Scholarships
LOCAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
** Scholarships will be updated as they open **
Scholarship details/eligibility criteria are different for every scholarship.
Click on Scholarship name to link you to the application.
| Due Date | Name/Link | Amount | Details |
| February 26th, 2025 | 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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| Will Open March 1st, 2025 | 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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| March 31st, 2025 | 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 15th, 2025 | 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 4th, 2025 | 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: Jim Watkins P.O. Box 236 Caldwell, ID 83606
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| April 4th, 2025 | $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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| April 4th, 2025 |
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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, 2025 | 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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| January 15th, 2025 | Kiwanis Club of Caldwell, Idaho |
$1,000 (2)
$1,500 (2)
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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, 2025 | 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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| April 4th, 2025 | P.E.O Scholarship - Chapter AU |
$1,000
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Available to Young women who plan to attend a 4 year College/University. Determination based on strong GPA, community involvement, financial need, and educational goals.
Need: 2 Letters of Recommendation and transcript. Click on application link for more info.
Applications submitted to: Carol Ozuna
1020 Teton Avenue Caldwell, ID 83605 [email protected] |
| April 1st, 2025 | P.E.O. Chapter F, Scholarship |
$1000
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Available to female high school students going to college/university. One page personal essay, 1 letter of recommendation, and transcript.
Must be mailed to Estella Zamora
17596 Upper Pleasant Ridge Road, Caldwell, Idaho, 83607
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| 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 |
| Varies | 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. |
| Feb 29th, 2025 | 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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| TBA | 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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| March 10th, 2025 | YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarship | Varies | Please submit the complete application to the CHS Counseling office by March 10th 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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| January 27th, 2025 | YMCA Y-Not Go On Scholarship | $10,000 (renewable) | Please submit the complete application to the CHS Counseling office by January 27th, 2025 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 one applicant per school accepted. The signature of a counselor is required. |
| June 30, 2025 | 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 1,2025 | 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. |
| March 31st. 2025 | 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 |
| Varies | 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 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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 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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| March 11th, 2025 | 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: |
| TBA | 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. |
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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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| Varies | $1,000 - $5,000 | For students going to College to be an Engineer. | |
| 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. |
| January 27th, 2025 | Dell Scholars Program | up to $20,000 | Participant of Upward Bound program, GPA 2.4, prove financial need. |
| Varies | 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 31st, 2024 | VFW - "Voice of Democracy" Essay Competition | $30,000 | Easy competition about democracy. |
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