International Scholarships - Upper Iowa University

UIU offers several scholarships of increasing amounts to incoming students based on their grade point average (GPA). Prospective students are automatically considered for scholarships at the time of their admission. No separate application is required. Accepted students will be notified of any scholarship award during their admission process.

Transfer Scholarship

NEW: Eligible transfer students could qualify for a scholarship for UIU’s Fayette Campus!

Students are required to:

Currently attend another institution anywhere in the world
Have completed at least 48 transferable credits
Be fully admitted to UIU
Enroll full-time (12-18 credits per semester) at UIU’s Fayette Campus

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Upper Iowa University Scholarships
for International Students (2023-24 rates)

Scholarship Name	Requirements	Amount Per Year
International Trustee Scholarship	3.50 – 4.00 GPA	$4,000
International Presidential Scholarship	3.00 – 3.49 GPA	$2,500
International Deans’ Scholarship	2.50 – 2.99 GPA	$1,000
International Achievement Scholarship	2.00 – 2.49 GPA	$500
International Transfer Scholarship	3.00 – 4.00 GPA and transfer from another college/university	$1,500
International Recognition Scholarship	2.00 – 2.99 GPA and transfer from another college/university	$500

Transferring to UIU’s Fayette Campus in Winter/Spring of 2023?

UIU has announced we’re lowering tuition from $33,639 to $19,000 starting fall of 2023! If you’re planning on transferring to UIU’s Fayette campus for Session 3 or Session 4 2023, please complete the eligibility form or contact our admissions office for current scholarship rates.

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Alternative (Non-UIU) Funding Sources

Additional funding to alleviate expenses may be available to Upper Iowa University international students. The links below offer further information regarding potential scholarships and student loans. Please, remember that a scholarship does not need to be paid back, whereas, student loans do. Often times, student loans come with high interest rates that will be added to your payments in the future. It is important to remember they are competitive in nature and not guaranteed. In addition, we recommend you reach out to your home governments to determine if they have scholarships available for students studying in the United States. Please note: any information related to these links is not affiliated with or endorsed by Upper Iowa University.

Scholarships for International Students