How to apply
All annual CLAS undergraduate scholarship applications are located on the Iowa Scholarship Portal. When the application period is opened, you can see which scholarships your quality for, as well as a list of CLAS specific scholarships. Please check this website for upcoming opening Scholarship Portal dates.
- To see a list of CLAS specific scholarships set the filter to "College of Liberal Arts and Sciences".
- To view a list of all the CLAS scholarships for which you may apply, complete the UI General Application and select the "Recommended" filter.
Some CLAS applications are tied to the CLAS conditional application while others may require you to complete a separate application.
Undergraduate honors and research scholarships are available for currently enrolled undergraduate students in a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree granting program. These scholarships each have their own application process which is explained on it's scholarship page.
Find undergraduate honors or research scholarship opportunities
Many departments within CLAS offer specific scholarships and funding opportunities for students pursuing their majors. Please visit the undergraduate programs section of the department website for the specific major you are studying for more information.
Application period and award announcements
Entering first time, first year students
The application period for entering first time, first year scholarships will open October 14 and close December 13, 2024. The CLAS Scholarship award winners will be announced on or before February 21, 2025.
Current CLAS undergraduate students
The application period for current CLAS undergraduate students will open November 11, 2024 and close on January 12, 2025. The CLAS Scholarship award winners will be announced on or before March 21, 2025.
FAFSA reminders
- If you are a new incoming first year student or new transfer student, be sure to have your 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completed and submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid. The application will be available to all students on or before December 1, 2024.
- All financial need-based scholarships require completion of the FAFSA for consideration.
Questions? Contact Us.
We're here to help! Contact CLAS Undergraduate Programs with questions about scholarship applications.