The Iowa Games started awarding the Brian Pearson Scholarship in honor of Brian Pearson, a former Iowa State University basketball star who died from brain cancer in 1997.
Pearson understood the value of commitment and hard work. He valued his relationships with family, neighbors, teammates, and friends. People who had the good fortune to have known Brian describe his life with words such as integrity, honesty and politeness.
The Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship was created to honor three individuals each year: Two outstanding athletes who participated in the Iowa Games, one male and one woman (and Brian Pearson).
Eligibility and Requirements
The Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship honors Iowa’s best athletes. One $1,000 scholarship will be given to each Iowan male and female. The degree of participation at the Iowa Games, as well the applicant’s character, will be considered during the selection process.
The scholarship is open to students in their junior and senior years of high school. The award must be used to pursue post-high school education. The winners will be invited to participate in the Summer Iowa Games Opening Ceremony held annually in Ames.
How to Apply
- Click on the provided link
- Contact your high-school counselor
- Contact the Iowa Games at 1-888-777-8888
- Email the Iowa Games
- This scholarship is available to high school seniors or juniors who participated in the Iowa Games (Winter Iowa Games, Summer Iowa Games, Iowa Games Net Fests, Iowa Games NASPs, etc.) during the previous school year.
Reward
A $1,000 scholarship will be given to one male Iowan and one female Iowan each year. The degree of participation at the Iowa Games, along with the applicant’s character, will be considered during the selection process.
Deadline
The next submission time will be on April 6, 2023.
