Updated 10/19/2015
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
2 $1,000 awards
September 25th 2015
$1,000- $10,000
September 30th
$750-$1,000
Oct. 1st
Wendy’s gift cards in
various amounts
Oct. 2nd 2015
$500
Ongoing, submit
anytime
various
Oct. 31st, 2015
$1,000-$5,000
Nov. 4th 2015
$5,000
Dec. 1st 2015
Zinch.com
$1,000 Weekly
scholarship
Student of Integrity
Scholarship
Xerox Tech
Minority
Scholarship
PEO Star
scholarship
Wendy’s High
School Heisman
Alert Magazine
Coca-Cola
Scholars
Program
Prudential Spirit
of Community
Award
FRA
Americanism
Essay Contest
Live in SW Idaho, based on Leadership, contribution to community, personal integrity, academic
accomplishments, personal essay, 3 letters of recommendation, http://www.bbb.org/snakeriver/forbusinesses/cce/programs/future-leaders-programs/student-of-integrity/
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/
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
Scholastic achievement, leadership, community service, http://www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs
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
Open to students in grades 7-12, write a 350 word essay about “What the United
States Flag Stands for”, cover page (see Mrs. Kimball)
Updated 10/19/2015
Jack Kent Cooke
Scholarship
Elks Most
Valuable
Student Awards
JCI Senate
Foundation
Pride
Foundation
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur
Foundation
Hispanic
Scholarship
Fund
AXA
Achievement
Scholarship
HSF/ColgatePalmolive Haz
La U
Burger King
Scholars
GE Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship
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
Complete application- financial info, leadership, transcript, personal statement
http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship
Preference is given to students who are self-identified LGBTQ, members of LGBTQ
families, or straight allies who have been strongly supportive of the LGBTQ
community. All scholarships emphasize demonstrated commitment to equality and
civil rights for all people- http://www.pridefoundation.org/what-wedo/scholarships/
High school seniors who operate their own small business apply online at
http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/
Up to $40,000
Dec. 2nd 2015
500 scholarships
awarded, various
amounts
$1,000
December 5th
2015
various
January 15th
2016
January 11, 2016
$1,000-15,000
December 18th
2015
various
April 2, 2016
$10,000
December 15th
2015
3.0 GPA, Hispanic descent, commitment to community service, apply onlinehttp://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityPrograms/Haz-La-U.cvsp
$2500-15,000
October 15th
2015
Academic record (2.5 or higher), school and community activities, apply onlinehttps://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php
3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, enroll in a four year university, online
application- http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
$1,000
December 15th
2015
January 7th 2016
Website- http://www.hsf.net/
3.0 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
$10,000
renewable
Updated 10/19/2015
Gates
Millennium
Scholars
Idaho
Governor’s
Cup
Society of
Women
Engineers
BSU National
Science
Found for
Comp Sci and
Engineering
Idaho
Opportunity
Scholarship
University of
Idaho
Supplemental
Boise State
General
Scholarship
College of
Southern Idaho
Online application- http://www.gmsp.org/
3.3 GPA, Ethnic minority, leadership, community service, financial need
1,000 full ride
scholarships
January 13th
2016
2.8 GPA, application$3,000 per year February 15th
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/gov_cup.asp , must
for 4 years
2016
attend an Idaho school, 500 word essay, 2 letters of recommendation,
community service
Open to any Idaho female planning to major in Engineering, Computer
$2,000
February 24th
Science, or hard science. Complete application 2016
http://www.swiswe.org/scholarships.html Reference from math or
science teacher
3.5 GPA, plan to major in Engineering or Computer Science, one letter of $2,000-5,000
Feb. 15th 2016
recommendation, one page essay explaining why you have chosen the
field - https://secureforms.boisestate.edu/stem/national-sciencefoundation-scholarships-for-engineering-and-computer-science/
Complete the FAFSA prior to March 1st, 3.0 GPA, complete the online
application
http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/opportunity.asp
Fill out supplemental form- leadership, honors/awards, community
service, file the FAFSA by Feb. 15 2013
$500-3,000
March 1st, 2016
Various
amounts
February 15th
2016
Apply for admission, submit your FAFSA, complete the scholarship
application - http://financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/boisestate-scholarship-application/
3.0 GPA,
https://www.csi.edu/forms/students_forms/scholarship/scholarship.as
p
Various
amounts
February 15th
2016
Various
amounts
March 1st 2016
Updated 10/19/2015
General
Scholarship
CSI New Hope
Scholarship
Idaho Power
Scholarship for
Academic
Excellence
Lewis-Clark
State College
DL Evans
Bank
Scholarship
Hispanic
Business
Association
Idaho
Community
Foundation
TVCC
Foundation
Scholarship
AL Wright
Scholarship
Caldwell
Western
Heritage
2.75 GPA, first generation student (parents do not have a college
degree),
https://www.csi.edu/forms/students_forms/scholarship/newhope.asp
3.75 GPA, plan to attend an Idaho or Oregon college, 3 letters of rec,
application, essay.
