Updated 11/19/2014
Columbia High School Scholarship List
Name of
Scholarship
Requirements
Amount
Deadline
“No Essay”
scholarship
Open to all high school seniors planning to enroll in college in the next 12 months, can apply
once a month, winners chosen at random. Register at
https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Fill out basic info and answer one short essay question http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/weekly
$2,000
New deadline
every month
$1,000 awarded
every week
New deadline
each week
Zinch.com
$1,000 Weekly
scholarship
BBB Torch
Award for Ethics
Xerox Tech
Minority
Scholarship
PEO Star
scholarship
Wendy’s High
School Heisman
Live in SW Idaho, based on Leadership, contribution to community, personal integrity, academic
accomplishments, personal essay, 3 letters of recommendation, apply at bit.ly/studentessay14
3.0 GPA, member of minority group: Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan, or
Hispanic, will major in a tech science or engineering discipline, resume. Complete the application
http://www.xerox.com/jobs/minority-scholarships/enus.html
Short essay on future plans, list of academic achievements , extracurricular activities, and
leadership, high school transcript, turn in to counselor
High school senior, 3.0 cumulative GPA, participate in one of the eligible sports programs, leadership
http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/applicants/
2 $1,000 awards
Oct. 7th 2014
$1,000- $10,000
September 30th
$750-$1,000
Oct. 1st
Wendy’s gift
cards in various
amounts
Oct. 3nd 2014
Alert Magazine
High school senior, 2.5 GPA, have plans to attend college after high school, write an essay
about drug or alcohol use and it’s prevention
http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php
$500
Ongoing,
submit
anytime
Coca-Cola
Scholars
Program
Prudential Spirit
of Community
Award
Scholastic achievement, leadership, community service, http://www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
various
Oct. 31st, 2014
Students grades 5-12 can apply, Describe a community service or leadership activity that has taken
place in the previous year, online application http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/301
$1,000-$5,000
Nov. 4th 2014
High school senior, plan to attend a 4 year college in the fall of 2015, 3.5 GPA, SAT score of
1200 (reading and math), OR ACT composite of 26, family income cannot exceed $95,000
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Application, essay, transcript, counselor report, exhibits, ACT/SAT scores
Website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Up to $40,000
Dec. 2nd 2014
500
scholarships
awarded,
December 5th
2015
Jack Kent
Cooke
Scholarship
Elks Most
Valuable
Updated 11/19/2014
Student
Awards
JCI Senate
Foundation
Burger King
Scholars
Program
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur
Foundation
Hispanic
Scholarship
Fund
AXA
Achievement
Scholarship
Foot Locker
Scholars
Complete application- financial info, leadership, transcript, personal statement
http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship
Open to graduating seniors, 2.5 GPA, plan to enroll in a 2 year or 4 year college, focus on
academic record and school/community activities. Apply at
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
High school seniors who operate their own small business apply online at
www.NFIB.com/YEA
Website- http://www.hsf.net/
3.3 GPA, US Citizen, leadership, financial need (Pell Eligible), there is a list of scholarship
programs
www.axa-achievement.com ambition, determination, ability to succeed in college, only the
first 10,000 apps will be accepted
various
amounts
$1000
$1,000
January 9th
2015
Dec. 15th
2015
$1,000-15,000
December
18th 2014
various
Various dates
from
12/15/14
December
15th 2014
$10,000
Enter college Fall 2015, have a min 3.0 cumulative GPA, currently involved in high school
sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports, US citizen. Apply at
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/
3.0 GPA, Hispanic descent, apply online- http://www.hsf.net/haz_la_u_scholarship.aspx
Up to $20,000
Dec 18th 2015
$2500-15,000
December
31st 2012
GE Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship
3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, enroll in a four year university, online
application- https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/ge-reagan/
$10,000
renewable
January 8th
2015
Gates
Millennium
Scholars
Online application- http://www.gmsp.org/
3.3 GPA, Ethnic minority, leadership, community service, financial need
HSF/ColgatePalmolive Haz
La U
1,000 full ride January 14th
scholarships
2015
Updated 11/19/2014
ACT Poster
contest
Playing with
Purpose
Scholarship
Best Buy
Create an original poster answering the question, "Why Take the ACT?"
