Zimpleman College of Business Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000-$4,000 are available for incoming first-year students who have declared a major in actuarial science, possess evidence of exceptional academic performance, and demonstrate financial need.

$4,000 Roger K. Brooks Actuarial Science Scholarship

The Roger K. Brooks scholarship is funded by friends of retired Chairman of AmerUs Roger Brooks. This award is given to Zimpleman College of Business actuarial science majors or students in its actuarial science joint programs.

Program Specifics and Requirements

• The Roger K. Brooks Actuarial Science Scholarship is a $3,500 award, renewable up to two years through the recipient’s sophomore year.

• Recipients must be entering first-year actuarial science students at Drake University in the Zimpleman College of Business.

• Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

• Recipients must remain actuarial science majors for the duration of this award.

$1,000 Dr. Newt Bowers Endowed Scholarship

The Dr. Newt Bowers Endowed Scholarship was created in honor of emeritus professor of actuarial science Dr. Newt Bowers. This renewable award is given to an actuarial science major.

Program Specifics and Requirements

• The Dr. Newt Bowers Endowed Scholarship is a $1,000 award, renewable up to four years.

• Recipients must be entering first-year actuarial science students at Drake University in the Zimpleman College of Business.

• Recipients must remain in good academic standing.
• Recipients must remain actuarial science majors for the duration of this award.

How do I Apply?

The Zimpleman College of Business has a unified Scholarship Application. Submitting the scholarship application will automatically enter you into consideration for all 35 donor-funded business scholarships.

• Priority Deadline: January 22, 2026
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The Zimpleman College of Business offers over 35 different donor-funded business scholarships for entering high school or transfer students starting in the fall enrollment term only. The various donor-funded scholarships range from $1,000-$5,000 per year and will be applied to undergraduate tuition. To be eligible, entering first year or transfer students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Zimpleman College of Business.

Applicable majors include

• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• Business Law
• Data Analytics (Business)
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management and Organizational Leadership
• Marketing
• Open Business

How do I Apply?

The Zimpleman College of Business has a unified Scholarship Application. Submitting the scholarship application will automatically enter you into consideration for all 35 donor-funded business scholarships.

• Priority Deadline: January 22, 2026
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The Zimpleman College of Business Dean Team Scholars will be immersed in the world of business through ongoing meetings with the Dean of the Zimpleman College of Business throughout their first year at Drake.

Program Specifics and Requirements

• Zimpleman Dean Team Scholars will receive a one-time $1,000 award for books.

• Recipients must be entering first-year students at Drake University in the Zimpleman College of Business.

• Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence with a high school GPA of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

• Recipients must attend a virtual or on-campus visit event by the application deadline.

• Recipients must apply and submit a Zimpleman College of Business Dean Team application. This is separate from the Drake University application and the Zimpleman College of Business Scholarship application.

• Recipients must submit two video essays with their Dean Team application.

• Recipients must attend monthly Dean Team Scholars meetings with the Dean of Zimpleman during the student’s first year at Drake.

• Dean Team Scholars will receive enhanced class registration support.

• Dean Team Scholars will have leadership development opportunities including mentorship of future Zimpleman Dean Team Scholars.

• Recipients must show a commitment to servant leadership through the Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Impact.

• Dean Team Scholars will be given preferential admission and priority access to scholarships if they choose to pursue a graduate business program within the Zimpleman College of Business.

How do I Apply?

The Business Dean Team has specific application instructions separate from the unified College of Business Scholarship Application. Please see below for those requirements and deadlines.

1. A completed application to Drake University, including all required application materials. A candidate's application for admission must indicate their first-choice major as one of the Zimpleman College of Business degree programs.
2. Eligible candidates must have a minimum of 3.8 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transcripts must be postmarked or submitted with their application for admission by February 19, 2026.
3. Priority given to those who attend a virtual and/or on-campus visit by February 19, 2026.
4. A completed Zimpleman College of Business Dean Team application.

Business Dean Team Application

Application Deadline: February 19, 2026