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:
Idaho Scholarships
Various scholarships and deadlines
The state of Idaho offers a variety of scholarships for anyone interested in continuing their education.
West Cassia Soil & Water Scholarship
Deadline: April 23, 2026
This scholarship will be considered for students planning to attend college or a trade school with a focus on an Ag related field of study.
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
Liberty Gold Scholarship
Deadline: May 5, 2026
Liberty Gold (Black Pine Project) is offering a $1000 scholarship to a graduating Senior from your High School. We encourage continuing education and want to help make that happen in our community. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors that are pursuing education opportunities after High School (university, community college, tech schools, etc.).
Applications must be emailed to Elisabeth Campbell at the following email address: ecampbell@libertygold.ca
Dennis R. Byington Memorial Foundation Music and Performing Arts Scholarships
Deadline: April 15th 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.
Please attach how you have exemplified service and leadership through music and the performing arts, as well as include your future plans and how you plan to use this scholarship to further your education (500 words or less).
Please attach a one-minute video showcasing your talent as a performer
Please attach a photo of yourself and a copy of your high school transcripts
If this scholarship is awarded to me, I affirm that I understand that the scholarship is to be used for educational purposes only. I also understand that the scholarship check will be issued to the institution I plan on attending.
First place $500, Second place $250