The University of Iowa offers more than 1,500 scholarships each year to outstanding students based on financial need, academic merit, or both.

Students may receive multiple scholarships as long as the combined value does not exceed the total cost of their education* plus $1,000. Receiving a UI scholarship will not disqualify you from also receiving need-based grants or loans offered through the UI Office of Student Financial Aid.

• Scholarships for First-Year Students—For students entering the University of Iowa directly from high school.
• Scholarships for Transfer Students—For students transferring to the University of Iowa from another college or university.

International student scholarships
The University offers several scholarships for international first-year and transfer students.

Scholarships for International Students

Additional University of Iowa scholarships
Additional scholarships are offered by academic departments and colleges at the University. Look for details on departmental and college web sites, and in the online Guide to Scholarships prepared by the UI Office of Student Financial Aid.

Guide to Scholarships (UI Office of Student Financial Aid)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarships
Tippie College of Business Scholarships
College of Education Scholarships
College of Engineering Scholarships
College of Pharmacy Scholarships

Externally funded scholarships
Don't limit your scholarship search to University-sponsored assistance. Many web sites feature additional opportunities provided by corporate and nonprofit organizations. For example, try searching through the CollegeBoard site, the FastWeb site, and on SallieMae's College Answer site.

External Scholarships for Diverse Populations (419KB)**

* Total cost of education: This figure, which includes tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and personal and transportation expenses, is estimated each year by the UI Office of Student Financial Aid.

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