International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS)
$10,000 a year tuition award for new international undergraduates with F-1 status and a 3.0 GPA, considered automatically at admission.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
$10,000 per academic year ($5,000 per semester), applied to UH Mānoa tuition and fees only. Renewable for a number of years depending on class level at entry.
Eligible applicants
New first-year or transfer F-1 undergraduates, GPA 3.0+
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Overview
International Undergraduate Student Scholarship (IUSS) is offered by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, International Student Services for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition and fees (up to $10,000/year)
Included
$10,000 per academic year ($5,000 per semester), applied to UH Mānoa tuition and fees only. Renewable for a number of years depending on class level at entry. 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
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- F-1 status holders.
- International eligibility
- Awards start in fall only; spring entrants are wait-listed for the following fall on request.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; renewal needs 3.0 each spring and 12+ credits per semester.
- 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 new UH Mānoa undergraduates (first-year or transfer) who hold or will hold F-1 status, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Second-bachelor's applicants, non-degree and exchange students, and students receiving Resident Tuition, IMAS or MIES are not eligible. Awards are limited and not guaranteed.
Applicant profile
- New first-year or transfer F-1 undergraduates, GPA 3.0+
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- For new UH Mānoa undergraduates (first-year or transfer) who hold or will hold F-1 status, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Second-bachelor's applicants, non-degree and exchange students, and students receiving Resident Tuition, IMAS or MIES are not eligible. Awards are limited and not guaranteed.
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 and be accepted for undergraduate admission to UH Mānoa.
- 2
Be considered automatically; earlier applicants receive priority.
Application timeline
Application cycle
No separate application; considered when applying for admission, with earlier applicants and admits given priority. The page lists no deadlines.
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, International Student Services
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.