ISU Scholarship Office
921 S 8th Ave, Stop 8391
Museum Building, Room 327
Pocatello, ID 83209-8391
Phone: (208) 282-3315
Fax: (208) 282-5717
Email: scholar@isu.edu

Scholarships Office

Scholarships — Arts and Sciences

Multiple Majors

Arts and Sciences Majors DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - One scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in the Arts & Sciences field. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences Deans Office for more information.
Arts and Sciences Majors ELEANOR LOSCALZO, COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES - Renewable scholarship awarded to undergraduate students in any major within the College of Arts & Sciences. Awards based on academic merit & financial need. Opens for application in March.
Arts and Sciences Majors EARL SWANSON MEMORIAL - Annual award made to a student majoring in the College of Arts & Sciences. Minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa required, as well as a 3.00 gpa in the last semester completed. Awarded in the Spring. Opens for application in September.
Arts and Sciences Majors DR. MICHIHIDE D. TOTOKI - Awarded to Juniors or Seniors enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences, who demonstrate financial need & have worked to pay their educational expenses. Scholarship is renewable. Opens for application in March.
Biology/Physical Science Majors WILLIAM DEE WHITEHEAD MEMORIAL - A scholarship given to Idaho residents majoring in Biology or Physical Science or other related scientific fields. Opens for application in March.
Drama or Speech Majors WILMA CURTIS JONES - Awarded to a student enrolled in the Department of Speech & Drama. Contact major department for more information.
Pre-Med DOUGLAS & JOY HEINER - A scholarship awarded to a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student preparing for medical school with a minimum 3.50 cumulative gpa. It is renewable for up to two additional years. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office for more information.

