Scholarships Merit-based
The University of Iowa

National Scholars Award (NSA)

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Any
Disciplines
15000 USD
Grant
United States
Location
Not specified
Application deadline

About

The University of Iowa attracts the brightest students from across the world.

International students entering in the fall (August) term will be considered for a limited number of merit scholarships.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to $15,000 per year

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

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.

Benefits

The value of the award is $2,000 - $15,000 per year.

Eligibility

  • Nonresident undergraduate first-year students who submit a complete application for admission by February 2, 2026 are automatically considered for the National Scholars Award.
  • Scholarship awarding and amounts are based on outstanding academic merit (standardized test scores and GPA) and exceptional promise at the University of Iowa.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

225 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Not specified

Application: None. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.

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