Schools in Iowa
Scholarships awarded without a separate application
These schools publish awards based on the student’s record at admission. We pulled the names, amounts, and rules into one list.
Verified Jul 202626 days ago· MP
- Schools found
- 7
- Public schools
- 2
- Private schools
- 5
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Start with schools that fit your budget and the student’s record. Then open each school page to check the full rules and how long the award lasts.
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The school names and award figures below come from the verified school records used to build this page.
| School | Type | Automatic tiers | Sample automatic awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | Public | 3 | National Scholars Award (out-of-state): $2,000 – $15,000 per year for up to 4 yearsIowa Scholars Award (in-state): $500 – $8,500 per year for up to 4 yearsIowa Flagship Award: Award amounts and tier structure published per admission cycle |
| Iowa State | Public | 4 | Loyal Scholar (Iowa Resident): $3,000/year × 4 = $12,000 totalForever Scholar (Iowa Resident): $2,000/year × 4 = $8,000 totalTrue Scholar (Iowa Resident, Test-Optional): $1,500/year × 4 = $6,000 total+1 more on the school page |
| Dordt | Private (religious) | 2 | Dordt Presidential, Honors and Collegiate Scholarships: $6,000 to $13,500 per yearNational Merit Finalist Award Scholarship: $3,000 per year |
| Central College | Private | 1 | Academic Scholarship (cumulative-GPA grid): $4,000-$8,000 per year |
| Coe | Private | 1 | Merit Recognition Award (National Merit): Full tuition |
| Drake | Private | 1 | Presidential Scholarship: $27,000–$35,000 per year |
| Grinnell | Private | 1 | Scholarship for Iowa Residents (guarantee): At least $20,000 |