The Iowa State University Merit Scholarships are now open for interested and qualified students who are eligible to study in the United States of America.
The scholarship is an award of up to $40,000 to successful candidates who have been offered admission and will not be receiving financial sponsorship through their home country’s government for four (4) years.
Requirements:
To be considered for the Iowa State University Scholarships, you must:
Not be receiving financial sponsorship through their home country’s government are eligible for this award.
Be an international student
Have been offered admission
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 non-resident tuition are eligible for this award
The award may only be used toward undergraduate tuition and fees
Duration and Reward
International Merit Scholarship (Spring and Fall)AmountAward of AchievementUp to $40,000 ($5,000/yr–$10,000/yr)Award of DistinctionUp to $16,000 ($2,000/yr–$4,000/yr)
*Freshman recipients will be funded for a maximum of 8 semesters, or completion of the degree, whichever comes first.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Application Form
Academic transcripts
Two Recommendation Letters
Method of Application
To apply for the International Merit Scholarship go to the OneApp Scholarship Portal
Submit the General Application; then navigate to Opportunities > Recommended > International Students Admission Scholarship Application (Choose spring or fall) and apply.
Click on the button below to commence your application.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025.
