Marie and Binford Spencer International Scholarship – Iowa State University (PG Program)

Scholarship Overview

Marie and Binford Spencer International Scholarship is offered by the Iowa State University . Marie and Binford Spencer International Scholarship is awarded to Masters Degree students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the university community. This Need & Merit Based scholarship will be given on a semester basis. The scholarship amount can be used for tuition. . Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship if they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. In this case, they need not submit a separate application for applying to this scholarship.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for a Master’s Degree.
• This scholarship is applicable for the following courses at Iowa State University in the USA:
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
  • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
  • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
• The scholarship is available for all undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs.
• Students participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT), Post-Completion Academic Training (AT), or the Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP) are not eligible.

Scholarship amount details

• Scholarship availability and amount will differ each semester.
• The scholarship will be placed on the applicant’s U-bill during the same semester in which they are awarded the scholarship.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• ISSO will send an e-mail each semester to students when they are able to apply for the ISSO scholarships (Fall: mid-September and Spring: mid-February) During the application submission timeframe, students may submit their scholarship application in Cystart

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/55979
Application Link
https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/55979
Application Documents

Type of Documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Academic transcripts	Required
Letters of recommendation	Required
Personal statement	Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	Not Available
Contact email	scholarships@iastate.edu
Contact number	515-294-5627

Additional Information

• The scholarship should be seen on U-Bill within 2 weeks after the applicant is notified via email that he had been awarded a scholarship

Scholarship Eligibility

• Applicants who have been at ISU in the current degree-seeking program for one full academic year and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible.
• Applicants are required to be in F-1 or J-1 status.
• Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need and/or academic excellence.
• Preference will be given to undergraduate students from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required
UG	Required
PG	Required (minimum score 3.0 GPA)

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their bachelor’s education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time