International Merit Scholarships-Iowa State University

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International Transfer Merit Scholarships

Award Description

Iowa State is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. The International Transfer Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship.

Eligibility

Incoming international transfer applicants with fewer than 66 transferrable semester credits.

Scholarship Award Values

There are two international Merit Scholarship levels:
Level Scholarship Amount
Gold $8,000/year (renewable) *
Cardinal $4,000/year (renewable) *
* Transfer recipients will be funded for a maximum of 5 semesters, or completion of the degree, whichever comes first.

Application Requirements

  • A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) comparable to a minimum of 3.0 out of 4.0 (B)
  • The SAT is not required, but if submitted, it will be considered
  • A resume or CV listing your achievements
  • One letter of recommendation
  • A 500-word essay. You may write something that will help the committee get to know you better and tell us why you deserve the award, or you may answer one of the questions provided on the scholarship application form
  • Applicants must be international students and must have completed an international application for admission

How to Apply

You must submit your Undergraduate Application for Admission and all required transcripts, financial documents, and examination results before you may apply for the International Merit Scholarship, as we will review your application file as part of our scholarship consideration.
Once you have submitted your application for admission, you may then complete the International Merit Scholarship Application Form. Please be sure to use your name exactly as it is entered on your application for admission so that we can match your scholarship application to your undergraduate application. You will use this form to upload your current resume or CV (in PDF format), type your essay, and send the letter of recommendation form to the person you have asked to provide it. (These items must all be submitted using this form. We will not accept any scholarship materials via email or post.)

Scholarship Application Deadline

Term Application Deadline
Fall March 1
Spring October 1

Renewal Requirements

The following criteria must be met during your Iowa State career to maintain the scholarship:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 while enrolled at Iowa State
  • Continuous enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester credits each semester (summers not included)
  • Only students assessed non-resident tuition are eligible for this award
  • The award may only be used toward undergraduate tuition and fees
http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/intl/merit_scholarships.php

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