Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship

Application Deadline for 2026 - 2027 Academic Year is May 1, 2026

MidWestOne Bank administers the Pearl Hull Falk Trust which provides funds for the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship. Prior to her death in 1965, Pearl Hull Falk resided in Iowa City where her husband was a prominent banker during the early 1900’s. The trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Falk to provide annual scholarships to needy and worthy students attending the University of Iowa.

Scholarship Amount = $5,000.00

Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $5,000.00 each. Awards will be paid in installments of $2,500.00 at the beginning of each semester and sent directly to the University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid.

Eligibility Criteria

Each recipient of the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship must be:

1. of a Protestant faith,
2. a resident of the State of Iowa, and
3. a full-time student at the University of Iowa

At least one of the recipients must be a member of an Episcopal Church, and at least one must be a young man who shows interest in and promise for a career in banking. All recipients must be of good character and have a good scholastic record. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

All applicants must complete the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Application and submit the required materials.

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted via email to scholarships@midwestone.com. Applications must be submitted by midnight CST on May 1, 2026.

Paper applications and supporting materials must be received by or postmarked by May 1, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. All applicants will be notified by email of their award status in early July 2026.

The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Committee
MidWestOne Bank
Attn: Trust Services
P.O. Box 1700
Iowa City, IA 52244

Questions?

Inquiries concerning scholarship applications should be directed to Allison Donnell at scholarships@midwestone.com or call 319-356-5842.