Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community
while growing in your faith in Christ?

This is your opportunity to pursue a PROJECT that will have a positive impact on those around you. Inspire others and be a part of something bigger – a movement of young believers doing good in Iowa!

To support you,
the Homeschool Iowa Foundation (HIF) intends to award

Seven (7) Student Grants of $500 each

for the top Project Essays.
Each Student Grant recipient will also be awarded a
Homeschool Iowa Conference Family Admission.

🔎 What Are We Looking For?
We are seeking your CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY. This is your opportunity to profess your faith and encourage others with how you are walking worthy of the Lord. We are also seeking your PROJECT PROPOSAL, including a description, timeline, and goals, that will advance your walking worthy of the Lord.

Share with us:
• Testimony Essay (Part I): Your Statement of Faith in Christ
• Testimony Essay (Part II): Your Statement of Good Works in Christ
• Project Proposal: Your Plan to Advance Your Walking Worthy of the Lord

📋 What Should the Essay Contain?
Download this Testimony Essay Template and follow the directions included:
Testimony Essay Template.pdf

📋 What Should the Project Proposal Contain?
Download this Project Proposal Template and follow the directions included:
Project Essay Template.pdf

🖋️ Who Can Apply?
Grant Applicants Must:
☑️ Have an active status membership with Homeschool Iowa (HI)
☑️ Be ages 10-20 and actively homeschooled
☑️ Submit a 2-part Testimony Essay and a Project Proposal
☑️ Submit a full application by May 1, August 15, or November 30, 2026
☑️ Agree to give HI and HIF permission to use your story to encourage others

All scholarship decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Homeschool Iowa Foundation Board.

Applications will continually be received, but, to be considered for a 2026 scholarship, submit your fully-completed application by the deadline below.

2026 APPLICATION DEADLINES:
MAY 1, 2026
AUGUST 15, 2026
NOVEMBER 30, 2026

Student Grant Application Form

Student Name

Student Age (10-20)

Student Grade Level

Student Email

Student Phone Number

Student Address

Enter First & Last Names of Student's Parent(s) EXAMPLE: John & Janet Jones

Please Note: If you do not know your family's Homeschool Iowa Membership Number, enter into the "I Forgot My Number" option below your parent's email address under which you believe the family membership is registered.

Membership

Membership Number

I Forgot My Number

Your Student Essay & Project Proposal

Attach your 2-Part Testimony Essay below.
Make sure that your essay follows the directions in the Testimony Essay Template.
Testimony Essay Template.pdf
Also attach your Project Proposal below.
Make sure that your project proposal follows the direction in the Project Proposal Template.|
Project Essay Template.pdf
You may support your essay with additional photos or videos, if desired.

Attach Your 2-Part Essay (Required)

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Attach Your Project Proposal (Required)

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Attach Photo or Video Supporting Your Essay (Optional)

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Attach 2nd Photo or Video Supporting Your Essay (Optional)

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If you have additional photos or videos, include identification and email them to:
[email protected]

Terms & Conditions

My parents and I certify that both this Testimony Essay and Project Proposal are my own work and true. We give our permission (media consent) to Homeschool Iowa (HI) and the Homeschool Iowa Foundation (HIF) to share the contents of this Testimony Essay, and Project Proposal (and its outcome) including any submitted photos and/or videos, for the limited purpose of promotion and advancement of parent-led, home-discipleship in Iowa.

I have read and agree to the terms above.

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