The International Distinction in Education Award (IDEA) is a merit scholarship offered by the University of Iowa to incoming international students. It is offered for Bachelors degree on the courses offered at the university. The IDEA Award is worth between $2,000 and $15,000 per year. The amount of the award is determined by a holistic review of your application materials, including your high school grades, ACT or SAT scores, and other application information. There is no separate application required for the IDEA Award. You will be automatically considered for the award when you apply for admission to the University of Iowa.
Details About The Scholarship:
- Level of Study: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
- Institution(s): University of Iowa, USA
- Open to: International Students (not U.S. citizen/permanent residen
- Deadline: 31 December 2024
Eligibility Criteria Of The Scholarship:
- Be an international student (not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
- Be a first-year student applying for your freshman year.
- Graduate from a high school outside the United States.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 while enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) to renew the award (up to 8 semesters or graduation).
Benefits:
- Award amount between $2,000 and $15,000 per year to help with tuition, fees, and living expenses.
- Renewable for up to eight semesters or graduation (whichever comes first)..
Required Documents:
Required documents typically include:
- Completed application for admission
- High school transcripts (translated to English if necessary)
- Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)
- English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)