Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships

Iowa State University offers merit scholarships for international students pursuing undergraduate study in the United States. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and a demonstrated record of accomplishments, with competitive selection for first-year and transfer students. Benefits include substantial scholarship amounts awarded over the duration of study.

Scholarship awards up to $40,000 total or up to $16,000 total, distributed across the duration of the program; based on eligibility categories.

Incoming international first-year students who have been offered admission to Iowa State University and are assessed international tuition rates; must accept the offer of admission by November.

Submit the OneApp scholarship application through the OneApp portal; complete General Application and navigate to Opportunities > Recommended, then select the International Students Admission Scholarship Application for the intended term.