Many scholarship opportunities are available through organizations, foundations, and corporations that wish to fund students attending a variety of colleges and universities. These scholarships are not limited to CWI students nor are they awarded by the College of Western Idaho. This list of external scholarships is provided as a courtesy to students and should not be considered the only sources of external scholarship funding available. If you are interested in any of the following scholarship opportunities please click on the links provided for more information.
| Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association Scholarship |
Encouraging the study of Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant Pathology, Landscape Design, Turfgrass Management, Botany and other allied subjects that pertain to the green industry. |
11/01/11 |
| Soroptomist Women's Opportunity Award |
The Women's Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist's major women's education project. Through the program, clubs in 19 countries and territories assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. |
12/15/11 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students. Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund believes that the country prospers when all Americans have access to the opportunities a college education can afford. As the nation’s leading Hispanic higher education fund, HSF works to address the financial and cultural barriers that keep many Latinos from earning a college degree. |
12/15/11 |
| Talbots Scholarship Program |
The Talbots Charitable Foundation offers the 2012 Talbots Scholarship Program for women. The program empowers women to pursue their dreams of a college degree later in life. |
01/12/12 |
| The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund |
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) with financial need. Based in Washington, DC, APIASF was formed in 2003. |
01/13/12 |
| ChairScholars Foundation |
Available to students in every state in the continental U.S., the ChairScholars National Scholarship Program provides eligible physically challenged high school seniors and college freshmen up to $20,000 for tuition to attend the college or university of their choice. |
02/15/12 |
| Don Dick Scholarship |
$500 scholarship to CWI students enrolled in the Horticulture program. Recipient must be an Idaho resident and a senior or high school graduate planning to study Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design or other allied subjects. |
02/15/12 |
| Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association Scholarship |
This scholarship is targeted to students interested in the irrigation industry - majors may include
Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Crop
and Soil Sciences, Agribusiness, Turf Landscape/Irrigation Architecture
and Design, Agriculture/Horticulture Education enrolled in Fall 2012. |
02/18/12 |
| America Cancer Society, Inc. |
The American Cancer Society's scholarship program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting cancer and to assist young cancer survivors reach their academic potential and fulfill their career dreams |
02/24/12 |
| Military Officers Association of America |
Applicants for MOAA scholarships must be planning to attend accredited colleges or universities during the 2012-2013 school year as full-time students. All loans, grants, and scholarships are designated for students seeking their first undergraduate degrees |
03/01/12 |
| West Valley Medical Center Health Career Scholarships |
West Valley Medical Center Auxiliary has scholarships available for full-time students entering or already enrolled in health-related programs. |
03/01/12 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho |
The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho awards the Mark Richard Music Memorial Scholarship to promote educational opportunities for Idaho residents with epilepsy. |
03/15/12 |
| Far West Agribusiness Association |
The Far West Agribusiness Association scholarship program has been designed to provide outstanding high school and collegiate undergraduate students with a chance to pursue their educational goals in college. There will be two separate selection pools, one for graduating high school seniors and one for current college students. Scholarships are one year in length and will be awarded in $250 increments, not to exceed $1000 per student. |
03/15/12 |
| Larry J. May Hospitality Management Scholarship Fund |
For full-time students enrolled in a degree-seeking program related to the hospitality industry, including hotel/lodging, food service/restaurant, entertainment/golf club, resort, and travel/tourism industries. Application is submitted through the Idaho Community Foundation. |
04/01/12 |
| Idaho Community Foundation (various scholarships) |
The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) manages over 60 different scholarship funds – each customized according to the desires of the fund creator. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review process. Many of these scholarships have their own applications and deadlines, and are directed to residents of specific counties, graduates of specific high schools, or students at specific colleges. For this reason, many are administered through high school counseling offices or through a higher educational institution’s financial aid office. Follow the link to get more information on the scholarships and the application process. |
04/01/12 |
| American Business Women's Association Scholarship |
Scholarship for all female persons whose primary residence is within Canyon County; plans to attend or is currently attending a college, university or vocational school in Idaho; in good scholastic standing with at least a 2.5 GPA; demonstrates financial need; and is a citizen of the United States. Nampa ABWA web address is www.abwanampa.org. The ABWA anticipates having scholarship information available early in 2012. |
04/01/12 |
| Idaho Nursing Scholarship Fund |
For students who have been accepted to an accredited Idaho nursing program, and can demonstrate financial need. Application is submitted through the Idaho Community Foundation. |
04/01/12 |
| Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program |
These programs are available to students preparing for a career in the automotive industry at any college, and to recent graduates working for SEMA member companies.
