International Merit Award Scholarship (IMAS)
Merit award for new first-year and transfer students who need an F-1 visa, worth 150% of the resident tuition rate per year.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Equivalent of 150% of the resident tuition rate per academic year (about $16,380 for 2023-2024 per the page; the current figure may differ). Renewable with a 2.0 undergraduate cumulative GPA and full-time enrolment (12+ credits a semester).
Eligible applicants
Non-U.S. first-year and transfer undergraduates needing an F-1 visa
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Overview
International Merit Award Scholarship (IMAS) is offered by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition reduction
Included
Equivalent of 150% of the resident tuition rate per academic year (about $16,380 for 2023-2024 per the page; the current figure may differ). Renewable with a 2.0 undergraduate cumulative GPA and full-time enrolment (12+ credits a semester). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-U.S. citizens who need an F-1 student visa.
- International eligibility
- Not automatic since Fall 2024; students who began before Fall 2024 are not eligible under the new criteria.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher (high school for first-year, college for transfer).
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
For degree-seeking first-year or transfer applicants who are not U.S. citizens and need an F-1 visa. First-year applicants need a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher; transfer applicants need a 3.3 college GPA. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree and seek a second degree are not eligible. Recipients are chosen through a holistic review of the admission application.
Applicant profile
- Non-U.S. first-year and transfer undergraduates needing an F-1 visa
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- For degree-seeking first-year or transfer applicants who are not U.S. citizens and need an F-1 visa. First-year applicants need a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher; transfer applicants need a 3.3 college GPA. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree and seek a second degree are not eligible. Recipients are chosen through a holistic review of the admission application.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission application
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to UH Mānoa (no separate scholarship application).
- 2
Receive notification shortly after the admission offer.
- 3
Pay the tuition deposit to secure the award.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Priority deadlines are November 1 for spring enrolment and June 1 for fall enrolment; the page gives no year. Awards are made throughout the year.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.