Scholarships
LOCAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
** Scholarships will be updated as they open **
Click on Scholarship name to link you to the application.
| Due Date | Name/Link | Amount | Details |
| April 4th, 2024 | Caldwell Foundation For Education Opportunity- CFEO | Various Amounts |
Website with over 35 local Scholarships offered only to Caldwell School Students
Go to www.CFEO.org and select the "Students" tab on the left to begin the process of registering. It will take at least 15 - 30 minutes to complete and you will need an email address and your Caldwell Student ID number. You have to apply for each Scholarship individually so choose wisely to maximize your efforts.
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| March 31st, 2021 | Disabled American Veterans- Carrie L. French |
(1)$100
(1) $50
(1) $25
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500-600 word essay on "What the American Flag Means to Me"
Turn in essays to Mrs. Stockdale in counseling office.
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| Will Open March 1st, 2024 | The Lightfoot Foundation Scholarship Program | $1000 + |
Seniors: The Foundation supports students in the Treasure Valley who wish to further their education. Application require recommendations, transcripts, and tax forms to be submitted. Will only review the first 500 applicants. So apply early!
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| April 30th, 2021 | K. Thinnes Scholarship Fund Inc. | $1000 (multiple) |
-Lost a parent due to cancer within the last 3 years or are a cancer survivor themselves
-Accepted into an accredited 4 year College/University
-GPA 3.5 or higher
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| March 31st, 2024 | Auto Ranch Foundation | $1000(14) |
-GPA 2.0 minimum
-Financial Need
-Demonstrate community involvement, improved academics
-Desire in automotive, agricultural, technical, mechanical, or related field
-reside in Southwest Idaho/Eastern Oregon
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| April 15, 2024 | Patrick O'Connor Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
Only for Caldwell High School and Canyon Springs High School graduating seniors. Print out the Application and bring the completed application to the CHS counseling office before the due date.
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| April 15th, 2024 | Caldwell Lions Club | $1,000 (5) |
GPA 2.5 or better, letter of references, and fill out an application and official transcript and mail to:
Caldwell Lions Club Attn: Alex Esparza P.O. Box 236 Caldwell, ID 83606
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| April 5, 2024 | $1,500 | 1. Be a resident of Idaho. 2. Be a graduating senior of a Canyon/Owyhee County high school including homeschool programs. 3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 4. Demonstrate a commitment to community service. 5. Accepted as a full-time student in any post-secondary education institution. 6. Attend the first semester of college following high school graduation. |
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$1,500 | 1. Be a resident of Idaho. 2. Have demonstrated commitment to community service. 3. Applicant must have a Canyon/Owyhee County high school or homeschool diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) without a bachelor’s or advanced degree. 4. Be accepted and enrolled as a full-time student in a technical, vocational, or trade school. |
| April 15, 2024 | Bryle C. Morse Scholarship Award | $$$ | Awarded annually to graduating seniors from Caldwell High School who will attend the College of Idaho. Bring application to CHS counseling office - Ms. Stockdale before due date. |
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February 15, 2024
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$1,000 |
Senior - 3.0 GPA, Lives in Canyon County, entering Heath Career Fields.
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| March 19, 2024 | West Valley Allied Health Care Scholarship | $500 - $2,000 |
Senior - 3.0 GPA, lives in Canyon County, entering a Heath Career Field, Go to college in Idaho. Submit Application to Human Resources Dept at West Valley Medical Center 1717 Arlington Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605
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| April 26, 2022 | Bethel Wing Memorial Scholarship | $500 |
Write an essay and letters of recommendation. Mail application to Melba Rebekah Lodge 204 12th Ave.South Nampa, ID 83651
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| April 14, 2023 | Caldwell United Methodist Church Scholarship | $$ | First consideration will be given to members of the United Methodist Church. Personal Essay, Application, transcript, and recommendation letters mailed. See application for details. |
| March 19, 2022 | Caldwell Night Rodeo - Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation Scholarship | $2,000 (6) |
Please note, living on a farm or having a farm/agriculture/rodeo background are not requirements of this scholarship. GPA 3.0, Idaho resident, will attend or are attending an Idaho college, university, vocational/trade school.
