Our Mission
The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund (MSF) provides financial assistance, motivation and internship opportunities for Iowa’s minority students pursuing post-secondary and graduate degrees. The MSF provides this assistance to high-achieving individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, community service and a need for financial aid. The MSF provides minority students with an opportunity to learn, grow, and become professionals in their chosen careers while assisting Iowa communities with the retention of a diverse pool of talent.

Our Vision
Empowering high performing Iowa minority students with need to reach their goals in higher education and life

 

Our Management
The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund is administered by a Board of Directors comprised of Iowa business and education leaders. The Board contracts for administrative support with Diversified Management Services, a Des Moines-based firm specializing in association management.

Scholarships
The Morris Board of Directors administers three scholarships:

• The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund
• The Nelson Urban Scholarship for African American Teachers or education majors
• The Fred Johnson Youth Scholarship, aimed at African American High School Seniors Funding

The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund benefits from the support of individual and corporate donors. In addition, we have matching fund agreements with many Iowa colleges and universities who match dollar for dollar each scholarship we award