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Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �� Scholarships:

CALS �� Scholarships: Complete one application to be considered for all of our scholarships. Application deadlines are March 1, May 1, and November 1, depending on which term you will be studying abroad. Thank you to all of our generous donors that help make study abroad experiences available for CALS students!
CALS Passport Scholarship: If you are a student in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and you have applied for a study abroad program, you are eligible for a scholarship that will reimburse you for the cost of your first passport. Bring your new passport to 0018 Curtiss to claim your scholarship. Please note: This is only for first-time travelers, not for passport renewals, only for first passports. Students who have had a minor passport (under the age of 18) are not eligible for a passport reimbursement.

CALS Pathways to Innovation and Leadership Scholarships:

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 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.

Departmental �� Scholarships:

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 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 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 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 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 �� Scholarship

Iowa State University �� Scholarships:

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.
Lew Klinge �� Scholarship: The Lew Klinge �� Scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in promoting and participating in the activities of the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success and LGBTQIA+ Community at Iowa State University, who is also pursuing an Iowa State University study abroad experience. Students must be enrolled in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or Music and Theatre Department.
School for Field Studies �� 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.
�� Center Scholarships: Complete one application and be considered for four scholarships (if eligible.)
- David and Connie Hottman Going Places Endowed Scholarship: Recipients shall be participating in a study abroad opportunity with plans to take at least one business class abroad. This award shall be made available to students of undergraduate class standing who have taken at least one business class.
- Lewis Scholarship for Honors Students: This scholarship is for students participating in a semester study abroad program. Students must also be a member of the University Honors Program.
- Waltz Affordability Scholarship: The Waltz �� Affordability Scholarship exists to assist with additional expenses of studying abroad when compared to on-campus expenses, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Selection will be based on the applicant choosing a study abroad program that supports their academic plan, developing a financial plan, and demonstrating that this scholarship is required to fulfill that financial plan. Priority consideration will be given to students applying for future terms. If awarded, students can use the scholarship any time in the next 7 semesters; the scholarship will be disbursed the term the student is studying abroad.
- WiSE �� Scholarship: The WiSE scholarship is for female-identifying students with a major in a STEM field who are applying or accepted to a study abroad program in a non-traditional location.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities:

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.
International Scholarships: List some of the more commonly known nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. All of the opportunities involve international travel.
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 �� Grant: Phi Kappa Phi �� 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.

Additional Funding Resources:

AFFORDABLE: Make your study abroad experience "AFFORDABLE" with these financial tips and resources from the CALS �� 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 these sample fundraising letters for individuals, groups, or businesses

Are you a graduate student interested in studying abroad? View our funding opportunities for graduate students.

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CALS-sponsored Scholarship Donors

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Undergraduate Scholarships:

(Through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �� Office)

To apply for a CALS-sponsored scholarship: When applying for any study abroad program through ISUAbroad, as a CALS student, you will need to click on the "CALS �� Scholarship Application Information" link within the application, read the content in the dialogue box and click on the link provided to apply for scholarships.

Scholarship Deadlines:

November 1 - Spring Programs
March 1 - Summer Programs
May 1 - Fall Programs

CALS Sponsored Scholarship Opportunities/ Donors:

Behrens Scholarship for ��

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be enrolled in or have been admitted to a study abroad program offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Jerry Benning �� Fund

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be enrolled in or have been admitted to a study abroad program

John and Sandee Bonner International Travel Fund

This scholarship has been established to support international travel opportunities for students in the Department of Animal Science. This scholarship will focus on giving students with financial need or personal hardships the opportunity for international travel who may not otherwise be able to experience these opportunities.

Eligible candidates will be of undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in department of animal science with preference given to animal science majors. Graduate students must have the Department of Animal Science as their home.
Must have a GPA average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Must have documented financial need as determined by the students financial aid office.
Must demonstrate academic achievement and professional potential as determined by the administering authority.

College of Agriculture and Life Science Dean's �� Leadership Scholars

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be in junior or above class standing
Must have earned a cumulative college GPA of 3.0
Must demonstrate leadership participation

Preference will be given to students who have successfully participated in the Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean's Leadership Scholars or Fred Foreman Scholarship for Growth in Leadership Participation programs.

Dwight and Marilyn Conover �� Scholarship

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must have earned a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate leadership participation
Recipients shall be residents of the State of Iowa with preference given to students who reside in the western half of the State defined as west of Interstate 35

Charles and Christine Cornelius Global Endowment for Faculty Support

This fund was established to support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty leading international programs for students. Donors hope is to impact as many students as possible by giving a professor an opportunity to develop or enhance a program and enable more students the opportunity to study abroad.

