Scholarships

• Unigo
• Scholarship Owl
• Idaho CIS
• Fastweb
• Sallie Mae Scholarships
• Scholarships.com
• College Scholarships.org

• CHECK YOUR STUDENT E-MAIL FROM MS. TALBOTT REGULARLY 
  • Start a scholarship list of deadlines so you can organize/prioritize your time
    • See sample form to do so at the bottom of this page
      • Hit "Enable Editing" to save it and use it live on your device
  • Apply for as many scholarships you qualify for that you can find
• 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)

• 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.

• Check Deadlines for Most Updated Specific Dates/Info. on Websites!
  • Please e-mail Ms. Talbott, ctalbott@nsd131.org if a link is not working
• As scholarships come in new they will be highlighted in a different color when listed and marked NEW

•  Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) 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! 
• Center for Beef Excellence Scholarships
  • List of 22 scholarships, mainly FFA and 4H related, Amt. Varies and Deadlines Vary
• Scholarships for High School Seniors:
  • Scholarships Listed, Check Website, Amt. Vary, Deadlines Vary
• Bill of Rights Institute
  • Essay of 500-800 words.  Various Amts, Sept.-Nov.
• 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
• 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.
• JoshuaBaby Scholarship
  • No GPA requirements, No religious knowledge is needed, no religious orientation required.  Essay of 3,000-4,000.  $1,250, On-going.
• QuestBridge
• Coca-Cola Scholars Program
  • Scholastic achievement, leadership, community service.  Award Varies, Oct.
• PEO Scholarship
  • High School female.  Short essay on future plans, list of academic achievements, extra curricular activties, and leadership, high school transcript, turn in to your guidance counselor, $2,500. Opens Sept-Nov.1
• Alert Magazine
  • High School senior, 2.5 GPA, have plans to attend college after high school, write and essay about drug or alcohol use and prevention, $500, Ongoing
• 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, Aware is up to $40,000, Late Sept.-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, Nov.
• Elks Most Valuable Student Awards
  • Application, essay transcript, counselor report, exhibits, ACT/SAT score, Nov.
• 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.
    
• 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!)
• AXA Achievement Essay Contest,
  • Ambition, determination, ability to success in college, respect for self, family, and community, Amt varies, Dec.
• NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
  • High school seniors who operate their own small business, $2,000-$15,000, Dec.
• GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
  • 3.0, demonstrate financial need, enroll in a 4 year University.  Leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship, $10,000 renewable, Jan.
• JCI Senate Foundation
  • Complete application-financial info., leadership, transcript, personal statement, $1,000, Jan.
• Doodle for Google
  • Doodle a picture with G-O-O-G-L-E in it, $30,000, Jan.-Early March 
• Pride Foundation
  • Preference is given to student who are self-identified LGBTQ, membrs 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, Jan.
• Society of Women Engineers
  • Open to any Idaho female planning to major in Engineering, Computer Science, or Hard Science., 7 awards of $3,000, Jan.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
  • "The JRF program provides college scholarships, guidance, and support for students of color", $30,000, Early Feb.
• Alzheimer's Foundation of America
  • All seniors eligible, must write and essay about Alzheimer's, $5,000, 2,500, $1,500, $500, Feb.
• 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, Feb.
• Al Wright Scholarship
  • Migrant student, scholastic achievement, financial need., $3,000, Feb.
• Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
  • Complete the FAFSA prior to March 1, 3.0 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, March 1st.
• College of Southern Idaho General
  • Detailed information on website, Amt. varies, 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, March 1st.
• American Legion Auxillary
  • Must be a child or grandchild of a veteran, complete application and financial statement, $1,000, March 1st.
• Lewis-Clark State College
  • Website holds detailed info., Amt. varies, March 1st
• Duck Tape Prom Contest Scholarship
  • Create and wear your original & unique promwear (Tux or Dress), submit picture and details, 2 Grand Prizes-$10,000 (Tux, Dress), 2-$100 prizes for Runner-ups, Check website for deadline
• DL Evans Bank Scholarship
  • 2.0 GPA (3.0 for BSU), application, short statement of educational goals, 32-$500, Early March
• Western Heritage Scholarship
  • Full-time college or vocational eduation students who have shown a farm, agriculture or rodeo interest, 6-$2,000 scholarships per year, March
• Frame Your Future
  • Submit an original digital creation showing how you frame your future, January, $5,000, March
• Nature Saving Scholarship
  • Must make a list of nature saving rules, Amt. varies, March
• 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
• BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
  • Rank 90th percentile in both math and critical reading; pursuing an engineering or related science degree, $1,500/yr, renewable, March
• 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, March
• Larry J May Hospitality Management
  • Degree-seeking program in the hospitality industry.  See details on website. March
• Roger C Sathre Memorial
  • 2.5 GPA or higher, Number of Awards Varies, March
• Mike Crapo Math and Science Scholarship
  • Major in math, science, or engineering, March
• Yvonne and Dick Liez Scholarship
  • Enrolling in Idaho or Nevada College., See website for more details, March
• Treasure Valley Family YMCA
  • Contributions to community and demonstrated a passion for civic issues, March
• Jim Poor Mormorial
  • Seniors going to U of I or BSU, March
• Kevin Whittier Memorial Scholarship
  • Major in Engineering, March
• Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship
  • Major in fire ecology or auto mechanics, March 14
• NIADA Foundation Scholarship
  • Interested in the automotive industry, 4-$5,000, March
• Westmark Credit Union Scholarship
  • Be a member of Westmark Credit Union, GPA 3.5 or higher
• Caldwell Western Heritage Scholarship
  • 3.0 GPA, transcript, 3 letter of recommendation, 6-$2,000, March
• Jiffy Lube Driver Scholarship
  • Completed application and 500 word essay about "What Drives You!", $2,000, March
• FEEA Scholarships
  • Be a child or dependent of a federal civilian or postal employee, hold an unweighted 3.0 GPA or highers, Amt. varies, March
• Mesothelioma Help Scholarship
  • Essay on how the writer was impacted by cancer, Essay on how the writer was impacted by cancer, Amt. Varies, March
• Safelink Internet Scholarship
  • 3.0 GPA, student aid report from FAFSA, transcript, letter of recommendation, $1,000, March
• Kezian Science Scholarship
  • Majoring in science field, $1,200, March
• Buckle Up for Bobby
  • Attend the "Alive at 25" class offered at local police stations, complete the application, Amt Varies, March
• Western Idaho Fair
  • Scholarships for FFA & 4H members, Amt Varies, Spring Deadline
• 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, April
• Clarity Credit Union Mary M Jones Scholarship
  • Must be a member of the Clarity Credit Union, 3.0 GPA, application, list of activities & accomplishments, two short essays, two letter of rec, $500, Start of April
• IHSAA Interscholastic Star Award
  • Recognizes and rewards outstanding athletes, Amt. Vaires, April 
• 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, April.

