The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a scholarship program for high school juniors. The program is designed to attract students who are motivated and community minded. The projects the students propose should demonstrate the values that Herbert Hoover exemplified in his life of public service. After all presentations are given, each student receives a check for $1,500 at the October presentation day. A committee of distinguished Iowans listens to all presentations and chooses three students to receive $10,000 scholarships to be used at an accredited two or four year college or university. The money is paid directly to the institution; $5,000 the freshman year and $5,000 the sophomore year. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.