Wanda Cornelius College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �� Scholarship Endowment

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must participate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences study abroad program.
Eligible candidates must be a sophomore, junior or senior class standing
Must be residents of Jackson County, IA. If no students from Jackson county apply, students from any county contiguous to Jackson county (Dubuque, Clinton or Jones county) may qualify as determined by the administering authority.

William K. Deal Scholarship

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be enrolled in or have been admitted to a study abroad program
Students who are participating in an international experience in Africa, South America, China, or India through the College of Ag and life Sciences �� office

Dean's Global Food and Agriculture Leadership Program: Rome Scholarship

Must be enrolled in or have a second major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Recipients shall be enrolled in or have a second major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and shall be students od junior and above class standing
Recipients shall have been selected to participate in the Dean’s Global Food and Agriculture Leadership program: Rome as determined by the administering authority
Must have earned a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Stefan and Kateryna Dwojak ISU-Ukraine Exchange Program

This scholarship intends to facilitate a robust exchange program between Ukraine and Iowa State University. This scholarship will support faculty, staff and student activity that promotes academic and cultural exchange between Iowa State University and Ukraine.

Global Agriculture Programs Travel Scholarship

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be enrolled in or have been admitted to a study abroad program

Awards range from $100 to $300 and are given out each semester.

Jay and Julie Cornelius Jacobi Scholarship for Agricultural ��

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the office of student financial aid and or to students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Robert H. Maxwell International Service Learning Scholarship

Eligible students must be enrolled in Global Resource Systems major and are participating in an international internship or service learning experience

Willi and Dali Meyers Fund for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Students International Engagement

This scholarship has been established to support College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Students who wish to participate in international engagement opportunities such as study abroad, internships and travel courses.

Recipients shall be undergraduate students enrolled in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with preference given to students majoring in Agricultural Business in the department of Economics.
Recipients shall be participating in an international travel opportunity as determined by the administering authority.

Jim and Connie Mohn Scholarship

This scholarship intends to support students as they prepare and complete a study abroad experience. It is divided into two parts, the first part is awarded to recipients before they travel and the second part is awarded to the same recipients after they successfully complete their study abroad programs.

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be in sophomore or junior class standing
Shall have been selected for a study abroad program and shall have demonstrated commitment to the program
Shall have completed a study abroad program to be eligible for the second award
Shall have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.

Preference shall be given to students from Northwest Iowa as defined as being from one of the following counties: Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux or Woodbury.

Bob and Lynn Rietema �� Scholarship

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must participate in a study abroad or internship program with the Growing Hope Globally international service programs

Max and Denise Rothschild Undergraduate Student Foreign Travel Fund

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in department of Animal Science.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

First preference shall be given to students traveling to developing countries and second preference shall be given to students with the greatest financial need as determined by the office of student financial aid.

Maktoum Al Seiari Scholarship for Excellence in Cultural Understanding and Global Citizenship

This scholarship is being established in memory of Maktoum Al Seiari. Maktoum Hamad Al Seiari graduated from Iowa State University (ISU) with a degree in chemical engineering in Spring 2019. Maktoum was very passionate about the betterment of understanding between cultures. He was one of the first UAE students to actively participate in the ISU �� Program to the United Arab Emirates and continued to do so until his death. Each year, he contributed time and resources to the pre-trip orientation, and to welcoming nearly 30 students and faculty into his home in Abu Dhabi further illustrating the generosity of the UAE culture. While in his home, the food, desserts, tea and gifts never stopped flowing. ISU students were amazed and delighted by the level of generosity he and his family exhibited.

Recipients shall be participating in the United Arab Emirates �� Program or any successor program that includes study of the United Arab Emirates as determined by the administering authority
Student of undergraduate class standing
Students majoring in Chemical Engineering, Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Business Economics.
Students who have verified financial need, as documented by the University Office of Student Financial Aid.
Students who show an interest in advancing global citizenship

Shelley Taylor �� Student Support Fund

Roger and Connie Underwood established this scholarship to create a flexible support fund to assist the director of study abroad programs in the College of Agriculture and Life sciences in identifying roadblocks that keep students from studying abroad.

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Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Must be enrolled in or have been admitted to a study abroad program

Awards range from $100 to $300 and are given out each semester.

Louis M. Thompson �� Scholarship

This award was created to reward academically outstanding students whose career objectives would benefit by an international experience, but whose financial situation might prevent their participation in a study abroad opportunity.

Must be full-time undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Must have demonstrated financial need by filling out and being accepted for FAFSA aid.

Preference will be given to students whose career objectives would be advanced by participation in a study abroad program.

