CAMBUS scholarship awarded to recipients for spring 2026
CAMBUS scholarships have been awarded to three student employees for the spring 2026 semester. Many deserving and well-qualified Cambus student employees submitted applications for academic scholarships. After the review of all spring 2026 applicants, the following student staff have been awarded scholarships:
Maggie Greer, dispatcher
Spencer Kramer, bus operator
Maggie Summers, scheduling supervisor
The Cambus Scholarship program, established in 2021, awards scholarships to Cambus student employees who have made positive contributions to Cambus and in service to the university community. Candidates are selected based upon their work record and written responses in an application.
Spring 2026 scholarship recipients
Maggie Greer
Courses of study: Psychology, Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Cambus experience:
- Bus operator October 2023 – September 2023
- Dispatcher September 2023 - present
"The Cambus team is full of wonderful people. I have formed connections and relationships that add great value to my life."
What does it mean to be selected for this award?
"To be selected as a recipient is an honor. I am grateful for the financial assistance and proof that the work I do everyday is an appreciated service to this university and organization."
Spencer Kramer
Courses of study: Finance, Risk Management, Insurance
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Cambus experience:
Bus operator September 2023 - present
"Cambus provides me a community and flexibility that drastically improves my experience at Iowa. Without my team, I would not be able to spend my time with friends or studying when I need it."
What does it mean to be selected for this award?
"It means a lot to know all of my hard work at Cambus was noticed."
Maggie Summers
Course of study: Art
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Cambus experience:
- Bus operator February 2022 – May 2023
- Dispatcher May 2023 – April 2024
- Scheduling supervisor April 2024 - present
“Working at Cambus reminds me that I'm a part of something bigger. The confidence and leadership skills I've gained through Cambus will have a lasting impact on both my personal and professional growth.”
What does it mean to be selected for this award?
"I'm very grateful to be recognized for my dedication to Cambus. This scholarship allows me to focus fully on my academics while preparing me for the next step in my career. "
About the CAMBUS Scholarship
About the CAMBUS scholarship
The Cambus Scholarship Program was established by Doug Couto - alum of UI Tippie College of Business and Cambus. While in the residence halls at Iowa, Couto and a few friends started a voluntary busing service from the west residence halls over to main campus. UI President Sandy Boyd heard of this project and officially funded it as a university program in 1972. After a student naming contest, the name “CAMBUS” was chosen for the system. Couto worked in transportation after graduating from Iowa and dedicated his philanthropy to establishing the Cambus Scholarship in 2021.