Scholarships

Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships

Idaho Community Foundation

Idaho Power Company – Kevin Whittier Memorial Scholarship Fund

High school seniors and students enrolling in a degree-seeking or certification program in the area of Engineering; Planning full-time attendance at an accredited Idaho college, university, or vocational-technical school. 

CTE U.S. Presidential Scholars Scholarship

For seniors graduating from an Idaho high school; demonstrating academic achievement in career and technical programs. 

 *Go to the bottom regarding the CTE portion for the scholarship.

Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program

High school graduates under the age of 30 demonstrating financial need. Up to $2,500. Due June 15^th. For Associate level or technical degree/certificate at a not-for-profit school. 

Idaho Governor’s Cup Career & Technical

Idaho graduating senior reenrolling full-time in an academic or technical program at an Idaho college/university.

• GPA above 2.8.
• Merit-based award requiring community service.
• Deadline March. 

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

There are several types of Opportunity scholarships offered by the State Board of Education, students are encouraged to explore and apply for all they may be eligible for.

• Need-based award requiring at least a 2.7 GPA.
• Complete FASFA and State Board of Education scholarship by March 1^st.
• Re-apply yearly up to four years. 

HOSA Future Health Professionals

Health Professionals.

Skills USA

Skills and Trade Degrees. 

Early Graduation Scholarship

For high school students who graduate at least one full year early. Scholarships are to be used at Idaho public post-secondary institutions. The awarded amount will double for students who graduate two years early and will triple for students who graduate three years early. IF a student elects not to attend a college or university immediately after high school, they will have up to 28 months to utilize the scholarships before it expires

Big Future

Find scholarships, other financial aid, and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion. Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches. Scholarships information is based on the College Board’s Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs.

American Legion Scholarships

For children of post 9/11 veterans who died on active duty, or have a combined VA disability rating of 50% or greater. It is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized.

• Due mid-November.

Bingham County Mayor’s Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors and continuing education students in Bingham County. Due February of each year.

William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation Scholarship

Senior from Idaho Falls School District 91 attending an Idaho State school.

• GPA 3.0-3.5.
• Due April of each year.

Scholarships available for members of Career &Technical Student Organizations or Clubs

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

For BPA members. Sherrell Wheeler Scholarship, National Officer Scholarship Fund, National Technical Honor Society Scholarships. 

DECA

DECA members strictly merit based.

• Due January 14, 20  22. 

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Technology Student Association (TSA)

Must be a member. 

Advanced Opportunities

Early Graduation Scholarship

For high school students who graduate at least one full year early. Scholarships are to be used at Idaho public post-secondary institutions. The awarded amount will double for students who graduate two years early and will triple for students who graduate three years early. IF a student elects not to attend a college or university immediately after high school, they will have up to 28 months to utilize the scholarships before it expires. 

Additional Scholarships

Mayors Scholarship Fund
The Idaho Falls Mayor’s scholarship fund raises money and awareness to provide financial assistance to students in the greater Idaho Falls area who plan to pursue post-secondary education. Due February. 

http://mayorsscholarshipfund.org/applications.html

US Bank Scholarship Program
Over $20,000 in scholarships awarded. Due October of each year. 

https://www.usbank.com/scholarship

Arctic Chiropractic
Be enrolled full time by October minimum GPA of 2.5 Due June of each year. 

https://www.arcticchiropracticfairbanks.com/fairbanks_alaska.php

Providian Medical Scholarship
Must be enrolled in accredited United States College, 16 years or older, and maintain a GPA of 3.0. The deadline is June 21^st for summer or Jan 15^th for winter. Instruction and essay requirements are on the website. 

https://www.providianmedical.com/providian-medical-scholarship/

Idaho Professional Technical Education Foundation – Tools of the Trade Scholarship
Any student who plans to be or is enrolled in an approved professional technical education program at the postsecondary level that requires tools. Must be an Idaho resident, registered full time, and maintain a 2.5 GPA or better. An essay and two letters of recommendation are required.
Due May 31^st annually. Send application to Idaho Professional Technical Education Foundation P.O. Box 1602 Boise Idaho 83701-1602. Call 208-334-3216 with any questions. 

https://idctef.org/scholarships/#:~:text=Tools%20for%20the%20Trade,programs%20at%20Idaho%20technical%20colleges.

Benevolent Patriotic Order Scholarship
Must be a Bingham country resident and planning to attend an Idaho school. Must show financial need that is established in their 300-word essay. Application is due April of each year.
Contact the Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOEs Drove #190 of Blackfoot with questions 208-785-7505 or 208-681-6505 for details.

Zonta Scholarship for Female Non-traditional Student
Student must be out of high school for at least five years and currently enrolled and completed one semester of academic or vocational learning. Three letters of recommendation, a short essay about why applying for the scholarship, and a transcript from present school. Due early April. Call 208-785-2287 or 208-604-2287 for details.

American Indian Education Foundation
Descendants of federally recognized American Indian tribe. Must be enrolled in accredited 2 to 4-year college/university/technical/vocational school. Turn in by early March. 

http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_home

National Relief Charities- American Indian Education Foundation
For documented Native American or Alaska Native descent attending full time an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university/technical/vocational school. Information and application can be found on the website. 

http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_services_scholarships

Eastern Idaho State Fair Scholarship
For graduating seniors from the Eastern Idaho State Fairs 16 County Districts. It is encouraged to enter the fair in either the 4-H department or as an FFA member. Qualifications are: graduating senior, minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, participate in the fair in 4-H or FFA, attend a school within the 16 County Fair District (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton). Due January. 

https://funatthefair.com/general-info/scholarships/

American Muscle Student Scholarship
4 x $2000 scholarships for students pursuing an automotive-themed major (mechanical engineering, robotics, etc.) Two scholarships will be awarded every spring semester, followed by two additional scholarships to be awarded for the fall semester each year. 

https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Current High school student attending school in the U.S. and will graduate in the current academic year. 

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation
Over 70 scholarships for Idaho Latino students. Applications Due in April. 2.5 GPA. Idaho high school students. Latino descent. 

www.idaholsf.org

Bingham County Mayor’s Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors and continuing education students in Bingham County.

• Due February of each year. 

John and Olive Adams Foundation Scholarship

The John and Olive Adams Foundation will award scholarships to graduating High School Senior students who plan to further their education at an accredited Idaho state college or university. The student must reside in Bingham, Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, or Madison County. 

Idaho Falls Rotary Club District 5400

Student must be a college freshman. Applications

• Due in September of each year. 

Mountain View Charity Scholarship

Students must be enrolled full-time at Idaho State University or College of Eastern Idaho (formerly Eastern Idaho Technical College) during both academic semesters, be a full-time undergraduate/technical student, be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher), and be 25 years of age or older during the calendar year when the funds are first released. For example, you must have been born no later than December 31, 1994, to be eligible for the 2019-2020 scholarship cycle. Provide the contact information for a former/current employer or instructor who is willing to fill out a short recommendation form.