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Thanks to the generosity of Idahoans, The Idaho Community Foundation manages more than 65 scholarship programs. If you are an Idahoan seeking financial support with your educational goals, we may be able to help.

To get started:

  • Use the quick links below and select the region you live in.
  • Review the opportunities within that region and statewide opportunities.
  • Apply for the scholarships that align with your goals. Application details are linked and vary by fund.
Recipients of the Arrington Scholars Fund

Scholarship Opportunities

Select a region below to view available scholarships. Be sure to also check the Statewide options, which are open to students from any part of Idaho.

AAUW Boise Area Inez Robb Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For female bachelor's degree-seeking juniors and seniors at Boise State University, graduating within two years of receiving scholarship award.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Alois and Marie Goldmann Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

Open to graduating high school seniors statewide who will be attending an Idaho college or university. Created by the George and Mary Freund family of Idaho Falls.

Deadline: March 1

Apply

Anne Veseth Memorial Scholarship Fund

STEM Vocational

For graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students attending or planning to attend a college or university in Idaho and majoring in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics. Or for any student who is also a current Wildland Firefighter majoring in any subject.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Idaho Nursing and Health Professions Scholarship Fund

Health Financial Need

For students who have been accepted to an accredited Idaho nursing or health professions program and can demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Idaho Power Company Memorial Scholarship Fund

STEM Agriculture

Open to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in an engineering program at an accredited Idaho college, or college students enrolling in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college.

Deadline: March 1

Apply

Idaho Press Club - Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship

Journalism

For second-year college students majoring in journalism or communication, or who work for a college or professional media outlet.

Contact the Idaho Press Club for deadline and application details.

Idaho Society of CPAs Scholarship Fund

Business

For full-time students at the junior or senior level majoring in accounting at a public or private college or university in Idaho.

Apply

Idaho State Council of Trout Unlimited Graduate Scholarship Fund

STEM Agriculture

For members of an Idaho Chapter of Trout Unlimited enrolled at the graduate level at an Idaho university, researching native or endemic coldwater fish, or a related field.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Jackson Companies Scholarship Fund

Open Field Financial Need

For children or dependents of active, full-time Jackson Companies employees. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: April 1

Apply

Larry J. May Hospitality Management Scholarship Fund

Business

For students enrolled in a degree-seeking or certificate-seeking program related to the hospitality industry (hotel/lodging, culinary/restaurant, entertainment/golf club, resort, travel/tourism). Full-time and part-time students eligible.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Margaret A. Plastino Memorial Scholarship for Idaho Nurses

Health

For students currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited nursing program at Boise State University, Idaho State University, or Lewis-Clark State College. Pre-licensure, RN to BSN, and graduate level students welcome.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Mike Crapo Math and Science Scholarship Fund

STEM

For graduating high school seniors planning to major in math, science, or engineering at a four-year college or university in Idaho. Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Robert C. Weaver Memorial Scholarship Fund

Vocational Open Field

For part-time or full-time traditional or nontraditional students pursuing post high school vocational or academic training. Preference given to residents of Buhl, graduates of Buhl High School, or former residents of Buhl.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Yvonne and Dick Lierz Scholarship Fund

Community Service

For students who have made significant contributions to their community through community service enrolling in their first or second year at a public Idaho or Nevada university.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Diamond W Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors from Snake River High School planning to attend any 2- or 4-year college/university. Minimum GPA 3.0.

Deadline: April 25

Apply

J. Carl Mattson Scholarship Fund

Agriculture

For graduating seniors from Firth High School who have completed at least six trimesters of Vocational Agriculture and have been active in Future Farmers of America. Applicants need not be pursuing a degree in agriculture.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Preston and Franklin County High School Alumni Scholarship Fund

Open Field Vocational

For graduating seniors from Preston High School or Franklin County High School planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

Contact Preston High School for deadline and application details.

W.L. Shattuck Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating seniors or graduates of Idaho Falls School District 91 or 93, ages 16 to 26, who can demonstrate financial need. Undergraduate students only.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Alvie C. Jeffres Memorial Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For residents of Bonner County attending or planning to attend a community college, college, university, vocational, or technical school. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Awarded primarily based on financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Chesnut Family Scholarship Fund

Health

For graduating seniors of Post Falls High School intending to major in health sciences. Must be planning to attend a 2- or 4-year Idaho college or university.

