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:
2025 - 2026 Scholarship Google Sheet
Any questions pertaining to the Google Sheet please see Mrs. Payne in the Counseling Center.
2025 - 2026 Scholarship Google Sheet - Coming Soon...
Idaho Scholarships
Various scholarships and deadlines
The state of Idaho offers a variety of scholarships for anyone interested in continuing their education.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2025 @ 5pm Eastern
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
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
Zella Jean Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 29, 2026 @ NOON
We are the grandchildren of Zella Marjorie Wixom and William D Larsen and Jean Walbridge Jordan and Hal Reynolds Matthews. Funding through private means an annual scholarship campaign focused on helping others continue their educational goals. Participation in the Zella Jean Foundation is possible with direct deposit at any U.S. Bank or via Venmo. Contact us via email for more information.
Scholarship Requirements:
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
To begin the application process, email info@thezellajeanfoundation.org
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!