Scholarships

Robert R. Lee Promise Category B Scholarship

Beginning in the 2001-2002 academic year, all freshmen entering an eligible Idaho college or university for the first time and who graduated from an Idaho high school or its equivalent may be eligible to receive the Robert R. Lee Category B Scholarship.

The Robert R. Lee Promise Category B Scholarship will provide approximately $250 per semester for up to four semesters. Institutional matches may be available at some schools. The Robert R. Lee Promise Category B Scholarship is limited to four semesters and to first-time freshmen students who are younger than 22 years of age as of July 1 of the year in which they are applying. Students must successfully complete at least 12 credits per semester and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for the scholarship.

Category B Eligibility:

To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Idaho and have completed secondary school or its equivalent in Idaho
• Have at least a 3.0 high school GPA or an ACT score of 20 or above
• Be enrolled in and complete at least twelve semester credits for the first time in the 2001-2002 or subsequent academic years and
• Be under the age of 22 prior to July 1 of the year of the award

Eligible Idaho colleges and universities are:

Boise State University

Idaho State University

Lewis-Clark State College

University of Idaho

College of Southern Idaho

North Idaho College

Eastern Idaho Technical College

Albertson College of Idaho

Brigham Young University - Idaho

Northwest Nazarene University

The College of Southern Idaho, Idaho State University and Northwest Nazarene University all provide some matching funds for the 2004-2005 academic year.

For more information on the Category B Scholarship:

• visit the Frequently Asked Questions section
• contact Dana Kelly, (208) 332-1574
• contact the financial aid office of the eligible Idaho college or university you plan to attend (listed above).