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| March 15th, 2024 | Kiwanis Club of Caldwell, Idaho |
$1,000 (5)
$1,500 (1)
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A qualified student who plans to attend any university, college, vocational, or technical school and/or that has an immediate family member in the Caldwell Kiwanis Club. Fill out the following.
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| March 31, 2024 | Caldwell Optimist Club Scholarship |
$1,500 (1st Place)
$1,000 (2nd Place)
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GPA of 2.5 or higher, submit written essay and application electronically to [email protected] or mail to Caldwell Optimistic Club PO Box 1325 Caldwell, ID 83606
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| March 19, 2021 | Canyon County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund |
$750 (10)
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High School graduate enrolling in a college, university, or trade school. Need Official transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. More details on the application.
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| April 19th, 2024 | P.E.O Scholarship - Chapter AU |
$1,000
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Available to Young women who will be graduating from Caldwell School District to use during 1st year of College.
Applications submitted to: Carol Ozuna
1020 Teton Avenue Caldwell, ID 83605 [email protected] |
| April 23rd, 2022 | Sacajawea Elementary School Student Council Skyhawk Scholarship |
$500
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CHS or CSHS graduating senior, GPA 2.5, Attended Sacajawea Elementary School. Show good citizenship. Submit Google form by deadline |
| February 26, 2022 | Community Council of Idaho - Hispanic Scholarship |
$1,000
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Criteria: Be resident of Idaho, GPA 2.5 or higher, attending Post-Secondary education, be of Hispanic origin, demonstrate financial need. |
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University of Idaho Alumni Scholarship | $500 (2) |
Graduate from Canyon County high school, plan to attend U of I, and demonstrate academic excellence and good citizenship. Application mailed, faxed, or emailed to Phil Peterson 5700 E. Franklin Rd. Suite 200, P.O. Box 247 Nampa, ID 83653 [email protected]
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| Feb 29th, 2024 | Caldwell Board of Realtors Scholarship Award | varies |
Area graduating senior living in Canyon County. See link for eligibility requirements and more info.
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| Feb 26th, 2022 | Ismael Fernandez Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
Idaho High School graduate, 2.2 GPA or higher, and attend Hispanic Health & Tech Careers Conf.
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| April 3, 2020 | Nyssa-Nampa Sugarbeet Grower's Scholarship | $1,000 (2) | Scholarships awarded to dependents (children/grandchildren) of Snake River Sugar Company LLC Cooperative. Applications can be requested by e-mail [email protected] and any questions call Norma Burbank @ 208-863-5353 |
| March 31, 2021 | Idaho Cattle Women Scholarships | $1,000 |
Scholarships are available to current Idaho Cattle Association members or immediate family. They offer two Scholarships -
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| March 31, 2023 | Soroptimist International of Caldwell | $1,000 - $1,500 |
Special consideration given to seniors planning on attending a vocational school.
Send application, transcript, letter to SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CALDWELL, ETHEL PENNY MEMORIAL TRUST COMMITTEE,
C/O Susan Davis 222 West Pat Lane Caldwell ID 83607
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| April 15, 2022 | Nampa/Caldwell Chambers of Commerce Agri-Business Committee | $1,000 | Enrolled full-time at a community college or university and will major or minor in an agriculture related field required. |
| March 12th, 2024 | YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarship | $10,000 or more | Please submit the complete application to the CHS Counseling office by March 15th to be considered. This award is not based on athletic or academic achievement. The amount of the award is based on merit and influenced by need. The primary criteria for determining the award is the student’s demonstrated commitment to working within our communities to bring about a positive change. This commitment can take the form of individual volunteerism, electoral participation and issue advocacy, a combination of these, or engagement in other ways. Volunteering for a single organization or service in order to receive school credit or fulfill a different requirement is generally not enough to win this award.
