National Scholars Award (NSA)
For incoming first-year nonresident students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents or international students who graduate from a U.S. high school.
$2,000–$15,000 a year for up to four years
Nonresident undergraduate first-year students who submit a complete application for admission by March 1 are automatically considered for the National Scholars Award. Scholarship awarding and amounts are based on outstanding academic merit (standardized test scores and GPA) and exceptional promise at the University of Iowa.
None. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.
Up to four years, or until you receive your bachelor’s degree (whichever comes first). You must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at the University of Iowa (fall and spring terms), a minimum 2.75 cumulative UI GPA, and continue to pay nonresident tuition. Renewal reviews are done at the end of each semester.