National Scholars Award (NSA)
ListedCollege program
- Award
- $2,000 to $15,000 per year for up to four years, based on GPA and test scores. No published band table.
- Timeline
- Feb 1, 2027Complete application
- Dec 12, 2026Test scores from tests through (self-report or send by February 8, 2027 for more scholarship consideration).
- How to apply
- Automatic for nonresident first-year applicants with a complete application by the deadline.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- Who can apply
- Nonresident first-year students entering fall 2027. Test optional: applicants with or without ACT/SAT are considered. Iowa recalculates all GPAs.
- Good to know
- Range only; the page gives no GPA or score bands. Merit awards from Admissions do not stack; you get the highest. Renewal: 2.75 UI GPA, full time, nonresident tuition.
- Details
- Test optional