Scholarships for Online Programs

Judith A. Lindquist Scholarship

The Judith A. Lindquist Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Business and Public Administration supports the mission of the Zimpleman College of Business by providing financial support to Iowa residents pursuing a graduate business degree at Drake University who demonstrate positive societal contributions and support to the ideals of diversity and representation in Drake’s student body, the college, and their field either through lived experiences or advocacy.

Eligibility

1. Iowa resident
2. New Zimpleman College of Business graduate students, including college graduate certificate
students who are admitted by the priority deadline for the semester.
3. New students may apply for the Judith A. Lindquist Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Business
and Public Administration for term 1 of the semester they are admitted.
4. Students must demonstrate positive societal contributions and support to the ideals of diversity
and representation in Drake’s student body, the college, and their field either through lived
experiences or advocacy.

New Student Scholarship Important Dates

Summer 2026

Fall 2026

Spring 2027

Anita Bales Excellence in Public Service Scholarship

The Anita Bales Excellence in Public Service Scholarship is intended to provide financial support to a student within the Zimpleman College of Business who has completed the Certified Public Manager™ program and is entering or enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program. A preference would be given to a student whose goal is to enter a career of public service.  A short statement outlining your current or planned engagement in public service will be required.