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 — Education

Multiple Majors

Education Majors, Jr./Sr. or Grad ALPHA DELTA KAPPA - Varying amounts awarded by several chapters to Junior or Senior students majoring in Education. Minimum 2.80 cumulative gpa, & evidence of financial need required. Opens for application in February.
Education Majors JERRY J. & ELNER C. BELLON - Awarded to Idaho residents accepted into the Teacher Education Program. Preference given to students: (a) with the greatest financial need; (b)displaying leadership abilities through employment or involvement in community service or student organizations; (c)whose written statement reflect social conscience and respect for diversity. Examples of diversity include students with special needs, different ethnic, political, and religious groups and issues of gender equity; (d)who are committed to working with children beyond traditional instructional settings, e.g. co-curricular activities, clubs, and special programs. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors BABE CACCIA - Awarded to Idaho residents in the Teacher Education program. Preference given to students: (a)with the greatest financial need; (b)displaying leadership abilities through employment or involvement in community service or student organizations; (c)whose written statement reflects social conscience and respect for diversity. Examples of diversity include students with special needs, different ethnic, political, and religious groups and issues of gender equity; (d)who are committed to working with children beyond traditional instructional settings, e.g. co-curricular activities, clubs, and special programs; (e)pursuing coaching in educational settings or those who have made coaching and interscholastic athletics an important part of their goals and objectives; (f)athletes who have completed their eligibility and are within 30 hours of graduation. Statement/Essay should also address the students reasons for pursuing a degree in education and what they consider the most important issues in education. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors RUTH ROBISON CHANDLER - One scholarship awarded annually to a fourth or fifth year undergraduate Education major who shows potential for becoming an outstanding teacher. Preference given to students with the greatest financial need. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors DAUGHERTY FOUNDATION - One or more scholarships offered annually to Education majors at Junior level or above (including graduate students) pursuing an Elementary or Secondary Education major. Minimum 3.50 cumulative gpa required. Must be an Idaho resident. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors, Jr. & Sr. DELTA KAPPA GAMMA, VARIOUS CHAPTERS - One or more scholarships offered annually to a female Junior or Senior accepted into the Teacher Education Program (can be an Education major or enrolled in another college & obtaining certification). Applications available from the ISU Scholarship Office. Variable deadlines. Contact your local chapter. Opens for application in February.
Education Majors DISTINGUISHED TEACHER - One or more scholarships awarded to students admitted to the Teacher Education program in ISU's College of Education. To be considered, a candidate must submit evidence establishing himself/herself as a potential distinguished teacher. Evidence can include, but is not limited to, a portfolio of work, video tape of actual teaching methods and procedures, actual lesson plans, pre- and post-test evaluations, or letters of recommendation from administrators or supervisors. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NATIVE AMERICAN IN EDUCATION - Student must be an enrolled Native American in the Shoshone/Bannock tribes and be an undergraduate Education major with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors EDUCATION INCENTIVE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM - Eligible students are those who (1) are within the upper 15% of the graduating class or have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average, (2) have been formally admitted into the Teacher Education program & (3) are pursuing a program of study qualifying the student to receive an Idaho teaching certificate. Education Majors must pursue a teaching career within the State of Idaho for a minimum of two years upon obtaining a teaching certificate. Apply using the Combined Education Application. For more information about this State of Idaho program, visit the Idaho State Board of Education website at http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/loan.asp.
Education Majors COLLEGE OF EDUCATION INTERN - Awarded to students during their student teaching semester. Preference given to candidates from minority groups. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors, Jr./Sr. FMC MATH/SCIENCE - Annually awarded to a Junior or Senior Teacher Education major who wishes to enter mathematics or science education. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors GATES MINORITY & INTERNATIONAL FUTURE EDUCATORS - Scholarship for undergraduate Education students who are in one of the under-represented ethnic groups or international students who demonstrate commitment to their academic program and the profession of teaching. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors DIANNE W. HOLMES - An annual award to a full time Education major who has demonstrated financial need. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors JOE & PAULINE KENT - An annual award to a full time Education major who has demonstrated both merit and financial need. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors PETER C. KOLE-RICHARD BOWEN - Scholarship awarded to Juniors or Seniors who are doing their student teaching. Preference to applicants who are children of single parents, single parents with children, or non-traditional students. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors PETER C. KOLE-DONALD J. SAMPSON - Scholarship awarded to Juniors or Seniors with first preference to those doing their student teaching during the award period. Applicants who are children of single parents, single parents/non-traditional students will be given preference. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors DR. T.C. & CHERYL E. MATTOCKS - An award for Juniors or Seniors in Early Childhood Education with a minimum 3.40 cumulative gpa, demonstrating financial need. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors BARBARA & ROGER MICHENER - Scholarship awarded to a student during the semester they are student teaching. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors DONALD L & HELEN DOERING NIELSON FELLOWSHIP - Fellowship designed to award a full-time Junior, Senior, or Graduate student majoring in Education and planning to teach within a predominantly Native American Community. Preference to Native American students from Fort Hall, Idaho. Award is renewable for a maximum of three years. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors ETHEL REDFIELD MEMORIAL - Annual award to a Junior or Senior Education major. Must be nominated by faculty or member of Education Dept. Contact major department for more information.
Education Majors RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION - Awarded to Juniors majoring in Education with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Preference given to Idaho Residents & those interested in teaching in the state. Opens for application in September.
Education Majors RICHARD L AND DONNA J SAGNESS - Awarded to full-time students with a minimum 2.00 cumulative gpa. Preference to women who are head-of-households and/or displaced homemakers who have demonstrated committment to their academic studies. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors ROBERT "DUTCH" SHERMAN MEMORIAL - Scholarship awarded to students enrolled in the Teacher Education program with a minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors MARIAN A. TOOMBS - Awarded to a current sophomore majoring in Education with a minimum 2.50 cumulative gpa attending full-time. Must be an Idaho Resident. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors DELLA & REUBEN WARD - Awarded to a full-time student with a minimum 2.00 cumulative gpa. Must be an Idaho Resident with preference to students from Malta and Albion, Idaho. Students residing in Declo may also be given consideration. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors JUNE M. WILSON - Scholarship awarded to Junior or Senior Education majors with a minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa. Preference given to students from the Magic Valley area; particularly from Hansen, Kimberly, or Murtaugh. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Education Majors ZOBELL-ALBION - Awarded annually to an undergraduate Education major who shows evidence of self motivation, creative ability, & leadership. Demonstrate potential of becoming an outstanding meritorious teacher. Minimum 3.00 cumulative gpa required and Non-Residents are eligible. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.

