why are you passionate about it? How do you balance your passions with your academic responsibilities?
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The application deadline is May 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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