Jay-Lin Jane-Topel and David G.Topel International Exchange Program

Dr Jay-Lin Jane-Topel and Dr. David Topel have established this fund to encourage and support international exchange programs. Specifically, they wish to support an exchange program between Iowa State University and National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan. This scholarship will support exchange programs that will involve both faculty and students from both institutions.

James N. And Cleone B. Warner International Agriculture Development Fund

Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Shall be participating in an immersed study abroad program (defined as a minimum of 6 weeks)
Have a demonstrated interest in international agriculture development in a developing region or country.

Robert Wendt �� Scholarship

This scholarship has been established for the benefit of the �� Program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

Recipients must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Recipients must be of sophomore, junior or senior class standing.
Recipients shall be participating in an international travel opportunity as determined by the administering authority.

Compton Family �� Scholarship

The Donors have lived and traveled abroad and believe those experiences to be transformational. They have established this scholarship to help undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have similar experiences abroad.

Recipients shall be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Recipients shall be participating in a study abroad experience, as determined by the administering authority.
First preference will be given to students participating in study abroad experiences in developing countries
Second preference will be given to students with verified financial need as documented by the university Office of Student Financial Aid

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Visha Arumugam, �� Advisor in the Office for Global Engagement. Visha holds a master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from State University of New York, Buffalo. Prior to joining the Office for Global Engagement in 2016, Visha worked as a research coordinator for Iowa State’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center. Since joining the Office for Global Engagement in 2016, Visha has taken on various responsibilities to support the office.

Visha provides administrative support to faculty for implementing study abroad programs, handles logistical processes essential for travel courses, liaisons with students enrolled in travel courses, manages study abroad program applications and student’s study abroad enrollment within ISU ABROAD (study abroad database), reviews and administers study abroad scholarship managed by the Office for Global Engagement, delivers study abroad analytical reports and liaisons with other study abroad offices within Iowa State University. Visha has had the opportunity to participate and observe faculty-led travel courses which includes courses to Greece, Italy, China, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Spain. In addition to providing support for study abroad programs in CALS, Visha liaisons with exchange partners and provides support for hosting international students visiting Iowa State for study abroad, research and/or internship. For two years, Visha served in CALS P&S council as a council member in the social and networking committee.

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Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �������� Scholarships:

CALS Pathways to Innovation and Leadership Scholarships:

Departmental �������� Scholarships:

Iowa State University �������� Scholarships:

Additional Scholarship Opportunities:

Additional Funding Resources:

CALS-sponsored Scholarship Donors

Undergraduate Scholarships:

Scholarship Deadlines:

CALS Sponsored Scholarship Opportunities/ Donors:

Behrens Scholarship for ��������

Jerry Benning �������� Fund

John and Sandee Bonner International Travel Fund

College of Agriculture and Life Science Dean's �������� Leadership Scholars

Dwight and Marilyn Conover �������� Scholarship

Charles and Christine Cornelius Global Endowment for Faculty Support

Wanda Cornelius College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �������� Scholarship Endowment

William K. Deal Scholarship

Dean's Global Food and Agriculture Leadership Program: Rome Scholarship

Stefan and Kateryna Dwojak ISU-Ukraine Exchange Program

Global Agriculture Programs Travel Scholarship

Jay and Julie Cornelius Jacobi Scholarship for Agricultural ��������

Robert H. Maxwell International Service Learning Scholarship

Willi and Dali Meyers Fund for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Students International Engagement

Jim and Connie Mohn Scholarship

Bob and Lynn Rietema �������� Scholarship

Max and Denise Rothschild Undergraduate Student Foreign Travel Fund

Maktoum Al Seiari Scholarship for Excellence in Cultural Understanding and Global Citizenship

Shelley Taylor �������� Student Support Fund

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Louis M. Thompson �������� Scholarship

Jay-Lin Jane-Topel and David G.Topel International Exchange Program

James N. And Cleone B. Warner International Agriculture Development Fund

Robert Wendt �������� Scholarship

Compton Family �������� Scholarship

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �� Scholarships:

Departmental �� Scholarships:

Iowa State University �� Scholarships:

Behrens Scholarship for ��

Jerry Benning �� Fund

College of Agriculture and Life Science Dean's �� Leadership Scholars

Dwight and Marilyn Conover �� Scholarship

Wanda Cornelius College of Agriculture and Life Sciences �� Scholarship Endowment

Jay and Julie Cornelius Jacobi Scholarship for Agricultural ��

Bob and Lynn Rietema �� Scholarship

Shelley Taylor �� Student Support Fund

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Louis M. Thompson �� Scholarship

Robert Wendt �� Scholarship

Compton Family �� Scholarship