Private Scholarships
Below you will find a list of current local and state private scholarships with online applications.
New scholarships are added as we become aware of them. Check this site frequently.
Boise State University does not endorse any specific web site and is not responsible for the content on the various web sites. We ask companies and organizations to register with a national scholarship search website.
We also list information on the bulletin board outside of the Financial Aid Office, Room 113 in the Administration Building.
Private Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Boise State Foundation Scholarships- The Boise State Foundation administers 37 scholarships through this website. Each has its own eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review process. Please visit their website to learn more about the criteria. | March 1 (Annually) |
| Boise State Horatio Alger Scholarship- The Horatio Alger Boise State University Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students currently in their freshman year at Boise State University who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Each year seven scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, will be awarded to deserving students at Boise State | March 15 (Annually) |
| The Lightfoot Foundation Scholarship. The Lightfoot Foundation is a non-profit organization helping Treasure Valley students wishing to further their education. Their scholarship application is open from 3/1 to 4/15 annually. Please visit the Lightfoot Foundation website at http://lightfootfoundation.com/ to apply. | April 15 (Annually) |
| Idaho Community Foundation- ICF manages over 70 different scholarship funds – each customized according to the desires of the fund creator. Each has its own eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review process. Many have their own applications, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. Please visit their website and click on the name of each fund to learn more about the criteria and how to apply. | Varies |
| Matched Education Savings Account (MESA) - Credit unions are stepping up to help students achieve their educational aspirations through a partnership known as the Matched Education Savings Account (MESA). MESA bridges the gap by matching a student’s education savings 3:1. Program participants can turn $500 into $1,500 and apply the funds toward books and tuition. | Varies |
| Student Veterans of America- As part of Google’s commitment to military veterans, the company partners with SVA each year to fund scholarships. The scholarship provides assistance to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science in the U.S. Selected students will receive $10,000 for the upcoming school year. | 12/04/2020 |
| North American Moving Services- North American Van Lines, one of the leading moving companies in the United States, is committed to supporting the community as well as the growth and development of the moving services and logistics industries. We believe education is the best way to ensure our industry has qualified professionals for years to come. | 12/15/2020 |
| Allied Van Lines- Allied Van Lines, one of the leading moving companies in America, is excited to offer a 2020 scholarship program aimed at students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. We are committed to growing our industry and supporting the brightest students in logistics and moving. | 12/15/2020 |
| Justice Hero Scholarship- Here at Course Hero we want to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree related to law. We understand there are many costs associated with higher education. We want to help alleviate some of that financial burden, so you can graduate confident and prepared. | 12/20/2020 |
| STEM Scholarship-The Course Hero STEM scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics achieve these goals. | 12/20/2020 |
| Hashtag Nursing- Every year #Nursing is offering up to three $1,200 scholarships to students attending universities, colleges, and other academic and non-academic institutions across the U.S. on their way to becoming nurses, of any kind. | 12/31/2020 |
| infantCPR Scholarship- InfantCPR.com is offering a scholarship to college students in the amount of $1000. We offer this scholarship twice per year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring. We are awarding this scholarship to students enrolled in health care programs at a college or university. | 01/10/2021 |
| HIV League- We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the HIV Community through scholarship, wellness and education. | 01/31/2021 |
| Garden Clubs of Idaho, Inc.- Scholarship opportunities for students majoring in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Environmental Control, City Planning, Land Management, Alternative Energy or related/allied subjects, and must be planning a career in such areas. | 02/01/2021 |
| Course Hero Scholarships- Great news! Course Hero has a great way to help you pay for college. Each month, we offer opportunities to apply for College Scholarships, amounts ranging from $1,000–$10,000. | Monthly Awards |
| Education Degree- There are many things to consider when you decide to learn how to become a teacher. Which teacher education program will be the best fit? Which education degree makes the most sense for you? These are the kinds of questions EducationDegree.com wants to help you answer. | Varies |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society- The Phi Beta Kappa Society offers a variety of awards that support our mission to champion education in the liberal arts and sciences, to foster freedom of thought, and to recognize academic excellence. | Varies |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund- The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. | Varies |
| American Indian Services- Our mission is to provide education to Native Americans in need through scholarships and programs while ensuring that their cultural values are preserved. | Varies |
| ACE Fitness- Military families make sacrifices every day – from managing the stress of deployment to moving across the globe to put duty first. At ACE, we not only salute active duty, reserve and veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces for their service, we salute them for all of the sacrifices they've made throughout their lives. To show our appreciation, we are proud to offer 20% off all ACE materials (or our current best offer, whichever is greater). We also participate in the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA benefits). | Varies |
| Top Childrens Books - TCB's Imagine Scholarship is a $500 cash award for students in college, technical school, or professional certification programs that are interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education. | Varies |
| Innovia Foundation- Innovia Foundation has a wide range of scholarships available to students. | Varies |
| Discover Health Admin- Healthcare administration is a growing and exciting career path. It's become so popular that colleges and universities now have departments and degrees dedicated to grooming students for success in this particular field. These scholarships help you ease the financial burden that comes with higher education. | Varies |
| Department of Homeland Security Scholarships- The Department of Homeland Security offers a variety of prestigious scholarships, fellowships, internships and training opportunities to expose talented students to the broad national security mission. | Varies |
| National Society of Professional Engineers- The awarding of all NSPE Education Foundation scholarships is dependent on NSPE Education Foundation funds being available. | Varies |
| The National Society of Collegiate Scholars- NSCS' Scholarship Program is one of the most robust and extensive awarding more than $1,000,000 annually in undergraduate scholarships, awards and chapter funds. | Varies |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation- In addition to our general scholarships of $2,500, multiple private individuals and donors have invested in the future of the restaurant industry by providing resources for scholarships to students like you. Criteria for each named scholarship is unique and awards can range from $2,500 to $10,000. Take a look at the variety of named scholarships available and the diverse range of career paths you can take in the restaurant industry – the possibilities are endless! | Varies |
| Army ROTC- offers scholarships and financial assistance to qualified students. Those who receive scholarships and financial assistance will have a virtually guaranteed job as a leader in the US Army upon graduation. Available scholarships and financial assistance can include up to full tuition and fees for Boise State, funds for books, plus a monthly stipend. Whether you are already a Bronco, or are a high school student planning to attend BSU, Army ROTC has options available for you. | Varies |
| East-West Center- The East-West Center offers a wide variety of both short- and long-term programs for individuals. Academic scholarships and fellowships as well as educational exchange and professional development programs are available. | Varies |
| Daughters of the American Revolution- Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English. | Varies |
| Fulbright Scholar Program- The Fulbright Scholar Program offers U.S. faculty, administrators and professionals grants to lecture, conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, or to participate in seminars. | Varies |
Access Boise State’s National Scholarship search to find more.