https://www.idahopower.com/NewsCommunity/Community/Scholarshi
ps/
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, short statement of educational goals.
See Mrs. Kimball for application
Various
March 1st
10 $2,000
scholarships
March 1st 2016
various
March 1st 2016
8 $250
March 1st 2016
March 15th
2016
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
Plan to attend TVCC, application, transcript, essay questions, complete
the FAFSA
Various
March 15th
2016
Various
March 15th
2016
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
2016
5 $2,000
Updated 10/19/2015
$2,000
March 24th 2015
$1,000
March 31st 2015
various
April 1st 2015
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.
Complete Idaho Community Foundation application http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships
$1,000
April 1st 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
Nampa Schools
Foundation
Scholarships
CWI Foundation
Scholarships
Attend a Nampa High School, complete the application, transcript, test
scores, two letters of recommendation
$750-2,000
April 30th 2015
Complete one application to be considered for hundreds of
scholarships- http://cwidaho.cc/current-students/scholarshipopportunities
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/
Must be a child or grandchild of a veteran, completed application and
financial statement. http://idahoala.org/14301.html
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
various
April 15th 2016
$1,000
April 15, 2016
$1,000-2,000
April 15th 2016
$1,000
May 15th 2016
$1,000
May 31st 2016
various
May 31st 2016
Jiffy Lube Teen
Driver Scholarship
Safelink Internet
Scholarship
Anne Veseth
Memorial
Scholarship
YMCA Civic
Engagement
Completed application - http://yourturn2apply.com/boiseothers.htm and 500 word essay
about “what drives you”
3.0 GPA, student aid report from FAFSA, transcript, letter of recommendation. Applyhttps://www.safelinkinternet.com/scholarship-application/
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
Buckle Up for
Bobby
Lightfoot
Foundation
American
Legion Auxiliary
Nampa Lodge
Scholarship
Shawn Carter
Scholarship
Updated 10/19/2015
Kendall Ford
Drive for
Education
US Bank
Scholarship
program
Aspiring Fashion
Professional
Scholarship
Aspiring
Animation
Professional
Scholarship
Abbot and
Fenner
Tylenol Future
Care Scholarship
Delete
Cyberbullying
Scholarship
Idaho Youth
Ranch
Scholarship
3.0 GPA, meet district attendance policy, min of 15 hours of community
service during senior year. See your counselor
$1,000
May 2016
Open to high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four year
institution. Winners chosen at random, must complete the online
application- https://www.usbank.com/community/financialeducation/scholarship.html
Students interested in pursuing a fashion degree. Visit the website and
find the scholarship at the bottom of the page - http://www.fashionschools.org/
Students interested in pursuing an animation career path should apply.
Apply online- http://www.animationcareerreview.com/
$1,000
May 29th 2014
$1,000
June 1, 2015
$1,000
June 1st 2015
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
$1,000
June 14, 2013
$5,000-10,000
June 15th 2013
$1500
June 30th 2013
Up to $7,000
60 days before
enrolling in
college
If you graduated from an IYR program you may be eligible for up to
$7,000/year for college. Email alumni@youthranch.org for application
Updated 10/19/2015
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
www.scholarshipamerica.org – provides information and resources for your scholarship search
Updated 10/19/2015
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