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
| Priority Admit Deadline | April 27, 2026 |
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| Scholarship Application Deadline | May 5, 2026 |
| Term 1 Start Date | May 18, 2026 |
Fall 2026
| Priority Admit Deadline | July 27, 2026 |
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| Scholarship Application Deadline | August 4, 2026 |
| Term 1 Start Date | August 24, 2026 |
Spring 2027
| Priority Admit Deadline | January 4, 2027 |
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| Scholarship Application Deadline | January 12, 2027 |
| Term 1 Start Date | January 25, 2027 |
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.
