Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships for International Students (USA) 2024

First-year international students will be considered for a limited number of merit scholarships. Scholarship selection is competitive based on a holistic review of SAT or ACT scores and high school marks/grades. Students must complete the OneApp scholarship application to be considered for the award.

• Table of Content
• About Iowa State University (ISU)
• International Merit Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of International Merit Scholarships
• Requirements for International Merit Scholarships Qualification
• 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

*First-year recipients will be funded for a maximum of eight semesters, or completion of the degree, whichever comes first.

Requirements for International Merit Scholarships Qualification

The following criteria must be met during your Iowa State career to maintain the scholarship:

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 while enrolled at Iowa State
• Continuous enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester credits each semester (summers not included)
• Only students assessed international tuition are eligible for this award
• The award may only be used toward undergraduate tuition and fees

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Complete the Iowa State University OneApp application

• Complete the General OneApp application AND
• Complete the International Student Admissions Scholarship application

For more details, visit ISU website.