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$4,000 - $12,000
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Updated Oct 30, 2025
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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.

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.

Eligibility

Eligible levels: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (unless noted in description)

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