Updated 3/6/2015
Caldwell Western
Heritage
3.0 GPA, transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, application (see counselor), essay about
rodeo
5 $2,000
March 20th 2013
Jiffy Lube Teen
Driver Scholarship
Completed application - http://yourturn2apply.com/boiseothers.htm and 500 word essay
about “what drives you”
$2,000
March 24th 2015
Quest Bridge
College Prep
Scholarship
Must be a junior in high school, 3.5 GPA or better, family income of less than $60,000.
complete the online application at http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-how-toapply
Full scholarship to
summer programs
March 25th 2015
Kate Herzog
Scholarships
Submit an original, unpublished writing sample of less than 1000 words.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
4 $100-150 awards
March 27th 2015
Idaho Latino
Scholarship
Live in Idaho and of Hispanic/Latino descent, 2.5 overall GPA, completed application, one
page bio, list of activities/awards, two letters of rec, transcript, 3-5 pg essay
Full tuition
($5,000 max)
March 30th 2015
Nampa Schools
Foundation
Scholarships
Attend a Nampa High School, complete the application, transcript, test scores, two letters of
recommendation http://www.nampaschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships/
$750-2,000
March 31st 2015
Safelink Internet
Scholarship
3.0 GPA, student aid report from FAFSA, transcript, letter of recommendation. Applyhttps://www.safelinkinternet.com/scholarship-application/
$1,000
March 31st 2015
Nampa
Association of
Realtors
Graduating senior, 2.5 GPA, 250 word essay on why you deserve the scholarship, two letters
of recommendation, transcript, and application (See Mrs. Kimball)
$1,000
March 31st 2015
Anne Veseth
Memorial
Scholarship
Open to students planning to major in Fire Ecology or Auto Mechanics, min 2.5 GPA, two
letters of recommendation, short essay. http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
various
April 1st 2015
YMCA Civic
Engagement
Open to seniors who have made a significant contribution to their community, personal
narrative that describes your commitment and area of interest, leadership skills, etc.
$1,000
April 1st 2015
Updated 3/6/2015
Complete Idaho Community Foundation application http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
Idaho Power
Kevin Whittier
Memorial
Open to students planning to major in Engineering, must attend an Idaho college, personal
statement, official transcript, ACT/SAT scores, three letters of recommendation
various
April 1st 2015
Jim Poore
Memorial
Minimum 2.5 GPA, preference given to students planning to attend BSU or U of I, transcript,
1-3 page creative writing sample, list of activities http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
various
April 1st 2015
Caldwell Health
Services
Graduating senior planning to major in a health career field, must be a resident of Canyon
county, min 2.0 GPA, two letters of rec, paragraph stating why you should be considered,
ACT/SAT scores http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
Various
April 1st 2015
American
Business
Women’s
Association
Female student in Canyon County, 2.5 GPA, plan to attend a college in Idaho, financial need,
three letters of recommendation, transcript, personal statement. See Mrs. Kimball for
application
various
April 4th 2015
GFWC Women’s
Century Club of
Nampa
Application form, transcript with test scores, list of jobs and/or volunteer work, essay
describing plans after high school and why the scholarship would help
$1,000
April 6th 2015
Canyon County
Employer
Association
Personal statement, one recommendation form, completed application- see Mrs. Kimball
for application packet
4 $500 awards
April 10th 2015
IDADIV Mary M
Jones scholarship
Must be a member of the IDADIV credit union, 3.0 GPA, application, list of activities &
accomplishments, two short essays, two letters of rec.
$500
April 12 2013
Buckle Up for
Bobby
Attend the “Alive at 25” class offered at local police stations, complete the application http://buckleupforbobby.com/scholarships
various
April 15, 2014
Lightfoot
Foundation
2.5 GPA, household income cannot exceed $93,000, online application, three letters of rec.,
transcript, http://lightfootfoundation.com/student-applications/
$1,000-2,000
April 15th 2013
Updated 3/6/2015
April 22nd 2015
Caldwell United
Methodist Church
Personal essay with educational and/or vocational goals, list of school, church, community
activities, official transdript, three letter of recommendation, paragraph detailing financial
need. Preference will be given to students who are members of the United Methodist
Church. See Mrs. Kimball for application
PEO Scholarship
Open to female student graduating in spring 2015, minimum GPA of 3.0, high school
transcript list of activities/community service, 200-300 word essay. See Mrs. Kimball for
application
Denny’s Hungry
for Education
Scholarship
Students submit a 300 word essay on how Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in their
communities. 2.0 GPA, US Citizen http://www.dennyshungryforeducation.com/
$1,000
April 30th 2015
Kendall Drive for
Education
Graduating senior, overall GPA of 3.0, must have a minimum of 15 community service hours
during your senior year. See Mrs. Kimball for application
Grand prize- new
Ford car and $1,000
19 $1,000
runner- up awards
May 1st 2015
Nordstrom’s
Cares 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
Nampa Lodge
Scholarship
2 letters of rec, personal essay, transcript, list of activities, statement of financial need
$1,000
May 15th 2013
Shawn Carter
Scholarship
2.0 GPA, online application http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/ transcript, 2013 tax info,
financial aid award letter
various
May 31st 2013
Kendall Ford
Drive for
Education
3.0 GPA, meet district attendance policy, min of 15 hours of community service during
senior year. See your counselor
$1,000
May 2014
US Bank
Scholarship
program
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
$1,000
May 29th 2014
$1,000
April 24th 2015
May 1st, 2015
Updated 3/6/2015
NAEHCY LeTendre
Ed Fund
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
$1,500
June 16th 2014
Abbot and Fenner
Essay 500-1000 words on the topic- http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
$1,000
June 14, 2015
Tylenol Future
Care Scholarship
Pursuing a career in a health related field, online application http://www.tylenol.com/news/subptyschol
$5,000-10,000
June 15th 2013
2015 Aspiring
Nurse Scholarship
Academic excellence in math and science, passion for nursing, open to all high school
students who plan to pursue college education in nursing. Apply at
www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com
$1,000
June 30th 2015
Delete
Cyberbullying
Scholarship
Selection is based on the written essay and focused on creativity, content and a
commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying
$1500
June 30th 2013
College Sports
Recruiting
scholarship
Open to any current or former athlete. Write a brief essay (1,000 words or less)
describing a moment where you took the role of a leader on the field, in the
classroom or in the community. Explain what you learned from that moment and how
they have impacted you. http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm
$1,000
July 1st 2015
Scholarship Websites
www.fastweb.com – create a profile and let fastweb do the research for you
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
Updated 3/6/2015
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