Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
The demand for a well educated workforce was just one of the driving forces behind the creation of Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter’s "Opportunity Scholarship." The award is a one-year, non-renewable award for $3,000.
Students who received the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship prior to the 2013-2014 school year must complete a renewal application every year.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an Idaho resident
- Be a graduate from an Idaho high school or its equivalent (GED from Idaho)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 1 at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Accept all federal grant aid that is made available
- Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at North Idaho College, Lewis-Clark State College, College of Southern Idaho, Eastern Idaho Technical College, University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, The College of Idaho, or College of Western Idaho
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. See program rules for more details.
For further details on eligibility and program administration please see the following links:
Statute
Rule
Act now to contribute to Idaho’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund.
It’s easy! Just check the box on your Idaho tax return designating a portion of your refund to the Opportunity Scholarship. Your donation will help hundreds of Idahoans in their quest for post-secondary education. Higher education leads to better jobs, a stronger economy and a more viable citizenry. Everyone benefits from education. Donations are needed now more than ever. Give a fellow Idahoan the Opportunity to better themselves and their community through education.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this application will be provided in alternate form upon request.
