The state of Idaho is home to more than 15 four-year public universities, two-year community colleges, and private undergraduate and graduate universities combined. Whether you’re a high school senior looking at attending an Idaho college or university, or you’re a current college student at one of Idaho’s many institutions, this post highlights many great scholarships and resources for you to take advantage of.
Let's go over a few of Idaho's best scholarships for students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadlines: Quarterly
Details: Before we get into all of the Idaho-specific private scholarships, check out our very own. No essay or minimum GPA required to apply. Open to US citizens, international students in the US, and students with DACA and undocumented status.
Amount: 50,000
Deadline: Rolling monthly
Eligibility:
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Amount: $2,500 Monthly
Deadline: Expires on the last day of each month
Eligibility: The ScholarshipPoints Scholarship is a monthly no essay scholarship open to all high school and college students ages 16 and older, who are US residents!
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Details: Are you a high school or current undergraduate student from Idaho of Hispanic/Latino descent who will be or is attending an in-state postsecondary institution? If so, you may be eligible for the Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple such students who have demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity. If you’re a current or future Hispanic/Latino student from Idaho looking to attend an in-state college or university, and you believe in the importance of diversity, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
Amount: $1,400 to $2,800
Deadline: March 15
Details: Are you a college-bound high school senior or current undergraduate student who is or will be attending an institution of higher education in Idaho? Further, are/will you be majoring in or studying Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, or are you a current Wildland Firefighter majoring in any subject? If either applies, you may be eligible for the Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,400 and $2,800 to 1 to 2 eligible students at an Idaho university who have a passion for Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Details: The mission of the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP) is to provide scholarships to high achieving, low-income students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Program offers a renewable college scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year (a maximum of $20,000 toward your bachelor’s degree).
Amount: $0,000
Deadline: Rolling
Details:For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
Amount: up to $16,000
Deadline: January 10
Details: Pride Foundation provides scholarships to current and future LGBTQ+ and straight-ally student leaders from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31
Details: The Wanda Munn Scholarship is for reentry and non-traditional female applicants who have a home address in or are planning to pursue a full-time ABET-accredited program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington for the upcoming academic year.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: January 31
Details: The Region J: Northwest Star Legacy Scholarship is open to SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in an undergraduate or graduate program in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, or Idaho. Applicants must be pursuing any engineering, technology, or computing major.
Amount: $1,200
Deadline: March 15
Details: Are you an Idaho resident who will be enrolling as a full-time student at the freshman level (first year) at an in-state, four-year college or university to major in a math- or science-related field? If so, you may be eligible for the Mike Crapo Math and Science Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship will award $1,200 to five eligible students.
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Deadline: February 6
Details: Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 14
Details: Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation are available to high school seniors living near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
Details: The Idaho Power Company Academic Excellence Scholarship grants 14 graduating high school seniors $2,500 scholarships. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA, live in the Idaho Power’s service area and plan to enroll full-time in a STEM program at an accredited Idaho or Oregon college or university.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15
Details: Are you resident of the Pacific Northwest planning on attending a Christian college or university? This $5,000 scholarship is offered to high school seniors and college students who reside in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in need of financial assistance, and have character qualities exhibiting a potential to excel.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
Details: Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 15
Details: The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their INCIGHT Scholarship awards $500 to multiple Washington, Oregon, and California residents who will be attending institutions of higher education and have any type of disability.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15
Details: Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Each year, they offer 20 $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors across the US.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 15
Details: The Morgan McGee Scholarship is available to Idaho residents who are diagnosed with epilepsy. High school seniors or current college students who plan to attend a trade school, college, or university in Idaho are welcome to apply.
Amount: $3,000 to $5,000
Deadline: May 1
Details: The Merritt Brook Scholarship 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. We seek applicants who have a clearly defined goal for college and plan to attend any accredited 2-4 year college or university in the United States.
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: November 28
Details: Students are eligible to apply if they: love their community and want to use their college education to make a difference as a leader on campus and at home; are not currently enrolled at a four-year college (students at two-year colleges may apply); live in one of our seven Act Six program sites; and want to attend at least one of the Act Six partner colleges in their program site.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 28
Details: Are you enrolled full-time in an institution of higher education in Idaho as a second-, third-, or fourth-year student and pursuing a construction-related major? Alternatively, are you an Idaho resident currently living in Idaho and enrolled as a full-time, second-, third-, or fourth-year student in an accredited, online post-secondary program pursuing a construction-related major? If either applies, you may be eligible for the Idaho AGC Education Foundation Scholarship!
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: December 6
Details: Are you a current or former Idaho Future Farmers of America member? Furthermore, are you interested in pursuing a dairy-related career? If so, then you may be eligible for the Dairy West (United Dairymen of Idaho) Scholarship!
A great resource for Idaho students comes from the The Idaho State Board of Education.
Students should also search for local scholarships. If you are a college-bound high school student, be sure to check-in with both your high school’s college counselor and the financial aid department at your future college.
Be sure to also check the website of both your high school and your college. Oftentimes, they maintain a page of scholarships in the community that offers some great options.