While all seniors of public, private, charter or parochial high schools in the areas served by the Boise, West Ada, Caldwell, Vallivue, and Nampa School Districts are eligible, there is a limit of one applicant per school accepted. The signature of a counselor is required.
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| March 12th, 2024 | YMCA Y-Not Go On Scholarship | $10,000 (renewable) | Please submit the complete application to the CHS Counseling office by March 15th to be considered. The purpose of this scholarship is to allow a student who otherwise would not be able to access higher education to attend school and focus on their studies full-time. This award is for graduating high school seniors who have a significant financial need, who demonstrate a strong capacity for achieving their academic goals, and who embody the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Applicants must attend either a public, private, charter or parochial high school in the areas served by the Boise, West Ada, Caldwell, Vallivue, and Nampa School Districts. There is a limit of two applicants per school accepted. The signature of a counselor is required. |
| April 15, 2023 | The Don Ogawa Memorial Scholarship | $500+ | Canyon County residents/Graduates of Canyon County High School. Full time enrollment in college/university (2 or 4 year). Major or Minor in Ag related field. |
| April 16th, 2021 | Building Safety Professional Scholarship BSPSI | $220- $600 | For students pursuing a career in building safety, construction, architect, and engineering. Fill out the following application here. |
| End of school year | SW Idaho Scholarship Award | $200-$1000 | Parents, guardians, teachers, coaches and others can nominate a student and we'll pick one each week. If picked, they'll get a $200 contribution to an Idaho 529 account-and at the end of the school year 4 students will earn another $1000 contribution. Get more info HERE |
| March 1st, 2024 | Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship | $3000 | Details about this scholarship are included in the applications materials found HERE |
| June 30, 2024 | Elk Mountain Tents Outdoors Enthusiast Scholarship | $500 | Applicants must be registered to attend college, University or Tech School for the fall term. GPA 2.5 or higher, share a love for the great outdoors. |
IDAHO/TREASURE VALLEY SCHOLARSHIPS
| March 1,2024 | Idaho Opportunity Scholarship | up to $3,500 |
Must have a 2.7 GPA or higher, be an Idaho resident, complete your FAFSA, and attend an Idaho College. |
| April 1st, 2022 | McClendon Engineering Scholarship | $1000(1) |
Criteria:-500 – 1,000 word essay, Completed Application, High School Senior (12th Grade), Living in the Treasure Valley, Planning to study Structural Engineering or, Architecture, Minimum High School 2.5 GPA, Accepted to a college/university and enrolling Fall 2022 Check out the flyer here! |
| May 15th, 2021 | Treasure Valley Family 2021 Primary Care Scholarship | $2,000 | U.S. citizen currently residing in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming or Colorado. GPA 3.0 min. 1 page typed essay answering "how we can improve primary care medicine in the USA" |
| March 1st. 2024 | Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation | $1,000-$5,000 | Student of Hispanic descent who lives in Idaho and 2.5 GPA or higher. For more info or questions email: [email protected] ILSF Flyer |
| March 15, 2021 | Idaho Community Foundation | Varies | ICF manages over 60 different scholarship funds - each customized according to the desires of the fund creator. Each has it's own eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review process. Many have their own applications, and eligibility requirements. |
| Dates Vary- starting Oct 2021 - May 2021 | Idaho Career & Technical Education Scholarships | Varies | Did you know there are scholarships available for career & technical students? |
| Dates Vary starting Fall 20-21 | Next Steps Idaho Scholarships | Varies | There are over 14 pages of scholarships the Idaho State Board of Education gathered together in one place. |
| March 1, 2022 | Idaho State Board of Education Scholarships | Varies | Many Scholarships listed and also direct links to Idaho college/universities on the right hand side. |
| March 1, 2021 | GEAR UP Idaho 2 Scholarship | $$ | Applicants less than 22 years old on first award. For graduating seniors of an Idaho High School (Caldwell, Vallivue, Emmett, Marsing, Weiser or 15 other rural Idaho Schools.) participating in Gear Up form Fall 2011-Spring 2018 |
| April 29th, 2021 | Idaho Pointe Pest Control Pay It Forward Scholarship | $750 | Scholarship is due no later than 04/29/21. Scholarship is a one-time award of $750. A winner will be announced on 05/30/21. LATE and INCOMPLETE applications WILL NOT be accepted. |
| March 31st, 2021 | D.L. Evans Bank | $2,000 (15) | The scholarship winners will be able to use their funds towards any accredited college, university, or trade school located in the USA. The scholarship needs to be used the year right after graduating from high school. The would be their freshman year in college. |
| March 1, 2024 | Idaho Power - Academic Excellence Scholarship | $2,000(15) |
