Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents
Boise State University offers merit-based scholarship programs for our nonresident students. Nonresident scholarships are automatically awarded to admitted nonresident degree-seeking students who meet the criteria. All required admission materials must be received by Boise State Admissions by the Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline to be considered for automatic scholarships. Scholarships require full-time enrollment of 12 or more credits. Please see a full list of criteria on Financial Aid’s New Nonresident Student Scholarships and Nonresident Transfer Student Scholarships webpages. Scholarship criteria is subject to change.
- Fall 2024 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Spring 2024 Application and Scholarship Priority Deadline: October 1, 2023
Expanded GPA Eligibility for Fall 2024 Students
Boise State is expanding the threshold of GPA-based eligibility requirements so more fall 2024 nonresident students are eligible for the Ridgeline, Summit and WUE Scholarships!
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AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NONRESIDENTS
Scholarships subject to eligibility requirements. These figures reflect the 2024-2025 academic year, and more information is available on Financial Aid’s scholarships page. Nonresident first-year students receive one of these automatic scholarships.
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline | 3.20-3.39 | $5,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Summit | 3.40-4.00 | $10,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) | 3.60-4.00 | ~$15,224 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Nursing | 3.90-4.00 | ~$15,224 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) |
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NONRESIDENT TRANSFER STUDENTS
Scholarships subject to eligibility requirements including state of residency and enrollment in an eligible major. These figures reflect the 2024-2025 academic year, and more information is available on Financial Aid’s scholarships page. Nonresident transfer students receive one of these automatic scholarships.
| Transfer Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative College GPA | Value | Length of Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Transfer | 3.20-3.39 | $5,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Summit Transfer | 3.40-4.00 | $10,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Transfer | 3.60-4.00 | ~$15,224 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Nursing Transfer | 3.90-4.00 | ~$15,224 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) |
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship requirements include selection of an eligible major and residency in a WUE eligible state or territory.
Students must have an eligible major for the Ridgeline and Summit transfers. If one of the following majors is declared, students will not be eligible for the Ridgeline Transfer, Summit Transfer, or Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Transfer: Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Radiological Science, Pre-Radiological Science, Alternative Fee Programs, and fully online programs.
Scholarships require full-time enrollment of 12 or more credits. Please see a full list of criteria on Financial Aid’s New Nonresident Student Scholarships and Nonresident Transfer Student Scholarships webpages. Scholarship criteria is subject to change.