By Major

Anthropology TERI HALL MEMORIAL - One scholarship awarded annually to a deserving student majoring in Anthropology. Must be a full-time student with a minimum 2.00 cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.
Art JOHN B. DAVIS ART - One or more scholarships offered annually to students majoring or minoring in Art. Students must demonstrate motivation & creative ability as shown in a portfolio of slides or original works. Planning & direction are to be explained in a brief written personal statement outlining interests & goals. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa, & be accepted for matriculation at Idaho State University. Contact major department for more information.
Art MARKY HINSON - Award made to a female student who intends to enroll or is enrolled in studio courses in the ISU Art Department. Selection is made by Department faculty or a committee appointed by the Chair. Applicant must present a portfolio & demonstrate intent to continue creating art work. Financial need may also be considered. Awards contingent on available funding. Contact major department for more information.
Art ROBIE ROBISON VISUAL ARTS - Awarded to an Idaho high school graduate interested in or majoring in visual arts. Applicants must demonstrate academic ability & leadership potential. Must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa required. Contact major department for more information.
Biology BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - One or more scholarships awarded annually to students majoring in Biology who demonstrate motivation, leadership, & academic potential. Minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa required. Apply using the Combined Biological Sciences Scholarship Application. Opens for application in February.
Biology EDSON FICHTER ENDOWMENT IN WILDLIFE ECOLOGY - Annual award to a student currently enrolled in the ISU Department of Biological Sciences. 2.50 minimum cumulative gpa required. Preference given to students interested in wildlife ecology. Apply using the Combined Biological Sciences Scholarship Application. Opens for application in February.
Biology DR. BARRY L. KELLER MEMORIAL - Award to a graduate student enrolled in the ISU Department of Biological Sciences. Recipients of this award shall be involved in the study of ecology, environmental sciences, or field biology. Award based upon academic merit. Apply using the Combined Biological Sciences Scholarship Application. Opens for application in February.
Chemistry CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT - One or more scholarships awarded annually to students majoring in Chemistry. Contact major department for more information.
Chemistry OSTBY - One scholarship awarded to a Junior or Senior student majoring in Chemistry. Contact major department for more information.
Chemistry PATTIE FAMILY - Annual award to Junior or higher Chemistry majors. Contact major department for more information.
Ecology ALBERT BURCH STRAHAN MEMORIAL - Scholarships offered to Juniors or Seniors majoring in Ecology, Wildlife, or Stream-Ecology. Recipients must be Idaho residents. Apply using the Combined Biological Sciences Scholarship Application. Opens for application in February.
Economics MAHMOUD H. FOUAD MEMORIAL - One scholarship awarded annually to an Economics major. Contact major department for more information.
English CHARLES KEGEL MEMORIAL - One scholarship awarded annually to a student with a 3.00 minimum cumulative gpa. Applicants must demonstrate interest & competence in English Literature & writing. Contact major department for more information.
Foreign Language FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDY ABROAD - Annual scholarship awarded to a Junior or Senior student to help with their study abroad. Contact major department for more information.
Foreign Language KITAJ/SIEVERS MEMORIAL - Annual scholarship awarded by the Foreign Language Dept. Contact major department for more information.
Geology ANDREI L. ISOTOFF MEMORIAL - Scholarships awarded annually to Geology majors. Contact major department for more information.
Geology TED V. REID MEMORIAL - Awarded to Geology majors, who are non-traditional students with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.
Geology SHIRLEY SARGENT MEMORIAL - Annual award for Geology majors who demonstrate motivation, & academic achievement, & leadership potential. Minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa required. Contact major department for more information.
Geology THOMAS R. SHERWOOD MEMORIAL - Annual award for Geology majors who demonstrate financial need. Preference to non-traditional students who are Idaho residents. Opens for application in February.
Health Physics JOHN R. HORAN MEMORIAL - Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in Health Physics with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.
History DOROTHY HARGRAVES MEMORIAL - One scholarship awarded annually to a History major who demonstrates motivation, leadership, & academic potential. Preference given to Sophomores. Minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa & U.S. citizenship required. Contact major department for more information.
Journalism JANET BILLMEYER HANSON - A scholarship for deserving Journalism students based on academic merit. Contact major department for more information.
Journalism JUANITA RODRIGUEZ - A scholarship for a student studying Journalism with the intention of becoming a working journalist. Must be a full-time Junior or Senior student with a minimum 2.70 cumulative gpa. Preference to minorities and women. Contact major department for more information.
Mass Communications STEVE AND DONNA GUERBER - Awarded to a full-time Junior or Senior Mass Communications major with financial need. Contact major department for more information.
Mass Communications SUNBELT BROADCASTING - Awarded to a Mass Communications major with an emphasis on Television. Contact major department for more information.
Math ROBERT D. GIRSE MEMORIAL - Annual scholarship awarded to a student with an interest & aptitude in the study of Mathematics. Contact major department for more information.
Math DAVID AND STACY JEPPESEN MATHEMATICS - Two $750 scholarships awarded in the Fall semester to full-time students with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpas. Financial need is required. Contact major department for more information.
Music RUSSELL & JEANETTE ANDERSON MUSIC - Scholarship awarded to a voice student. Contact major department for more information.
Music JOSEPHINE BERRYMAN MUSIC - Annual award to a Music major who demonstrates financial need. Contact major department for more information.
Music IDAHO FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS - Scholarships awarded to students demonstrating outstanding talent in Music. Contact the Idaho Federation of Music Clubs.
Music PATRICIA GRIFFITH KWIAT - Scholarship preference given to students studying piano, who demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.
Music R. DAVID MISSAL BAND - Awarded to a student majoring or minoring in Music who is actively participating in the ISU Symphonic Band. Contact major department for more information.
Music MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR - Scholarship awarded to a full-time music major studying voice with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.
Music RUTH S. PHOENIX MEMORIAL - Award to a student interested in the field of Music as demonstrated by current participation in musical activities at ISU. Must be in good academic standing. Contact major department for more information.
Music SPAULDING FOUNDATION JAZZ - Awards made to students participating in the ISU Jazz Band or other organizations under the direction & auspices of the ISU Department of Music. Contact major department for more information.
Physics MEADOWS MEMORIAL - Awarded annually to a student majoring or planning to major in Physics who demonstrates motivation & academic potential. U.S. citizenship required. Contact major department for more information.
Political Science VERDA WHITE BARNES MEMORIAL - A renewable scholarship awarded to an Idaho Resident, Junior or Senior feminist with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa who shows financial need. Preference is given to Political Science majors. Opens for application in February.
Political Science F.M. BISTLINE POLITICAL SCIENCE MEMORIAL &THE BEVERLY B. BISTLINE POLITICAL SCIENCE - Both scholarships awarded annually to a Senior, Political Science major (one male, one female) Must have a 3.00 cumulative gpa & have expressed a goal of attending law school. Opens for application in February.
Pre-Law CARL K. DAVIS - Offered for married students with preference to students who are emphasizing Pre-Law as their major. Opens for application in January.
Pre-Law YVONNE DIAL MEMORIAL - One scholarship given annually to a married Junior or Senior Pre-Law major with a minimum 3.0 cumulative gpa. Applicant's spouse must be assisting the student in meeting the financial burden of attending the university. Opens for application in January.
Pre-Law PETER A., PATRICIA L., AND PETER D. MCDERMOTT - One scholarship given annually to a full-time Junior or Senior Pre-Law major with a minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa. Preference to students from Bannock County. Opens for application in March.
Sociology Majors SARRAF/DUNCAN SOCIOLOGY - Bi-annual award made to a Junior or Senior Sociology major with a minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa who demonstrates motivation, academic & leadership potential. Contact major department for more information.
Theatre Majors ALLEN BLOMQUIST - A scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Theatre with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.