Iowa State Deadline: 11:59 pm CT on July 1, 2026. Earlier priority deadlines may exist for certain programs, and additional forms may be required
College Deadline: February 4, for priority, but regardless of when you fill out your FAFSA, you will still be considered for Federal loans and the Pell Grant
Federal Deadline: 11:59 pm CT on June 30, 2026. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by September 14, 2026, by 11:49 pm CT
Review the ISU Scholarship Website!
With ISU's OneApp scholarship portal, undergraduate students can submit scholarship applications in one place. Access the OneApp portal here.
The Office of Student Financial Aid, academic colleges and departments, and other campus units will use the information available in OneApp to select scholarship applicants.
Deadlines will vary depending on the scholarship, so log onto OneApp early and often to ensure deadlines are met.
Look for external scholarship opportunities
As a military-affiliated student, you have the opportunity to apply for numerous scholarships external to the University, offered by various organizations and non-profits.
4) Important Considerations
If you use military benefits (i.e., GI Bill, NGEAP, Fed TA, etc.), keep your SCO updated with any course schedule/student status changes.
For example, if you drop below 12 credit hours, your benefits could be reduced
You may also have to verify that you are enrolled as a full-time student every month
Scholarships Available
Major General James Ursano Scholarship Program for Army Children (Established 1942)
This scholarship is based on applicants' financial needs and is to assist children of soldiers in receiving their first undergraduate degrees.
In the last 15 years, 70,000 scholarships have been awarded to Army spouses and children, totaling over $125 million.
Application Timeline: January 1-April 1 to apply toward the following academic year
Eligibility:
Dependent children of active duty, retired, National Guard, or Reservist on Title 10 orders for the full academic year
The children must be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year and under the age of 24
The recipient may receive funds for up to 4 years of full-time enrollment, but must reapply each academic year
The student must remain unmarried for the entire academic year
Application: Go to their website, www.aerhq.org/scholarships/child, for more information and to apply, or call 1-866-878-6378 if you have questions about the scholarship program
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
This scholarship is for any American undergraduate student who wishes to study or intern abroad. The scholarship depends on financial needs and areas of study. For example, American undergraduate students with a high financial need to study or intern abroad can earn up to $5,000. Students studying in a critical need language major may receive up to $8,000. Over the last 20 years, the Gilman Program has had over 36,000 U.S. undergraduate students earn the scholarship and gain critical skills in their personal and professional development.
Application Deadline:Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or national
Undergraduate student in good academic standing
Federal Pell Grant recipient
Participating in a credit-bearing program abroad for up to 1 academic year
In the process of applying for, or being accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program with an overall Travel Advisory of 1 or 2 (see the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory System to verify that information)
Benefits of being a Gilman Scholar:
Noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment
Networking opportunities with thousands of Gilman Scholars and Alumni
Access to professional development seminars and career-development resources
Application: Visit GilmanScholarship.org for more information and to apply. Contact gilman@iie.org with any questions
John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain)
This scholarship awards $5,000 to undergraduate dependents (child or spouse) of active or activated U.S. military service members to study or intern abroad in credit-bearing programs
Award Amount: $5,000 toward study abroad or international internship programs
Application Deadline:Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time (for programs or internships that start between February 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026)
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen or national
Undergraduate student in good academic standing
Dependent (child or spouse) of active or activated U.S. military service member during the time of application (this includes: Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps)
Recipient of any type of Title IV federal financial aid
In the process of, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program in a country whose overall Travel Advisory is a 1 or 2 (check the U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory System for more information)
Application: Complete the application at GilmanScholarship.org and contact your study abroad advisor to confirm that you are applying for this scholarship. Contact gilman@iie.org if you have any questions
