The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award for Iowa Juniors

The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award for Iowa Juniors is a program that identifies and recognizes approximately 15 Iowa high school juniors who propose and then accomplish projects of their own design. In the spring of their junior year, students submit a project proposal and two letters of recommendation. Approximately 15 finalists are selected based on the ambitious nature of the stated project goal and detailed plans to reach that goal. Students work on their projects during the summer months. Finalists are required to spend a weekend at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in West Branch to meet each other and learn more about Herbert Hoover and the program. All finalists receive $1,000.  In addition, 3 are chosen to receive $5,000 scholarships for study in college. More information can be found at:  www.hooverassociation.org/grantawards/uncommonstudent/.php