About the programme
Iowa State offers merit-based scholarships to first-year international students, selected competitively through a holistic review of SAT/ACT scores and high school grades. Two award levels exist: Award of Achievement and Award of Distinction. Funding covers up to 8 semesters or until degree completion, and is applied only to undergraduate tuition and fees, with renewal conditions on GPA and enrollment.
Eligibility
- Offered admission to Iowa State University as an international first-year student
- Assessed international tuition rates
- Accept offer of admission by May 1 (fall) or December 15 (spring)
- Maintain minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for renewal
- Enroll in at least 12 credits per semester (excluding summer) for renewal
- Remain classified as an international student for renewal
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- High academic achievement based on SAT/ACT and high school grades
What you will need
- OneApp scholarship application
- SAT/ACT scores
- High school grades
How to apply
- Complete the OneApp General Application first
- Under Opportunities > Recommended, select International Student Admissions Scholarship Application for your term
- Complete the OneApp scholarship application
- Accept admission offer by May 1 (fall) or December 15 (spring)
Applications are submitted on Iowa State University’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Iowa State University · Application
- Last checked
- 12 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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