Scholarships
Through the generosity and support of individuals, organizations, and businesses, the Decorah Community School District Foundation has had the honor and privilege of awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to well over 1000 Decorah High School graduates pursuing a post-secondary education.
This Foundation brings donors and students together through the administration of scholarship awards for post secondary education. It has been our honor and privilege to have awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships to well over 1000 Decorah Students since we began in 1991. This program is locally managed by an all volunteer community board.
Educational Projects and Programs
Excel Endowments
The ExCel Endowed Fund was established by the Decorah Foundation in 1999 to support local students interested in pursuing unique experiences outside of Winneshiek County during the summer months. Qualifying programs include in-person camps, college/university enrichments, and other programs that take place outside of Winneshiek County during the summer months in these categories:
- Academic/Technical (STEM, foreign language, writing, engineering, etc.)
- Fine Arts (art, drama, music)
- Outdoor Learning and Leadership
Students in grades 6-11 are eligible. Deadline to apply is April 30 at 4:00 pm.
Russ Freerking Spanish Study Grant
This is an endowed scholarship created by DHS alumnus David Anderson that is awarded to a DHS student or recent graduate who is enrolled in an immersion experience in a Spanish speaking country.
Faculty Development Award
An endowed scholarship funded through the foundation granted to a faculty member of the Decorah Community School District for work toward an advanced degree.
Find applications for these grants and awards on the Decorah Community School District Website. https://decorah.k12.ia.us/district/foundation/
Contact Us:
Decorah Community School District Foundation
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-382-4208
Email: scholarships@decorah.school
The Decorah Community School District Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization, incorporated in the state of Iowa in 1993.
