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IDVA/ISID Scholarships
IDVA/ISID Scholarships
2025-26
2025-26
Applications are OPEN!
Applications are OPEN!
Deadline March 1, 2026
Deadline March 1, 2026
IDVA scholarships can be used at
any institution, any state!
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Overview
IDVA/ISID Scholarships are open to all students graduating in the 2025-26 school year.
IDVA/ISID encourages students to apply for all the scholarships for which they qualify.
Only one IDVA/ISID scholarship will be awarded to an individual student.
IDVA/ISID scholarships can be used at any institution, in any state, not just Idaho!
Scholarship recipients will be announced during the graduation ceremonies.
Scholarship
Scholarship
Application Process
Application Process
Video Instructions here. You will download and submit the application through your online school/Canvas. Go to Dashboard>Support-Mecham>Assignments. Download the document to your computer. Type in the Word Doc, save and submit, just like a regular assignment.
Scholarship submission deadline is March 1, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions? Contact Deslynn Mecham at dmecham@idahova.org
IDVA/ISID
IDVA/ISID
High Academic Achievement Scholarship
High Academic Achievement Scholarship
One scholarship of $2,500
GPA 3.5 or higher
ACT score of 25 or higher or SAT score of 1200 or higher OR completed 15 college credits
Create Academic Resume
Attended IDVA/ISID for four years or more
IDVA/ISID
IDVA/ISID
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship(s) of $2,100
GPA 3.0 or higher
ACT score of 20 or higher or SAT score of 1000 or higher OR completed 9 college credits
Create Academic Resume
Attended IDVA/ISID for three or more years
IDVA/ISID
IDVA/ISID
Excellence in Online Learning Scholarship
Excellence in Online Learning Scholarship
Scholarship(s)s of $1,300
GPA 2.8 or higher
Attended IDVA/ISID for two or more years
Recognizing outstanding students who have embraced online learning and made the most of their virtual education.
IDVA/ISID
IDVA/ISID
Odyssey Scholarship
Odyssey Scholarship
Scholarship(s) of $1,200
GPA 2.5 or higher
Attended IDVA/ISID for two or more years
The ideal applicant is ready to make a difference.
IDVA/ISID
IDVA/ISID
First Generation Scholarship
First Generation Scholarship
Scholarship(s) of $1,100
First generation college student (neither parent has earned a 4 year degree)
Insight School of Idaho Scholarship
Insight School of Idaho Scholarship
Scholarship(s) of $1,100
Must be a student of Insight School of Idaho (ISID)
Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic goals
IDVA/ISID
IDVA/ISID
Career Technical Scholarship
Career Technical Scholarship
Scholarship(s) of $1,000
Acceptance into a Career or Technical Program
Idaho Scholarships & Resources
Idaho Scholarships & Resources
Scholarship Idaho is a single, common application for 8 state-managed scholarships*. Eligibility is determined in real-time and backed by school-reported data.
To start their application(s) students will need:
Social Security Number (SSN)
Personal E-mail Address
Do not use your IDVA student email address.
Scholarship notifications will be sent to the inbox provided; your address will NOT be used for any other purposes.
EDUID
This is a unique state identification number assigned to each student.
You are encouraged to know your EDUID, but it is not required.
NOTE: With conflicting eligibility requirements, no student could qualify for ALL scholarships at once.
*The scholarships on Scholarship Idaho are administered by the Office of the Idaho State Board of Education (OSBE) with funding from a variety of sources.
Governor's Cup Scholarship
Governor's Cup Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship requiring community service.
Minimum 2.8 GPA
Deadline is 3/1/23 for Academic, 4/15/23 for Career Technical
Note: The Governor's Cup Scholarship is included in the Scholarship Idaho application described above.
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Need-based scholarship, must apply for FAFSA and show proof of financial need.
Minimum 2.7 GPA
Deadline is 3/1/23
Note: The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship is included in the Scholarship Idaho application described above.
Idaho Community Foundation
Idaho Community Foundation
ICF manages over 70 different scholarship funds – each customized according to the desires of the fund creator. Each has its own eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review process.
Next Steps Idaho
Next Steps Idaho
Many Idaho specific scholarships available.
Idaho College & University Scholarships
Idaho College & University Scholarships
The majority of scholarship money you receive will come from the college or university you attend. Check for all of their scholarships and note their deadlines.
The majority of scholarship money you receive will come from the college or university you attend. Check for all of their scholarships and note their deadlines.
Boise State University
No application required!
Deadline Feb 15th
Idaho State University
No application required!
BOSS (Bengal Onlines Scholarship System)
Application deadline Feb 15
Lewis-Clark State College
North Idaho College
College of Western Idaho
College of Southern Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho
Northwest Nazarene University
College of Idaho
Treasure Valley
Western Governors University
Online College
Variety of Scholarships listed Month by Month
Variety of Scholarships listed Month by Month
This spreadsheet is updated periodically. It's best to go to the website for the most up to date on applications and deadlines. View here.
State Managed Grants & Scholarships
State Managed Grants & Scholarships
State managed Grants.Scholarships.pdfNational Scholarship Search Engines
National Scholarship Search Engines
Consider opening a second email for scholarships. You will get multiple emails, including spam, when you use one of these databases. Do not use your school email address.
Scholarship Search Tips
Scholarship Search Tips
Working for one of these companies?
Working for one of these companies?
They offer tuition assistance. Check your employee benefits.
Look for scholarships listed on your college's financial aid page. Apply by the institution's deadline.
Apply for scholarships offered by the State of Idaho, State Board of Education
Check out the list of scholarships on Next Steps Idaho
Check Idaho Community Foundation. It has over 60 scholarships, each with its own criteria and application.
If you are going out of state, apply for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Use scholarship search engines to help you find national scholarships. See list above.
Try Study Soup. Most scholarships listed here take approximately 10 minutes to complete!! Study Soup
Ask your parents or grandparents if they are members of Rotary, Lions Club, or Kiwanis. These clubs often offer scholarships for members' children.
Do you have a job? Ask your employer if the company offers a scholarship.
Check the list of scholarships listed on IDVA's College and Career site.
Keep track of scholarships you have identified, application deadlines, and contact information. Here is a handy tracking sheet to download and use, or you can make your own!
Be aware of scholarship scams. You should not be charged a fee for a scholarship. Also, watch for wording such as finalist letter or scholarship guarantee.
Scholarship Tracking
Scholarship Tracking
Scholarship Tracking info.docxPage updated
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