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Current Student Scholarships

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Apply for scholarships

We are proud of your accomplishments to date and encourage you to apply for scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The LAS OneApp Scholarship Application for current students will be open September 15, 2025 through March 25, 2026.

Your major’s department and other Iowa State programs may have an earlier or later deadline. Please check department websites for more information.

All university, college and department applications are processed through OneApp. OneApp will ask about your experiences, activities, jobs, interests, and plans. Complete the General and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sections in OneApp to be considered. We encourage you to apply for scholarships every year at Iowa State.

FAFSA

All students should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to qualify for institutional and federal financial aid. Iowa State University’s federal school code is 001869. The priority deadline for Fall 2026 was December 18, 2025. Students who file after the priority deadline are still considered for federal aid programs.

Applying for financial aid

Remember to complete the General and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sections to be considered for scholarships. Once you have done this, you can explore any other scholarship opportunities that OneApp may recommend.

Special LAS scholarships for undergraduate research, study abroad, and unpaid internships

LAS has so many opportunities, and we want you to be able to immerse yourself in new experiences. The special awards and funding opportunities below have specific forms to complete.

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    LAS Undergraduate Research Awards

    Explore big ideas and build real skills by participating in research with faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Take a hands-on role in research and scholarly activities alongside a faculty mentor on campus and launch your content-specific knowledge to the next level. You’ll gain hands-on experience, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for your future career goals, graduate school, or professional programs. To apply, work with your faculty mentor to complete the application. Note: Summer 2026 applications opened February 2 and will close on March 15 (Notification by March 30).

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    LAS Study Abroad Scholarships

    Think globally and explore new cultures through study abroad. LAS offers awards to students who participate in an LAS Global Seminar, as well as additional competitively selected awards.

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    LAS Unpaid Internship Scholarships

    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) awards a limited number of scholarships to LAS undergraduate students who secure an unpaid internship with a non-profit or governmental employer.

    The deadline for the spring 2026 application has passed. The application for summer 2026 will open April 1, 2026.

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    LAS Student Teaching Scholarships

    LAS awards a limited number of scholarships for undergraduate students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who will be student teaching at the secondary level during either spring or fall semesters. Awards are not available to elementary education majors. The Spring 2026 scholarship form closed December 15, 2025.

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    LAS Undergraduate Conference Travel Funds

    LAS partners with the ISU Division of Student Affairs and the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost to help undergraduate students pay for expenses incurred when attending regional, national, and international conferences related to their field of study. You can apply for both virtual and in-person conferences.

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    LAS Success Grants

    Thanks to generous alumni and friends, LAS Success Grants provide emergency funds to students experiencing short-term financial challenges. Specific criteria will be used to determine eligibility.

Questions

If you have questions, please contact Emily Wagner, LAS Undergraduate Scholarship Coordinator, at eewagner@iastate.edu.