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πŸ’° University of Northern Iowa Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
20
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$7,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$16,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA

University of Northern Iowa awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$7,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA. Against tuition of $20,340, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,340 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Northern Iowa

Tuition & fees
$20,340
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Largest annual award
$7,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$13,340/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $9,986), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Northern Iowa's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Northern Iowa β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Inspire Award
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A scholarship for high school graduates with financial need and a minimum 3.5 GPA.
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Other scholarships at University of Northern Iowa (19)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Advantage Awards
$5,000-$7,000/yr
Award for out-of-state students paying non-resident tuition, with potential additional merit-based funding.
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Alderman Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Scholarship for needy and worthy students majoring in a CSBS program.
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Art Scholarships
$5,000/yr
Scholarships for art students based on a portfolio review.
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Benjamin J. Allen Teacher Education Scholar Awards
Scholarship for Iowa residents majoring in a College of Education program with a 3.75+ GPA.
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Bright Scholars of Iowa
A scholarship for outstanding Iowa high school graduates with financial need.
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Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)
$1,000 total
Scholarship for students involved in CAPS programs.
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COE Scholars Award
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for students planning to major in a College of Education program.
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CSBS Scholars Award
$2,000/yr
Scholarship for students planning to major in a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences program.
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Neighbor Awards
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Scholarships for incoming freshmen from neighboring states based on academic achievement.
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Noel Scholars
Scholarship covering cost of attendance for Iowa high school graduates with a 3.0+ GPA.
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Panther Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Automatically considered merit scholarships for Iowa high school graduates based on academic achievement.
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Presidential Scholarship
$16,000 total
Prestigious scholarship awarded by the University Honors Program to high school seniors with outstanding academic performance and leadership.
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PTK Scholarship Application
Scholarships for members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society transferring to UNI.
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Roy J. Carver Scholarship
$6,000/yr
Scholarship for UNI students starting their junior year who have overcome difficult circumstances or obstacles.
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School of Music (SOM) Scholarships
$6,000/yr
Scholarships for music students based on admission and audition.
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Science Technology & Mathematics Scholarships
$5,000/yr
Scholarships for students majoring in science, technology, or mathematics fields.
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Theatre Activity Scholarships
$2,500/yr
Scholarships for theatre students with a 'B' average or top 30% class rank.
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Waterloo Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
$1,000 total
Scholarship for students involved in Waterloo CTE Pathways.
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Wilson College Inspire Award
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for business majors with high academic achievement and financial need.
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Common questions about University of Northern Iowa scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Northern Iowa give?

Published awards range $1,000-$7,000/yr. University of Northern Iowa lists 20 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Northern Iowa?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Northern Iowa give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$7,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Northern Iowa?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 34% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Northern Iowa?

1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Northern Iowa's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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