Welcome to the IIA Heartland Iowa Chapter!
The Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves Eastern Iowa. The Chapter has over 150 members.
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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.
Chapter Advocacy Supporter
The 2026 IIA Advocacy Key recognizes U.S. chapters that have strengthened the internal audit profession through direct grassroots advocacy. This badge honors the chapter’s critical support of IIA Advocacy in advancing robust and coordinated engagement with key U.S. policymakers.
We offer local training, education, and networking via our meetings and events. Check out the Training and Events page for upcoming activities.
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Chapter Officers
Mrs. Riley Schuster (CIA)
Chapter President
Megan Huck (CFSA)
Chapter Secretary
Julie Appleget (CIA)
Chapter Membership Chair
Mrs. Toni Milnes (CIA, CRMA, CFSA)
Chapter Certification Chair
Mrs. Dawn Peek
Chapter Program Chair
Mr. Roberto Leone
Chapter Academic Relations Chair
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 “2025/2065 IIA Heartland-Iowa Scholarship” in the subject line.
Scholarship Award
The IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter is allocating one individual scholarship award of $1,000 for the scholarship academic year. The Scholarship award will be made payable in the name of the recipient. Scholarship award requirements:
- All candidates must be pursuing either a associates, 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; however, recipients may re-apply in subsequent years.
- Students must be enrolled for the scholarship academic year, focusing on information systems (IS), IT/Computer sciences, accounting, finance, risk management or related studies.
- Students must be enrolled with an accredited university or community college in the Eastern Iowa or Western Illinois regions.
- 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.
- Apply for student membership in the IIA at https://www.theiia.org/en/membership/us/become-a-member/student/
- Recipient is invited and encouraged to attend, during the award period: 2 chapter events (free of charge) / 1 virtual IIA Heartland-Chapter board meeting to receive the reward.
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 IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter Scholarship Committee to The IIA Heartland-Iowa no later than 11:59 pm US Central on December 12, 2025.
Please see attachments for the application:
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Building Awareness Champions
We are pleased to be a 2024 Building Awareness Champion!
During Internal Audit Awareness Month in May, we shared our passion for internal auditing, promoting the profession through a variety of events and campaigns designed to inform and engage, raise awareness, and help stakeholders understand the value of internal audit in their organizations.
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