• During the AY 26-37, there will be four to six awards of $1,000-$1,500 for Spring 2026. 

• Students must register for a research project, honors in the major, guided independent study, research-based capstone course, or for the BFA project during the spring semester. CLAS Scholarships will follow up with students not enrolled; it is expected that students enroll in a timely manner or funds may be reallocated. 
• The project must be supported by a CLAS faculty member (as a mentor, advisor, or other capacity). 
• Minimum 3.33 UI cumulative GPA.
• Junior or Senior CLAS Students, enrolled primarily in a CLAS degree granting program and seeking their first undergraduate degree.
• Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 s.h. during semester of award.
• Students cannot have current funding for research activities (i.e., in the semester applying for funding – Spring 2027). 
• Current ICRU fellows are not eligible. Former fellows are eligible to apply.

This scholarship is not renewable.

(1) Student submits the following via email to clas-schol-apply@uiowa.edu: 

1. Their name, university ID number, and the name of their faculty mentor.
2. A one-page (maximum) description of the project including specific information on how the requested funds will advance the student's research or creative goals.

(2) CLAS faculty mentor submits via email to clas-schol-apply@uiowa.edu: 

• Confirmation that the student will be doing research under their guidance and a short statement of endorsement of the student and the research project (this does not need to be a formal letter of recommendation).

Applications will be accepted on an individual basis. Please note that this is a change from last year, due to increased demand for funding.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to clas-schol-apply@uiowa.edu. Questions can be sent to clas-scholarships@uiowa.edu .

• Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis, subject to fund availability. The final deadline is January 29th, 2027.