First-year international students are eligible to apply for a limited number of merit scholarships, which are awarded based on a competitive review of their SAT or ACT scores and high school grades. To be considered, students must submit a OneApp scholarship application.
Scholarship Benefits
The International Merit Scholarship offers two award tiers:
- The Award of Achievement, provides up to $40,000 in funding over four years, with annual amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.
- The Award of Distinction, provides up to $16,000 in funding over four years, with annual amounts ranging from $2,000 to $4,000.
- For first-year recipients, the scholarship will cover a maximum of eight semesters of funding, or until they complete their degree, whichever comes first.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the International Merit Scholarship, incoming international first-year students who have been accepted to Iowa State University and are paying international tuition rates must:
- Complete the Iowa State University OneApp application.
- Complete the General OneApp application.
- Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application.
To maintain the scholarship, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credits each semester (excluding summer sessions).
- Only students assessed international tuition rates are eligible for this award.
- The award can only be used to cover undergraduate tuition and fees.
How to Apply
To apply for the International Merit Scholarship, simply follow these steps:
- Go to the OneApp Scholarship Portal and complete the General Application.
- Next, access the Opportunities section and select “Recommended”.
- Click on “International Students Admission Scholarship Application” and choose your desired term (spring or fall).
- Finally, submit your application.
For more details, visit the Iowa State University website.
Application Deadline
November 15, 2024.
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