Apply

D & D Rhoades Scholarship Fund

Agriculture

For students studying or planning to study agriculture or a related field graduating from Clearwater Valley, Grangeville, Highland, Kamiah, Prairie, or Nezperce high schools. Minimum 3.5 GPA.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Dorothy B. Adler Scholarship Fund

Financial Need

For students graduating from Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program. Minimum 2.0 GPA.

Contact Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School counselor's office for application details.

Irene Gustafson Scholarship Fund

Arts Community Service

For graduating high school seniors from Moscow High School who possess ability in both written and oral English, creative writing ability, and have volunteer involvement in at least one activity benefitting the community.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

James E. Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating high school seniors and graduates of Salmon River High School in Riggins with a minimum 3.0 GPA planning to attend a higher education institution as a fulltime undergraduate student.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Jeanne Van Meeteren Scholarship Fund

STEM

For graduating seniors or graduates of high schools in Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, or Nez Perce counties. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be pursuing a STEM degree. Preference for students attending college in Idaho, Washington, or Oregon.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Joybelle Scott College Scholarship

Financial Need Open Field

For seniors graduating from Orofino High School with financial need who are pursuing a college degree. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: February 10

Apply

Lucille F. Zanetti Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Community Service

For graduating high school seniors from Kellogg, Mullan, or Wallace high schools with a minimum 2.0 GPA, who are active in school and the community, and demonstrate some financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Manuel and Gladys Schneidmiller Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating high school seniors from Post Falls High School planning to attend a public college or university in Idaho or Washington State University or Eastern Washington University. Minimum 3.0 GPA with demonstrated financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Salmon River High School Scholarship Fund

Open Field Vocational

For graduating high school seniors or graduates of Salmon River High School in Riggins currently enrolled or planning to enroll at a college, university, vocational, or technical school. Former recipients may reapply.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Stephen J. Nemec Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Service Open Field

For students from Coeur d'Alene or Post Falls High School seeking higher education who can think for themselves, are caring, honest, and want to help others in need.

Apply

Theodore H. Correll Memorial Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating seniors from Moscow High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Not currently accepting applications.

Erle and Cynthia Byram Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For students graduating from any high school in southern Idaho (south of the Salmon River). First preference given to students who have resided in Gooding or Camas County for at least one year.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Gooding High School Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating high school seniors from Gooding High School who demonstrate financial need.

Contact the Gooding Rotary Club for deadline and application details.

James and Rose Helebrant Education Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating high school seniors from Buhl High School who demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Jean Adams Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating high school seniors from Mountain Home High School enrolling full-time at any post-secondary institution in Idaho.

Contact Mountain Home High School Registrar for deadline and application details.

Merritt Brook Scholarship

Open Field

For graduating seniors or previous graduates from an accredited high school in Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls counties. Minimum 2.5 GPA.

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Mountain Home High School Class of 1960 Trust Fund

Open Field Vocational

For graduating seniors from Mountain Home High School planning to obtain undergraduate education or other training.

Contact Mountain Home High School Registrar for deadline and application details.

Richfield High School Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors from Richfield High School intending to enroll full-time in any post-secondary institution. Minimum 2.0 GPA.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Robert C. Weaver Memorial Scholarship Fund

Vocational Open Field

For part-time or full-time traditional or nontraditional students pursuing post high school vocational or academic training. Preference given to residents of Buhl, graduates of Buhl High School, or former residents of Buhl.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Rupert Elks Lodge Scholarship Fund

Vocational

For graduating seniors from Minidoka or Cassia County high schools enrolling at an accredited 2- or 4-year school pursuing career and technical education or vocational education.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Sonja Tarnay Educational Fund

Arts

For graduating seniors at any accredited high school in the Wood River Valley who are pursuing a career in the visual and/or performing arts.

Contact your high school counselor's office for deadline and application details.

William Tews Memorial Scholarship Fund

STEM

For graduating seniors or former graduates of Shoshone High School intending to major or minor in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Contact Shoshone High School counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Wood River Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating seniors from any Wood River Valley public school who can demonstrate financial need and whose potential for achievement was not necessarily reflected in overall high school academic performance.

