Awards and Requirements
Idaho offers a range of scholarship programs for residents who have graduated—or will soon graduate—from an Idaho high school (or equivalent) and plan to attend a college, university or eligible training provider in the state.
Scholarships are available in several categories:
- Merit-Based Scholarships – Based on academic achievement and other accomplishments
- Need-Based Scholarships – Based on financial need
- Dependent Scholarships – Available to students with parents who meet specific service qualifications
Idaho Scholarship and Grant Application Details
To apply, students will need:
- A Social Security Number (SSN)
- A PERSONAL (non-school) email address (for all scholarship communications)
- To CREATE an account in Scholarship Idaho
ALL APPLICATIONS OPEN EARLY OCTOBER EACH YEAR. Closing dates vary by scholarship.
Review each scholarship separately, since the criteria are designed to meet the needs of different students.
Find more detailed information and application instructions for all programs here: https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/scholarship-idaho
FEATURED IDAHO SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Idaho LAUNCH Grant
Idaho LAUNCH provides eligible Idaho high school graduates with up to 80% of tuition and fees (up to $8,000) for in-demand career programs starting the fall after graduation.
- Funding Source: Public – State of Idaho
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho Workforce Development Council
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Need Based / Requires a minimum 2.7 GPA.
- Funding Source: Public – State of Idaho
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho State Board of Education
Idaho Opportunity Adult Learners
For students with at least 24 college credits AND a break in enrollment. Requires a minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA.
- Funding Source: Public – State of Idaho
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho State Board of Education
Armed Forces / Public Safety Officer
Dependent Scholarship
Available year-round. For dependents of Idaho armed forces or public safety officers who were killed or permanently disabled (unemployable) in the line of duty. Applicants must be Idaho residents
- Funding Source: Public – State of Idaho
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho State Board of Education
Tschudy Family Scholarship
Merit and need-based. For Emmett High School seniors or recent graduates.
- Funding Source: Private
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho State Board of Education in collaboration with Emmett High School
GEAR UP Idaho Scholarship 3
For students graduating from an Idaho high school in 2024 or 2025. Must have participated in GEAR UP (Fall 2019-Spring 2025)
- Funding Source: Public – US Department of Education
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho State Board of Education
Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarships
Required community service. Requires a minimum 2.8 GPA
- Funding Source: Private – Idaho Governor’s Cup
- Contact Program Administrator: Idaho State Board of Education in collaboration with the Idaho’s Governor’s Cup Foundation.