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What are Idaho scholarships?
Idaho scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Idaho or looking to go to school in Idaho. Idaho scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Idaho scholarships
Before you apply for Idaho scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Idaho scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Idaho scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Idaho scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Idaho scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Idaho scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Idaho
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho Traditional Nu
Due: 6/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
One scholarship will be awarded to those who are direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion and were honorably discharged. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required to apply for this scholarship. The eligible dates are April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (WWI); and December 7, 1941 (WWll) to the present. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. A well-written letter of application to the ALA scholarship committee must be submitted. Letters of recommendation from either a high school counselor or principal; a non-family business person, teacher or clergyman who knows the applicant well; or a non-family adult to vouch for character, conduct, leadership, and citizenship of the applicant must also be submitted. High school transcript including ACT or SAT scores are also required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
WRGP Scholarship Program
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is open to students who are residents of WICHE-region state or territory, applying to a participating public university in another Western state. Students must apply directly to the University's graduate school. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the application and eligible programs and institutions.
WICHE's Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is an agreement among WICHE's 16 members, through which 160 and more participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. It is open to students who are residents of WICHE-region state or territory, applying to a participating college or university in another of WICHE's 16 states and territories. Students must apply directly to the schools and indicate their interest in seeking WUE in the application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the application and eligible programs and institutions.
Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship
Due: 3/1/2025
No Transcripts Required
$5,000
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 for up to four years for academic programs and up to three years for career technical programs. Applicants must be a graduating senior of an Idaho high school or home school, or a first-year student in a CTE program. High consideration for selection will be based on a demonstrated commitment to public service. Documentation of volunteer work, leadership, and public service is required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Mary Lou Brown Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$2,500
The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship will be awarded to those with General Class License or higher. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Eligible fields of study are bachelor's degree or higher. Students must have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund
Due: 1/6/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund awards scholarships to LGBTQ+ and allied students who exhibit leadership potential, strong academic abilities, and are actively involved in school and community organizations. To receive a scholarship, students must be a Washington State resident. However, since GSBA shares an application with Pride Foundation, those residing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon are also encouraged to apply. Scholars may study at any accredited college or university. Preference is given to students who identify as LGBTQ+, are members of LGBTQ+ families, or are cisgender/straight allies who have demonstrated active support of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must be pursuing a certificate program or undergraduate degree: Associate's or Bachelor's. High school seniors may apply. We do consider applicants pursuing graduate degrees. These applicants must have been a GSBA Scholar while working towards an undergraduate degree, graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+, and are pursuing a graduate degree in alignment with the GSBA Mission. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$500
The William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to those with General Class License or higher. Applicants must be holding an amateur radio license for at least 1 year. Applicants must have residence in ARRL Northwest, Pacific or Southwest divisions. Students in any field of study at a 4-year college or university are eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Wilse Morgan, WX7P, Memorial ARRL Northwestern Division Scho
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$2,000
The Wilse Morgan, WX7P, Memorial ARRL Northwestern Division Scholarship will be awarded to those with General Class License or higher. Applicants must be holding an amateur radio license for at least 1 year. Eligible fields of study are Engineering, Medicine, Science or Business at any institution. Preference will be given to applicants with 3.0 GPA or higher for the academic year immediately prior to application (high school or college). Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Due: 3/1/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,500
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 or university graduates to enter the workforce. The Opportunity Scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Applicants must have graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school or its equivalent or Idaho homeschool (GED/HSE from Idaho). Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Idaho scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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