Distance and Online Education Scholarships
The Distance and Online Education offers a limited number of scholarships. Priority will be given to Iowa residents who are making satisfactory progress toward their degrees. In addition to degree objective, financial need and academic achievement are taken into account.
Value: $1000
Minimum Requirement: Must be admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) or Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree program. Cumulative 2.75 UI GPA required
Renewable: Nonrenewable, but students can re-apply once per academic year
Number of Scholarships Available: Limited
Deadline:
- Fall semester scholarships: July 1
- Spring semester scholarships: December 1
Carver Scholarship
Minimum Requirement: Full-time students (enrolled in 12+ hours) beginning their junior year in college who have earned 60 semester hours, have a minimum 2.80 cumulative transfer GPA, and overcome unusual barriers to achieve their educational goal.
Renewable: Renewable for Second year or until bachelor’s degree received, whichever comes first, but student must re-apply
Number of Scholarships Available: 20
Deadline: April 1
For more information: Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust or Office of Student Financial Aid
Robert F. Ray Staff Scholarship
This scholarship supports UI staff members who wish to begin or continue their undergraduate studies at the UI.
Apply for the Robert F. Ray Staff Scholarship now
Tuition Assistance Program
The Tuition Assistance program also allows eligible staff to apply for financial assistance to help defray the cost of tuition for one college credit course (up to 4 s.h.).
Additional Resources
Students may be eligible for scholarships or grants from other sources. Please review the Office of Admissions and UI Financial Aid websites. Also, look into opportunities for aid through your church, union, cultural association, employer, or credit union.
If you are unable to access any of the scholarship forms or have questions, please contact us: