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How to Apply for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Scholarship

One application, over 300 scholarships! With over $2.5 million in scholarships awarded annually, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ helps students achieve their dreams without a high price tag. 

Steps to Apply

Follow these steps to complete the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Scholarship Application and maximize your chances of receiving financial support:

1. Complete the Admissions Process

  • First-year students attending Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, your scholarship application is built in to your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ admission application. Be sure to fill out all of the questions and complete the admissions process to be considered automatically.
  • Current Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students can re-apply for the scholarship each year in MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ.

2. Understand GPA Requirements

  • Scholarships are available to students regardless of GPA, though a GPA of 2.5 or higher improves eligibility for many awards.

3. Meet Enrollment Requirements

  • You must be enrolled in at least 1 credit to qualify for scholarships. Your credit enrollment level affects reward amounts.

4. Submit Your FAFSA

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's priority deadline of March 1st to be considered for federal aid, which is required for some scholarships.

5. Submit the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Scholarship Application

  • Apply through MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ by March 1st for priority consideration:
    • Go to MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ → Select MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ Self-Service → Click the Financial Aid Overview tile → Select Scholarships → Complete the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Scholarship Application.
6. Provide Your GPA
  • Self-report your GPA on the admission application or submit your high school transcript to ensure your eligibility for scholarships is evaluated.

Priority Dates

The priority date for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ scholarship application is March 1st. Applications submitted after this date will be considered for second-round awards, subject to available funding. The final deadline is September 1st.

Submitting Transcripts:

Some scholarships require high school transcripts. If your scholarship needs one, it will be indicated in your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ portal when you accept the award.

  • Incoming Freshmen: Submit a seven-semester in-progress transcript and an official final graduation transcript.
  • Transfer Students: Submit an official final transcript.
  • Current Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Students: No need to submit a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ transcript.

Mail transcripts to:

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Admissions

PO Box 1238

Twin Falls, ID 83303

For more details, visit the Transcript Info section on our website.

Thank-You Notes

Some scholarships may require a thank-you note, but sending one to your scholarship donors is a customary and appreciated gesture. If you receive a scholarship, contact information for donors will be provided in your scholarship notification and within the Document Center in MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ Self-Service.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Explore additional scholarship opportunities by checking for department or program-specific scholarships, applying for State of Idaho scholarships if you are an Idaho resident, and searching for outside scholarships to broaden your options. Additionally, take the time to review and understand the terms and conditions of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ scholarship awards to ensure you meet all requirements.