International Merit Admission Scholarship Application - SPRING Entry

This scholarship can be awarded under the following names: International Merit Scholarship (Achievement or Distinction), or Global Scholars.

  • The International Merit Scholarship cannot be combined with the International Student Excellence Award.
  • Global Scholars Award cannot be combined with the International Student Excellence Award.

International Merit Scholarship— International freshmen and transfers 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.

Global Scholars Award— International freshmen and transfers 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 and geographic diversity.

FIRST YEAR STUDENT Deadlines:
Spring priority deadline to apply: November 15
Spring final deadline to apply: December 15

TRANSFER STUDENT Deadlines:
Spring priority deadline to apply: November 15
Spring final deadline to apply: December 15

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

Award
$2,000-$10,000
Deadline
03/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. For Incoming Freshman Students Only

    How likely are you to attend Iowa State University?
  2. List your 3 favorite things about Iowa State University.
  3. What would you like to share with the scholarship committee about your profile/background that we cannot see in your grades and test scores?
  4. For Incoming Transfer Students Only

    How likely are you to attend Iowa State University?
  5. List your 3 favorite things about Iowa State University.
  6. What would you like to share with the scholarship committee about your profile/background that we cannot see in your grades and transcripts?
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