University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa Partner State Award

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About the Scholarship

The Partner State Award pays $4,000 a year to students from the regions Iowa partners with through its economic development agency: Yamanashi in Japan, Yucatan in Mexico, Hebei in China, Taiwan, Cherkasy in Ukraine, Veneto in Italy, Kosovo, and Maharashtra in India.

It stacks with the International Scholars Award, so a student from one of those regions can reach $9,000 a year. Students entering through the university's intensive English programme also get a 50 percent discount there.

Consideration is automatic and the award renews for up to four years.

What It Covers

Tuition

$4,000 a year, which stacks with the International Scholars Award for a combined $9,000 a year. Students entering through the university's intensive English programme from a partner state also receive a 50 percent tuition discount there.

Eligibility

New incoming degree-seeking first-year or transfer students from one of Iowa's partner regions.

Eligible Countries

Open only to students from Iowa's partner regions: Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan, Yucatan State in Mexico, Hebei Province in China, Taiwan, Cherkasy Oblast in Ukraine, the Veneto Region in Italy, Kosovo, and Maharashtra in India.

🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇨🇳 China🇹🇼 Taiwan🇺🇦 Ukraine🇮🇹 Italy🇽🇰 Kosovo🇮🇳 India

How to Apply

No separate application. Eligible students are considered automatically.

Application Routes and Dates

Scholarship consideration

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Consideration is linked to admission. Confirm the applicable admission deadline and any scholarship requirements with the university.