Idaho resident scholarships
Scholarships for Idaho residents include great automatic options such as U of I’s Go Idaho! scholarship and state-sponsored programs Idaho Launch and Idaho Opportunity.
Scholarships
Find your scholarship
A University of Idaho education is within your reach, with a variety of scholarships designed to make college more affordable for Idaho residents, out-of-state students and transfers.
Many scholarships, including the Go Idaho! Program, WUE tuition waivers, the Invitation to Idaho waiver and donor-funded awards, are automatically considered when you apply for admission — no separate application required.
To qualify for need-based scholarships, simply complete the FAFSA each year. You could even visit ScholarshipUniverse to apply for additional merit-based awards.
Explore your options, maximize your financial aid and take the next step toward your future at U of I.
Automatic scholarships for first-year students
When you apply for admission to U of I, you're automatically considered for a variety of scholarships — including the Go Idaho! program, WUE tuition waivers and other donor-funded awards. No separate scholarship application is required!
Explore automatic scholarship opportunities:
ScholarshipUniverse
With over 15,000 opportunities available, this scholarship search engine makes it easy to find and apply for external (non-U of I) scholarships.
Undergraduate student scholarships
At U of I, everyone is considered for scholarships and tuition waivers, and any additional external scholarships may stack on to your U of I award.
Out-of-state scholarships
Automatically considered scholarships for non-resident students include WUE and Invitation to Idaho. You can save nearly $16,000 per year and almost $64,000 over four years.
International scholarships
You are welcome at University of Idaho. You’re automatically considered for the Invitation to Idaho scholarship when you apply, or submit a separate application for a renewable scholarship that will cover up to half of your tuition and fees.
National Merit Scholarship
Once you achieve finalist standing with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, you are qualified for full coverage of your tuition, room and board at U of I.
University Honors Program scholarships
First-year applicants are automatically considered for Honors Program scholarships ($250–$1,000/year) based on merit and need. Recipients serve as peer mentors after their first year.
Graduate student funding
Law scholarships
The College of Law awards credential-based scholarships to incoming students. These scholarships are determined largely by LSAT score and undergraduate GPA. Applicants are considered for a College of Law scholarship at the time of admission and no separate application is required. Applicants receiving awards are notified in their scholarship letter. Some scholarships for continuing students may be available from endowed funds and awarded based on criteria established by alumni. Almost all scholarships are renewable for up to three (3) years, as long as the student remains in good academic standing and maintains a full-time course load.
Contact the College of Law with questions about these scholarships.
Affordable graduate education at University of Idaho
At UIdaho, you get a high-value education with low tuition and an affordable cost of living, making your graduate degree more attainable.
You’ll have access to assistantships, fellowships and research funding that support your education while providing hands-on experience in your field. If you’re a resident of a WICHE member state, you may qualify for resident tuition rates through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) when enrolling in select master’s, doctoral or graduate certificate programs.
We make the funding process clear and accessible, with dedicated support every step of the way. Explore assistantship opportunities through your program of interest and connect with the financial aid office for loan options.
Scholarship requirements and limits
Scholarship eligibility requirements
First-year students must enter directly from high school or homeschool and have less than 14 semester credits completed to be eligible for qualifying scholarships.
Transfer students must be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and have 14 or more semester credits completed after high school to be eligible for qualifying scholarships.
Continuous full-time enrollment at University of Idaho with a minimum of 12 U of I credits is required for all U of I-granted scholarships and tuition waivers.
Some awards/waivers require students to maintain a specific U of I GPA to receive and/or renew the award or waiver.
For admission and scholarship amounts, an unweighted GPA from high school must be submitted to be considered for awards.
ACT or SAT (critical reading + math) test scores are used for homeschooled students in place of a GPA and will need to be submitted.
Criteria and award amounts for scholarship and tuition waiver levels are subject to change.
Eligibility requirements for consortium students who attend another school
Consortium agreements allow U of I degree-seeking students with special circumstances to enroll in another institution for one or two semesters while still receiving U of I financial aid and scholarships.
Eligibility requirements for students whose home campus site is other than Moscow
Students who receive any other individual U of I scholarships awarded on a one-time, non-renewable basis must:
- Enroll full-time for the term (at least 12 credits as undergraduates, nine credits as graduate students or 10 credits as law students).
- Enroll in a minimum of six credits of U of I classes for the term.
- Enroll in a degree program offered through U of I Boise or U of I Coeur d’Alene.
Award limits
Student Financial Aid Services reviews financial aid awards for students who have financial aid and scholarships that equal more than the total cost of attendance.
- This policy is established to allow students to receive scholarships to pay up to but not exceeding their total cost of education.
- This allows the institution to provide funds to a greater number of qualified students, some of who may not have the resources necessary to attend college.
- Student Financial Aid Services will also review student eligibility for non-resident tuition waiver awards as well as cash scholarships. When adjustments to U of I scholarships and waivers are made, students are notified in their MyUI account and provided a reason for the change.
Below is the approved policy language the university follows regarding U of I scholarships as it relates to the cost of attendance:
The Financial Aid Office will establish a cost of education for designated categories each year. That cost will consider tuition, fees, books and supplies, housing, meals, miscellaneous costs and transportation. The amount for each category will be reviewed each year. Students may appeal their cost of education in writing to the office if they gave unusual costs for the defined enrollment term. The same guidelines for adjusting the cost of education will be used for federal, state and institutional funds. University of Idaho scholarship funds will not be awarded to a student over the established cost of education. A default standard budget will be set for students who do not apply for federal financial aid, using the standard undergraduate/graduate and resident/nonresident budgets. If a student has other financial aid and/or resources (excluding veterans Chapter 30 benefits, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or like national service programs where benefits are paid after services are performed), the combination of U of I scholarships, financial aid, and resources shall not be greater than the cost of education. Funds awarded above the cost of education will be canceled and re-awarded to other deserving students. If federal funds are involved the standard federal tolerance will be allowed. Federal guidelines to reduce funds will be followed for students receiving federal funds.