Iowa State University International Merit Scholarship and International Student Excellence Awards (Undergraduate) 2027

Iowa State University offers merit-based undergraduate scholarships for international students, including the competitive International Merit Scholarship and International Student Excellence Awards. Awards for first-year students include the Award of Achievement (typically $5,000–$10,000 per year, up to $40,000) and the Award of Distinction (typically $2,000–$4,000 per year, up to $16,000). Transfer student awards are also available with lower maximums. Scholarships provide partial support toward undergraduate tuition and fees for up to eight semesters.

Merit-based tuition support (annual amounts as specified) for up to eight semesters; support toward undergraduate tuition and fees.

International students assessed at international tuition rates who apply for undergraduate admission to Iowa State University and receive an offer of admission. First-year and transfer international applicants who meet academic and GPA requirements (transfer: cumulative equivalent of at least 3.0/4.0 for the competitive merit scholarship) are eligible.

Apply for international undergraduate admission to Iowa State University and submit required scholarship materials; eligible applicants are considered automatically for Excellence Awards and may apply for merit scholarships via the university's scholarship application (OneApp) as required.