Check SEMA web site after December 1, 2011 for more details. |
04/01/12 |
| Idaho City Community Club |
The Idaho City Community Club is a non-profit organization established to enhance the welfare of the community by promoting education and providing financial assistance as needed. This $250 Scholarship is for a resident of East Boise County or a graduate of Idaho City High School. Scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic or vocational education program leading to a degree or certification. |
04/01/12 |
| Donovan & Evelyn Grable Memorial Scholarship |
Full time, second year students in the Business and Office Education program at CWI. Application is submitted through the Idaho Community Foundation. |
04/01/12 |
| ISACA Boise Academic Scholarship |
As an independent, nonprofit, global association, ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems. The scholarship is open to students studying in Information Systems and Accounting.
ISACA anticipates having a 2012 scholarship available. Watch for details. |
04/01/12 |
| The Fruit Company Roy Webster Memorial Scholarship |
Founder of Webster Orchards and Grandfather to owner Scott Webster, Roy Webster was a visionary orchardist, prominent businessman, and a dedicated family man. In honor of his legacy, planting the roots that would one day become The Fruit Company®, we are proud to present the Roy Webster Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award is for graduates of Oregon and Washington high schools pursuing degrees from U.S. colleges and universities. Application must be received by April, 30 2012 to be awarded Fall 2012. Applications for this scholarship can be found on The Fruit Company website at www.thefruitcompany.com |
04/03/12 |
| Lightfoot Foundation Scholarships |
The Lightfoot Foundation is a non-profit organization helping Treasure Valley students wishing to further their education. |
04/15/12 |
| Assistance League of Boise Grant for the Hearing Impaired |
Assistance League of Boise provides tuition/textbook educational grants for graduating, hearing impaired, Idaho high school seniors or continuing higher education students who reside in Ada County. Scholarship pplication usually comes out early in the calendar year. |
04/16/12 |
| The Fruit Company® Gift Basket Entrepreneur Award |
As a leader in the online gifting industry, The Fruit Company® is always looking to support advancements in Search Marketing, Social Media, and Online Business. To help inspire and assist the next generation of ecommerce front-runners we created The Fruit Company Gift Basket Entrepreneur Award. This $4,000 scholarship will be given to the any U.S. high school graduate we feel has the drive and vision to make their mark on the business world. Application must be received by April, 30 2012 to be awarded Fall 2012.
Applications for this scholarship can be found on The Fruit Company website www.thefruitcompany.com |
04/30/12 |
| Buidling Safety Professionals of Southwestern Idaho Essay Contest |
BSPSI is proud to offer a $300 (1st Place) and a $200.00 (2nd Place) scholarship to the winner of our yearly essay contest. This essay contest is an effort to give back to students who have chosen to pursue a career in one of the many building safety professions represented by BSPSI. Careers represented by BSPSI include: Inspectors, Plan Reviewers, Construction Managers, Architects, Engineers, and many more.
Essay Guidelines: All essays will need to answer the following question; “How has the lack of building codes or lack of the enforcement of building codes, effected communities with recent natural disasters?” BSPSI anticipates making scholarship application available November 2012. |
05/07/12 |
| Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship Program |
(2) $2,000 scholarships to US citizens or legal residents entering their final year of studying electronic systems, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, pneumatics, welding, automotive, construction, facilities maintenance, or other industrial trade. Students must be enrolled FT and maintain a GPA of 3.0. Eligible veterans honorably separated from U.S. Armed Forces are encouraged to apply. Applications are expected to be available early 2012. Contact CWI scholarship coordinator at ext. 3507 with questions. |
05/15/12 |
| Wyakin Warrior Foundation |
The Wyakin Warrior FoundationTM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for severely wounded veterans that includes a full ride scholarship, a multi-layered mentoring program (including national-level mentors for each student), an ongoing training/seminar series given by the country’s leaders in business, industry and government, and robust networking to position them for a successful and rewarding career.
Application is due December 31 for the following Fall semester. |
12/31/12 |
| Idaho Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services Association (IVFESA) |
IVFESA has a State Tuition Reimbursement as incentive for Volunteer Emergency Responders (STRIVE) program for active volunteers in good standing. Up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement with a 2 year service committment. Visit website or call 1-855-VOL-FIRE for more details. |
12/31/12 |
