We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Bright Scholars of Iowa, Lois Dale Bright Scholarship, and Bright Scholars Persistence awards. 

March 23, 2024 – The second annual Bright Symposium took place on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. This year’s symposium brought the engagement and connection of over 50 Bright Scholars, Bright Alum, Bright Foundation board members, volunteers, speakers, and corporate partners with the guiding theme of working hard. Since establishing the Bright Scholars of Iowa award in 2012, the Bright Foundation has proudly dedicated its support toward young Iowans as they work hard to graduate college on time, debt-free, prepared to launch their careers and give back in some way. Based on the values of founders Lois and Dale Bright, who worked hard, saved carefully, invested wisely, and gave back when they could, The Bright Symposium is an annual opportunity for scholarship recipients to embrace this hard-working spirit and what it means to be a Bright Scholar.

“Last semester was my best semester yet! I have recently completed an internship at Siemens Digital Industries, and am starting a Co-Op opportunity at International Paper. I am also in a leadership position in the Hawkeye Marching Band. I finished last semester strong and am one semester away from graduating as the first person in my family to get a degree! So, my advice to other Bright Scholars is to take advantage of every opportunity that you get, lean on those around you for support, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and you will accomplish great things.”