Application Notice
| Term | Priority Application Deadline | Final Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | February 15 | May 1 |
| Spring | November 15 | December 15 |
Hurray! all international students seeking to study in the USA can now apply for the 2023 International Merit Scholarships at Iowa State University.
All freshmen international students will be considered for a limited number of merit scholarships. Scholarship selection is highly competitive based on a holistic review of SAT or ACT scores and high school marks/grades. Students must complete the OneApp scholarship application to be considered for this award.
Eligibility for Merit Scholarships
- Incoming international first-year applicants who have been offered admission and will not be receiving financial sponsorship through their home country’s government are eligible for this award.
- Complete the Iowa State University OneApp application
- Complete the General OneApp application
- Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application
Application Perks
| Award of Achievement | Up to $40,000 ($5,000/yr–$10,000/yr) |
| Award of Distinction | Up to $16,000 ($2,000/yr–$4,000/yr) |
For Transfer students
There are international transfer merit scholarships are awarded to students who have shown strong academic achievement and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship. Students must complete the OneApp scholarship application to be considered for the award.
Iowa State University Eligibility
- Incoming international transfer applicants who have been offered admission and will not be receiving financial sponsorship through their home country’s government are eligible for this award.
- A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) comparable to a minimum of 3.0 out of 4.0 (B)
- Complete the Iowa State University OneApp application
- Complete the General OneApp application
- Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application
To maintain this scholarship grants, applicants must;
The following criteria must be met during your Iowa State career to maintain the scholarship:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while enrolled at Iowa State
- Continuous enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester credits each semester (summers not included)
- Only students assessed international tuition are eligible for this award
- The award may only be used toward undergraduate tuition and fees