Scholarships

Scholarship Information - New Transfer Students

As a transfer student to Idaho State University, you will be considered for the many scholarships that Idaho State University has to offer as long as you meet our February 15th (for fall entry) or November 1st (for spring entry) application deadline. We must have your completed application for admission and college transcript(s) by the appropriate deadline. Your application for admission serves as your scholarship application. To view a list of scholarships for which incoming transfer students are automatically considered, click here. There are a few scholarships for incoming transfer students that require a separate application or have additional requirements to apply. Please see the list below for more information.

Your eligibility for transfer scholarships will be based on your ranking among other applicants in the pool. To rank you, we consider the number of credits you have completed and your transfer GPA. 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 will look at all of these criteria when we consider you for our transfer scholarships.

Did you receive the Idaho Promise scholarship at your former school? If you received less than four semesters of the Idaho Promise scholarship at your former school and maintained the criteria for the award while receiving it, then you may still be eligible for the award at ISU. Please contact the ISU Scholarship Office to see if you are eligible for continuation of the Idaho Promise at ISU! Please note: No matching funds in years three and four are provided.

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). Priority processing of financial aid (FAFSA) applications begins on March 1st each year. Some types of financial aid are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it's a good idea to submit your FAFSA by the priority processing deadline. The FAFSA is available online at http://www.fafsa.gov. If you need assistance with the FAFSA, please contact the ISU Financial Aid Office at (208) 282-2756.

Scholarships — New Transfer Students

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
All Students DELTA CHI FRATERNITY - One or more scholarships offered annually to students demonstrating financial need and academic merit. Applicants must be children of or nominated by a Delta Chi member. Nomination forms available with the applications. Check for application on the Open Scholarships List.
Application available: March

All Students

Minority and At Risk

IDAHO MINORITY & AT RISK - 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 in January for the Combined Minority Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Application available: January
Accounting Majors IDAHO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS - Scholarships available to junior or senior accounting majors. Must be an Idaho resident. For applications and information contact Idaho Association of Public Accountants, P.O. Box 847, Hailey, ID 83333-0847.
Children of Simplot 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 in March for the J.R. Simplot Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Applications available: March
Annual Deadline: April
Education Majors 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 and obtaining certification). Applications available from the ISU Scholarship Office. Contact your local chapter.
Deadlines: Various
Members of ISU Federal Credit Union ISU FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - Several awards given each year to students who are members of the Idaho State University Federal Credit Union. Annual mid-February application deadline. Check in January for the ISU Federal Credit Union Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Application available: January
LDS Students LDS ALUMNI INSTITUTE - Scholarships awarded annually to students affiliated with the ISU LDS Institute. Contact the LDS Institute at Campus Box 8132, ISU, Pocatello, ID 83209.
LDS Students RUTH E. PETERSEN SCHOLARSHIP - Annual award made to students demonstrating financial need. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the L.D.S. Institute. Freshman applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students at all other class levels must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in the most recent grading period. Contact the ISU L.D.S. Institute at Campus Box 8132, Pocatello, ID 83209.
Masonic Affiliation EASTERN STAR - $250 scholarship awarded to members of Job's Daughters, Demolays and/or Rainbow for Girls. Applicants may be any age and can be graduating high school seniors, current or prospective ISU students, or individuals who are re-entering the educational system. Applications available from State Secretaries of the above organizations or from the ISU Scholarship Office. Check in January for the Eastern Star Application on the Open Scholarships List.
Applications available: January
Annual Deadline: February 15 deadline.

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