Seniors; 3.75 GPA; Must plan to attend an Idaho or Oregon College, University, or vocational-technical school. If you have any questions about the scholarship or the application process, feel free to send an email to IdahoPowerScholarships@
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| March 1st, 2024 | Idaho Power’s Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer Memorial Scholarship Fund | $1000 (2) |
For students planning to enroll in engineering or natural resources programs at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school in Idaho. These awards are granted on a one-time basis and are not renewable. Application requirements are included in the application form.
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| March 1st, 2024 | Idaho Power Technical Scholarship | $2,000 (2) |
Two $2,000 scholarships are available for students planning to enroll in an accredited Idaho technical school program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA or a GED certificate. The submission deadline is March 1, 2024, and application requirements are included in the application form. HERE
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| March 1, 2021 | PNACAC Student Scholarship | $1,000 (10) |
Idaho Senior to attend any college or university in fall, 3.0 GPA, and submit video essay.
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| March 31st, 2024 | Auto Ranch Foundation | $1,000 (14) |
2.0 GPA, demonstrate community involvement, desired major in automotive, agricultural, technical, mechanical, or related field. Financial need and reside in a designated rural community in Southwest Idaho or Eastern Oregon.
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| Jan 31, 2021 | Society of Women Engineers Scholarship | $3,000 | For Female students planning on pursuing a degree in engineering or other STEM fields such as Computer Science, Math, or hard science. GPA 3.0 and above. Application Info sheet HERE |
| March 16, 2020 | BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship |
$5,000 (video)
$2,000 (essay)
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There are two scholarships available 1- for submitting a video, and 6 for written essays submitted. Check out website by clicking on name to left to read all the details. |
| Dec 2nd, 2022 | IETA Girls: College-Bound Scholarship | $1,000 | For college-bound for female senior entering a college program in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.GPA min 2.5 |
| March 11th, 2024 | Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship-Idaho |
$4000(1)
$1000(3)
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For Treasure Valley student's 16-18 years old enrolled in high school during 2020-2021 school year. Express "What drives you?" in 500 words or less. More eligibility requirements JLUBE
Students can apply NOW directly online at: |
| February 16, 2024 | BYU Geology George H. Hansen Scholarship |
half of tuition
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We invite qualified students to apply for the George Hansen Scholarship in the Department of Geological Sciences at Brigham Young University. This award is available to incoming BYU freshmen who enroll as a major in Geology, Environmental Geology, or Earth and Space Science Education. This scholarship covers one-half of the successful applicant’s tuition provided the student remains in the program for the full year and maintains a GPA of 3.0. This is a department scholarship; candidates may apply for other University-wide scholarships separately. Apply HERE |
| February 15, 2022 | Idaho Trappers Assoc. Conant Family Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicant or a member of the family is current member of the ITA. 2 letters of reference, application mailed to Tim Conant Attn:Conant Family Scholarship 103 N. Lincoln Dietrech, ID 83324 [email protected] |
| March 22th, 2024 | WestMark Idaho Credit Union Scholarship | (15) $2,500 | Applicant must be a member of Westmark Credit Union, Plan to attend a college or university, GPA 3.50 You can apply online https://www.westmark.org/scholarship-application.shtml or coming to counseling office for Application form. |
| April 30, 2020 | K. Thinnes Scholarship Fund Inc. | $1,000 | Idaho Senior who has lost a parent due to cancer within last 3 years or be a cancer survivor themselves. Go to any 4 year College and University. GPA of 3.5 |
| April 15, 2019 | Windermere Real State Scholarship | $1,000 (5) | Graduating senior who will attend a State of Idaho college in the Fall. Criteria will be based on financial need, extracurricular activities, and scholastic achievement. |
| April 1, 2019 | 2019 Upstander C.A.R.E Scholarship by Center for Human Rights | $500 | This award is based solely on commitment and dedication to advancing human rights. It is not based on academic, athletic or social achievements. |
| March 1, 2020 | Fire Fighter Brandon Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund | $500 (2) |
For Idaho High School seniors enrolled in a college with a major in Fire Science, Fire Administration, an approved Paramedic Program or Paramedic Science Program. All questions can be directed to [email protected]
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| February 28, 2020 | Idaho Associations of Counties | $1,000 |
For Children of county employees only.
