Financial Resources
Support for Your Success, Inside and Outside the Classroom
Paying for college is an important part of planning your Iowa State experience, and there are many resources available to help. Students can apply for a wide range of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Be sure to complete the FAFSA each year and explore your options early to maximize the aid you may be eligible to receive.
Global Resource Systems students also have access to additional funding opportunities designed to support their academic and career goals. These include GRS-specific scholarships, funding for unpaid internships, and scholarships that help make study abroad experiences more affordable and accessible.
General Scholarships
Scholarships are a valuable way to help fund your education. As a GRS student, you may be eligible for the following opportunities. To be considered, complete the ISU OneApp and submit the FAFSA each year.
- Automatic GRS scholarship for incoming first-year and transfer students new to Iowa State (renewable)
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences scholarships (renewable)
- World Food Prize scholarships (one-time)
- Iowa State Science Fair scholarships (one-time)
Professional Opportunity Funding
GRS students often participate in internships, research, and conferences that are key to their academic and career growth. Funding is available to help support these typically unpaid experiences and reduce financial barriers.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Most GRS students study abroad to expand their learning and gain real-world global experience. Funding is available to help make these opportunities more affordable and accessible.