Jim Poore Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Idaho Community Foundation

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 Materials

• Copy of your most recent unofficial high school transcript or college transcript. Non-traditional students that have not attended school recently must submit their last grade transcripts along with a history of employment.
• A written statement (1-3 pages in length) addressing 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 selected for this scholarship;
  • Creative Writing Sample:

Choose ONE of the following three prompts and write a 300-word short story, news article, or opinion piece. Be creative and original.

1. Is it preferable to have a few close friends or a wide variety of friends and do you think it is possible to have life-long friends?
2. Does social media enhance or inhibit friendships?
3. Describe a situation when a friend personally helped you or was there for you in a meaningful way.