Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering: 

Scholarships are available for all Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering undergraduate and graduate students who are or will be participating in study abroad experiences including student exchange programs, study abroad travel courses, and international professional development. Learn more about the individual ABE opportunities or contact ABE Student Services at abeadvising@iastate.edu for any questions.

Department of Agricultural Education and Studies: 

Scholarships available to students majoring in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Contact the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies for any questions.

• Doug and Diana Pals Scholarship in Agricultural Education
• Robert A. Martin Agricultural Education and Studies Undergraduate Scholarship

Department of Animal Science: 

Scholarships available to students majoring in the Department of Animal Science. Learn more about the individual ANS opportunities or contact the Department of Animal Science for any questions.

• Doug and Carol Kenealy International Travel Scholarship
• Palmer and Sheryl Holden International Travel Scholarship
• Duane & Shirley Acker International Fellowship
• Lee H. Kilmer and Lucille P. Kilmer Agriculture Travel Scholarship in Dairy Science
  • Recipients shall be majoring in dairy science in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University.
  • Recipients shall be participating in an international agriculture travel course or study abroad experience (other than an international internship) with a dairy production component, as determined by the administering authority.
  • Recipients shall have a minimum semester grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application as well as a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Recipients shall be students who have never traveled outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico, as determined by the administering authority.
  • Recipients shall have been enrolled at Iowa State University for a minimum of two (2) semesters prior to receiving this scholarship. Freshman recipients shall have been enrolled at Iowa State University for a minimum of one (1) semester prior to receiving this scholarship.
  • This award shall be made available to students of undergraduate class standing at Iowa State University at the time of application.

Department of Agronomy: 

Agronomy travel scholarships are available to students majoring in the Department of Agronomy participating in any study abroad or study USA program. 

The Agronomy Department will award a scholarship for 40% of the advertised cost of a travel abroad course or $2,000 for a semester abroad. Specific application deadlines will be announced by the department. Students must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher and must be an Agronomy major to be eligible. Learn more about the individual opportunities by contacting the Department of Agronomy for any questions.

Department of Economics: 

Scholarships available to students majoring in the Department of Economics. Learn more about the individual Econ opportunities or contact the Department of Economics for any questions.

• Raymond and Marjorie Beneke Junior Scholarship for Excellence in Agricultural Business
• Dr. Terry Alexander Economics Study Abroad Scholarship
• Maktoum Al Seiari Scholarship for Excellence in Cultural Understanding and Global Citizenship

CALS General Scholarships

Ralph and Joyce Neil Production Ag Scholarship

1. Recipients shall be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences majoring in agricultural studies, agricultural business, agronomy, food science, or animal science.
2. Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Recipients shall have career objectives that include working in production agriculture as determined by the administering authority.
4. Preference shall be given to students with an interest in or experience with international travel as determined by the administering authority.
   This award shall be made available to students of sophomore, junior, or senior class standing who are continuing or transfer students.

• Study USA Program Scholarship: This scholarship supports students participating in credit-bearing, high-quality domestic travel experiences associated with Study USA programs across the states and territories, with selection based on a submitted application process.
  • Students must be participating in a credit-bearing Study USA program. Study USA programs are domestic travel experiences across the states, and in the US territories like the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
• Chris Twarok Memorial Scholarship: The scholarship was established to help a forestry student with the expenses of attending the fall camp. Selection is strongly based on a strong interest in forestry and a 200-word essay identifying their interest in forestry. Applicant must be in good academic standing. This is a one-time award and is based primarily on financial need, to help pay the cost of the Fall Forestry Camp. Applications are available after camp each year and awards are given during fall semester.
• Richard and Nancy Degner Food Systems Domestic Travel Fund: This scholarship is administered through the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Eligibility: is undergraduate students who have successfully completed FS HN 242 - The US Food System and are majoring in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition with a minor in Food and Society, Agriculture and Society, or Agricultural Studies with an emphasis in Communications.

• Pathways Access to High Impact Learning Award: The Pathways Access to High Impact Learning Award is intended to increase access to undergraduate student participation in high impact, value-added learning opportunities by lowering financial barriers. Such opportunities may include Study Abroad, Study USA, presenting at a research conference, unpaid internships, or service learning.
• Roger Grundmeier Innovation and Leadership Award: This award is intended to reward and support undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who have shown initiative, gone above and beyond in their efforts toward cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation, experienced success in innovative ways that has led to an impactful change showing qualities of innovation insight, and inspired peers to reach their full innovative potential in their college career.

• Kenneth L. Thome International Travel Scholarship: Recipients shall be majoring in a program within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, the Ivy Business College, or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Recipients shall be participating in a study or travel abroad experience for the first time. Recipients shall be of junior or senior class standing.
• School for Field Studies Study Abroad Scholarships: A new scholarship opportunity for students participating in a School for Field Studies Program. SFS has set aside dedicated funds for Iowa State to provide students going on a SFS program. The scholarships range but can be up to $2,000 for the summer and $3,000 for the semester. Students should consider applying up to 2 years in advance for this scholarship as as SFS programs can often fill up before our typical scholarship deadlines.
• Study Abroad Center Scholarships: Complete one application and be considered for all Study Abroad Scholarships (as eligible.)

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Eligibility requirements.
  • STEM Supplemental Award: The Gilman Program is providing supplemental awards of up to $1,000 each for a Gilman Scholar to conduct STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program. Students can select to be considered for the STEM Supplemental Award through the Gilman application.
  • Gilman-McCain Scholarship: The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship.
• Fund for Education Abroad: The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) provides scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study-abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs. Eligibility requirements.
• Going Abroad Scholarship: Twice a year, two outstanding students will win $1,500 scholarships toward their upcoming study abroad program.
• International Scholarships: List some of the more commonly known nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. All of the opportunities involve international travel.
• Joy Worldwide: Study abroad scholarships for programs longer than 3 months and a flight voucher program for Pell Grant recipients.
• National Competitive Awards: Iowa State University provides high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students with information and guidance on preparing for competitive, national, and international level fellowship and scholarship opportunities. This includes - but is not limited to - funding for undergraduate and graduate study, study abroad, and internships. These awards are primarily merit-based, and successful candidates typically exhibit outstanding academic, leadership, and service experience.
• Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant: Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. One hundred twenty-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Applicants do not have to be Society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter. You must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 

• AFFORDABLE: Make your study abroad experience "AFFORDABLE" with these financial tips and resources from the CALS Study Abroad Office.
• Iowa State University Financial Aid: ISU financial aid may be used to fund your study abroad experience as long as you are earning academic credits for your study abroad program.
• Privately Funded Scholarships: Search privately funded scholarships available to Iowa State University students.
• Consider fundraising for your study abroad program. View sample fundraising letters for individuals, groups, or businesses