giving - the University Club Scholarship Program
University Club Scholarship Program—Progress Report—Future Goals
By Kate Varcoe, Finance Chair 2026/27
In our 2025/26 fund raising year, thanks to 114 generous donors, we raised nearly $12,500 for the University Club Scholarship Fund, allowing us to award four $3,000 scholarships to the following students:
- Kristynn McFarland, Iowa City
- Carsyn Zehr, Ft. Dodge
- Jade Knerr, Bettendorf
- Karina Gonzalez-Pena, North Liberty
We are pleased to offer these generous scholarships benefiting women attending the University of Iowa. Your support is not just a number — it's investment in the future of women scholars in our community. These funds
help offset the rising costs of education, ease financial burdens, and open doors for students striving to succeed academically and personally.
Students face considerable cost while attending the University of Iowa. A typical annual “Ubill” for resident students to cover tuition, fees, housing, food, books and supplies is approximately $26,950. Our scholarships can
make a meaningful difference in their quest for a college education.
Building on this success, we are setting an even stronger goal for the 2026-27 fundraising year: raising $17,000 and inspiring 30% of our club members to participate as donors. Based on last year’s membership, gifts from
approximately 240 members would help us reach that participation goal. Every contribution—large or small—moves us closer to expanding opportunities for University of Iowa women students. With your continued generosity, we can meet these ambitious goals and make an even greater impact in the year ahead.
We invite you to learn more about the scholarship fund at the Fall Fair on Tuesday, September 15. Please join us at Parkview Church from 10 a.m. to noon to connect with fellow members, hear more about the students we
support, and explore ways to get involved. If you are interested in joining the Scholarship Committee, please reach out to me—I would be delighted to tell you more about our goals and donor activities.
On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the entire University Club, thank you for your heart, your help, and your continued support of the University Club Scholarship Program!
Sincerely,
Kate Varcoe, Finance Chair 2026/27
Committee Members:
Paula Altmaier, Jan Tracy
Kate Varcoe, Finance Chair 2026-27