Idaho Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview Each year the Idaho Press Club offers scholarships of up to $1,500 to students who graduated from Idaho high schools and have completed at least one year of college and plan to pursue a career in journalism or communications. Eligible applicants include full‑time college students who are majoring in journalism or those actively working for a college or professional media outlet. Eligibility - Graduate of an Idaho high school - At least one year of college completed (postsecondary) - Intending to pursue journalism or communications as a career - Full‑time students majoring in journalism or students employed by a...

Idaho Power’s Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview Two scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded to Idaho residents. One award is available to a graduating high school student who intends to begin an engineering program at an accredited college in Idaho. The other is open to college students at any academic level who are enrolled in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026. The application and requirements will be posted on the scholarship website beginning January 1, 2026. Eligibility - Graduating high...

Description The Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship (Academic) supports Idaho residents who have graduated or will be graduating from an Idaho high school or who completed Idaho homeschool programs. Eligible recipients must hold an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 and plan to enroll at a qualifying Idaho college or university. Awards provide up to $5,000 per academic year and may be renewed for as many as four years. Eligibility Requirements To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must satisfy every item below: - Be a resident of Idaho. - Have graduated from—or expect to graduate from—an Idaho public or...

INTRODUCTION The Alois and Marie Goldmann Scholarship was created in 1997 by Mary and George Freund to honor George’s grandparents, who were killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust. The scholarship’s mission is to deepen Idaho high school students’ understanding of the Holocaust. ELIGIBILITY - Applicants must be graduating from high school or home school in the state of Idaho. - Recipients must plan to enroll at an institution of higher education in Idaho the upcoming fall semester. ESSAY OR RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES To commemorate the Goldmanns and other victims, applicants must submit an original essay or formal...

Introduction The Idaho State Broadcasters Association (ISBA), established in 1950, exists to advance the interests of broadcasters across Idaho. One of ISBA’s core goals is the professional development of its members, and supporting students who plan to pursue broadcasting-related careers is an important part of that mission. Scholarship Overview Each year ISBA awards a minimum of three general academic scholarships of $1,000 each. These scholarships are intended for students enrolled at Idaho colleges and universities who are preparing for careers tied to broadcasting—examples include Business Administration, Sales, Journalism, and Engineering. Applications from a wide and diverse range of students are...

Introduction This scholarship is open to students preparing to begin or already enrolled in undergraduate study in Idaho. Read the eligibility requirements and application steps below carefully before submitting. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student. - Intend to attend or be currently enrolled full-time at a public or private two- or four-year college or university located in Idaho. - Be planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, OR be a current Wildland Firefighter enrolled in any college major. - Have at least a 2.5...

Introduction The Turn Around Scholarship Fund exists to support graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated the ability to overcome significant challenges and turn their lives around. Awards are made possible by the generosity of community supporters. Community Supporters This scholarship is funded by contributions from: Gladys E. Langroise Fund, Les Bois Kiwanis Club, Boise Sunrise Rotary Club, Heritage United, Joe’s Kids, Idaho Power, Meridian School District Counselors, Idaho Mountain Touring and individual donors. Selection Criteria Recipients are chosen based on the following factors: - Cumulative GPA - The applicant’s personal letter (as described below) - A letter of recommendation...

Introduction This scholarship is open to qualifying students from southern Idaho and supports first-year, full-time study at an accredited Idaho postsecondary institution. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Eligibility - Graduating high school seniors from any high school located in southern Idaho (areas south of the Salmon River). - Intending to enroll as a full-time, first-year student at an Idaho public or private junior college, college, university, vocational, or technical school. - Preference will be given to applicants who live in Camas County or Gooding County. Required application materials...

Introduction This scholarship opportunity is intended for Idaho students who meet the eligibility below and can supply the materials listed. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the scholarship committee. Who is eligible - Graduating high school seniors who live in one of these counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette, Valley, or Washington; OR graduating seniors from the communities of Marsing, Homedale, Bruneau, or Riggins. - OR current college students at the freshman or sophomore level enrolled at the University of Idaho or Boise State University. - Preference will be given to students who are attending, or...

AAUW Boise Area Branch — Inez Robb Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 15, by 11:59 p.m. MST Overview This scholarship, awarded through the AAUW Boise Area Branch, supports female students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Boise State University. Applications must be submitted by the deadline above to be considered. Eligibility - Identifies as female and is a resident of Idaho - Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at Boise State University - Classified as a junior or senior at Boise State - Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 - Expected to graduate within two years of receiving the scholarship Required...

Community Council of Idaho is offering a one-time scholarship award of $1,000 to nine students. The scholarship is intended for low-income high school seniors or Idaho residents who will be entering college for the first time. Eligibility - Open to low-income high school students or first-time, college-bound Idahoans. - Nine recipients will each receive a single $1,000 award. Essay prompt Write a one-page essay describing your educational and career objectives. Explain what motivates your choice of career, how you arrived at that decision, and any experiences that shaped your path. Include information about current community involvement and describe how you...

Introduction The Idaho Associated General Contractors (Idaho AGC) is the state’s largest and most trusted network of construction professionals. With more than 700 member companies, Idaho AGC members construct the commercial buildings, public works, schools, multi-family housing, retail and manufacturing facilities, and other community spaces where Idahoans live, work, play, worship, and educate their children. They also build and maintain the roads, bridges, airports, and utility systems that connect communities across the state. About the Scholarship Each year, thanks to contributions from its members, the Idaho AGC Education Foundation awards scholarships of up to $1,500 apiece to full-time students pursuing...