Scholarship Information - New Freshmen
As a *New Incoming (First Time) freshman, you will be considered for the many scholarships that ISU has to offer as long as you meet the February 15th Application Deadline.
- The student must have completed application for admission with the ISU Admissions Office. This includes a paid admission application fee.
- Submit to Admissions Office the official high school transcript (6 to 7 semester transcript will be
sufficient for scholarship consideration).
- Students will need to have a final transcript sent to Admissions Office upon High School graduation
for completion of the admissions process.
- Students will need to have a final transcript sent to Admissions Office upon High School graduation
- Submit to Admissions Office the ACT or SAT scores by the deadline.
Your "application for admission" to the university serves as your "scholarship application" for the scholarships listed at www.isu.edu/scholar/automatic_list.shtml. A separate application is required for a few incoming freshmen scholarships. For more information, see the list below and Open Scholarships.
Note: New Incoming (First Time) freshman who were Homeschooled or received their GED in the state of Idaho will be reviewed separately for Freshman Scholarships as long as a student is fully admitted by the February 15th Application deadline and has an ACT/SAT score on record.
*New Incoming (First Time) freshman is a student who has NEVER attended another Institution of Higher Education post High School.
How are Scholarships determined?
Your eligibility for incoming freshman scholarships will be based on your ranking among other applicants in the pool. To rank you, we consider your high school GPA (unweighted) and your ACT or SAT score. Note: ISU takes the highest ACT (Composite score) or SAT (Critical Reading plus Math score) that is in the ISU system by February 15th. Some scholarships are based on specific majors and some will require the recipient to have resided in Idaho for at least three years or be from a certain county in Idaho. We also have some incoming freshman awards that are based on leadership, talent and extracurricular involvement. We will look at all of these criteria when we consider you for our incoming freshman scholarships.
Note: Renewable Freshman Scholarships are for Undergraduate Studies only.
Some scholarship awarding is based on demonstrated financial need. To be considered for any need-based awards, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate year. We encourage students to submit FAFSA as soon as possible. The FAFSA is available online at http://www.fafsa.gov. If you need assistance with FAFSA.gov, please contact the ISU Financial Aid Office at (208) 282-2756.
Scholarships — Incoming Freshmen
Below is a list of additional scholarship opportunities for incoming freshman. Please visit our "Open Scholarships" for current openings of these scholarships. We offer over 900 scholarships throughout the year at different times, which means that our website is updated frequently. Not all scholarships are opened each year. If a scholarship that you are looking for is not listed, please visit the website at a later date or call the Scholarship Office at (208) 232-3315 if you should have further questions. Note: Scholarships are often opened based on a particular donor/agencies request and frequently change based on funding each year.
| All Incoming Freshmen | Elks National Foundation Scholarship - Scholarships awarded to students with outstanding academic
merit who demonstrate leadership and financial need. Contact with your high school counselor or check with your
local ELKS Lodge. http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Application Deadline: December |
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| All Incoming Freshmen | First Year Involvement Scholarship - Incoming Freshmen Class Level, Any Major, 3.0 min. GPA, essay
describing your high school or community involvement, and reference letter. Check for the application on the "Open Scholarship" list. Application Deadline: February 15 |
| All Incoming Freshmen | Fischel, Stephen K., Memorial Scholarship - Must be a first generation immigrant to the U.S., Any Major, Incoming Freshmen Class Level, Must be upper 20% of your high school class, Need is required. Check for the application on the "Open Scholarship" list. |
| All Incoming Freshman | Huntsman Scholarship - Incoming Freshman, Recent High School graduate from Teton, Bannock, Bonneville Counties, 3.0 min. High School GPA, essay describing your leadership, talent, and/or academic ability. Watch for application in the spring on our "Open Scholarships" list. |
| All Incoming Freshman | Roper, Bryce, Memorial Rotary Scholarship - Any Class Level, Any Major, 3.0 min. GPA, Must have been a
member of Interact, OR must have attended a Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) event, OR must have a parent or grandparent who is a Rotarian.