• CCI Hispanic Scholarship
  • Must be low-income, 9 scholarships available-$1,000 each, April
• 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, April
• McClendon Engineering Scholarship
  • Essay, study Structural Enginering or Architecture, Min. 2.5 GPA
  • Make sure you wait for the 2018-2019 Scholarship Application.
• Shawn Carter Scholarship 
  • 2.0 GPA, on-line application, transcript, 2013 tax info., financial aid award letter, Amt. varies, April
• Lightfoot Foundation
  • Must be attending college in Idaho or Oregon, demonstrate financial need, April
• Intermountain Medical Imaging Scholarship
  • 500 word essay, 3.0 GPA, interest in healthcare field
  • Make sure using 2018-2019 application
• Kendall Ford Drive for Education
  • Check in the spring as currently may not be active
  • 3.0 GPA, meet district attendance policy, min. of 15 hours of community service during senior year, $1,000, May
• B. Davis Scholarship (For Juniors & Seniors!)
  • 1000 word essay, $1,000, May
• Mitchell & Crunk Adoption Scholarship
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA, Essay about how adoption has impacted you,must be attending college fall 2019 $500, May.
  • Make sure you wait for the 2018-2019 application to post
• Divorce Matters Scholarship
  • Have been personally affected by a divorce, 500 word essay, $2,500, May
  • Make sure you wait for the 2018-2019 application to post
• Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
  • For any high school athletes, does not have to be an athlete in college, $1,000, June
• Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
  • Students interested in pursuing a fashion degree, $1,000, June
• Abbott and Fenner Scholarship (Open to Juniors & Seniors!)
  • 500-1000 word essay, $1,000, June
• Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
  • Pursuing a career in a health related field, online application, $5,000-$10,000, June
• Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher, submit a movie review, $1,000, June
• 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, June
• 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, June
• Bill Nauman Memorial Rodeo Scholarship
  • Students active in high school rodeo, $500l, May
• 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 postsecondary semester credits at the time of graduation, Amt Varies, Deadline Varies (Check website)
• Hansen Injury Law Firm Scholarships
  • For individuals whose lives have been negatively impacted by a car crash, bicycle accident, or other events leading to personal injuries, $1,000, August

•  Oliver Finley Academy Scholarships
  • Idaho Beauty Scholarship (Click Here)
  • Beauty Changes Lives (Click Here)