Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the
Scholarship Summary:
Inspired by the life experiences and enduring legacy of George Washington Carver, ISU actively seeks domestic applicants for this program who aspire to become change agents of society. Carver’s remarkable journey as a student, scholar, and inventor serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact that education and perseverance can have on individuals and communities.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicant must;
- Minimum 3.70 cumulative high school GPA
- Be a new, direct out-of-high-school student for the entry term of Summer 2026 or Fall 2026. Prospective students who have been out of high school for over one year and have not gone to college are not eligible. Transfer students are not eligible.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Students who identify as undocumented or as Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are not eligible for the scholarship.
- A FAFSA must be submitted by the priority deadline. Your scholarship application can be submitted prior to the completion of your FAFSA.
- Recipients, through the application essay, shall demonstrate: A commitment to advancing their own academic and professional success:
- A commitment to improving the human condition through their academic and professional goals; and
- A commitment to advancing the success of and increasing opportunities for underserved populations exemplified in the life and legacy of George Washington Carver legacy.
Value of Scholarship:
The George Washington Carver (GWC) Scholarship is worth full undergraduate tuition for in-state students at a value of $8,678/year or out-of-state students at a value of $25,162/year based on current tuition rates.
The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years (for a total of four years or eight semesters of undergraduate study), provided the student maintains a cumulative 2.50 Iowa State grade point average, and each academic year completes 24 new credit hours at the university.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
• Complete an application for admission into ISU
• Complete the on AcademicWorks, along with all supplemental questions.
• Students will be notified by April 2026 if they are selected to receive the GWC Full-Tuition Scholarship.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity on the scholarship link above.