20 Davenport Students Named as Inaugural Recipients in the John Deere Scholars Program

Congratulations to the 20 students who have earned the inaugural John Deere Scholarship from the University of Iowa! In June 2024, DCSD, the John Deere Foundation, and the University of Iowa announced a partnership that would allow DCSD students to pursue a college education with a full ride to the University of Iowa.

We are proud to announce the following students as the first-ever John Deere Scholars:

Davenport Central Emma Banks Kamryn Benson Ava DeCook Beckham Hughes Ella Strader Benie Toko	Davenport West Samyr Andilog Kahli Bradley Alejandra Herrera Emily Johnson Mary Anna Le Olivia Pizano	Davenport North Cunell Burrage Jordan Cheesman Lizet Diaz Morgan Hirsch Abdur Rahmaan Howard Abigail Johnson Tracey Morgan Jessica Oboh

The high school program commenced this fall with college preparatory courses tailored to any senior interested in attending college. The program provides training to develop leadership skills and assists students in navigating the financial aid and admissions processes as they apply to institutions, including the UI.

This $6.6 million partnership between John Deere, the University of Iowa, and the Davenport Community School District is a testament to our community's commitment to making higher education accessible for all. Each scholarship covers 90% of the total cost to attend the University of Iowa. The remaining 10% will be covered by additional funding sources, such as work-study. The program will award a total of 60 four-year scholarships to the UI over the three years. Click here to learn more about the program.