Education is an investment in yourself. Fortunately, the tremendous job opportunities and starting salaries for engineers provide a relatively quick return on your financial investment. The College of Engineering and the University of Iowa have both merit- and need-based scholarships that assist students in funding their education. Engineering students benefit from the generosity of over 150 scholarship donors.
Funding Opportunities
The first step is to apply to the University of Iowa. Once you have been admitted, log in to the University of Iowa Scholarship Portal to see all College of Engineering scholarships and complete your application. Your single scholarship application will automatically place you into consideration for the scholarships you qualify for; you do not need to apply for them individually.
University Financial Aid
The University of Iowa is committed to helping students from all backgrounds access a world-class education. To help students fund college, the university offers financial aid, scholarships, and work study programs through the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid.
Additional university funding resources:
Scholarships for First-Year Engineering Students
Incoming first-year students may be considered for competitive scholarship opportunities through the College of Engineering. If you are not offered a first-year award, please be aware that there are opportunities for current students as they progress through the curriculum.
If you are awarded a scholarship, but for any reason do not meet the direct admission criteria after official test scores and transcripts are received, the scholarship will be revoked.
Scholarship timeline:
First, apply to the University of Iowa.
| February 15 (priority deadline) | Complete the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 (strongly encouraged for consideration for scholarship awards and need-based aid); FAFSA applications open in December. |
| February 15 | Submit your scholarship application via the portal by February 15 to be automatically considered for all engineering scholarships for which you qualify. |
| Spring | Check your financial aid package, including scholarship offers. |
| Annually | Apply for scholarship consideration each year. |
Scholarships for Current Engineering Students
Current students can apply for the following types of scholarships through the University of Iowa Scholarship Portal:
- Merit awards: Students may qualify for College of Engineering and major-specific scholarships based on academic performance, special interest, professionalism or leadership.
- Departmental awards: Some departments within the College of Engineering may offer opportunities for students that have declared that major.
- Need-based awards: Both the scholarship application and FAFSA must be on file for consideration of scholarship based on financial need.
Scholarship timeline for current students
| February 15 (priority deadline) | Complete the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 (strongly encouraged for consideration for scholarship awards and need-based aid); FAFSA applications open in December. |
| February 15 | Submit your scholarship application via the portal by February 15 to be automatically considered for all engineering scholarships for which you qualify. |
| Mid-March/April | Check your financial aid package, including scholarship offers. |
| Annually | Apply for scholarship consideration each year. |
Study Abroad Scholarships
Interested in studying abroad? Funding sources for your global engineering experience may include:
Terms of Scholarship Awards
Scholarship Renewals
Engineering scholarships are typically one-year awards for both incoming first-year students and currently-enrolled engineering students.
Contingency
Disbursement of your scholarship is contingent upon your full-time enrollment in the College of Engineering (unless otherwise stated in your scholarship notification), as well as your continued good academic standing.
Contact Information
For more information on scholarships, please contact April Tippett at april-tippett@uiowa.edu or (319)335-5952.