Iowa State University 2025 International Merit Scholarships

Iowa State University offers merit scholarships to both first-year and transfer international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and a demonstrated record of accomplishments, offering valuable financial support as students pursue their educational goals at Iowa State.

• Table of Content
• About Iowa State University (ISU)
• International Merit Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of International Merit Scholarships
• Requirements for International Merit Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for International Merit Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Iowa State University (ISU)

Iowa State University is a public, land-grant university, where students get a great academic start in learning communities and stay active in 800-plus student organizations, undergrad research, internships and study abroad. They learn from world-class scholars who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges -- feeding the hungry, finding alternative fuels and advancing manufacturing.

International Merit Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of International Merit Scholarships

International Merit Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

• 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)

First-year recipients are eligible for funding for up to eight semesters or until degree completion, whichever occurs first.

Requirements for International Merit Scholarships Qualification

• Be an incoming international first-year student who has been offered admission and is assessed international tuition.
• Accept offer of admission by May 1.
• Submit the OneApp application:
  • Complete the General OneApp application.
  • Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application.
    • Start by completing the General Application. Then navigate to Opportunities > Recommended and select the International Students Admission Scholarship Application for your intended term (fall or spring).

Interview date, Process and Venue for International Merit Scholarships

To retain your scholarship throughout your time at Iowa State, you must meet the following criteria:

• 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 an international student subject to international tuition rates.
• Use the scholarship exclusively toward undergraduate tuition and fees.

Application deadlines

• Fall term
  • Priority deadline: February 15
  • Final deadline: May 1
• Spring term
  • Priority deadline: November 15
  • Final deadline: December 15

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Iowa State University Scholarship webpage