Scholarship Information

WARNING! There are many resources available for scholarship information. BE CAREFUL! You should NEVER be asked to supply social security numbers, bank account information, or to pay to get a scholarship or scholarship information. If you have questions, check with Mrs. Dial.

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:

  • www.fastweb.com

  • www.findtuition.com

  • www.scholarships.com

  • www.TuitionFundingSources.com

  • Next Steps Idaho

Scholarships – Local/Regional/National

Please note that this list is only intended as a reference guide and that application deadlines are subject to change and should be verified with the agency offering the scholarship.

Coca-Cola Scholars

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation was established in 1986 by the local Coca-Cola Bottler to recognize outstanding seniors.  Recipients are well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community. Apply to be a Coke Scholar - $20,000 College Scholarships Deadline September 30

Dr. Pepper

In a TikTok, tell us why you deserve tuition, how it will impact your life and help you reach your goals. Be creative. Be passionate. Be your authentic self.Deadlines vary, check online https://my.drpepper.com/s/tuition Applications due 11:59 PM ET 9/30/25

National FFA Scholarship Program

College scholarships available for farm youths pursuing careers in agriculture. The scholarship is administered through the FFA website at https://www.ffa.org/scholarships Application window opens on November 1, 2024 and the deadline is January 15th

JAE Foundation Scholarships

Words For Woody is a scholarship founded in 2023 to raise awareness for mental health and support those affected by suicide. Through the Words for Woody and Photos for Dee Scholarships, over $80,000 has already been awarded to young adults to pursue their dreams.An essay-style submission plus a photo is required. Email submissions by February 2nd at 11:59pm to:wordsforwoody@jaefoundation.com Scholarships - Jae Foundation

Dell Scholars Program (GEAR UP students starting 2023)

Funded by Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.  Students need to have a GPA of 2.4 or higher, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and have a demonstrable need for financial assistance.  Application opens December 15th, Deadline February 15th For Students - Dell Scholars

Idaho Association of Counties Scholarship Fund

The Idaho Association of Counties usually awards seven $1,000 scholarships to the winners as selected by the IAC Scholarship Committee. Those who are eligible to apply for the scholarship are children of county employees who are issued a paycheck by the county that work 20 hours or more per week and the children and grandchildren of county elected officials (assessors, clerks, commissioners, coroners, prosecuting attorneys, sheriff, and treasurer). For more information visit their website at IAC SCHOLARSHIP FUND - IAC The deadline is February 27th.

The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship program 

A unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 words about what drives you? Finalist essays will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,000 award if they create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $1,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videosDeadline: March 9th, 2026!

Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program - Twin Falls

High Desert Milk Scholarship

We are offering this scholarship to seniors graduating this year with interests in agriculture and areas relating to agriculture. Applying seniors must be currently attending one of the following high schools: Burley, Declo, Minico, Kimberly, Murtaugh, Hansen, Oakley and must be US Citizens.Deadline March 15 High Desert Milk

Idaho Community Foundation

Commemorative scholarship, open to graduating high school seniors statewide who are attending an Idaho college or university.  For guidelines and applications, go to:

Students | Idaho Community Foundation deadline is March 15th

Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship 

Scholarships up to $20,000 over four years will be awarded to full-time students who have been accepted to an accredited four-year college, university, or equivalent and are in a low income household, GPA of 2.5 or higher, and involvement in extracurricular activities or work.  The application deadline is March 15th.  You can apply directly online.Apply for Scholarship | Beyond The Boroughs

Hagan Scholarship

Need based- merit scholarship for goal-driven students in the high school graduating class. Parent 2024 Adjusted Gross Income must not have exceeded $125,000.

For more information: Hagan Scholarship Foundation – "Helping students with financial need graduate colletge debt-free" Application Deadline March 15,2026

Cassia County Republican Central Committee

$1,000 Scholarship offered to seniors in Cassia County Application Deadline March 17, 2026

You Lead Idaho

Established in 2018, You Lead Idaho is a virtual pitch competition and scholarship program designed to give students hands-on experience developing and presenting business ideas grounded in real community challenges. 

Through the program, students work in teams to identify an important problem, conduct research, design a viable solution, and present their idea in a professional pitch format. Along the way, they gain exposure to business leaders from across the state and strengthen their communication and collaboration skills.Application DueMarch 18, 2026

Cassia Festival of Trees Scholarship

• Award: $1,000 first semester, renewable 2 additional semesters at $500 each

• Who: Graduating seniors from Cassia or Minidoka County high schools

• Field: Must be enrolling full-time in a healthcare program (Nursing, Pre-Med, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Dental, etc.)

