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
06/30/2025
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. Will your home country’s government provide you financial sponsorship to pay for your educational expenses?
  4. What would you like to share with the scholarship committee about your profile/background that we cannot see in your grades and test scores?
  5. For Incoming Transfer Students Only

    How likely are you to attend Iowa State University?
  6. List your 3 favorite things about Iowa State University.
  7. Will your home country’s government provide you financial sponsorship to pay for your educational expenses?
  8. 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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