Check for the application on the "Open Scholarship" list. Application Open: Late Spring |
| All Incoming Freshmen | State Of Idaho - Various scholarships. Applications available through the Office of the State Board of
Education website. Annual February 15th application deadline. Scholarships may be used at the Idaho college/university
of your choice. For more information, check the Idaho State Board of Education web site at:
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/scholarship_jump.asp
Application Deadline: Annually February 15th |
| All Incoming Freshmen | National Science Foundation S-Stem Scholarships in Chemistry and Biochemistry - Incoming Freshman, student pursuing a BS, BA or combined BS/MS in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry, 3.0 min GPA, financial need is required, must be U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen. Check for the application on the"Open Scholarships" list. |
| Army ROTC | Army ROTC Scholarship Program - Scholarship benefits awarded up to annual amounts equal to tuition and allowable fees, plus allowances for books and living expenses. There is an obligation to accept a commission in the US Army, National Guard, or US Army Reserve if awarded this scholarship. For more information contact the Idaho State University Military Science Dept. at (208) 282-4264 or visit their website at: ISU Department of Military Sciences |
| Blackfoot High School Women | Smith, Zeba B., Scholarship - Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen women who are graduates of Blackfoot High School. Coordinated through PEO, Chapter B of Blackfoot. |
| Business Majors Preferred | D. L. Evans Bank Scholarship - Awards made annually to graduating high school seniors from the D.
L. Evans Bank service area who will study at ISU, preference to business majors. Minimum 2.0 high school GPA required.
Contact your high school counselor or
check for the D.L Evans Bank Application on the Open Scholarships List. Applications open: October |
| Children of Simplot Company Employees | J. R. SIMPLOT - Scholarships are awarded to children of J. R. Simplot Company employees. Announcement
is made in all J. R. Simplot Company publications.
Check for the J.R. Simplot Application on the J.R. Simplot website. Applications open: Early spring Annual Deadline: April 1st |
| Emmett High School Graduates | Hunt, Governor Frank - Scholarships available to former or current graduates of Emmett High School who
demonstrate financial
need. Applications available from the ISU Scholarship Office or Emmett High School. Applications open: March |
| Female Engineering Majors | Society of Women Engineers - Scholarship information is available on their web site at http://www.swe.org |
| Hispanic Students | Idaho Hispanic Youth Symposium (HYS)- Scholarships awarded annually to outstanding participants in the Hispanic Youth Symposium who plan to attend ISU. Contact Guillermo Raya, Campus Box 8011, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, or call (208) 282-4651. |
| Hispanic and Non-hispanic Students | Image De Idaho Del Sudeste - Award given annually to students of Hispanic descent and Non-hispanic students
who have made contributions to the Hispanic community. Information and applications available from Image de Idaho del Sudeste,
P.O. Box 1341, Pocatello, Idaho 83204, or
on the Open Scholarships List. Applications open: August - October for Spring awarding April - June for Fall awarding |
| ISU Federal Credit Union Members | ISU Federal Credit Union - Several awards given each year to students who are members of the Idaho State
University Federal Credit Union. Check for the ISU Federal Credit Union Application on the
Open Scholarships List.
Applications open: January Annual Application Deadline: Mid-February |
| Members of Saint Bernard's Catholic Church | Saint Bernards - Scholarships awarded to individuals of Hispanic descent who are members of Saint Bernard's
Catholic Church. Information and applications available from St. Bernards Catholic Church, 584 W. Sexton, Blackfoot,
ID 83221. Check for the St. Bernard's Application on the
Open Scholarships List.
Applications open: March |
| Minority or At-Risk Students | Combined Minority - Available to current and prospective ISU students, and may be renewable. Must be an
Idaho resident and an Idaho high school graduate (or have earned a GED) and pursue full-time studies in an academic or
applied technology program of study. Certain other criteria must be met.
Check for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Applications open: January |
| Pocatello Area High Schools | Gate City Rotary Club Scholarship - Award made annually to graduating high school seniors from any of the Pocatello high schools who will study at ISU. Minimum 2.0 high school GPA required. Preference given to a child of a Rotarian member, however all students are invited to apply. Check for the application on the "Open Scholarship" list. |
| Pocatello Area High Schools | Ifft Leadership Scholarships - Awarded annually to graduates of one of the Pocatello area high schools. Awards are based primarily on leadership ability, with secondary consideration to academic achievement between a 'C' and 'B'. Students are recommend by area high school administrators. |
| Pocatello Area High Schools | Snyder, Irene, Leadership - Awarded annually to graduates of Century, Pocatello, and Highland High Schools. Awards are based primarily on leadership ability, with secondary consideration given to academic achievement between a 'C' and 'B'. Students are recommended by area high school administrators. |
| Pocatello High School | Ticknor, Barry O., Memorial - Scholarship is awarded annually to a current year graduate of Pocatello
High School who will enroll at ISU. Apply through PHS counselors. Applications open: December |