Scholarships
Popular Scholarship Websites (Click below for links for thousands of scholarships)
- Unigo
- Scholarship Owl
- Next Steps Idaho Scholarships (Make sure you scroll down on this site's main page for the large list)
- Fastweb
- Sallie Mae Scholarships
- Scholarships.com
- College Scholarships.org
- Studentscholarships.com
- Scholarship Bee
- Scholarship Junkies
- Idaho State Board of Education Scholarships
- Idaho Community Foundation Scholarships (Over 70)
- ICF manages over 70 different scholarship funds, each holds its own eligibility criteria and varying amounts and deadlines. Go on the website to find out more information about each!
Misc. Scholarship List (Month listed is typical deadline annually)
***Click on Scholarship Names in list below for Links to Website/Additional Info.***
Check Deadlines for Most Updated Specific Dates/Info. on Websites!
Numerous Scholarships on Website Listed (Numerous Deadlines)
- Scholarships for High School Seniors:
- Scholarships Listed, Check Website, Amt. Vary, Deadlines Vary
- STEM Scholarships for Women
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships
- Starting with the class of 2020 College Boards is launching $5 million of scholarships each year!
- ACADEMIC INVEST
- Scholarships related to your major (area of study)
- Scholarships for Minority Students
- Scholarships for Women
September Deadline
- QuestBridge
- 50, Top 5-10% of graduating class
- SAT or PSAT Scores 1310 or higher or ACT composite score of 28 or higher
- Strong writing ability, intellectual spark, and determination through essays and teacher/counselor recommendations
- Households earning less than $65,000 annually for a family of four, and often less
October Deadline
- Wendy's High School Heisman
- High School Senior,
- 2.5 GPA, 3.0 Cumulative GPA,
- participate in one of the eligible sports programs,
- leadership, Amt Varies, Early Oct.
- AES Engineering Scholarship
- Open to everyone, not just engineer majors. Based on character, not GPA or financial need, Early Oct.
- US Bank Scholarship Program
- Open to high school seniors who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year institution. Winners chosen at random, 1,000, Oct.
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program
- Scholastic achievement, leadership, community service. Award Varies, Oct.
- Eagle Scouts Scholarship
November Deadline
- Miss Idaho's Outstanding Teen (For Juniors)
- Based on interview, fitness, evening wear, etc. Amt Varies, Deadline Varies
- Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
- 3.5 GPA, SAT 1200 or above and/or ACT of 26, 3.5, SAT 1200 or above and/or ACT of 26, demonstrate financial need, family income under $95,000, Award is up to $40,000, Opens in Sept.-Due Late Nov.
- Prudential Spirit of Community Award
- Students grades 5-12 can apply, describe a community service or leadership activity that has taken place in the previous year, $1,000-5,000
- Elks Most Valuable Student Awards
- Ranges from $1,000-$12,000 to start and then if student wins next place awards could be up to $50,000
- Elks Legacy Awards
- For students who are children or grandchildren of members, $4,000
December Deadline
- Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship
- Selection is based on the written essay and focused on creativity, content and a commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, $1,500
- 1FRA Americanism Essay Contest
- Open to students grades 7-12, write a 350 word essay about "What Patriotism Means to Me,"$5,000, Early Dec.
- Open to students grades 7-12, write a 350 word essay about "What Patriotism Means to Me,"$5,000, Early Dec.
- University of Idaho Scholarships
- Go Idaho! Scholarship Program, Varies, Dec. 1
- Burger King Foundation Scholarships
- Be an employee of Burger King or Child of an Employee, min. 2.5, Amt Varies anywhere from $1,000-$50,000 Scholarships, Dec. (but if 50,000 or more applications come in prior to the deadline they will remove the application prior so apply early!)
- NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
- High school seniors who operate their own small business, $2,000-$15,000
- Northwest Career Colleges Federation Scholarship
- For students pursuing education at a Career College
January Deadline
- GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
- 3.0, demonstrate financial need, enroll in a 4 year University. Leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship, $10,000 renewable
- Pride Foundation Scholarship
- Preference is given to student who are self-identified LGBTQ, membErs of LGBTQ community. All scholarships emphasize demonstrated commitment to equality and civil rights for all people, Amt. varies, Early Jan.
- TVCC Foundation Scholarships
- Plan to attend TVCC, application, transcript, essay questions, complete the FAFSA, Amt. Varies
- Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
- Open to any Idaho female planning to major in Engineering, Computer Science, or Hard Science., 7 awards of $3,000, Jan.
- Bikes Reviewed
- For those who love cycling, special consideration to those pursuing a career in fitness, health, or sports, $1,500
- Frame Your Future
- Submit an original digital creation showing how you frame your future, January, $5,000
February Deadline
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- "The JRF program provides college scholarships, guidance, and support for students of color", $30,000, Early Feb.
- Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
- All seniors eligible, must write and essay about Alzheimer's, $5,000, 2,500, $1,500, $500
- Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship
- 2 separate scholarships and deadlines: Academic or Career/Technical. Requirements: 2.8 GPA, must attend an Idaho school, requires community service, $3,000
- Al Wright Scholarship
- Migrant student, scholastic achievement, financial need., $3,000
- The Dream US Scholarship
- For Dreamers (Must have DACA or TPS or have came to US before 16 and had no lawful status in the US)
- 2.5 min. GPA
- Nampa Schools Foundation Scholarships (Several Types! Check it out!)
- Requirements vary with each scholarships and it is listed on the website as is the application.
March Deadline
- Idaho Latino Scholarships
- For Latino Seniors
- Min. 2.5 required. Go on website for more details and for the application
- Horatio Alger Scholarship
- For students who have exhibited determination, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as critical financial need.
- 2.0 GPA or higher required (opens December 1st)
- $10,000 scholarship!
- Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
- Complete the FAFSA prior to March 1,
- Min. 2.7 GPA,
- complete the online general application and scholarship application
- asks 3 questions and literally will take just a couple of minutes,
- Up to $14,500, Application due March 1st
- College of Southern Idaho General
- Detailed information on website, Amt. varies, Usually due March 1st
- Idaho Power Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- 3.75 GPA,
- plan to attend an Idaho or Oregon college or voc/tech school,
- 3 letters of rec,
- application,
- essay,
- 10-$2,000,
- Usually due March 1st
- Idaho Power's Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund
- For seniors planning to enroll in an engineering program at an accredited Idaho college, university, or vocational-technical school.
- See website on the scholarship name above for the application form.
- American Legion Auxiliary
- Must be a child or grandchild of a veteran,
- complete application and financial statement,
- $1,000,
- Usually due March 1st
- BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
- Rank 90th percentile in both math and critical reading; pursuing an engineering or related science degree, $1,500/yr, renewable
- Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence
- Have 3.5 GPA and majoring in mechanical engineering; SAT score of 1220 and/or ACT 27 or higher, $5,500
- Larry J May Hospitality Management
- Degree-seeking program in the hospitality industry. See details on website.
- Roger C Sathre Memorial
- 2.5 GPA or higher, Number of Awards Varies
- Mike Crapo Math and Science Scholarship
- Major in math, science, or engineering
- Yvonne and Dick Liez Scholarship
- Enrolling in Idaho or Nevada College., See website for more details
- Treasure Valley Family YMCA
- Contributions to community and demonstrated a passion for civic issues
- Jim Poor Mormorial
- Seniors going to U of I or BSU
- Kevin Whittier Memorial Scholarship
- Major in Engineering, March
- Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship
- Major in fire ecology or auto mechanics
- NIADA Foundation Scholarship
- Interested in the automotive industry, 4-$5,000
- Westmark Credit Union Scholarship
- Be a member of Westmark Credit Union, GPA 3.5 or higher
- Jiffy Lube Driver Scholarship
- Completed application and 500 word essay about "What Drives You!",
- $4,000 (1) and $1,000 (2)
- The school that enters the most applications in the area additionally gets $500
- FEEA Scholarships
- Be a child or dependent of a federal civilian or postal employee,
- hold an unweighted 3.0 GPA or highers, Amt. varies
- Mesothelioma Help Scholarship
- Essay on how the writer was impacted by cancer, Essay on how the writer was impacted by cancer, Amt. Varies
- Safelink Internet Scholarship
- 3.0 GPA, student aid report from FAFSA, transcript, letter of recommendation, $1,000
- Kezian Science Scholarship
- Majoring in science field, $1,200
- Doodle for Google
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- Doodle a picture with G-O-O-G-L-E in it, $30,000, Opens in Jan.- Due early March
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- Eagle Scout of the Year
- March 1st
- Albert Lee Wright Scholarship
- For migrant students
- See Alejandra Ruiz (or Ms. Talbott first)
- Usually do March 1st
April Deadline
- Richard G. Cortez Scholarship
- Open to students with a min. 2.5 who are Hispanic
- Anne Veseth Memorial
- Open to student planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, min. 2.5 GPA, two letters of rec, short essay, Amt. Varies
- IHSAA Interscholastic Star Award
- Recognizes and rewards outstanding athletes, Amt. Varies
- Boise Cascade, North Oregon Region Scholarship
- May not still exist as info. is not on-line (Have parent ask employer). Parent must be a full-time employee of the Northeast Oregon Region, 2.5 GPA or Higher, $2,500
- CCI Hispanic Scholarship
- Must be low-income, 9 scholarships available-$1,000 each
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- 3.3 GPA, US Citizen, leadership, financial need (Pell Eligible), there is a list of scholarship programs, Amt. varies, April.