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| April 11, 2020 | McClendon Engineering Scholarship | $1,000 | For students looking to major in Structural Engineering or Architect and has a 2.5 GPA and higher. Mail before due date to address in the application. |
| April 30, 2019 | Intermountain Medical Imaging Scholarship | $1,000 | Graduation High school student looking to go into the healthcare field. |
| April 5, 2019 | Idaho State University - Thomas G. Ioerger Stem Scholarship for Women | $11,000 | Female Student enrolled full-time at ISU, Idaho Resident, majoring in the College of Science and Engineering. For even more ISU Scholarship opportunities click here |
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| Due Date | Name/Link | Amount | Details |
| Varies | Reduced tuition |
AZ,CO,HI,ID,MT,NV,NM,NO,OR,SD,UT,WA and WY.
Apply for admission and WUE tuition status directly to the college of your choice. Mark prominently on the college's application form that you seek admission as a WUE student.
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| February 28th, 2022 | varies |
Pursue a career in medicine, financial need, member of LMSA-West, resident within LMSA-West region
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| January 14th, 2021 | $1,500 |
HS Seniors or enrolled as full-time students in college. Pursue a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture. Minimum 2.5GPA. Two endorsements from Eligible Farmers.
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| May 31st, 2021 | $500-$1,000 |
Open to high school seniors attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in the U.S. For students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Apply.
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| Varies | $1,000 - $5,000 | For students going to College to be an Engineer. | |
| November 15th, 2020 | $1000-$12,500/per year |
Here is the Most Valuable Student Scholarship flyer.
You can apply online.
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| February 27, 2020 | $14,500 - $29,000 |
For students who have DACA or TPS or certify that you meet the immigration eligibility criteria. 3.0 and above GPA. Click here for Application Guidelines.
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| June 30th, 2021 | $1,500 |
500+word essay, 3.0 GPA minimum
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| April 15, 2020 | $$$ | Student of Hispanic descent, and 2.5 GPA and higher. | |
| Varies | ROTC - Scholarships | $150,000 - ROTC pays everything but room & board | Juniors & Seniors - Do you have at least a 3.0 GPA, are you involved in athletics or student government? Now is the time to start your ROTC application. Be sure to consider this option before you join the military. Contact the military recruiter. |
| Dec. 1, 2020 | Dell Scholars Program | up to $20,000 | Participant of Upward Bound program, GPA 2.4, prove financial need. |
| February 15, 2021 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | $500- $5,000 | Must be of Hispanic Heritage, 3.0 GPA and higher, Plan to enroll Full-time 4-year university, U.S. Citizen, Complete FAFSA |
| October 31, 2019 | VFW - "Voice of Democracy" Essay Competition | $30,000 | Easy competition about democracy. |
| Varies | Scholarships for Undocumented | Varies | Here is another list of scholarships too Click here |
Idaho Colleges and University Scholarship Pages
