Robert D. Blue Scholarship deadline nears

DES MOINES — The deadline for applications for the 2024 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is rapidly approaching.

Students of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue, or are currently pursuing, higher education in the state for the coming academic year must submit an application at RDBlue.org by May 10.

The scholarship is funded by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, which was created in 1949 by Gov. Robert D. Blue. At that time, a scholarship fund was established to encourage students to attend Iowa's institutions of higher learning.

In 1990, the Foundation officially named the scholarship after Gov. Blue and hopes to encourage the education development of Iowa's students and their work in public service fields.

Applications must include an essay and two letters of recommendation. Visit RDBlue.org to apply and learn more.