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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