Scholarships at College of Southern Idaho

The CSI NextGen Scholarship supports College of Southern Idaho students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources, trades, business, and engineering through USDA-funded NextGen programming. Full-time students may receive up to $3,500 in scholarship support, part-time students up to $1,750, and eligible students may also qualify for housing stipends up to $5,000. The submission priority date for highest consideration is March 31, 2026, and finalists for the largest awards complete a phone or Zoom interview. Students apply through the Ag/NextGen combined application and should confirm program eligibility with a CSI advisor before submitting.

The New Hope Scholarship supports first-generation College of Southern Idaho students whose parents did not complete a college degree. Award amounts reach up to $750 based on GPA and credit completion, and the scholarship is included among more than 300 foundation awards accessed through the CSI General Scholarship Application in MyCSI. Priority applications are due March 1, with second-round consideration through September 1 when funding remains. CSI defines first-generation status on its scholarship FAQ, and recipients must meet foundation merit requirements including a minimum 2.5 GPA and timely registration to retain awards.

The Eagle Renew Scholarship helps non-traditional College of Southern Idaho students restart or continue a degree after time away from college. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, new to CSI or returning after at least one semester away, and enrolled in a degree-seeking program. A separate Eagle Renew application is required, and students must complete the FAFSA when eligible and meet with the Non-Traditional Outreach Coordinator each awarded semester. Funds apply only to the current academic year for up to two semesters, and recipients need a 2.5 GPA to receive a second-semester award.

The Steele-Reese Scholarship at the College of Southern Idaho supports students who graduated from a high school in Lemhi or Custer County, Idaho. CSI lists this award among student status-based scholarships that require attention beyond the general application listing, and students should contact the CSI Scholarship Office for current application steps and award levels. Like other CSI foundation awards, recipients must meet institutional merit standards, maintain satisfactory progress, and accept scholarship offers through MyCSI by published registration deadlines each term they wish to use funds.

Bordewick Honors Scholarships provide foundation support to every student participating in the College of Southern Idaho Honors Program, primarily funded through the Bordewick Honors Fellowship established by Helen Bordewick. Students must apply and remain in good standing with the Honors Program to maintain scholarship assistance throughout their CSI enrollment. The honors program page notes additional Bacon endowment sources may supplement awards. Scholarship amounts are not published as fixed dollar figures but offset educational costs for high-achieving CSI students seeking enriched coursework, mentoring, and transfer preparation.

Health Science Human Services (HSHS) scholarships at the College of Southern Idaho support students enrolled in clinical and emergency health programs such as nursing, dental hygiene, EMT, paramedic, radiologic technology, surgical technology, and related fields. Awards are funded by community endowments and may appear under donor names rather than the HSHS label in MyCSI financial aid offers. Students apply through the dedicated HSHS scholarship link in MyCSI Self-Service and may reapply each semester because deadlines vary by program cycle. CSI directs health program applicants to this portal in addition to the general scholarship application.

The CSI Foundation Childcare Scholarship assists College of Southern Idaho student-parents who need help covering licensed childcare costs while pursuing a degree or certificate. CSI lists this award among additional scholarships beyond the general application, and the CSI Foundation describes its childcare fund as supporting parents with infant through pre-K children enrolled in state-licensed facilities. Applicants must be CSI students with a cumulative 2.5 GPA and enrolled in at least six credits for the spring semester according to CSI's scholarship listing. Students should contact CSI Financial Aid or the Foundation for current application materials and award amounts.