Our Mission
The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund (MSF) provides financial assistance, motivation and internship opportunities for Iowa’s minority students pursuing post-secondary 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 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 fund relies on the service of Board members and volunteers for the majority of its support needs.
Scholarships
The Morris Board of Directors administers the James B. Morris Scholarship and a number of named scholarships as well.
Donors
The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund also 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.
Nya Bottley
Kimbree Callahan
Gacien Ceneus
Dierra Coleman
Tysheena Davis
Takeshi Fottral
Yamam Hussein
Cathy Huynh
Mindy Luong
Donovan McCamey
Amya Murray
Ayanna Murray
Arabia Parkey
Kamryn Williams
1000000
Dollars Awarded
to
700
Students
Ayanna Murray
EMC Insurance Companies Scholar
Dierra Coleman
John & Mary Pappajohn Scholar
Nya Bottley
Director's Scholar
Kimbree Callahan
EMC Insurance Companies Scholar
Kamryn C. Williams
Board of Directors Scholar
Gacien Ceneus
Vincent C. Chapman Sr. Scholar
Donovan McCamey
Board of Director Scholar
Takeshi J Fottral
EMC Insurance Companies Scholar
Rachel Castro
EMC Insurance Companies Scholar
Arielle Johnson
Anne C. Chapman Scholar
Xavier Niola-Velesaca
EDJ Scholar