Advantage Iowa Award

The Advantage Iowa Award is available to entering first - year students at the University of Iowa. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident whose enrollment will contribute to a diverse learning environment. Selection criteria include race/ethnic background; socioeconomic factors; whether the student is a first-generation college student (parents have not graduated from college); and participation in a federal Upward Bound program. Award is based on merit (test scores, GPA, class rank).