College of Western Idaho

Program Specific Scholarships

Apply for all available program scholarships through the CWI online scholarship application process.

All Professional Technical Education Programs
Applied Technology New Student Endowed Scholarship
First-year students pursuing degrees or certificates in any Professional Technical Education program. Must have a minimum 2.80 GPA.

Associated Students of the College of Technology Scholarship
Students pursuing degrees or certificates in any Professional Technical Education (PTE) program, demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA), and a minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED score of 50.

Emil & Sina Berg Endowed Scholarship
Students pursuing degrees or certificates in any Professional Technical Education (PTE) program, demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA) and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Noel & Emma Nadeau Applied Technology Endowment
Recent graduates or alumni of Caldwell High School pursuing degrees or certificates in any Professional Technical Education (PTE) program, demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA), and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Larry & Janyce Selland Applied Technology Scholarship
Preference to non-traditional students (one year or more out of high school and first year, never attended college) pursuing degrees or certificates in any Professional Technical Education (PTE) program and demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA).

David D. Venable & Brian K. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
Students pursuing degrees or certificates in any Professional Technical Education program.

Autobody
D&A, Inc. Auto Body Paint and Supply Scholarship
Outstanding students pursuing a degree or certificate in Auto Body programs; Current students or recent high school graduates whose course of study included auto body; Selection preference to Skills USA challenge winners.

Automotive Technology
Graydon M. & Lucille Hitchcock Scholarship
CWI students pursuing a degree or certificate in Auto Mechanics, demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA), and minimum GPA of 3.0.

Business Technology
June Peterson Memorial Business Technology Scholarship
Students pursuing a degree or certificate in Applied Accounting, Administrative Support, Medical Administrative Support, or Marketing Management.

Business Partnerships / Workforce Development (BP/WD) Construction & Trades Apprenticeship Programs - Please contact Rosie Rosco at 208.562.2552 or rosierosco@cwidaho.cc with any questions regarding the following scholarships.

Ron Ginner Plumbing Apprenticeship Scholarship
Funding awarded to 2nd and 3rd year students enrolled in Business Partnerships / Workforce Development Plumbing Apprenticeship program and whose employer is not paying for or reimbursing the student for program fees. Applicants must complete the application form; submit copies of grades and attendance for the previous year, employment history, and optional letters of reference. Detailed application instructions are available by contacting Business Partnerships / Workforce Development.

Roby Kirby Electrical Scholarship
Funding awarded to students enrolled in Business Partnerships / Workforce Development Electrical Apprenticeship program. Contact Business Partnerships / Workforce Development for more detailed information.

Maxwell Anderson Memorial Apprenticeship Scholarship
Funding awarded to students enrolled in Business Partnerships / Workforce Development College of Applied Technology. Please contact Business Partnerships / Workforce Development for more detailed information.

Dave Delacy Memorial Electrical Apprenticeship Scholarship
Funding awarded to current students enrolled in Business Partnerships / Workforce Development Electrical Apprenticeship program who are determined to be the "Best of the Best" in their class. Program grades, attendance, attitude, passion for the trade, and leadership skills will be evaluated. Please contact Business Partnerships / Workforce Development for more detailed information.

Treasure Valley RETA
Funding awarded to students enrolled in Business Partnerships / Workforce Development Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) apprenticeship program. Please contact Business Partnerships / Workforce Development for more detailed information.

Culinary Arts
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Culinary Scholarship
Students pursuing a culinary arts degree or certificate who have completed a minimum 10 credits in culinary arts courses. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection preference will be give to applicants who have at least 6 months experience in the food service industry.

Rene Clark/Odd Fellows' Memorial Scholarship
Students pursing degrees or certificates in Culinary Arts with a minimum GPA of 2.8.

Van Atkins Scholarship
Students of sophomore class standing pursuing degrees or certificates in Culinary Arts, demonstrating financial need (via the FAFSA), and minimum GPA of 2.8. Students must also provide a statement about their career goals, achievements, and school or community involvement.

Hector Boiardi Endowed Culinary Arts Scholarship
Students pursuing degrees or certificates in the Culinary Arts program, and demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA). Successful candidates must show real interest in Culinary Arts.

Early Childhood Education
J. Ligenfelter Childcare Scholarship
Students pursuing associates degrees in Early Childhood Education and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

H. Wilson Altrusa Club of Boise
Preference to students pursuing degrees or certificates in Early Childhood Education. Applicants must be female, Idaho residents, and demonstrate financial need (via FAFSA). This scholarship may be renewable for students with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Fire Service Technology
Jeff Allen and Shane Heath Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Students pursuing a degree in Fire Service Technology.

Health Science/Nursing
Ruby C. Braden Nursing Scholarship
Second-year Canyon County resident pursuing a degree in nursing, demonstrating financial need, and maintaining a 2.80 GPA.

Dr. H.P. and Gladys Andre Belknap Endowed Health Science Scholarship
Students majoring in health science (preference to Biology – Heathcare & Nursing) maintaining a 3.0 GPA. There is a preference to students with Native American ancestry.

Irma P. Levy Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Students pursuing a degree in nursing, demonstrating financial need, and maintaining a 2.50 GPA.

Horticulture
Ada Gardeners Horticulture Scholarship
Second-year students pursuing a degree in Horticulture and demonstrating financial need.

Professional Truck Driving
Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity Scholarship
Students pursuing a postsecondary technical certificate in Professional Truck Driving and demonstrating financial need (via FAFSA).

Welding and Metals Fabrication
Ernest & Ronald Wassler Memorial Scholarship
Preference to students pursuing degrees or certificates in Welding and Metals Fabrication. Applicants must be sophomore class standing, demonstrate financial need (via FAFSA) and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Applied Technology Welding Endowed Scholarship
Students pursuing a degree or certificate in Welding and Metals Fabrication and demonstrating financial need.

 

Contact Us

For more information on scholarships, or if you have questions please contact:

Nikki Houston
College of Western Idaho
MS 1000
P.O. Box 3010
Nampa, ID 83653
scholarships@cwidaho.cc
208.562.3510