International Merit Admission Scholarship Application - FALL 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:
Fall priority deadline to apply: February 15
Fall final deadline to apply: May 1
TRANSFER STUDENT Deadlines:
Fall priority deadline to apply: March 1
Fall final deadline to apply: June 30
Iowa State is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population.
- Award
- $2,000-$10,000
- Deadline
- 03/01/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- For Incoming Freshman Students Only
How likely are you to attend Iowa State University? - List your 3 favorite things about Iowa State University.
- Will your home country’s government provide you financial sponsorship to pay for your educational expenses?
- What would you like to share with the scholarship committee about your profile/background that we cannot see in your grades and test scores?
- For Incoming Transfer Students Only
How likely are you to attend Iowa State University? - List your 3 favorite things about Iowa State University.
- Will your home country’s government provide you financial sponsorship to pay for your educational expenses?
- 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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- For Incoming Freshman Students Only