International Merit Scholarships at Iowa State University 2025

Eligibility criteria for International Merit Scholarships at Iowa State University 2025:

• Be admitted to Iowa State University as an international undergraduate (either first‑year or transfer).
• Be assessed at international tuition rates.
• Accept their offer of admission by the university’s deadline (for first‑year: by May 1 for fall; by December 15 for spring; for transfer: similar deadlines).
• For transfers: have a cumulative GPA equivalent to 3.0 out of 4.0 (B average) for previous college/university work.
• Submit the OneApp scholarship application, including the “International Student Admissions Scholarship” section.
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and enroll in at least 12 credits per semester (excluding summer) to renew the scholarship.
• Continue to be classified as an international student while holding the scholarship.
• Use scholarship funds only toward undergraduate tuition and fees.

Value of International Merit Scholarships at Iowa State University 2025:

• First‑year students:
  • Award of Achievement: Up to US$ 40,000 total (US$ 5,000–10,000/year)
  • Award of Distinction: Up to US$ 16,000 total (US$ 2,000–4,000/year)
  • Funding lasts up to 8 semesters or until degree completion, whichever is first
• Transfer students:
  • Award of Achievement: Up to US$ 20,000 total (US$ 5,000–8,000/year)
  • Award of Distinction: Up to US$ 10,000 total (US$ 2,000–4,000/year)
  • Funding lasts up to 5 semesters (2.5 years) or until degree completion

Application process:

• Apply to Iowa State University for admission.
• Fill out the OneApp scholarship application, selecting the “International Student Admissions Scholarship” section for your entry term.
• Submit all required info by the relevant scholarship deadlines.

Application Deadline:

First-year students:

• Priority: February 15
• Final: May 1 (for fall entry)

Transfer students:

• Priority: March 1
• Final: June 30 (for fall entry)