Scholarships
Scholarships are very competitive but here are some tips to assist you in the process.
Apply for every scholarship for which you are eligible
Finish the application prior to the deadline
Have somebody proof-read the application before submitting it
Be sure to include all of your community service, leadership experience, and academic honors
In addition to the scholarships posted here, you should do your own scholarship searches. Some well-known websites are listed here:
2024 - 2025 Scholarship Google Sheet
Any questions pertaining to the Google Sheet please see Mrs. Payne in the Counseling Center.
Idaho Scholarships
Various scholarships and deadlines
The state of Idaho offers a variety of scholarships for anyone interested in continuing their education.
Allred Family Scholarship
Deadline: February 20, 2025
Idaho Battle of the Belts Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2025
The Office of Highway Safety, in partnership with State Farm Insurance, is pleased to present the Idaho Battle of the Belts competition! In this competition, we invite high school students across Idaho to share their creative ideas for increasing seat belt use in their high schools and their communities. Students have the opportunity to compete for up to $2,500 in student college scholarship awards!
Here are the basic requirements for the competition:
1. You must be an Idaho high school student.
2. You must be graduating within two years of this application to be eligible for the scholarship. (Freshmen and sophomores can still participate, but will not be eligible for the scholarship until their junior and senior years.)
3. You must plan to attend a university, college, or trade school following your high school graduation to be eligible for the scholarship.
4. You must submit at least one of the following:
a. Billboard artwork
b. Local community safety event summary (activities held, focus(es) of activities, where, when, estimated number of attendees, who participated/assisted, who attended)
c. Social Media (Public Service Announcement) - Your Choice! - e.g., Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Can be a Meme, Video, Audio, or whatever else works for you.
Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" Scholarship
Deadline: March 10, 2025
The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship program is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 words about what drives you? Finalist essays will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,000 award if they create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $1,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos. Click on rules/guidelines and eligibility for complete details.
High Desert Milk Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2025
We are offering this scholarship to seniors graduating this year with interests in agriculture and areas relating to agriculture. Applying seniors must be currently attending one of the following high schools: Burley, Declo, Minico, Kimberly, Murtaugh, Hansen, Oakley and must be US Citizens.
Cassia Festival of Trees Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Scholarship Application - Scholarships will be awarded to students in the graduating class of high schools from Cassia and Minidoka Counties.
The Scholarship application must enroll as a Full Time Student (12 Credits) in a college or university in a health care field/ program. (i.e. Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Pre-Med, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Dietician, Dental assisting, Medical assistant, etc..)
Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: March 31, 2025
The Idaho Scholarship Foundation (ILSF), was founded in 2008 to ease the financial burden Idaho Latino students face when striving towards a higher education. Working alongside our generous community members, corporate sponsors, and volunteers, we provide deserving students opportunity to radically change their lives.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be an Idaho resident and be of Latino descent, DACA are eligible
Demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5+
United Electric Scholarship
Deadline: April 10, 2025
If your parent or guardian receives power from United Electric, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Dennis James Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 11, 2025
The Dennis James Memorial scholarship was started in 2015 by the family of Dennis James and through his company, Urgent Care of Idaho, formerly Riverview. Dennis was a passionate businessman and member of his community. He knew how important education was in bettering people, families, and communities. He supported education within his family and throughout his life. We are proud to be able to continue that through this memorial scholarship.
Scholarship Eligibility
High School Senior – must receive diploma from a Cassia or Minidoka County High School by June 2025
U.S. citizen
Plan to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the 2024-2025 school year, with the exception made for serving a church mission and extending the time for a two-year period.
2.8 GPA or greater
2025 Burley Lions Club Scholarships
Outdoors Enthusiast Scholarship
Deadline: June 30th of every year
We at Elk Mountain Tents have experienced great joy and pleasure just being outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer.
We are looking to help out a stellar individual with an appreciation for the great outdoors who captures the adventurous spirit that has come to embody the Elk Mountain Tents brand. If that sounds like you, please apply! Or, if that sounds like someone you know, please share this opportunity with them!
Applicants only need to answer two questions and there are no length requirements:
What do you love about the great outdoors?
Please describe your financial need and how you would use your scholarship funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must be registered for a college, university, or technical school for the Fall term immediately following being awarded the scholarship. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and share a love for the great outdoors!