Check with the counselors for further information on all scholarships; resources are also available on the bookshelf and bulletin boards in the counseling office hallway.

 

Financial Aid Web-Sites
Many students are interested in finding out information about national scholarships. While the career center and counselors receive much information about these, please be aware that there are many others that we simply don't know about. Looking for scholarships can almost be like a part-time job and you have to be willing to put some time and effort into the search. The institutions you will be attending are your greatest resource for financial aid, however, there are several web-sites that can help your search.
www.collegeboard.com
www.fastweb.com 
www.finaid.org  
www.findtuition.com 
www.getcollegefunds.com  
www.brokescholar.com
www.meritaid.com
www.kaarme.com
www.cappex.com

 
FAFSA Information:  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  This website will walk you through the process of reigstering for federal financial aid.  Be aware of websites that try to charge you for this free service.  Students may not actually apply for FAFSA before Jan. 1 but both parent and student are encouraged to apply for a PIN before that date to speed up the process.  Paper versions of the FAFSA are no longer being distributed to schools.  To request a paper application, please call 1-800-433-3243. 

CSS Profile. The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is an application distributed by the College Board allowing college students to apply for financial aid. It is primarily designed to give private member institutions of the College Board a closer look into the finances of a student and family. It is much more detailed than the FAFSA. Generally, colleges with early acceptance programs use the CSS PROFILE to make preliminary financial aid decisions because the FAFSA is not available until after January 1. Then after student completes the FAFSA (the official financial aid application) colleges may then make adjustments to their financial aid awards if necessary. For information and to apply, go to https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp

Financial Aid Information:  This website offers students and parents clear information about the basics of college financial aid.
www.finaidfacts.org

University of Idaho - Information on student financial aid services, including scholarships, is available at www.uidaho.edu/finaid

Scholarship and Financial Aid information from The American Legion:  www.legion.org/needalift

University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Scholarships:  Go to www.uidaho.edu/cals/links/scholarships  to apply. 

Northwestern University. A BK alum would like to offer a scholarship in the amount of $1,000-$2,000 to an applicant from the class of 2012. If you are a junior planning to apply to Northwestern, see your counselor for more information.

QuestBridge's National College Match provides low-income high school seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's leading colleges. To qualify, you must have household earnings of less than $60,000 for a family of four. For more information, please to to www.questbridge.org.

Alert Magazine: $500 to graduating seniors awarded to the student who writes the best essay concerning drug or alcohol abuse and its prevention. More information can be found on www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php   Must have at least 2.5 GPA.

University of Idaho Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Rho Alumni Scholarship: Two $700 awards. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to live in Greek housing at U of I. Deadline is January 30, 2012. See your counselor for application.

National Co-Op Schoarship: This program will award 155 merit co-op scholarships of $6000 each. To be eligible for the scholarship you must apply and be admitted to one of seven WACE Partner Institutions. (Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Rochester Institute of Technology, U of Cincinnati, U of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology). Apply online at www.co-op.edu    Deadline February 15, 2012 

University of Portland: Garaventa Award: Each year the Garaventa Center conducts an essay contest for Catholic high school students in which participants are encourage to integrate study and reflection. Two $500 prizes and three $250 honorable mention prizes for outstanding essays will be awarded. The contest is open to JUNIORS. We can nominate 4 student essays. Essays are due to counselors by February 1 so that we can meet the deadline. See your counselor for requirements.

Society of Women Engineers: Any woman entering her freshman year of college may submit an application. She must prove that she will be attending a 4 or 5 year engineering school accredited by the Accredited Board of Engineering and Technology. Consideration for selection will be an essay submitted written about her desire to enter an engineering or related program and why that field interests her, what has she done to prepare for the field of engineering. For application: http://swiswe.org/scholarships.html Email application, essay, awards or honors and extracurricular activities to idahoswe@gmail.com    See your counselor for more information.

University of Dayton Leadership in Service: BK can nominate one senior for the Leadership in Service Scholarship. Award amount is $10,000 over 4 years. While the chosen student needs to meet the admission standards, the scholarship does not need to be awarded on GPA and test scores. They are looking for a student committed to service for school, church or community. If you are applying to Dayton let your counselor know. Deadline in February 15, 2012.