By Major

Business Education Majors COLLEEN & BILL NEEL - Awarded to a Business Education major. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Business Education Majors PAULA RANKIN MEMORIAL - Awarded to a Business Education major doing their student teaching with preference to a single parent with financial need. Include two faculty recommendations. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Elementary Education Majors FRANCES E. SATTERWHITE MEMORIAL - Scholarship awarded to a Junior or Senior admitted to the Teacher Education Program with at least a 3.00 cumulative gpa. Preference will be given to Elementary Education majors who are single parents from the Magic Valley Area. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.
Family & Consumer Science Majors FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES - One or more scholarships awarded annually to outstanding Family & Consumer Science majors with a 3.00 minimum cumulative gpa. Contact major department for more information.
Family and Consumer Sciences Majors JEANNETTE ROWE MEMORIAL - Awarded to Juniors majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minimum 2.00 cumulative gpa who are members of Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U). Opens for application in March.
Physical Education Majors DR. JOHN B. GORMAN MEMORIAL - An annual award to Physical Education undergrad or graduate students. Preference given to students with an interest and involvement in outdoor recreation. Include a statement describing involvement in outdoor recreation and goals in the field of Physical Education. Opens for application in October.
Teacher Education Majors TED EARL MEMORIAL - One scholarship awarded to Idaho residents majoring in Teacher Education who are Juniors or Seniors & have financial need. Student not receiving other awards are given preference. Apply using the Combined Education Application. Opens for application in December.