International Merit Scholarship--Freshman Award of Distinction

Apply for this scholarship through the International Students Admission Scholarship Application.

International Merit Scholarship— International freshmen will be considered for a limited number of renewable merit scholarships. Scholarship selection is competitive based on a holistic review of a student’s profile with focus on grades/marks.

Fall priority deadline to apply: February 15, 2022
Fall final deadline for freshmen to apply: May 1, 2022

Spring priority deadline to apply: November 15, 2021
Spring final deadline for freshmen to apply: December 15, 2021

International students on sponsorship or receiving an International Student Excellence Scholarship are not eligible for these awards.

Iowa State is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population.