National Scholars Award

• $2,000 to $15,000 a year for up to four years
• Renewal: continuous full-time enrollment in fall and spring terms, a minimum 2.75 cumulative UI GPA, and continued payment of nonresident tuition; reviewed at the end of each semester

• Complete application for admission: February 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry)
• Test scores administered through December 12, 2026; scores received before February 8, 2027 considered

1. Submit the University of Iowa application or the Common Application by February 1.
2. Have ACT or SAT scores sent if available (institution code 1356 for ACT, 6681 for SAT); scores are optional for general admission but required of international first-year applicants who want academic scholarships consideration.
3. No separate scholarship form: eligible students are awarded the scholarship automatically on admission.

Awards and amounts are based on academic merit (standardized test scores and GPA, with GPA recalculated by the university for consistency) and exceptional promise at Iowa. Applicants without test scores are reviewed on their credentials.