Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship Academic

The Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship Academic is for Idaho students who will graduate, from an Idaho high school or home school. Applicants must have at least a 2.8 GPA and plan to enroll at an eligible Idaho college or university.

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What Dates Should I Remember?
How Much Money Can I Get?
What Do I Need To Do Before I Apply?
How Do I Apply?
What Happens After I Apply?

What Dates Should I Remember?

From the application opening to closing please review the important dates associated with the Governor's Cup Scholarship Academic.

March 1, 2027

Application Closes

January 31, 2027

Scholarship Renewal Form submission due (if renewing)

How Much Money Can I Get?

The Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic) awards up to $5,000 per academic year is renewable for up to four years.

What Do I Need To Do Before I Apply?

Before you apply, make sure you are ready. You will need to meet the eligibility rules and gather the necessary materials.

Meet the Residency and Graduation Requirements
You must:
- Be an Idaho resident
- Have graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school or Idaho home school (with a transcript), or earned a GED/HSE in Idaho.
- Have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
Align Your Educational Goals
You must pursue a certificate, first associate's degree, or first bachelor's degree and plan to attend an eligible Idaho college or university during the upcoming academic year (fall semester).
Eligible Colleges and Universities:
Submit Proper Papers
You must submit the following:
- Documentation of volunteer work, community leadership, and public service.
- Two Letters of recommendation
- A 500-word personal essay about your goals and interests.

How do I Apply?

You will need to apply for the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship through Scholarship Idaho, the common application tool for Idaho's sponsored grants and scholarships.

Application Portal

What Happens After I Apply?

After your application is submitted for Governor's Cup, all questions from that point should be directed to the staff listed on that site. This includes questions about scholarship renewal, award status, or anything else that comes up after applying.

Idaho Governor's Cup Website

Unanswered Questions?

If you have unanswered questions about the Idaho Governor's Cup Academic scholarship, please contact our scholarship team.

scholarshiphelp@edu.idaho.gov

208-332-1595