Et cetera : Treasurer Smith Reminding Iowa Students to Complete Robert D. Blue Scholarship

Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education in Iowa, there is still time to apply for the Robert D. Blue Scholarship. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and letters of recommendation.

"Last year, we awarded $8,500 to seven outstanding students," said Treasurer Smith. "I encourage all Iowans with a student in their life to push them to apply for this scholarship because this year, it might be a student you know."

The scholarship is funded by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, which Governor Robert D. Blue created in 1949 to encourage students to attend Iowa's institutions of higher learning.

Scholarship applications are only accepted online and must be submitted by May 10. Visit rdblue.org to apply and learn more.