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First-Year Presidential Scholarships at University of Iowa

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  • The University of Iowa is a flagship public research university in Iowa City, Iowa. It was founded in 1847 and is the oldest and second-largest university in the state of Iowa.
  • Since the establishment of the Presidential Scholarship in 1979, the University of Iowa has honored several promising young scholars with funding, community, and recognition.

Scholarship Overview

  • The University of Iowa offers the Presidential Scholarship to incoming first-year students. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years, or until scholars complete their bachelor’s degree.
  • Every year, selectors from University of Iowa’s five undergraduate colleges and a broad spectrum of academic disciplines congregate to select the most promising scholars out of hundreds of applications.
  • This scholarship is open to newly admitted students who are scheduled to begin their undergraduate studies in Fall 2019.

Host School(s)

  • University of Iowa

Field(s) of Study

  • All study programs offered by the University

What does the scholarship cover?

  • This scholarship covers only tuition and fees.
  • The total amount of each Presidential Scholarship is determined by the scholar’s residency status, i.e.
    • Iowa residents: Up to $74,000 (up to $18,500 a year up to four years)
    • Nonresidents: Up to $80,000 (up to $20,000 a year up to four years)
    • International Students: $40,000 ($10,000 a year up to four years)

 How many scholarships are given?

  • Up to 20 students are awarded scholarships every year.

Which countries are targeted?

  • Both domestic and international students can apply for this scholarship.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To apply for the Presidential Scholarship, you must:

  • Be admitted to the University of Iowa
  • Have earned at least the equivalent of a 3.80 (weighted or unweighted) high school GPA on a 4.00 scale
  • Achieved an ACT composite score of 33, or an equivalent SAT score

Selection Criteria

  • Extraordinary intellectual curiosity
  • Exceptional academic ability
  • Authentic connection to the community through experiences and words

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • Register for, and take the ACT or SAT before the eligible test dates set by the university.
  • Have the official test scores sent directly to the University.
  • Apply for undergraduate admission at University of Iowa via the IOWA office of admissions login page
  • Upload a copy of your High School Transcript before the application deadline
  • After applying and receiving an offer to join and undergraduate program, apply for the Presidential Scholarship.

Note:

  • You may be required to pay an application fee at some stages of the undergraduate application process.
  • Make sure your application is complete and free of mistakes before you submit it
  • Submit your application(s) before the deadline, if possible.

Closing Date

  • Applications open in Mid-September 2018 and will most likely close in November 2018.

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