Scholarships

First-year students can be considered for academic scholarships simply by submitting an application for admission.

Iowa State offers special scholarships to transfer students. These awards are provided to students who meet various qualifications.

The Expedition Award is automatically awarded to all transfer students who are residents of Illinois or Minnesota.

International merit scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and outstanding talent or achievements.

International first-year students who have been offered admission will be automatically awarded these renewable merit scholarships for high achieving applicants based on the High School GPA and SAT or ACT scores submitted.

With Iowa State OneApp scholarship portal, undergraduate students can submit scholarship applications in one system. The Office of Student Financial Aid, academic colleges and departments, and other campus units will use the information available in OneApp to select scholarship recipients.