University of Northern Iowa
The International Excel Award pays $1,000 to $4,000 a year to incoming international students at the University of Northern Iowa, first-year and transfer alike.
Unlike the university's automatic awards, this one needs a separate scholarship application, which opens on 1 July with a priority deadline of 1 February. Selection weighs leadership and service alongside academics, and proof of English proficiency is required.
The award renews for up to four years.
$1,000 to $4,000 a year.
Open to all new incoming degree-seeking students, first-year and transfer alike. Applicants need proof of English proficiency, examples of leadership or service, and a complete application file.
A separate university scholarship application is required. It opens on 1 July with a priority deadline of 1 February.
Recurring deadline: 1 feb (check provider for current cycle)
Recurring opening: 07-01 (check provider for current cycle).
Applications open 1 July; recurring annual deadline
Timing source · Checked 2026-09-10