Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships

• Iowa State University, the largest university in the state of Iowa, is a research university in Ames, Iowa.

Scholarship Overview

• Iowa State University, as part of its commitment to enrolling a diverse and talented student population, offers a limited number of merit scholarships to first-year and transfer international students.
• These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and a holistic review of each applicant’s accomplishments.
• The scholarship selection process is highly competitive and based on a holistic review of SAT or ACT scores and high school grades.

Host School(s)

• Iowa State University (ISU)

Fields of Study

• Undergraduate programs at ISU.

What does the scholarship cover?

There are two kinds of awards available. These are:

• Award of Achievement: Up to $40,000 total ($5,000–$10,000 per year)
• Award of Distinction: Up to $16,000 total ($2,000–$4,000 per year)

NOTE:

• First-year recipients are eligible for funding for up to eight semesters or until degree completion, whichever occurs first.
• Recipients of these scholarships must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while enrolled at Iowa State, be continuously enrolled in at least 12 semester credits per term (excluding summer sessions), remain classified as international students subject to international tuition rates, and use the scholarship exclusively toward undergraduate tuition and fees.

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

• International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

• be an incoming international freshman applicant who has already been offered admission to an undergraduate program at Iowa State University;
• be classified as a non-resident tuition fee applicant;
• meet the course requirements for an undergraduate program at ISU;
• be an international student;
• have completed the OneApp scholarship application.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

• To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must complete the Iowa State University OneApp scholarship application as follows:
  • Complete the General OneApp application
  • Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application

Closing Date

• March 1, 2025 (Priority deadline)
• June 30, 2025 (Final deadline)

How Do I Get More Information?

• Website: Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships