Des Moines Women’s Club
Scholarships
2026-2027 Applications will open October 1, 2026
The DMWC annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, college students, and students pursuing higher education degrees. This year, the DMWC will give scholarships in areas of study including art, drama, music, STEM, Music Education, Elementary Education, and Veterinary Sciences.
General Information
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 and Luncheon on April 15, 2026.
The scholarship award will be sent directly to the winning recipient’s selected school upon verification of registration and shall be applied toward college/university expenses for the 2027-2028 school year.
NOTE: You will not receive verification of your Dropbox upload unless you have an email associated with an existing Dropbox account.
For High School Students
DMWC Instrumental Scholarship for High School Seniors
DMWC Literature Scholarship for High School Seniors
DMWC Visual Arts Scholarship for High School Seniors
Thelma Kappelman Scholarship for High School Seniors Pursuing a Degree in Education
Marjorie O’Braza Drama and Theatre Arts Scholarship for High School Seniors
Marjorie O'Braza STEM Scholarship for High School Students
Marjorie O'Braza Vocal Music Scholarship for High School Seniors
Rose Lorenz Schwartz Performing Arts Scholarship for High School Seniors
For College Students
Lois Dell Scholarship for Female College Students
Lisette Gurau Scholarship for Female College Student in a Health Related Field
Helen McEwan Scholarship for Elementary Education College Students
Ann McColley Scholarship for ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
Olive C. Riddell Scholarship for College Students
Rose Lorenz Schwartz Performing Arts College Scholarship
Shirley and Kenneth Smith Masters Scholarship Elementary Education
Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Music Education Scholarship for College Students
Shirley and Kenneth Smith Visual Arts Scholarship for College Students
Jayne Sullivan Scholarship for College Students