Scholarship FAQ's

How do I apply for scholarships at Iowa State University?

The university offers a wide variety of scholarships based on academic background, intended major, test scores, and co-curricular activities. To be assured of receiving consideration for the various academic scholarships administered by the university, freshman applicants should apply for admission nine to twelve months before their planned entry date. Once students are offered admission they are automatically considered for many of the academic scholarships administered by the university.

The university not only accepts scholarships from outside donors, but, encourages students to pursue such scholarship opportunities through their high schools, parents' employers, or involvement in activities through which scholarships might be available

Additional scholarships, separated into categories, can be viewed under the "Scholarships" menu, located on the left.