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Idaho Opportunity Scholarship for Adult Learners

Description

The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship for Adult Learners is awarded to Idaho residents who graduated from an Idaho high school, or its equivalent, and is returning to college at least part time (6+ credits) after a break out of at least 24 months. Applicants must have AT LEAST a 2.5 GPA. This scholarship is available to both new and renewal students.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required by:

  • Spring – December 1
  • BYUI Spring – March 15
  • Summer – April 15
  • Fall – July 1

Complete Your General Application

Eligibility Requirements

The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship (for Adults) awards up to $3,500 per academic year and is renewable for up to four years.

Community colleges in Idaho (including the College of Western Idaho, the College of Southern Idaho, the College of Eastern Idaho, and North Idaho College), will no longer be eligible institutions for NEW recipients of the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship.

*If awardees—PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2023—renewed at or indicated (during their initial application) that they will be attending an Idaho community college, the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship award will still be accepted at those institutions.

 

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  •  Have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Be an Idaho resident
  • Graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school, Idaho home school, or its equivalent (GED/HSE from Idaho)
  • Must pursue a certificate, associate’s degree, or first bachelor’s degree
  • Must have earned at least 24 college credits before a cease in enrollment
  • Must not be currently enrolled
  • Must not have completed more than 2 classes in the last 24 months
  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the due date listed beside the semester you will be attending:
    • Spring – December 1
    • BYUI Spring – March 15
    • Summer – April 15
    • Fall – July 1
  • Maintain satisfactory academic standing as specified in program rules
  • Must Attend one of these eligible idaho colleges or universities (View Schools)

Background

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/university graduates to enter the workforce. The Opportunity Scholarship awards eligible applicants up to $3,500 per academic year and is renewable for up to four years.

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FAQ

As long as you have not enrolled in classes you may apply.

No. The Idaho Opportunity for Adult Learners is only for students earning a certificate, associate’s degree, and a first bachelor’s degree.

No. You must be an Idaho graduate, home school, or its equivalent to be eligible for any state funded scholarships.

To be eligible for renewal you must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet the credit requirement that matches what you awarded.
    • 6-8 credits: up to $875/semester
    • 9-11 credits: up to $1,312/semester
    • 12+ credits: up to $1,750/semester
  • Maintain at least a 2.7 GPA while receiving the scholarship
  • Meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) with your institution
  • You must complete a renewal confirmation questionnaire no later than June 1.

A graduation plan is required for all recipients of the Idaho Opportunity for Adult Learners scholarship. This is a form that will outline your plan to graduation.

Please log in at https://scholarships.idaho.gov and click on “programs”. The graduation plan is located within the Scholarship Management Forms.