The University of Idaho consistently attracts the state of Idaho’s best and brightest graduating seniors. With the Go Idaho! Scholarship Program, residents will join the top academic freshman class of any public university in the state.
Can combine awards – eligible students may receive both a scholar’s award and a need-based grant – guaranteed level of support from the University
▼ Freshmen - Idaho Residents
Incoming freshmen direct from high school or home school.
Go Idaho Gold Scholars
3.8 to 4.0 accredited high school GPA
26 ACT or 1180 SAT for home-schooled or non-accredited high school students
Value: $2,500 minimum in university scholarships
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for GO IDAHO Scholarships, there are no separate applications.
Renewable for three additional years with minimum 2.8 University of Idaho GPA
Go Idaho Silver Scholars
3.4 to 3.79 accredited high school GPA
23-25 ACT or 1070-1179 SAT for home-schooled or non-accredited high school students
Value: $1,500 minimum in university scholarships
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for GO IDAHO Scholarships, there are no separate applications.
Renewable for three additional years with minimum 2.8 University of Idaho GPA
Access Idaho Scholarships
Based on academic record and financial need as determined by FAFSA records
First preference to Go Idaho Gold and Silver Scholars
Value: $1,000-$2000
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for ACCESS IDAHO Scholarships, there are no separate applications.
Renewable for three additional years with minimum University of Idaho 2.8 GPA
College & Department Scholarships
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for University of Idaho college and department scholarships, there are no separate applications.
GPA requirements may be lower than for GO IDAHO Scholarship Programs.
Learn more about college and department scholarships >>
Other Scholarships
▼ Transfer Students - Idaho Residents
Incoming transfer pursuing first bachelor’s degree.
Transfer Idaho Gold Scholars
3.3 to 4.0 transfer GPA on 14 or more transfer credits (21 quarter credits)
Value: $1,500 minimum in university scholarships
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for TRANSFER IDAHO Scholarships, there are no separate applications
Renewable one to three additional years depending on number of transfer credits with minimum 2.8 University of Idaho GPA.
Access Idaho Scholarships
Based on academic record and financial need as determined by FAFSA records
First preference to Go Idaho Transfer Gold Scholars
Value: $1,000-$2000
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for ACCESS IDAHO Scholarships, there are no separate applications
Renewable one to three additional years depending on number of transfer credits with minimum 2.8 University of Idaho GPA.
College & Department Scholarships
Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for University of Idaho college and department scholarships, there are no separate applications.
GPA requirements may be lower than for TRANSFER IDAHO GOLD Scholarship Programs.
Learn more about college and department scholarships >>
Other Scholarships
If you do not qualify as a TRANSFER IDAHO GOLD Scholar, the University of Idaho offers 1,400 different scholarships for which you will still be considered just by applying for admissions, there are no separate applications.
GPA requirements may be lower than for TRANSFER IDAHO gold Scholar Program.
Learn more about other scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho >>
