University of Iowa, Scholarships First-year International students, USA
The University of Iowa attracts the brightest students from across the world. International students entering in the fall (August) 2021 term will be considered for a limited number of merit scholarships. Financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, or need-based aid is not available for international students.
Please see the Scholarship and Grant Policies for additional information on awarding.
International Distinction in Education Award (IDEA)
For incoming first-year international citizens (not U.S. citizens or permanent residents) who are graduates of a high school outside the U.S. International first-year students who will graduate from a U.S. high school are eligible for domestic non-resident scholarships.
Value:
$500 – $10,000 per year
Minimum Requirements:
International students entering the fall (August) 2020 term will be considered for a limited number of merit scholarships. Scholarship selection is competitive, and is based on holistic review of all application information, high school marks/grades, and ACT or SAT scores.
Application:
None. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission beginning November 1, 2020.
Renewal:
Available for up to four years or until you receive your bachelor’s degree (whichever comes first). You must maintain continuous full-time enrollment (12 semester hours) at the University of Iowa (fall and spring terms), a minimum 2.50 cumulative UI GPA, continue to pay nonresident tuition, and remain in international student status for renewal. Renewal reviews are done at the end of each semester.
Additional Scholarships:
Collegiate and Departmental Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships above that are awarded by the Office of Admissions, there are a variety of scholarships administered by University of Iowa colleges and departments for the incoming new student as well as the continuing University of Iowa student. Expand your search using the links below.
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- College of Nursing
- College of Public Health
- Office of Study Abroad/International Programs
- Office of Student Financial Aid
Details and information on Official Website.