Business & Professional Women-Mount Pleasant, Iowa

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Our Sweet 16ers Rachel McWilliams and Paisley Jalas are among the hard working crew serving up cold drinks and fresh Carmel corn today! Stop on by!

09/06/2026

We are so grateful for our hard working volunteers! Here are Finn and Nessa Mueller serving up fresh, hot popcorn!

09/05/2026

Serving up freshly made Carmel corn with a smile! Come visit us in Museum A! Special thanks to Ella Leonard and Kendra Schafer, our Sweet Sixteen candidates!

09/01/2026

We are ready to make your favorite Carmel Corn! Remember to come visit us at Old Threshers!

06/15/2026

Congratulations to our Scholarship recipients, Zoe Long and Morgan Myers! They are pictured here with their mothers and the Mt. Pleasant BPW Scholarship Chair, Becky Ogles. Here’s to a successful start to your college careers!

01/26/2026

The Iowa Business and Professional Women Foundation is pleased to announce we will award four educational scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants will be eligible for one of four $1,500.00 scholarships if they fulfill the following criteria. The awards will be presented at our Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in promoting this scholarship opportunity to qualified and deserving students.



Criteria:

Applicant:

Is a resident of Iowa. Attending a school outside Iowa does not negate residency. If the applicant was a resident of Iowa prior to attending school or if her (his) parents are residents, this will constitute residency. An active non-resident member of BPW/Iowa may also apply provided she/he has been a member for five (5) years. Active means attends local & state meetings; participates in projects.
Is a United States citizen.
Wants/needs to reenter the workforce but needs additional education.
Wants to start or resume a college education. Graduated high school five (5) or more years (2021 or before).
Demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability, leadership skills and career goals


Applicant must*:

Complete the formal application in its entirety by Saturday, March 14th. Forms are available at https://bpw-iowa.org/Scholarship.
Submit one-page personal statement. (Please include your name on document.)
Submit a copy of official transcripts from an accredited institution of higher learning. (Transcripts if stamped “Issued to Student” are acceptable.)
Submit three letters of reference from non-family members, i. e. employer, teacher, community leader, pastor/priest, etc., who can attest to applicant’s character and need for this scholarship.
Application, personal statement, transcripts, and references must all be submitted simultaneously via email or U.S. mail (postmarked by March 14, 2026) to be considered for this year’s scholarship awards.


*Requirement: Application, Transcripts, and References must be submitted simultaneously by March 14, 2026.

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