•   Look for scholarships listed on your college's financial aid page. Apply by the institution's deadline. 

•   Apply for scholarships offered by the State of Idaho.  State Board of Education: Idaho State Board of Education Scholarships (watch for deadlines)

•   Check out the list of scholarships on Next Steps Idaho

•   If you are going out of state, apply for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): WUE Tuition Savings

•   Ask your parents or grandparents if they are members of Rotary, Lions Club, or Kiwanis.  These clubs often offer scholarships for members' children.

•   Do you have a job? Ask your employer if the company offers a scholarship. 

•   Check Idaho Community Foundation.  It has over 60 scholarships, each with its own criteria and application.

•   Be aware of scholarship scams.  You should not be charged a fee.  Also, watch for wording such as a finalist letter or scholarship guarantee.

Scholarships for active duty military, veterans, and their families

Organizations that offer scholarships primarily to active duty military, veterans, and/or their families:

• American Legion

• AMVETS

• Paralyzed Veterans of America

• Veterans of Foreign Wars

Scholarships for active duty military, veterans, and their families

• GI Benefits:

  • Yellow Ribbon Program

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants

   

  Organizations that offer scholarships primarily to active duty military, veterans, and/or their families:

  • American Legion

  • AMVETS

  • Paralyzed Veterans of America

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

  • Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Education Scholarship Program 

  • Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (for those pursuing CTE careers)