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Freedom Scholarship The Freedom Scholarship provides a waiver of fees plus up to $500 per semester for books in addition to on-campus housing and subsistence to children of Idaho citizens determined by the federal government to have been prisoners of war, missing in action, or killed in action or died of injuries or wounds sustained in action in southeast Asia, including Korea, or who shall become so hereafter, in any area of armed conflict in which the United States is a party. Awardees must attend an Idaho public college or university and meet all requirements for regular admission. http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp
Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship Dependents of full-time Idaho public safety officers employed in Idaho and who were killed or disabled in the line of duty are eligible to attend an Idaho postsecondary institution with a full waiver of fees. The scholarship also covers the costs of books, equipment and supplies, up to $500 per semester. In addition, on-campus housing and a campus meal plan are provided to the dependents. http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp
IDAHO GOVERNORS CUP Graduating from an Idaho high school and attending an Idaho college or university, full-time academic or professional-technical program, GPA of 2.8 or above, high consideration for selection will be based on a demonstrated commitment to public service. $3,000 renewable. Jan 15 http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp
ROBERT R. LEE PROMISE A Graduating from an Idaho high school and attending an Idaho college or university, full-time academic or professional-technical program, cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and an ACT score of 28 or above. $3,000 renewable. http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp.
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Be a resident of Idaho, Enroll as a full-time student in an eligible public or private postsecondary educational institution. Attend the first semester of college following high school graduation. Up to $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four years. http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp Jan 15.
Opportunity Scholarship Be an Idaho resident, Apply for Federal Financial Aid, FAFSA, prior to March 1 of each year at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/, or if still in high school http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov , Apply at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/scholarships.asp Jan 15
ABC Study in a construction trade program. $1,000. April 6. www.ipcabc.org
AXA Well rounded student that is determined to do their best and demonstrated an achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. Feb. 15 www.axa-achievement.com
MCKELVEY Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating your own business while in HS. Must have at least one employee, even if only part time. $40,000. Jan 25.
KFC COLONEL’S KIDS GPA of 2.75 or higher, applications available between Dec1 – Feb 20 at: www.kfcscholars.org
FLYING J 3.0 GPA, honors/awards, school and community activities, work exp.$2,000, March 1
MICRON Plan to major in Engineering, Computer Sci., Physics, Chemistry or Material Science. Must have at least ACT of 30 or SAT 1350. Leadership, work and/or extracurricular activities. $16,500 - $55,000. Jan. 20. http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron/
AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST Read The Fountainhead and write an essay. $50 - $10,000. aynrand.org/contests April 25.
GONZAGA- DUANA LEIGHT BAURER Financial need, essay on how you will use your college education to contribute to society. $8,000. Feb 1
IIEA To study Irrigation related careers, Electrical Tec., Agricultural Eng, Environmental Eng. Biological Eng. Etc. $500-$1,000. Feb 15. www.idahoirrigationequipmentassociation.org
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Member of NHS, essay $1,000 - $13,000. www.nhs.us Jan. 16.
TWIN LAKES VILLAGE 3.0 GPA, character, financial need, going to an Idaho college or university. Several @ $1,000. Jan 15.
ELKS NATIONAL Scholarship, leadership, & financial need. Local: $250-$500. National: $4,000--$60,000. www.elks.org/enf/findalodge.cfm. Jan 9.
GONZAGA IGNATIAN LEADERS Academics, Leadership, Interview. $20,000. Jan 14
ID SCHOOL BOARDS ASSC. Children/grandchildren of Idaho public school trustees, past or present, academics, extracur. activities, goals. $250. Feb. 15.
BURGER KING SCHOLARS Work (anywhere) min. 15 hours/week, 2.5 or higher GPA, service, financial need, $1,000. Feb 15.
US JCI SENATE FOUNDATION Financial need, involvement in school, honors and awards, personal statement. $1,000. Jan 10.
HOLOCAUST REMBRANCE Essay on how the history of the Holocaust and how students can combat and prevent prejudice and violence in our world today. $100 - $5,000. April 15. www.holocaust.hklaw.com
US BANK Academics, work experience, extracurricular activities, and educational goals. 25 @ $1,000. Random drawing on the Web at www.usbank.com/studentbanking
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