March 1, 2027

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $3,500

Eligibility

Location
Idaho
Education level
High school
Grades
GPA 2.7+

About this scholarship

Idaho residents with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above who graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school (or equivalent) or Idaho home school, and who will attend an eligible Idaho college or university, may apply for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship. Applicants must complete the State Board of Education scholarship application and the FAFSA, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

The award is up to $3,500 per academic year and is renewable for a maximum of four years; recipients must renew each year. The number of recipients varies.

Apply via Scholarship Idaho.

The program was established by Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and the Idaho Legislature to remove barriers to higher education and prepare graduates for the workforce.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • State Board of Education scholarship application
  • FAFSA
  • GPA of 2.7 or above
  • Residency in Idaho
  • Graduation from an Idaho high school or equivalent
  • State Board of Education scholarship application
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
  • Recipients must renew each year; award is renewable for a maximum of four years.