promoting the theme of attending college and taking the ACT as the college
entrance exam of choice. http://www.actstudent.org/postercontest/
Open to 10, 11, and 12th grade students. A current member of a Varsity sport,
minimum “C” average, www.playingwithpurpose.org
Open to 9-12th graders, based on academics, community service or work
experience. 2.5 GPA online- https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/
Idaho
2.8 GPA, applicationGovernor’s
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/gov_cup.asp , must attend an
Cup
Idaho school, 500 word essay, 2 letters of recommendation, community
service
BSU
For students planning to attend BSU. Must have at least a 3.90 cumulative
Presidential unweighted high school GPA AND ACT composite 29 or SAT critical reading and
Scholarship
math combined 1290. Apply to BSU by Feb 15
BSU Dean’s at least a 3.85 cumulative unweighted high school GPA AND ACT composite 27
Scholarship
or SAT critical reading and math combined 1210. Apply to BSU by Feb 15
Idaho
Four year university bound- 3.5 GPA and an ACT score of 28 or above
Promise
Prof. Tech student- 2.8 GPA and take the COMPASS test
Robert R Lee
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/promise_a.asp
Category A
Society of
Open to any Idaho female planning to major in Engineering, Computer Science,
Women
or hard science. Complete application Engineers
http://www.swiswe.org/scholarships.html Reference from math or science
teacher
Idaho
Complete the FAFSA prior to March 1st, complete the online application
Opportunity
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/opportunity.asp
Scholarship
$1,000-5,000
January
21st, 2013
$2,000
Feb. 1st
2015
$1,000
Feb. 15th
2013
February
15th 2015
$3,000 per
year for 4
years
two- year
$5,000/year
award
Two-year
$3,000/year
$3,000
renewable
Feb. 15th
2015
Feb. 15th
2015
February
24th 2015
$2,000
February
22nd 2015
$200-500
March 1st,
2015
Updated 11/19/2014
University of
Idaho
Supplemental
Fill out supplemental form- leadership, honors/awards, community service, file
the FAFSA by Feb. 15 2015
Various
amounts
February
15th 2015
College of
Southern Idaho
General
Scholarship
3.0 GPA,
https://www.csi.edu/forms/students_forms/scholarship/scholarship.asp
Various
amounts
March 1st
2015
CSI New
Hope
Scholarship
2.75 GPA, first generation student (parents do not have a college degree),
https://www.csi.edu/forms/students_forms/scholarship/newhope.asp
Various
March 1st
Idaho Power
Scholarship for
Academic
Excellence
3.75 GPA, plan to attend an Idaho or Oregon college, 3 letters of rec,
application, essay
10 $2,000
scholarships
March 1st
2015
Lewis-Clark
State College
DL Evans
Bank
Scholarship
Doodle for
Google
http://www.lcsc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.htm Click on “General”- read
through descriptions and choose ones you qualify for
2.0 GPA (3.0 for BSU), application
various
March 1st
2015
March 3rd
2015
Open to US Citizens in grades K-12, visit google.com/doodle4google/ and
complete the entry form
March 20th
2015
Kohl’s Kids
who Care
Open to students ages 6 to 18, must submit documentation of a volunteer
activity in which you participated.
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/programinformation.asp
Must be the child (dependent) of a Walmart employee who has worked at
Walmart for at least 6 months, must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate
financial need - https://walmart.scholarsapply.org/dependent/
Trip to San
Fran, $5,000$30,000
$1,00010,000
Up to
$13,000
March 14,
2014
Walmart
Dependent
scholarship
8 $250
March 15,
2015
Updated 11/19/2014
Hispanic
Business
Association
Idaho
Community
Foundation
TVCC
Foundation
Scholarship
AL Wright
Scholarship
Caldwell
Western
Heritage
Jiffy Lube
Teen Driver
Scholarship
Kate Herzog
Scholarships
IDADIV Mary
M Jones
scholarship
Nampa Schools
Foundation
Scholarships
Buckle Up for
Bobby
Lightfoot
Foundation
March 15th
2.5 GPA, application, two letters of recommendation, essay, transcript
60 different scholarships, one application, various requirements. Check out
requirements for each one at - http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
Various
March 15th
2015
Plan to attend TVCC, application, transcript, essay questions, complete the
FAFSA.