KFC Scholars: KFC is looking for seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. Up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify: minimum GPA 2.75, enroll in an Idaho public college, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree, US citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate financial need. Applications accepted December 1 to February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org

University of Puget Sound: Lillis Scholarship: Two scholarships will be awarded to cover cost of tuition, room and board up to four years. Selection is highly competitive. For more information contact Office of Admission at  admission@pugetsound.edu or phone 800.396.7191

University of Puget Sound Matelich Scholar: Covers full cost of tuition and fees for up to four years. Although many are awarded to students with financial need, all qualified applicants will be considered. Selection is highly competitive. For more information contact Office of Admission  at admission@pugetsound.edu or phone 800-396-7191

College of Saint Benedict   Saint John’s University: National Science Foundation awards. The chemistry department has 3 grants totaling over $800,000 from the Nation Science Foundation for incoming students who major in chemistry and biochemistry. For complete information and how to apply go to www.csbju.edu/focus or call the admission office at 800-544-1489.

Idaho Community Foundation Scholarships: ICF sponsors over 60 scholarship opportunities for Idaho students. Electronic versions of the scholarship brochure and application can be found at www.idcomfdn.org/pages/schol_general.htm Deadline for application is April 1, 2012.

GE-REAGAN Foundation Scholarship Program: Annually awarded to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship; up to $40,000 total per recipient. For more information, eligibility requirements and an online application see http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships   Deadline February 17, 2012.

Idaho Power Company Academic Excellence Scholarships: Idaho Power scholarship program provides ten $2000 scholarships for graduates who reside in Idaho Power Company’s service area. These are nonrenewable grants. Students must enroll in an accredited Idaho or Oregon college, university or vocational-technical school. Must have cumulative 3.73 GPA through one complete term of senior yea. Applications are due March 1, 2012. Applications can be found online at www.idahopower.com or through your counselor.

Best Buy: Awarding $1000 Scholarships for students in grades 9-12.  Need solid grades plus community service or work experience.  Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com  Deadline is February 15.

Caldwell Night Rodeo and Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation: $2000 scholarship to be used at an accredited Idaho or eastern Oregon university or vocational school for a student who has agriculture, farm or rodeo interest.  Minimum GPA of 3.0 with 3 letters of recommendation.  Application available from your counselor.  Deadline March 14.

Boise State Alumni Legacy Scholarship Application Now Available

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship was established by the Boise State Alumni Association in 2004 to celebrate family traditions of attending Boise State University, and there are currently 12 Legacy Scholars on scholarship. The scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who have a relative that is a Boise State alum, and is renewable for up to four years. This scholarship is funded with alumni membership dues, support from the bi-annual Bronco Athletic Association/Alumni auction, Boise State License Plates, and affinity partners like Bank of America.

 To find out more about the minimum eligibility requirements, or to download the application, click here. Applications must be RECEIVED by the Boise State Alumni Office no later than WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: 100 Scholarships each up to $25,000 per year and 1000 scholarships each at $2000 awarded to those who plan to major in a field of study focusing on engineering, technology design or business with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. Application deadline February 29.

Treasure Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship: The TVCC Foundation has many scholarships to award to students planning to attend TVCC.   There are different requirements for each scholarship although there is only one application needed to be considered. Application deadline is March 15. See your counselor for an application.

Westmark Credit Union: Ten $500 Scholarships  awarded across the state. Must be a member of Westmark Credit Union, plan to attend a State Accredited School (may be any state), use the funds fall 2012 and have at least GPA of 3.5. Applications are due March 19. See your counselor or visit www.westmark.org for an application.

Ada County Sheriff Employees Association Scholarship: Eight $1500 Scholarships, 4 to community and 4 to Sheriff Association family members.  Requirements: minimum 2.5 GPA, W2s, a layout to teach people how to prevent crime in their neighborhoods and a 250-300 word essay as well as transcript and acceptance letter from college ( if  not available at time of application, it will be required before awarding of scholarship).  Deadline is April 30.  See your counselor for application.