Idaho Scholarship Listing

Description:Open to students with permanent address in Elmore or Owyhee County or the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Selection based on school and community involvement, financial need, scholastic performance and essay response. Preference will be given to graduating high school seniors.

Procedure:Submit completed application with essay, transcripts, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), and three letters of reference.Learn More

Description:Open to female residents of Idaho who are high school juniors. Selection based on scholastic achievement, judges' interview, self-expression, physical fitness, and talent.

Procedure:The winners of local contests (during the junior year of high school) advance to the Idaho Distinguished Young Women (DYW) contest in their senior year; the state winner in turn advances to the National DYW contest held the June after graduation from high school.Learn More

Description:Open to 4-H and FFA members who are graduating high school seniors and who participated in the fair. Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Selection based on academic record, extracurricular and community activities, references, and financial need.

Procedure:Submit completed application along with written narrative, transcripts, two letters of reference (one from your school and one from your community), picture, and SAT or ACT ScoreLearn More

Description:Open to current college students and rising freshmen. Selection based on academic achievements and essay response.

Procedure:To apply, applicants need to submit a scanned of their most recent transcript (High School is ok for rising freshmen) and a 500-1000 word essay on “What is the greatest problem in education today and how would you change it?”. Application details are available at the link below:Learn More

Description:

The 2019 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2019 competition.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
• The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 2019 500 national winners in late April 2019. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

 

 

Procedure:

The 20 top finalists will participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

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Description:Open to applicants that meet one of the following criteria: (1) children of a current Environmental Care Association member; (2) part-time students in an accredited college level Pest Control, Lawn Care or related industry program and currently employed in the Lawn Care, Pest Control or Grounds Management Industries; (3) or full-time students in an approved program. Selection based on scholastic record, drive towards employment in an ECA related industry, and future goals and ambitions.

Procedure:Fill out application and include a reference letter from the last Lawn Care, Pest Control or associated industry employer, one-page essay, two letters of recommendation from a community member and professor or teacher, and school transcript.Learn More

Description:Open to full-time students graduating from any high school in southern Idaho (south of the Salmon River) with first preference given to students who have resided in Gooding or Camas County for at least one year prior to application. Selection based on academic achievement, leadership potential, school/community involvement, and financial need.

Procedure:Submit completed application with transcripts, written statement, student aid report, two letters of recommendation, and a 1-2 page typed essay explaining why you should be considered for this scholarship.Learn More

Description:Open to student residents of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah or Nevada. There are two separate selection pools. One pool is for graduating high school seniors and the other pool is for current college students. Selection based on recommendations, academic achievement, resume, and essay response.

Procedure:Submit completed application along with transcripts, resume, three letters of recommendation, and required essay.Learn More

Description:

Open to full-time students in the junior or senior year of college or in graduate school pursuing a Master’s Degree. Applicants must have at least a 3.25 GPA. Selection based on academic record, applicant’s letter outlining chosen career field, financial need, list of honors and extra-curricular activities, work experience, and letters of recommendation.

Procedure:

Application packet available at the web address below. Submit with transcripts, letter outlining career goals, financial aid form, list of activities, and three letters of recommendation.

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Description:Open to graduating seniors of an Idaho high school (see list at website below) participating in Gear Up from Fall 2011 - Spring 2018 and renewal applications for graduates of an Idaho high school that participated in Gear Up in the years 2012-14. Applicants must be under 22 years old at the time they first receive the scholarship. Selection based on financial need, hours of participation in the GEAR UP program and academic preparation (based on a combination of the ACT score and cumulative HS GPA). Priority given to applicants who are eligible to receive Pell grant funding, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Procedure:Complete the general Idaho state scholarship application online.Learn More