• GPA: 3.0 minimum

. Application Due March 31,2026

Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation

If you live in Idaho and are of Hispanic/Latino descent.The deadline is March 31st.  For additional details, and to apply, visit their website https://www.idaholsf.com/apply/

Burley Fire Department Scholarship

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP: Two scholarships are available in the amounts of $1,000.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a graduating senior with the class of 2026. Applicants

have plans to participate in a post-secondary educational program, including but not

limited to: EMT and healthcare programs, apprenticeship programs, and/or technical

Programs. Application Due April 3, 2026

Kiwanis Club of Burley

Scholarship for outstanding achievement in Academics, Service, Leadership, Professional Technical and Athletics.Application in the counseling Office  Application Due April 15, 2026 

What The Alice & Charles Taylor Scholar-Athlete LEAD Scholarship

Eligible seniors in participating schools within IDHSAA Districts III & IV during the 2025-26 school

year are invited to apply for The Alice & Charles Taylor Scholar-Athlete LEAD Scholarship.

Student-Athletes must meet the following requirements to be considered:

Minimum 3.5 GPA,

Participation in at least two (2) sanctioned sports in high school

Demonstrated community service, and

Plans to enroll full-time in a post-secondary program.

The scholarship application includes a request for two recommendations (from one (1) coach and

one (1) teacher) required in the application process.

Application Information at Foundationhttps://www.taylorleadscholarship.com/lead-scholarship-partner-portal

Open Feb2-Apr 10

D.L. Evans Education Pays

Application and Deadline April 16, 2026 @ 3PM Student Partnerships | Serving Utah & Idaho | D.L. Evans Bank

Minidoka Bowman

Minimum 3.0 GPA Must plan to be a full time college student. Application and transcripts must be mailed and in there office by April 30,2026 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v3bqRfXfJl5khmxldP4CtvZEL4xq0cnr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113243249641761940576&rtpof=true&sd=true

Frank and Annie Lynch Scholarship

Application is in the Counseling Office Due Date Apr 30, 2026

Declo Lions Club

Application is in the Counseling Office.  Due Date Apr 30, 2026

Liberty Gold Scholarship

Liberty Gold (Black Pine Project) $1000 Scholarship to Graduating Senior from Declo High School Application in COunseling Office   Due May 5, 2026 

O Deen K. Redman Memorial Scholarship 

In memory of ATC’s leader, O Deen K. Redman, ATC established the ODeen K. Redman Memorial Scholarship in 2014. ODeen served as President & CEO from 1965 to 2013, leaving a lasting impact on the organization and the communities it serves. Since its inception, the scholarship has awarded a total of $61,000 to graduating high school seniors. Scholarship Amount $1,000. Parents must be current ATC Customers  Deadline May 8, 2026

Horatio Alger Scholarships

Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed. To apply online, visit https://horatioalger.org/scholarships

Dennis James Memorial Scholarship

High School Senior – must receive a diploma from a Cassia or Minidoka County High School by June 2026. U.S. citizen, Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the 2026-2027 school year, with an exception for students serving a church mission, allowing deferral for up to two years. 3.0 GPA or greater $1000 Scholarship

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Careers That Work!  Interested in attending any of the following schools and receiving a scholarship: Aveda, AiCM, Nathan Layne, Paul Mitchell, or the Salon Professional Academy Each year, every high school in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (public and private) are given five $1000 tuition scholarships ($500 tuition scholarships are available for programs taking less than six months to complete) to award to graduating students headed to one of the participating career colleges. CTW Scholarship DUE June 12, 2026

Outdoor Enthusiast Scholarship

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!$500 Outdoors Enthusiast Scholarship | Elk Mountain Tents Applications are due by June 30th

PMT Scholarship

The PMT Scholarship program was established over 30 years ago and has helped many area students further their education beyond high school. PMT Foundation - Scholarship Program & Grant Awards DEADLINE TO COME

United Electric Scholarship

Each year, United Electric sponsors 6 traditional scholarships and 1 non-traditional scholarship. 4 are memorial scholarships in honor of late general managers, serving Unity Light & Power and Rural Electric before consolidation from 1964 and then United Electric until 2011. United Electric sponsors the other 2 traditional scholarships along with the non-traditional scholarship. Parents or guardians receive power from United Electric, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship Scholarships – United Electric Co-op, Inc .DEADLINE April 16, 2026

Mini-Cassia Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship

This $1,000 Scholarship will be considered for students attending college or a trade school with a focus on an Agricultural related field of study. Applicants will be accepted by students who have not previously been awarded this scholarship. Applicants must attend either Declo High School or Raft River High School or reside within East Cassia SWCD boundaries

Scholarships | home DEADLINE April 23, 2026