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Open to all nationalities
Closes 15 Feb 2027

Iowa State University International Merit Scholarship (First-Year)

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Iowa State University🇺🇸 United StatesDeadline: 15 February 2027, 00:00

Iowa State offers competitive merit scholarships to a limited number of high-achieving first-year international students, selected by holistic review of SAT/ACT scores and high-school grades. The Award of Achievement pays $5,000–$10,000 annually (up to $40,000 total) and the Award of Distinction $2,000–$4,000 annually (up to $16,000 total), funding capped at eight semesters. Applicants complete the OneApp scholarship portal (General Application, then the International Student Admissions Scholarship Application); renewal requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 12+ credits per semester.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderIowa State University
Host InstitutionIowa State University
Host Country🇺🇸 United States
Study LevelUndergraduate
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypePartial Funding
Value10000
DurationUp to 8 semesters or until degree completion, whichever comes first
Application Deadline15 Feb 2027Closes 15 Feb 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated13 September 2026
Official Websitewww.iastate.edu

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Students offered admission to Iowa State as international first-year students assessed at international tuition rates, who accept their offer by the deadline and complete the OneApp application.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

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