Welcome to the IIA Heartland Iowa Chapter!

Welcome to the IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter   

About This Chapter ​The Heartland-Iowa Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the eastern Iowa area.

We offer local training, education, and networking via our meetings and events. Check out the Training and Events page for upcoming activities.​

Contact us: chapter260@theiia.org

About The IIA ​

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) is an internal professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's gloval voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

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Scholarship Overview

Through the generous support of our chapter, the Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors Annual Scholarship has established a scholarship fund to provide financial​ assistance to those interested in pursuing educational opportunities in the field of information systems/technology (IS/IT), computer sciences, finance, accounting, risk management, or related studies (i.e., hereafter, the “Scholarship”). Individuals interested in applying for the Scholarship must complete the application and related information requirements as noted below. If you have any questions regarding this Scholarship application, please email:

The IIA Heartland-Iowa and indicate “2023/2024 IIA Heartland-Iowa Scholarship” in the subject line.

Scholarship Award

The Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is allocating $1,000 for the 2023-2024 academic year Scholarship fund. Two (2) $1,000 awards will be available for undergraduates and postgraduates. These individual scholarship awards will be made payable in the name of the recipient. Scholarship award requirements:

• All candidates must be pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related fields above.
• All awards can be used for part-time and full-time programs.
• The Scholarship award is applicable for one school year term only (2023-2024). However, recipients may re-apply in subsequent years.
• Students must be enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year, focusing on information systems (IS), computer sciences, accounting, finance, risk management, or related degree.
• Students must be enrolled with an accredited university in the Eastern Iowa or Western Illinois regions.
• Students must demonstrate an interest in the fields of information systems (IS), computer sciences, accounting, finance, risk management, or related degree or related studies.
• Minimum 3.25 (out of 4.0) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Completion of the scholarship application form, including supporting information.
• Scholarship awards will be granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. International students are welcome to apply.​

Scholarship Procedures and Selection Criteria

In the attachments you will find information on how to apply for the annual Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors Annual Scholarship. The scholarship application form and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to the  The IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter Scholoarship Committee no later than 11:59 pm US Central on December 15, 2023.​

Scholarship Application 2023 - 2024

Please see the message from the chapter presdient in the most recent version of the newsletter.