Idaho Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Idaho Governor’s Cup was established in 1974 by then-Governor Cecil Andrus. It is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to help Idaho kids pursue their higher education goals at our state postsecondary institutions.Depending on funding, the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship provides approximately 25 awards to Idaho high school or home school seniors planning to attend an Idaho college or university. Funds are awarded to students pursuing academic or career technical education. This is a $5,000 award for academic recipients, $3,000 for career-technical recipients, renewable up to four years for academic programs and up to three years for career-technical programs.Eligibility:To...

Recognizing the need for a well-educated workforce, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and the Idaho Legislature established the Opportunity Scholarship to remove barriers to higher education and prepare college/university graduates to enter the workforce.  The Opportunity Scholarship awards eligible applicants up to $3,500 per academic year and is renewable for up to four years.The scholarship funds are available per academic year. Recipients must renew each year and are eligible to receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years.Eligibility:To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria:Have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 2.7 or aboveBe an...

For graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students attending or planning to attend a public or private, two- or four-year college or university in the state of Idaho and majoring or planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics. Or for any student who is also a current Wildland Firefighter majoring in any subject. Deadline is March 15.Who Can Apply? Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students;Attending or planning to attend a public or private, two- or fouryear college or university in the state of Idaho as a full-time undergraduate student;Majoring or planning to major in...

The purpose of the Turn Around Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to deserving seniors who have been able to turn their lives around despite difficult home situations.The scholarship is made possible through the generous contributions of many in the community including: 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:Scholarship recipients will be selected on the following basis:Cumulative GPAOne- to two-page letter (typed, 12-point font) by applicant stating how they have turned their life around and what personal struggles...

Email completed PDF applications to scholarships@idahocf.org no later than 11:59pm MST on March 15th. Late/Incomplete applications will not be considered.Who Can Apply?Graduating high school senior in Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette, Valley or Washington counties; OR graduating high school senior in Marsing, Homedale, Bruneau or Riggins; OR freshman or sophomore level college students attending the University of Idaho or Boise State University;Preference given to students attending or planning to attend University of Idaho or Boise State University;Idaho resident;Minimum 2.5 GPA;There is no financial need requirement. Required Application MaterialsCopy of your most recent unofficial high school transcript or college transcript....

If selected for a scholarship, you will be notified by email. Who Can Apply?Students graduating from any high school in southern Idaho (south of the Salmon River);Enrolling as a full-time firstyear student at any public or private junior college, college, university, vocational, or technical school in the state of Idaho;Preference given to residents of Camas or Gooding Counties.Required Application MaterialsCopy of your most recent unofficial high school transcriptA written statement (1-3 pages in length) describing the following:Educational, career goals and objectives;Extra-curricular activities, volunteerism, awards, honors, and/or offices held;Work experience and if you plan to work while attending college;Why you should be...

Who Can Apply?Female Idaho resident enrolled full-time as a bachelor’s degree student;Junior or senior level standing at Boise State University;Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA;Graduating within two years of receipt of scholarship.Required Application MaterialsCopy of your most recent unofficial college transcriptA written statement (1-3 pages in length) describing the following:Educational, career goals and objectives;Extra-curricular activities, awards, honors, and/or offices held;Work experience and if you plan to work while attending college;Community service achievements and volunteerism;Two letters of recommendation describing your character, personality traits, and academic achievements.Application Instructions:Complete pages 1 & 2 of this application and attach the Required Application Materials listed above.Combine ALL...

Who Can Apply?Student accepted into an Idaho-accredited nursing or health professions program, including but not limited to respiratory therapy, physical therapy, etc.;Demonstrated financial need as documented on the standard FAFSA report;Preference given to students in the top third of the academic ranking of the class.Required Application MaterialsCopy of your most recent college transcript;A written statement (1-3 pages in length) addressing the following:Educational, career goals and objectives including why you chose nursing or a health profession as your career path;Extra-curricular activities, volunteerism, awards, honors, and/or offices held;Work experience and if you plan to work while attending college;Why you should be selected...