by Sumiya Jahan |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of Idaho scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Idaho students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
Offers scholarships to support LGBTQ+ and allied students living in the Northwest. Students must either be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington (but may study anywhere) or be attending school in one of those five states. Applicants must also be pursuing a post-secondary education of any kind. Current college students and those individuals planning to enroll in a program next year are eligible as are current high school seniors. The deadline to apply is January 10th. Website found here.
Awards students $7,500 per year to those that show leadership, community service, and financial need. Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. The deadline to apply is January 9th. More information here.
This scholarship is for $5,000. This has provided need-based college scholarships and educational experiences to cancer survivors from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana or Alaska. Applicants must have received a cancer diagnosis at any point in the past, plan to attend a U.S. college or graduate school, and have a family income of less than $150,000 per year. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Learn more here.
Awards undocumented students full tuition along with other mandatory fees. Applicants must reside in Idaho, have come to the U.S before the student was 16, be graduating seniors, display financial need, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.8, enroll into a four year program full time at one of the affiliated colleges and relocate to the respective college. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
This scholarship is for $500. This is awarded to an Idaho High School Senior who is planning to attend any college or university in Idaho. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, and should plan on pursuing degrees in fish and aquatic studies. The deadline is January 31st. Website found here.
This scholarship is for $1,500. This is awarded annually to an undergraduate student attending any school in Idaho. This is intended to continue the Idaho Chapter’s legacy of fostering the development of fish and aquatic professionals. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Apply here.
February
This is a merit-based scholarship offered to students attending Boise State University. It is worth $2,000 per year and can be renewed for all four years that a student attends Boise State. To be eligible, they must also have scored at 25 on the ACT or and 1130 on the SAT. A 3.3 GPA in high school is also necessary to receive this award. Students must also turn in FAFSA by February 15th to be eligible for this scholarship. Learn more here
CFEO Education Career Scholarship is for $1,000. This is open to graduating seniors of Caldwell high school who have a 3.5 GPA. Students must plan on majoring in teaching and education. The deadline to apply is February 26th. More details here.
NATAS Northwest Chapter has awarded over 100 scholarships and over $200,000 to aspiring television professionals sharpening their storytelling skills at universities in their five-state region of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska. The scholarship award is up to a maximum of a $3,500 cash grant. The deadline is February 26th. Read more here.
March
William Hunt Professional Development Scholarship is only available to students in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. The award is worth $1,000. The scholarship is geared towards high school students from these states that are looking to study in the tourism industry while having at least two years of experience in the travel industry. The application must be turned in by March 28th. Read more here.
Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. This is for students of Hispanic descent who live in Idaho and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here.
This is for $2,500 per year and is renewable. This is given to outstanding students graduating from Emmett High School. Eligible applicants must: be a graduating Emmett High School senior or have graduated within the last seven years from Emmett High School; have a 2.6 GPA; demonstrate financial need; and, be enrolled as a full-time academic student at Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, or the University of Idaho. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Guidelies found here.
Provides a waiver of tuition and fees plus up to $500 per semester for books in addition to on-campus housing and subsistence to Idaho undergraduate students who are the children or spouses of military members or public safety officers. To be eligible, you must be an Idaho resident, a graduate from an Idaho high school or its equivalent (GED from Idaho), and enroll as a student in an academic or professional-technical program at North Idaho College, Lewis-Clark State College, College of Southern Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University or College of Western Idaho. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
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 $3,000 award, renewable up to four years. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8, be a resident of Idaho, and enroll as a full-time student in an academic or technical program at an Idaho college or university. The deadline to apply is March 1st.More details here.
Awards eligible applicants up to $3,500 per academic year and is renewable for up to four years. To be eligible, you must be an Idaho resident and have graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school GPA of 2.7 or above, and you must attend one of the Idaho colleges or universities listed on the website. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This scholarship is for $2,500. This is open to graduating high school seniors, college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Students must major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science and plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well. Students must also be of African-American, Hispanic, or American Indian ethnic categories with a 3.0 GPA.. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More info. Here.
Gives two $500 awards. This is for Idaho High School seniors enrolled in a college with a major in Fire Science, Fire Administration, an approved Paramedic Program or Paramedic Science Program. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Website found here.
Grants African American/Black students passionate for technology various awards ranging from a one time award of 2,500 to a $5,000 renewable award. Applicants must identify as African American/Black, be a graduating senior within the U.S, intend to enroll in a college/university and study the majors listed, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.3, and display qualities of leadership and financial need. The deadline to apply is March 18th. More details here.
This scholarship is for $500. This helps college-bound high school seniors afford tuition at Idaho institutions. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen who’s lived in Idaho for at least one year, have a verified medical diagnosis of epilepsy, enroll full-time with 12+ credits at accredited colleges, and show perseverance in overcoming seizure disorder challenges. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More info. Here.
The AWS Idaho-Montana (ID-MT) Section 185, AWS District 20, and AWS National is designed to assist students and educators majoring in welding or welding-related studies with the ever increasing challenge of paying for their college education. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
CBC Spouses Performing Arts awards African American students $5,000 to those interested in studying performing arts. Applicants must have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be graduating seniors and enroll full time. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts School awards students $5,000 to African American students interested in pursuing a degree in the visual arts. Applicants must have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be graduating seniors and enroll full time. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
April
Awards female students pursuing a degree in STEM $3,000. Applicants must identify as female and pursue a degree in STEM. The deadline to apply is April 15th. More details here.
Offers awards of $1,500 to a student who is associated with the critical support industry. Applicants must live in the Rocky Mountain region. The deadline to apply is April 19th. Learn more here.
