National Merit Scholar awards
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- Award
- Iowa residents named National Merit Scholars: full tuition for four years (eight semesters). Nonresidents: Iowa State college-sponsored NMSC scholarship of $500 per year, and possible college-level scholarships.
- Deadline
- Notify NMSC that Iowa State is your first choice by the NMSC deadline (date not stated for this award).
- How to apply
- Take the PSAT/NMSQT, become a Semifinalist and Finalist, be admitted, name Iowa State first choice with NMSC, submit a FAFSA, and be named a National Merit Scholar.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students named National Merit Scholars. NMSC requires entrants to be US citizens or US lawful permanent residents intending to become citizens.
- Good to know
- Page covers fall 2027 awards. Full-tuition recipients cannot also get the Loyal, Forever or True Scholar awards. Renewal: 3.00 GPA, full time, Iowa resident.