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Nonresident undergraduate first-year students at the University of Iowa who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or international students who graduate from a U.S. high school, are automatically considered for the National Scholars Award when they submit a complete admission application by February 2, 2026. Awards reflect academic merit (GPA and test scores through February of senior year / seventh-semester GPA) and promise at Iowa.
Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000 per year for up to four years. Renewal requires continuous full-time enrollment, a 2.75 cumulative UI GPA, and continued non-resident tuition status.
No separate scholarship application is required.
The University of Iowa National Scholars Award awards Up to $15,000.
The deadline is February 1, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; create a free Award Scholar profile to get notified when the next window opens.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Entering; US citizen. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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No essay is listed for this scholarship, but check the submission requirements above for other materials.
Entry is automatic when you meet the criteria; there is no separate application to submit.