Awards students $5,000 to those that have displayed academic excellence. Applicants must be accepted into a four-year institution, reside in Idaho, and have an interest within the construction field, and be a relative of someone within the roofing industry. The deadline to apply is April 26th. More details here.
This scholarship is for hearing impaired students residing in Ada County, Idaho to further their education and support long term independence. The Hearing Scholarships support advanced education in a four year college program or a technical school. The amount varies and the deadline is April 1st. More info. here.
This is open to Idaho residents that have graduated from an accredited Idaho public or private high school, or equivalent. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher during the last two years of school and enroll as a full-time student. Applicants must be in any career technical program including at least nine months of consecutive attendance and leading to an initial degree or technical certificate. The deadline to apply is April 23rd. Learn more here.
This is for $1,500. This is a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. To be considered, students must be in a school in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. The deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here.
Community Council of Idaho Hispanic Scholarship is a one time $1,000 award that is given to nine deserving, low-income high school students or first time collegiate bound Idahoans. Applicants must be residents of Idaho, be of Hispanic origin, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, pursue an academic major and be enrolling as a college freshman in the fall of the year the award is offered. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
Sara Scholarship awards female students $2,500 to those that are involved with golf. Applicants must identify as female, be a graduating senior, enroll into a college/university, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.3, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More details here.
May
This was set up to serve graduating students with a minimum 2.5 GPA from accredited Idaho high schools in the Magic Valley, including Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls counties. In each annual cycle, they typically award between $2000-4000 to two to three scholarship recipients. The deadline for submission of applications is May 1st. Read more here.
Helps encourage minority students to pursue an education in the field of education. Four of these awards are given out each year, and they range in value from $1,500 to $2,500. The deadline to apply is May 27th. Read more here.
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August
Awards students $1,500 to those that display academic success, qualities of leadership, have a background in community service, and are interested in the fields of health or fitness. Applicants must be a graduating senior, enrolled into a two/four institution, and pursue the subjects listed. The deadline to apply is August 1st. More details here.
September
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November
This is for $300. This award is available for current high school seniors planning to major in agriculture or agribusiness. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be residents of Idaho. The deadline to apply is November 1st. Website found here.
This is for $1,000. This is given to applicants pursuing a four-year degree in general agriculture, agricultural business management, agricultural engineering, agriculture power and equipment or soil or water conservation with preference to those specializing in irrigation and soil technology. Must be a resident of Arizona, California or Idaho. The deadline to apply is November 1st. Read more here.
This is only available to students in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. The award is worth $1,000. The scholarship is geared towards high school students from these states that are looking to study in the tourism industry while having at least two years of experience in the travel industry. The application must be turned in by November 7th. Read more here.
December
Offers a full tuition award for two semesters of study. To qualify for this award, students must have a GPA of at least 2.6 and test scores of 33 on the ACT and 1460 on the SAT. The deadline to apply is December 1st. Website found here.
This was created to memorialize the lives of former Idaho Power employees Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in an engineering program at an accredited Idaho college; or college students of any level enrolling in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is December 31st. Click here to apply.
Ron Brown Scholars Program awards $10,000 per year to disadvantaged African American/Black students that exemplify academic success and have an interest in global citizenship, public service, business entrepreneurship, or community engagement. Applicants must be graduating seniors, and identify as African American or Black. The deadline to apply is December 9th. More details here.
Deadline's Vary
ISBA Scholarship Program is for $1,000. To be eligible, students must enroll at an Idaho college/university full-time, have a 2.0 or higher GPA in the first two years of school and a 2.5 or higher GPA in the final two years, exhibit potential to study broadcasting. There are various deadlines . Learn more here.
This is a merit based scholarship for up to $66,400. This is given to incoming freshmen who are non-resident applicants to the University of New Mexico. Applicants must be from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. It is renewable for four years, dependent on the completion of 15 credits and a 3.0 GPA each semester. Must have an ACT of 22 or an SAT of 1100, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The deadline varies. More details here.
This gives four awards and recognizes the new, first-time undergraduate students who are residents of Idaho. This funding level is guaranteed for up to three additional years with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Learn more here.
This ranges from $50-$750. This is intended to continue the Idaho Chapter’s legacy of fostering the development of fish and aquatic professionals and is awarded annually to high school and college students enrolled at any school in Idaho. The deadline varies. Read more here.
To be eligible, applicants must have received foster care, guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs in Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington or Wyoming. They must also be starting or currently attending a technical school, college or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. The deadline to apply is May 1st and October 1st. Click here for the application.
This helps graduates of Idaho Youth Ranch paths to a continued education. This is up to $7,000 and the deadline to apply varies. To apply for a scholarship, email alumni@youthranch.org to start the process or visit here.
This awards students up to $1,000. Applicants must have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, display academic excellence, a background in extracurriculars and or community service. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This grants students various awards to those that have participated within the organization’s junior volunteer program. Applicants must be graduating seniors, have participated in the program above and completed at least 40 hours. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This awards students $500 to those that have participated within the organization’s junior volunteer program. Applicants must be graduating seniors, have participated in the program above, and display academic excellence, qualities of leadership, and a background of extracurriculars. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This awards students $1,500 to those interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Applicants must be a graduating senior, reside in Latah County, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0, and display financial need. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This awards students $1,000 to those interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Applicants must be a graduating senior, reside in Latah County, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.0, and display financial need. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This awards students up to $5,000 to those that identify as African American/Black and a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must enroll full time at a college/university, graduate high school, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be eligible for Pell Grant, submit the FAFSA application and two recommendation letters. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
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