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.
Dennis R. Byington Memorial Foundation Music and Performing Art Scholarships
Deadline: April 15 of each year
This scholarship is in honor of the memory of Dennis R. Byington, who dedicated his time and talents to enriching our community through music and the performing arts. This scholarship is intended for a graduating senior at Burley High School who has excelled in music and the performing arts throughout high school and has exemplified the spirit of service and leadership.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15 of each year
Please e-mail a one-minute video showcasing your talent as a performer (janellelungren@gmail.com)
Please include a photo of yourself and a copy of your high school transcripts
First place $500, Second place $250
Please return application to BHS College & Career Advisor, Lindsay Payne.
Click here for PDF application or stop by the Counseling Center
Deadline: April 29, 2025 - submitted by NOON
Scholarship Requirements
To begin the application process, email info@thezellajeanfoundation.org
Service Project
Complete 20 hours of community service in a calendar year. Provide documentation including service hours using Google docs via email
Essay Project
Submit a 428 EXACT word count essay (indicate word count on first page of essay in the header) about a personal learning or personal life experience that has inspired you to pursue higher education. Use Google docs. Email essay as directed
Video Project
Submit a 3 minute and 20 seconds personal speech addressing how this award will help you to have a greater impact in 1 of 3 areas:
Leadership, Education, Accountability. Pick 1 area of focus. Video MUST NOT be the same as the essay. Submit video project as a YouTube link submit via email the YouTube link
Getting to know you
Briefly share household size for information as well as provide family dynamics and makeup as background in a Google Docs format. submit via email with the projects
Minidoka Bowmen Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2025*** (must be received in the mailbox no later than this date!) late applications will not be accepted.
Click here for PDF application or stop by the Counseling Center
Libertygold Scholarship
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Pilot Gold (Black Pine Project) is offering a $1000 scholarship to a graduating Senior. We encourage continuing education and want to help that happen in our community. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors that are pursuing education opportunities after High School (university, community college, ech schools, etc.).
Click here for PDF application or stop by the Counseling Center
John K. Wilson Scholarship
Deadline: May 15th of each year
The John K. Wilson (JKW) Foundation was created as a senior project by John's niece, Miranda Wilson, to honor John's legacy of public service. The Scholarship was created by the Foundation to provide assistance to graduating High School Students, from the Magic Valley, pursuing a career as a First Responder.
Eligibility Requirements
High School Senior in the Magic Valley
Pursuing a Career as a First Responder
GPA of 3.0 or Higher
Complete Application by Deadline
Morgan McGee Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2025
We are pleased to offer the Morgan McGee Scholarship Fund which was established to not only honor Morgan’s legacy, but to help students with epilepsy reach their full potential. This opportunity is for high school seniors and college students living with epilepsy in Idaho. These students are planning to or are currently attending a higher education school in Idaho. Students interested in furthering their education in trade, vocational, or technical are also eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Requirements
Be diagnosed with epilepsy.
Be an Idaho resident.
Be planning to further education at a university or a trade, vocational or technical school.
Have not been awarded the Morgan McGee Scholarship in previous years.
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!