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Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation

To study: Any field of study

At : Any accredited Idaho university, college, or vocational/technical institution

Min. GPA: 2.5

Award: $5,000.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to Idaho high school or college students of Hispanic/Latino descent with a GPA of 2.5 and above who have demonstrated leadership in school, community, and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance, or strengthen diversity. Selection based on essay, academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, financial need, and involvement in service to school, community, and family.

Procedure:Complete online application (available at the website below) and submit with biography, resume, essay response, high school or college transcript, and two letters of recommendation.Learn More

Idaho Library Association: Gardner Hanks Scholarship

To study: Library and information sciences

At : Any four-year college or university

Min. GPA: N/A

Award: $600.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to Idaho Library Association members who are beginning or continuing formal library education. Must be pursuing a Master of Library Science degree or Media Generalist certification. Selection based on application form responses and letters of recommendation.

Procedure:Application is available at website listed below.Learn More

Idaho Music Educators Association (IMEA) High School Senior Music Scholarship

To study: Music education

At : Any Idaho college or university

Min. GPA: 2.8

Award: $500.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:

Open to graduating high school seniors. Selection based on academic record, musical resume, and personal essay response. Student must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA and complete at least twelve credit hours in their first college semester to receive award.

Procedure:

Students must apply for the award through their music teacher. Their teacher should forward the application, available at the website below, and required attachments to the IMEA.

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Idaho Music Educators Association (IMEA) Music Education Major Scholarship

To study: Music education

At : Any Idaho college or university

Min. GPA: N/A

Award: $500.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to current college students in at least their second semester of their freshmen year. Must be current members of their institution''s collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAFME). Selection based on academic record, personal essay response, and letters of recommendation.

Procedure:Complete application available at website below and submit with transcripts, personal essay, and two letters of recommendation.Learn More

Idaho NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship

To study: Any field of study

At : Any accredited institution

Min. GPA: N/A

Award: $500.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to high school seniors that have achieved at least two of the following: (A) a minimum of a B+ grade average; (B) Ranked in the top 25% of class; or (C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1500. Must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport and earned at least one varsity letter in two sport. School athletic director must be an NIAAA member. Selection based on academic record, athletic participation, citizenship, essay response, and letter of recommendation.

Procedure:Application and materials must be sent to the NIAAA Idaho Liaison, contact information below. Idaho winners are submitted for the regional NIAAA scholarship ($1,500). Regional scholarship winners are submitted to the NIAAA for the national award ($2,500).Learn More

Idaho NSF EPSCOR Research Experience for Undergraduates – REU

To study: Idaho EPSCoR places students with faculty research teams to experience scientific research

At : The National Science foundation funds a large number of research opportunities (REU) for undergraduate position based at University of Idaho, Idaho State University, or Boise State University depending on your interests

Min. GPA: N/A

Award: $5,000.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to underrepresented group including women, underrepresented minorities (African Americans, American Indians including Native Alaskans, Hispanics and Native Pacific Islanders) and persons with disabilities. Must be enrolled as an undergraduate at an Idaho College or university, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Selection based on based off of REU Application form.

Procedure:more details and a list of all available REU sites is available on the Idaho EPSCor website.Learn More

Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship

To study: Horticulture, floriculture, plant pathology, landscape, design, turfgrass management, botany and other allied subjects that pertain to the green industry

At : Any accredited institution

Min. GPA: N/A

Award: $750.00

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to high school seniors or adults who are residents of Idaho enrolled in an approved post-secondary program. Selection based on scholastic record, as well as the student’s ability and sincerity in pursuing employment in the Green Industry.

Procedure:An application is available at the web address listed below. Submit with school transcript, one page typed theme, and two letters of recommendation.Learn More

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

To study: Any field of study

At : An Idaho public college or university

Min. GPA: 2.7

Award: $3,500.00

Deadline: March 1

Description:

Open to Idaho residents who graduated from an Idaho high school (or equivalent) and are seeking their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 1 and maintain unweighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Selection based on financial need and academic record.

Procedure:

Accept all federal grant aid that is made available and complete Opportunity Scholarship application online.

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Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial Fund “Hero” Award

To study: Any field of study

At : An accredited educational institution

Min. GPA: N/A

Deadline: N/A

Description:Open to any dependent of a full-time or part-time Idaho peace officer killed or disabled in the line of duty. Selection based on an applicant’s ability to complete aspired educational goals.

Procedure:Submit a completed application packet available at web address below.Learn More

Idaho Postsecondary Credit Scholarship

To study: Any field of study

At : Lewis-Clark State College, University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, or College of Idaho, College of Western Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, or North Idaho College

Min. GPA: N/A

Award: $4,000.00

Deadline: Open enrollment

Description:

Open to Idaho residents who are attending or graduated from an Idaho high school (or equivalent) with ten (10) or more postsecondary credits at time of high school graduation and a matching scholarship. Selection based on academic merit and matching scholarship, which must have an academic merit component and be awarded from a business or an organization representing a business or industry.

Procedure:

Complete the online scholarship application available at the web address below:

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Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation

Idaho Library Association: Gardner Hanks Scholarship

Idaho Music Educators Association (IMEA) High School Senior Music Scholarship

Idaho Music Educators Association (IMEA) Music Education Major Scholarship

Idaho NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship

Idaho NSF EPSCOR Research Experience for Undergraduates – REU

Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial Fund “Hero” Award

Idaho Postsecondary Credit Scholarship

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