Various
March 15th
2015
Recent history of movement for agricultural employment, scholastic
achievement, financial need. http://www.nasdme.org/
3.0 GPA, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, application (see counselor),
essay about rodeo
$3,000
March 15th
2013
March 20th
2013
5 $2,000
Completed application - http://yourturn2apply.com/boiseothers.htm and 500
word essay about “what drives you”
$2,000
March 24th
2015
Submit an original, unpublished writing sample of less than 1000 words. Any
topic, fiction and poetry also accepted. Submit a cover letter and letter of
recommendation http://www.willamettewriters.com/1/herzog.php
Must be a member of the IDADIV credit union, 3.0 GPA, application, list of
activities & accomplishments, two short essays, two letters of rec.
4 $100-150
awards
March 27th
2015
$500
April 12
2013
Attend a Nampa High School, complete the application, transcript, test scores,
two letters of recommendation
$750-2,000
April 18th
2015
Attend the “Alive at 25” class offered at local police stations, complete the
application - http://buckleupforbobby.com/scholarships
2.5 GPA, household income cannot exceed $90,000, online application, three
letters of rec., transcript, http://www.lightfootfoundation.com/
$1,000-2,000
April 15,
2014
April 15th
2013
Updated 11/19/2014
Nordstroms
Cares
Scholarship
Nampa Lodge
Scholarship
Shawn Carter
Scholarship
Kendall Ford
Drive for
Education
US Bank
Scholarship
program
NAEHCY
LeTendre Ed
Fund
Abbot and
Fenner
Tylenol Future
Care
Scholarship
Delete
Cyberbullying
Scholarship
2.7 cumulative GPA, volunteer or participate in community service or
extracurricular activities, apply for financial aid
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship
2 letters of rec, personal essay, transcript, list of activities, statement of
financial need
2.0 GPA, online application http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/ transcript,
2013 tax info, financial aid award letter
3.0 GPA, meet district attendance policy, min of 15 hours of community
service during senior year. See your counselor
Open to high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four year institution.
Winners chosen at random, must complete the online applicationhttps://www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship.html
Students who are considered “homeless” or who have been homeless during
high school. Complete application, write a 500 word essay, official transcript,
one letter of rec. See Mrs. Kimball for app
Essay 500-1000 words on the topichttp://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Pursuing a career in a health related field, online application http://www.tylenol.com/news/subptyschol
Selection is based on the written essay and focused on creativity, content and
a commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying
Scholarship Websites
www.fastweb.com – create a profile and let fastweb do the research for you
May 1st,
2015
$1,000
various
$1,000
May 15th
2013
May 31st
2013
May 2014
$1,000
May 29th
2014
$1,500
June 16th
2014
$1,000
June 14,
2015
June 15th
2013
$5,00010,000
$1500
June 30th
2013
Updated 11/19/2014
www.myscholly.com – mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college
www.cashcourse.org – information for college students to stay financially informed
www.cksf.org – educational & scholarship opportunities for students of all levels
www.cappex.com – free website where you learn which colleges want you, before you apply
www.scholarships.com – free college scholarship search and financial aid information
www.scholarshipamerica.org – provides information and resources for your scholarship search
www.meritaid.com – free source for $11 billion in merit aid scholarships from 1,000s of colleges
www.brokescholar.com – find scholarships and use tools to stay organized and make the process easier
www.knowhow2go.org – complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors
www.hsf.net – largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students
www.latinocollegedollars.org – scholarship information for Latino students
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net – provide scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
www.gmsp.org – The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program provides outstanding low income African American,
American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to
complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose