Do you need financial support for your studies? If yes, then the University of Lowa pleased to offer the Bedell World Citizenship Experience Asia Scholarship.
The program is a competitive and merit-based designed for eligible undergraduate students wishing to study in a geographical area where Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is the primary language.
The University of Iowa is the state’s oldest institution of higher education located in Iowa City, USA. The university offers undergraduate and graduates education, professional education, and education and training in the health sciences.
Why at the University of Iowa? The UI is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the country. It’s graduate programs ranked among the top 10 in the country. It seeks to advance scholarly and creative endeavour through leading-edge research and artistic production.
University of Iowa Information
Founded in 1847, University of Iowa is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Iowa City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cedar Rapids. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Iowa (UI) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Iowa (UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 172 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Countries: Applications from Japan, China, or Korea are eligible.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded to study undergraduate programs offered by the University.
Admissible Criteria: Applicant must:
- Applicants must be an undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking UI student in good academic standing
- Candidates must have completed at least 12 semester hours by the application deadline
- Students are demonstrated financial need per UI Award Letter
- Holders must have a 3.33 UI cumulative GPA as reported on the unofficial UI grade report
- Students must be a native Iowa resident (native residents of Iowa is defined as an individual who was born in Iowa and has spent the majority of his/her/their life in Iowa – as per donor’s request)
- Students must plan to study in a geographic area where Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is the primary language for at least one semester
Application Process
- How to apply: When applying for a scholarship, students may enroll in a formal academic study abroad program sponsored by the university or by another accredited US university or exchange organization or may enroll directly in a foreign university. After then apply for this online application process.
- Supporting Documents: If you wish to participate, you need to submit the application form, two essays (Statement of Proposed Study and Personal Statement (each 750 words or less), UI Award Letter and an unofficial grade report (both available from MyUI), and two letters of reference (UI faculty/Teaching Assistants).
Benefit: $1,000 Bedell World Experience Asia support will be awarded for a semester-length or academic year program.