Iowa State University 2025 International Student Excellence Award

Iowa State is dedicated to enrolling a highly talented and accomplished student body. The International Student Excellence Award recognizes academic excellence and a strong track record of achievements, providing essential financial support to help students achieve their educational goals at Iowa State.

International first-year students who have been offered admission will be automatically awarded these renewable merit scholarships based on the high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores submitted during the admissions application process (SAT or ACT is required for scholarship eligibility).

• Table of Content
• About Iowa State University (ISU)
• International Student Excellence Award
• Aim and Benefits of International Student Excellence Award
• Requirements for International Student Excellence Award Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for International Student Excellence Award
• 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 Student Excellence Award

Aim and Benefits of International Student Excellence Award

• President's Award for International Student Excellence: $48,000 ($12,000 per year)
• Dean's Award for International Student Excellence: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)

First-year recipients will receive funding for up to 8 semesters or until degree completion, whichever occurs first.

Requirements for International Student Excellence Award Qualification

• Incoming international first-year students who have been offered admission.
• Accept offer of admission by May 1.
• Automatic scholarship for students who meet specific GPA and SAT/ACT criteria (no separate scholarship application required).
• This scholarship cannot be combined with the International Merit Scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for International Student Excellence Award

To maintain your scholarship during your time at Iowa State, you must meet the following criteria:

• President's Award: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at Iowa State.
• Dean's Award: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while enrolled at Iowa State.
• Remain continuously enrolled in at least 12 semester credits each semester (summer semesters are not included).
• The scholarship is only available to students assessed international tuition.
• The award can only be applied toward undergraduate tuition and fees.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Iowa State University Scholarship webpage