Scholarships and aid
Scholarships and aid
As a student in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, you are automatically considered for more than 400 scholarships — no separate application required. Eligibility is based on factors such as your major, GPA, enrollment status and, in some cases, financial need.
Each year, the college awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to incoming and current students. More than half of CALS students receive direct scholarship support. When combined with external scholarships and tuition waivers, CALS students receive more than $3.5 million in total financial support annually.
Chobani Scholars
The Chobani Scholars program is a multi-year scholarship program to support students from Idaho’s Magic Valley as they pursue a degree related to agriculture. Funded by Chobani, this scholarship program recognizes the importance of supporting students from the Magic Valley who wish to obtain a college degree but may not have the financial capacity to do so on their own. The $20,000 scholarship will be spread over four years.
Criteria and application process (English)
Criteria
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must pursue a degree in CALS with a major related to agriculture
- Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student attending their first year at University of Idaho
- Must be from the Magic Valley, which includes Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls counties
Preference will be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Face challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances resulting from a disadvantaged background
- Are interested in a career in dairy farming, with consideration given to those with direct experience in dairy farming, either personally or through immediate family
- Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum 2.5 GPA
Application process
- Apply to University of Idaho
- Submit a short application below. First consideration will be given to those who submit their application by Jan. 31, 2026.
In the application, you will be asked to answer the following questions in a short essay:
- Why do you want a career in agriculture?
- How will a degree from University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences help you succeed?
- What would receiving this scholarship mean to you and your family?
- Optional: How has the dairy industry impacted your life?
To make sure you don't lose information, we recommend writing your essay in a program like Microsoft Word before pasting it into the application.
Criterios y proceso de solicitud (Español)
El programa de Becados Chobani es un programa de una beca multianual para apoyar a los estudiantes del Magic Valley (Valle Mágico, en español) que tienen la intención de obtener un título en la agricultura. Financiado por Chobani, este programa reconoce la importancia de apoyar a los estudiantes del Magic Valley que desean obtener un título universitario pero que quizás no tengan la capacidad financiera para hacerlo por sí mismos. La beca de $20,000 se distribuirá sobre cuatro años.
Criterio en Proceso de Aplicación
Criterios
Debe demostrar necesidad económica.
Proseguir un título en CALS con una especialización relacionada con la agricultura.
Estudiante de primer año entrante o estudiante transferido que asiste a su primer año en la U de I.
Ser del Magic Valley el cual incluye los condados Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka y Twin Falls).
Se les dará preferencia a los estudiantes que satisfacen los siguientes criterios:
Estudiantes que enfrentan desafíos sociales, económicos, educativos, culturales u otras circunstancias de la vida.
Estudiantes interesados en proseguir una carrera en la producción láctea, con consideración para los estudiantes que tengan experiencia directa con la producción láctea ellos mismos o por medio de su familia inmediata.
Estudiantes que demuestren logros académicos con un GPA (promedio general) mínimo de 2.5.
Proceso para Aplicar
Lene una breve solicitud. Se le dara primera considercion a quienes presenten su solicitud antes del 31 de enero de 2026.
En la solicitud, se le pedira que responda las siguientes preguntas en un ensayo breve:
¿Por qué quieres una carrera en la agricultura?
¿Cómo te ayudará a tener éxito un título de la Colegio de Agrícultura y de las Ciencias Biológicas de Universidad de Idaho?
¿Qué significaría para ti y para tu familia recibir esta beca?
Opcional: ¿Cómo ha impactado tu vida la industria láctea (lechera)?
Para asegurace de no perder informacion, le recomendamos escribir su ensayo en un progama como Microsoft Word y luego copiarlo y pergarlo en la aplicacion.
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Chobani scholars
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Apply for additional scholarships
Edward J. and Maud R. Iddings Research Fellowship application
Recipients must be master's candidates in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and be enrolled full-time, with nine or more credits for graduates, in a degree-seeking graduate program.
Application for the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Seed Association's three scholarships (pdf)
Glen and Iris Murray Idaho-Eastern Oregon Seed Association Scholarship
Available to juniors/seniors from all CALS majors. Preference is given to students majoring in plant science or crop science.
North Idaho Foundation Seed Association-Sanford Evans Memorial Scholarship
Available to juniors/seniors in CALS. Priority is given in the following order:
- First preference to a student from north Idaho.
- Second preference to a student from Idaho.
- Third preference to a student from Washington.
Preference shall also be given to students majoring in plant science or agribusiness or to students interested in the seed industry.
Other criteria that may be considered include academic achievement and honors/activities at University of Idaho.
Washington-North Idaho Seed Association Scholarship
Available to sophomores/juniors/seniors from all CALS majors. Preference is given to students majoring in plant science or crop science with outstanding academic achievement.
Idaho Grain Producers Association Scholarship application
Available to sophomores, juniors or seniors in University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Students must have at least a 2.7 cumulative U of I GPA and be an Idaho resident. Preference will be given to students whose parents are members of the Idaho Grain Producers Association.
Idaho Noxious Weed Control Association Scholarship application
Scholarship is available to full-time University of Idaho students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time the award is paid. The recipient must be a resident of Idaho. Preference shall be given to students majoring in plant protection, plant science (crop management or crop science), soil science, entomology, agribusiness or range resources. Preference shall be given to students who intend to pursue a career in an area related to plant protection and/or weed control.
Joe and Terri Guenthner Graduate Scholarship application
Open to full‐time graduate students enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences who wish to pursue a career in the potato industry. Selection is based primarily on merit: minimum 3.0 GPA. First consideration is given to students whose families have been involved in potato farming or have potato industry connections. Second consideration is given to students interested in potato‐related graduate research. Financial need shall not be a consideration.
John L. and Lois K. Toevs Fellowship application
Available to graduate majors within the departments of plant science; entomology, plant pathology and nematology; or soil and water systems. Must be enrolled as a full-time student; preference will be given to graduate research in potatoes or agronomy; first preference will be given to students conducting their research at the Aberdeen, Kimberly or Parma research and Extension centers. A summary of research conducted must accompany this application.