Contact your school counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Barbara L. Carnefix Memorial Scholarship Fund

Business

For graduating seniors or graduates of Fruitland High School enrolled or enrolling full-time to study business.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Caldwell Health Services Scholarship Fund

Health

For students accepted for or currently enrolled full-time in a health career field. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Primarily awarded to current residents living within 50 miles of Caldwell, excluding Ada County.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Colton Mackey Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors or graduates of Middleton High School. Preference given to students active in football and/or baseball athletics and outdoor activities.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Dean and Gay Welch Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors or graduates of Emmett High School or Black Canyon High School attending or planning to attend an accredited program at any 2- or 4-year school in Idaho.

Contact Emmett High School counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Eric Marshall Sullins Scholarship

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating seniors or graduates of Fruitland High School. Some scholarships based on financial need, others on need and academic achievement.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Erle and Cynthia Byram Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For students graduating from any high school in southern Idaho (south of the Salmon River). First preference given to students who have resided in Gooding or Camas County for at least one year.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Evea Harrington Powers Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating high school seniors or graduates of Council High School entering their first or second year of undergraduate study.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

George and Jean Cruickshank and Aunt Adis Little Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating high school seniors or graduates of Emmett High School or Black Canyon High School who can demonstrate financial need and a sincere commitment to further education.

Contact your high school counselor's office for application details.

Jayo Family Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Vocational

For graduating high school seniors at Emmett High School and Black Canyon School with financial need. One scholarship awarded to a student graduating with honors. One scholarship awarded to a student planning to attend a vocational or technical school.

Contact Emmett High School counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Jim Poore Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating high school seniors in Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette, Valley, or Washington counties, or graduating seniors in Marsing, Homedale, Bruneau, or Riggins, or first- or second-year students at University of Idaho or Boise State University.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Julie Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors or graduates of Emmett High School.

Contact Emmett High School counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Kathryn A. Scott Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For nontraditional students who are single mothers enrolling in at least 9 credits in a degree-seeking or certification program at Boise State University or College of Western Idaho.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Kuna High School Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating seniors at Kuna High School who demonstrate financial need and sincere desire for further education or training.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Melba Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field Education

For secondary students and recent graduates living in the Melba School District. Two funds: one for post-secondary education or training and one for educational travel experiences.

Deadline: March 1

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Paul and Jo Easterbrook Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For seniors at Emmett High School intending to pursue a bachelor degree at any Idaho public institution of higher learning who can demonstrate financial need.

Contact Emmett High School counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Paul C. Rebholtz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors at Boise High School who demonstrate improved academic performance during high school and want to better themselves through education and training.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating high school seniors or graduates of McCall-Donnelly High School intending to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking or certification program. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Raymond and Bonnie Turner Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For graduating seniors at Weiser High School planning to attend University of Idaho in a degree-seeking or certification program.

Contact Weiser High School counselor's office for deadline and application details.

Ronald P. and Ethel R. Rawlinson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Health

For graduating high school seniors or graduates of an Emmett high school enrolled or planning to enroll in a medical or paramedical field. Graduate students may apply.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Ted Ellis Scholarship Fund for the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County

Community Service

For seniors graduating from any high school in the area served by the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County who have demonstrated continued involvement in Club activities.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Treasure Valley Family YMCA Scholarship for Civic Engagement Fund

Community Service

For seniors at any high school in Ada and Canyon counties who have made significant contributions to their community through community service. Limited to one applicant per high school (see guidance counselor first).

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Treasure Valley Family YMCA Y-Not Go On Scholarship Fund

Financial Need Open Field

For graduating seniors at any high school in Ada and Canyon counties who demonstrate financial need and have a strong capacity for achieving their goals. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Limited to one applicant per high school.

Deadline: February 1

Apply

Turn Around Scholarship Fund

Open Field

For high school seniors graduating from a public high school in the Boise Independent School District or the West Ada School District. Student must be nominated by high school counselor or principal.

Deadline: March 15

Apply

Wendell P. Carnefix Memorial Scholarship Fund

Agriculture

For graduating seniors or graduates of Fruitland High School enrolled or enrolling full-time to study agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.

Deadline: March 15

Apply