- Pointe Pest Control
- Not merit or need based, just do a good deed in the community, $750
- Shawn Carter Scholarship
- 2.0 GPA, on-line application, transcript, 2013 tax info., financial aid award letter, Amt. varies
- Lightfoot Foundation
- Must be attending college in Idaho or Oregon, demonstrate financial need
- Idaho Pointe Pest Control Scholarship
- One time scholarship worth $750, on-line application
- All that is required is that you share one good deed you have done for your community. See website for more info.
- Stuck at Prom: Duck Tape Attire Scholarship
- Create and wear your original & unique prom wear (Tux or Dress), submit picture and details,
- 2 Grand Prizes-$10,000 (Tux, Dress),
- 8-$500 prizes for Runner-ups,
- Contest begins in April-Ends July 9th,
- Entry period April- June (Check website for exact dates)
- Preston Capell Educational Loan Fund (THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP)
- No interest loan!
- Awarded based on financial need, academics, and potential for service and achievement.
- Applications are available through high school counselors
- The loan fund has grown to over $300,000
- Nampa Sugarbeet Growers Association Scholarship
- For Dependents (children/grandchildren) of Snake River Sugar Company LLC Cooperative members-growers who deliver sugarbeets to the Nampa sugar factory.
- Request an application by e-mailing [email protected],
- Questions? Contact Norma Burbank at 208-863-5353
- Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors, Usually due early April
May Deadline
- Bill Nauman Memorial Rodeo Scholarship
- Students active in high school rodeo, $500
- American Legion Auxiliary, Dept. of Idaho Nursing Scholarship
- Idaho resident who are a veteran, veteran's children or grandchildren pursuing a career in the nursing field, and attending a facility approved by the scholarship committee, $1,000, May 1
- George C Jacobsen Recognition Scholarship
- Majoring in business administration. Check website for more info., Typically open March 13-April 17
- B. Davis Scholarship (For Juniors & Seniors!)
- Essay regarding your view on leadership required, no GPA or test scores required, $1,000
- Divorce Matters Scholarship
- Have been personally affected by a divorce, 500 word essay, $2,500
- Make sure you wait for the 2018-2019 application to post
June Deadline
- Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
- For any high school athletes, does not have to be an athlete in college, $1,000
- Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
- Students interested in pursuing a fashion degree, $1,000
- Abbott and Fenner Scholarship (Open to Juniors & Seniors!)
- 500-1000 word essay, $1,000
- Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship
- GPA of 2.5 or higher, submit a movie review, $1,000
- Big Sun Scholarship (For Athletes)
- Short Essay talking about how participation in sports influenced you and your career goals and relating to your family, $500
- Elk Mountain Tents Scholarship
- Need a 2.5, two short essay questions on what you love about the outdoors and how you will use the scholarship., $500
August Deadline
Check Website for Deadline on these Scholarships Below on Websites (Varies)
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- Duck Tape Stick or Treat Scholarship
- Halloween theme: Create a duck tape decoration, craft, jack-o-lantern, or costume, see website for ideas, $1,000, Deadline check website
- JoshuaBaby Scholarship
- No GPA requirements, No religious knowledge is needed, no religious orientation required. Essay of 3,000-4,000. $1,250, On-going.
- Intermountain Medical Imaging Scholarship
- 500 word essay, 3.0 GPA, interest in healthcare field
- Make sure using 2018-2019 application
- Idaho Youth Ranch Scholarship
- If you graduated from an IYR program you may be eligible for up to $7,000/year for college, Deadline: 60 days before enrolling in college (see website for more information).
- Idaho Postsecondary Credit Scholarship
- Graduating Senior who will have earned 10 or more post-secondary semester credits at the time of graduation, Amt Varies, Deadline Varies (Check website)
- Burger King Scholarships
- Duck Tape Stick or Treat Scholarship
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program
- WUE Website (Click Here)
- 16 US Western States and Territories Participate (160 2 and 4 year schools participate/see info. on website)
- Huge reduction in tuition! Avoid the high out of state costs.
- A lot of the colleges base getting into the program using Test Scores and GPA, but check with your college to see what the requirements are for utilizing the program.
Cosmetology Scholarships
- Oliver Finley Academy Scholarships
Resources
- CHECK YOUR STUDENT E-MAIL FROM MS. TALBOTT REGULARLY
- Start a scholarship list of deadlines so you can organize/prioritize your time
- See "Scholarship Search Tracking Form" at the bottom of this page
- Download to your device to have an on-line form to use to track your scholarship research and organize your time
- See "Scholarship Search Tracking Form" at the bottom of this page
- Apply for as many scholarships you qualify for that you can find
- Start a scholarship list of deadlines so you can organize/prioritize your time
- Check the front whiteboard inside the Career Center
- Check College Websites (Colleges have their own scholarships)
- Meet with College Reps
- Visit College Campuses/College Financial Aid Advisers
- Check with parent employer as sometimes employers offer scholarships
- Tips for Writing Scholarship Essays (Click Here)
- Scholarship Scams! Never pay for scholarship help!