Transfer Cardinal Scholar | Scholarships | ApplyBoard

Overview

The Transfer Cardinal Scholar award at Iowa State University offers significant financial support to international transfer students starting from Summer 2026. This scholarship is automatically awarded based on the student's transfer GPA, providing up to $12,000 over the course of their studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be an international transfer student admitted to Iowa State University starting Summer 2026 or later.
Transfer GPA must be between 3.50 and 3.69 to qualify for the scholarship.

Scholarship Value and Duration

Total award amount: $12,000.
Disbursed as $4,000 per year for up to 3 years (maximum of 6 semesters) or until degree completion.

Renewal Requirements

To maintain the scholarship, recipients must keep a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 during their studies at Iowa State University.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international transfer students to receive funding based on academic merit. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for admission early to be considered for this award and to maintain strong academic performance to retain the scholarship throughout their degree program.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

Council of International Schools Student Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$1,500 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Dean's International Student Excellence Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$12,000 - $48,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

ELS Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$1,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Global Connections Grant

Iowa State University

Amount

Varies

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Innovator's International Student Excellence Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$10,000 - $40,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Academic Achievement Scholarship

Iowa State University

Amount

$15,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Academic Opportunity Scholarship

Iowa State University

Amount

$13,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Baccalaureate Achievement Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Catholic High School Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$1,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Merit Scholarships

Iowa State University

Amount

$16,000 - $40,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Student Grant

Iowa State University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

International Transfer Merit Scholarships

Iowa State University

Amount

$10,000 - $20,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Launchpad's International Student Excellence Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$6,000 - $24,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

ODU Work Study Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Phi Theta Kappa Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$1,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

President's International Student Excellence Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$14,000 - $56,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Transfer Gold Scholar

Iowa State University

Amount

$8,000 - $24,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma

Vietnamese Academic Excellence Award

Iowa State University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

Vietnam

Eligible program levels

3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma