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Scholarships

Last Updated: 3/20/2023 7:27 PM

There are hundreds of thousands of scholarships available to high school students. We list below just a few scholarships currently accepting applications, as well as some links you can use to search for scholarships that might meet your particular situation. We do not endorse any of the
websites, but simply provide them for your convenience.  Additional helpful links are provided below.

Need money for your education? Check out https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.  All seniors planning on attending 4-year, 2-year, and technical colleges should complete the FAFSA in October of their senior year, in order to be considered for scholarships and financial aid available through their future college or university.

Local Scholarships

Lemhi County 4-H & FFA Win Turner Ag Scholarship (2023)
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist youth in furthering their education and/or training in an Ag related field that could be utilized in Lemhi County. Deadline - April 1, 2022

Salmon Women’s Gutter Gussie (2023)
The Salmon Women’s Gutter Gussie Club offers two $500 scholarship awards.  To be eligible you must have had good scholastic records and practice good sportsmanship in any sport you have participated in.
Deadline - April 1, 2023

Shirley Stroud Scholarship (2023)
This scholarship is for seniors in good standing at Salmon Jr. Sr. High School or Salmon Alternative School with a GPA of 2.5 or better. 
Deadline - April 15, 2023

Salmon Women Educators Scholarship (2023)
This $500 scholarship is available to young men and women. 
Deadline - May 12, 2023

Salmon Rotary (2023)
Multiple scholarships are available for up to $300. Please mail or deliver to 823 Union Ave. Salmon, ID 83467.
Deadline - April 20, 2023

Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship (2023)

The Salmon-Challis National Forest Employees will award one Salmon High School Senior a $1,500.00 Scholarships in 2020. Graduating Senior must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 of higher.

Deadline- April 25, 2023

Jason Armstrong (2023)

The Salmon Co-ed Softball Association will award a $500 scholarship to one student. This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  It will be awarded based on a combination of GPA, community service, extracurricular activities and quality of written
essay.  Please mail your application to 36 Sleeping Beauty Dr. Salmon, ID 83467.

Deadline - April 20, 2023

Salmon Elks Lodge Local Scholarship (2023)
This scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, will be awarded to a graduate from Salmon High School. You must have a 2.75 GPA or better to submit an application.
Deadline April 15, 2023

Delta Tau Scholarship (2023)
This is a $750 scholarship for students in Lemhi County and enrolled in high school within the county. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline - April 15, 2023

Custer Telephone Broadband Services LLC (2022)
This $1,000 scholarship is designed to assist graduating seniors of Salmon High School and enrolled College students (former graduates of Salmon High School) who wish to continue their education at a college, university or trade school. 
Deadline - February 4, 2022

Buzz Wing, Assistant Fire Chief - Memorial Scholarship (2023) 
The Salmon Volunteer Fire Department will award a $500.00 scholarship to at least one student graduating from Salmon High School, Salmon Alternative School or an accredited high school program. This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The Scholarship will be awarded based on a combination of GPA, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, and the quality of the written essay.
Deadline - April 30, 2023

Bolton/Mckinney Vocational Scholarship (2023)
Applicant must be a graduating Senior in goo standing of SJSHS with a GPA of 2.0 or more. Applicant must be a member of FFA for at least two years or has taken two years of Agricultural Classes.
Deadline - April 20, 2023

Backstage Dance (2023)
To apply for this scholarship you must have a 3.0 GPA, write a 500 word essay on leadership, and must be a high school senior graduating from Salmon Jr.-Sr. High School.
Deadline - April 1, 2023

Almira Capps 4-H (2022) 
Applicants must have participated in 4-H a total of five years, two years of which were in high school, with the last year in Lemhi County 4-H.  Those students with a 4-H background are encouraged to apply.
Deadline - April 1, 2022

Ainsworth (2023) 

The trust of the late David and Elizabeth Ainsworth provides scholarships to graduating seniors at Salmon High School, to be used at the schools of their choice.  Selection is based on academic performance, clarity of future plans and financial needs.  Click here for the application. Please mail your application to 823 Union Ave. Salmon, ID 83467.
Deadline - April 20, 2023

East Idaho Credit Union (2023)
Every year East Idaho Credit Union gives out scholarships to hard working students in our community. The purpose of the East Idaho Credit Union scholarship program is to award one $3,000 and six $1,000 scholarships to East Idaho Credit Union members to aid them in their pursuit of higher education. Scholarships are a single monetary reward to be applied to the cost of tuition, books, and/or lab fees (if applicable). See application form for terms, conditions and restrictions. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college, university or technical college in the United States as a full-time student. Copy and paste the following link in a new tab to access the scholarship application.  https://eastidahocu.org/community/giving-back/#scholarships
Deadline - March 20, 2023

Lemhi County 4-H & FFA Basket Scholarship (2022)
Applicants must have participated in 4-H a total of 5 years, two years of which were in high school with the last year in Lemhi County 4-H.  Everyone with a 4-H background is encouraged to apply. See guidelines and requirements.
Deadline - April 1, 2022

Certificate of Residency
Residents of Idaho may qualify for county support if attending College of Southern Idaho, North Idaho College, or College of Western Idaho.  You could receive a $500 per semester benefit with an approved Certificate of Residency.  To apply for this benefit, check your college's website for
their form, fill it out, and take it to your County Clerk's office.

Ainsworth
The trust of the late David and Elizabeth Ainsworth provides scholarships to graduating seniors at Salmon High School, to be used at the schools of their choice.  Selection is based on academic performance, clarity of future plans and financial needs.  Click here for the application. Please mail your application to 823 Union Ave. Salmon, ID 83467.
Deadline - April 20, 2020

Almira Capps - 4-H
Applicants must have participated in 4-H a total of five years, two years of which were in high school, with the last year in Lemhi County 4-H.  Those students with a 4-H background are encouraged to apply.
Deadline - April 1, 2022

American Legion Auxiliary General Studies Traditional
One scholarship, either traditional or non-traditional, in the amount of $1000 will be awarded at summer convention. See rules for applying.
Deadline - April 11, 2022

American Legion Auxiliary General Studies Traditional Nurses Scholarship
One scholarship, either traditional or non-traditional, in the amount of $1000 will be awarded at summer convention.  See rules for applying.
Deadline - April 11,2022

American Legion Auxiliary Local Scholarship
This scholarship is for Salmon Jr. Sr. High School Graduating Seniors.  You must submit a letter to introduce yourself, complete an essay, and submit three letters of recommendation.  Click here to learn more and for the application.
Deadline - Not offered in 2022

Backstage Dance
To apply for this scholarship you must have a 3.0 GPA, write a 500 word essay on leadership, and must be a high school senior graduating from Salmon Jr.-Sr. High School.
Deadline - April 1, 2020

Bolton/Mckinney Vocational Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating Senior in goo standing of SJSHS with a GPA of 2.0 or more. Applicant must be a member of FFA for at least two years or has taken two years of Agricultural Classes.
Deadline - April 20th

Brackett/Monoyios Salmon, Idaho Scholarship Fund
The Brackett/Monoyios Salmon, Idaho Scholarship is in the amount of $5,000.00 per year for a maximum of four years.  This scholarship is open to students from Salmon High School, Salmon Alternative School, Leadore High School, or any other Lemhi County school including home schooled students.  Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.75 on a scale of 4.0 and be in the top 10% of competing applicants. ACT composite score must be 26 or above. 
Deadline - April 20th

Buzz Wing, Assistant Fire Chief - Memorial Scholarship
The Salmon Volunteer Fire Department will award a $500.00 scholarship to at least one student graduating from Salmon High School, Salmon Alternative School or an accredited high school program. This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The Scholarship will be awarded based on a combination of GPA, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, and the quality of the written essay.
Deadline - April 30, 2022

CardRates.com

CardRates.com is proud to offer the Financial Futures Scholarship to future and current college students majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Management, and others preparing for a career in the personal finance industry. Applicants will be judged based on outstanding academic achievement and submission of an essay. The scholarship award amount is $1,000. Visit https://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/ for more information.                               
Deadline - July 31, 2020

Clyde Phillips Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Clyde Phillips through the generosity of Gene Hussey. Community service and involvement will be considered.   Intended field of study must be Agriculture related. 
Deadline - April 20th

Custer Telephone Broadband Services LLC
This $1,000 scholarship is designed to assist graduating seniors of Salmon High School and enrolled College students (former graduates of Salmon High School) who wish to continue their education at a college, university or trade school. 
Deadline - February 4, 2022

Darrel Bagley Memorial Scholarship

This is a $500 scholarship designed for a Graduating high school Senior from Leadore or Salmon school districts pursuing a 4 year, 2 year, or technical degree. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Bagley family with a decision made prior to graduation and a check issued directly to recipient with confirmation of college registration. Please Mail your application to Mandy Caywood: PO Box 90 Tendoy, Idaho 83468.
Deadline - April 30, 2021

Delta Tau Scholarship
This is a $750 scholarship for students in Lemhi County and enrolled in high school within the county. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline - April 15, 2022

Dr. Herbert K.W. & Ramona W. Bradley Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a Senior in good standing at Salmon High School and must be accepted to a college or university.  Applicant must have taken advanced coursework in math and/or science.
Deadline - April 20th

East Idaho Credit Union
Every year East Idaho Credit Union gives out scholarships to hard working students in our community. The purpose of the East Idaho Credit Union scholarship program is to award one $3,000 and six $1,000 scholarships to East Idaho Credit Union members to aid them in their pursuit of higher education. Scholarships are a single monetary reward to be applied to the cost of tuition, books, and/or lab fees (if applicable). See application form for terms, conditions and restrictions. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college, university or technical college in the United States as a full-time student. Copy and paste the following link in a new tab to access the scholarship application.  https://eastidahocu.org/community/giving-back/#scholarships
Deadline - March 31, 2020

Gear-Up
This scholarship is for students who graduated in 2017 and 2018. Copy and paste the following link in a new tab to access scholarship information.  https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/gear-up-idaho-scholarship-2/
Deadline - March 1, 2020

Gem State Insurance Company Scholarship

Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded to winners as selected by the Gem State Insurance Company Scholarship committee. Student must be an Idaho resident and graduating from an Idaho high school. Recipients must attend an Idaho college, university, or vocational/technical school full time for the 2020-2021 academic year and be working towards a degree. 

Deadline - March 30, 2020

Hans F. Koenig Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the staff of The Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Program in memory of Hans Koenig. It has been made possible by the sacrifice and caring of multiple donors.  Applicant must be a qualifying High School student, including Home Schooled students OR a student presently enrolled in college, university or technical school.  GPA 2.30 or greater (provide official transcript).
Deadline - April 20th

City Property Management HOA Service Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship is available to any High School Senior nationwide. Copy and paste the following link to access the application.  https://www.cityproperty.com/phoenix#scholarship
Deadline - July 31, 2022

IAC - Idaho Association of Counties
Children of county employees working more than 20 hours per week and the children and grandchildren of county elected officials by the Idaho Association of Counties Scholarship Fund may apply for this scholarship.  Recipients must attend any Idaho college, university or vocational/technical school full-time for the upcoming academic year and be enrolled in either an academic or vocational education program leading towards a degree or certification.  Copy and paste the following link in your browser to access this scholarship.  http://idcounties.org/iac-scholarship-fund/
Deadline - February 28, 2019

ICF - Idaho Community Foundation
There are 70 different scholarships listed in the brochure, including whom to contact with questions about the application and eligibility requirements. Copy and paste the following link in your browser to access scholarship information.  https://www.idahocf.org/nonprofits-students/scholarships 
Deadline - Check Individual Scholarships

Idaho Elks Teenager of the Year Award Program
These grants will be awarded to any high school student (not limited to graduating seniors), who has distinguished themselves by working in their community, volunteering in their community, and helping people in their community.  Applicants are required to have a 3.0 grade average but are not judged on grades beyond meeting this standard. Copy and paste the following link in your browser to access scholarship information.  http://idahoelks.org/isea-teenager-of-the-year-award
Deadline - February 28, 2019

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a member of an Idaho Farm Bureau family for one year of higher education at an institution of their choice. There are a total of 8 scholarships to be awarded, 4 will be awarded to Non-Ag related fields of study in the amount of $1000 each and 4 will be awarded in the Ag related field of study for the about of $1500 each.
Deadline - March 15, 2021

Idaho Horse Council Scholarship
The Idaho Horse Council, a non-profit association, is composed of organizations across the state involved in the equine industry. In 1999, the council’s Board of Directors voted to fund up to three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.  Copy and paste the following link in your browser to access scholarship information.  http://idahohorsecouncil.com/?page_id=43
Deadline - February 25, 2019 

Idaho Outfitters and Guides (IOGA)
The Salmon Chapter of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association would like to give back to the communities that Fran Tonsmeire and Michelle Zettel devoted so much time and effort to through this scholarship. Applicant must reside in Lemhi or Custer County and be a senior in good standing at Salmon High School, Salmon Alternative School, Leadore High School, Challis High School or an accredited Home School program. This scholarship is also open to college students.  A GPA of 2.50 or greater is required.
Deadline - April 20th

Idaho Power Scholarship

Created to memorialize the lives of former Idaho Power employees Douglas E. Sprenger, Kevin M. Whittier and Larry R. Wimer, this scholarship is open to 1) graduating high school senior planning to enroll in an engineering program at an accredited Idaho college; OR 2) college students of any level enrolling in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college. Copy and paste the following link in your browser to access scholarship information.  https://www.idahocf.org/nonprofits-students/scholarships
Deadline - March 15, 2020

Idaho Power Scholarship for Academic Excellence

This $2,000 scholarship is for a graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited Idaho or Oregon two - or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. 

Deadline - March 1, 2020

Idaho Scholarships
The State of Idaho On-Line Scholarship site is open now for student applicants.  There are multiple scholarships available. Copy and paste the following link in your browser to access scholarship information.  https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/
Deadline - Check individual scholarships

Idaho School Boards Association

This Scholarship is for students who are the children or grandchildren of Idaho School Board Members who plan to graduate from an Idaho public school prior to September 1, 2022 and attend a post-secondary education institution. Visit https://ww.isba.org/scholarships/ for the application. 

Deadline - February 15, 2022 

ISU - Road Scholarship

The Road Scholarship was initiated by the Dean of the College of Arts
and Letters in 2016. The primary objective of the Road Scholarship Program is to recruit and assist Southeast Idaho students with financial assistance to attend ISU. This Scholarship requires a 2.0 high school GPA or higher. Student must be planning to attend ISU full-time in the upcoming fall semester.

Deadline - March 20, 2020

Jason Armstrong
The Salmon Co-ed Softball Association will award a $500 scholarship to one student. This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  It will be awarded based on a combination of GPA, community service, extracurricular activities and quality of written
essay.  Please mail your application to 36 Sleeping Beauty Dr. Salmon, ID 83467.

Deadline - April 20, 2021

Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship

The Salmon-Challis National Forest Employees will award one Salmon High School Senior a $1,500.00 Scholarships in 2020. Graduating Senior must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 of higher.

Deadline- April 25, 2022

Kay Stone Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for Salmon High School graduates who have completed their second year or more of college in the areas of education or nursing.  You must include an official college or university transcript with your cumulative grade point average.  See application.
Deadline - April 20th

Kelly Winton Idaho College or University Scholarship
This is a 4-year renewable scholarship. Applicant must be a Senior in good standing at Salmon High School or Salmon Alternative School (2.5 or better GPA) and planning on attending an Idaho college or university. 
Deadline - April 20th

Kelly Winton Vocational-Technical Scholarship
Applicant must be a Senior in good standing at Salmon High School or Salmon Alternative School (2.5 or better GPA) and must be accepted at a Vocational/Technical school. 
Deadline - April 20th 

4-H Scholarships
To apply (and be considered) for a 4-H Scholarship, you must submit an application to the University of Idaho. This does not mean that you have to accept the University of Idaho as your institution for higher education to receive the 4-H scholarship. For more information copy and paste the following link into your web browser.  https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/programs/scholarships.aspx
Deadline - 

Lemhi County 4-H Basket Scholarship
Applicants must have participated in 4-H a total of 5 years, two years of which were in high school with the last year in Lemhi County 4-H.  Everyone with a 4-H background is encouraged to apply. See guidelines and requirements.
Deadline - April 1, 2022

Lemhi County 4-H & FFA Win Turner Ag Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist youth in furthering their education and/or training in an Ag related field that could be utilized in Lemhi County. Deadline - April 1, 2022

Lemhi County Cattlewomen's Scholarship for Graduating Students
This $100 scholarship is for residents of Lemhi County or the Pahsimeroi Valley who have graduated from Salmon, Leadore, or Challis High Schools.  Recipients must be accepted to college studying in an agricultural related field.
Deadline - April 15, 2022

Nep & Mary Lynch Scholarship
This scholarship was established through the generosity of Nep and Mary Ellen  Lynch.  Student must have a 2.5 GPA or above.
Deadline - April 20, 2022

P.E.O. International Organization Promoting Female Education
Apply for this scholarship if you are a graduating female senior with at least a 2.75 GPA. 
Deadline - April 15, 2022

Ridihalgh Vocational Scholarship
This Scholarship is for students accepted to a vocational or training program and must have a high school diploma or GED.
Deadline - April 20th

Salmon Education Association Scholarship
Apply for this scholarship if you have completed at least one year of college (freshman year) and are enrolled in a teaching field.
Deadline March 1, 2021

Salmon Elks National Foundation
Several scholarships are available through the Elks National Foundation. Visit the Elk's Foundation website for more information.  Deadline varies for each available scholarship.

To apply for the ENF Legacy Award you must have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Elks Foundation.  Visit the Elks National Foundation website to apply. Copy and paste the following link in your browser. https://www.elks.org/scholars/default.cfm?m=enf 
Deadline - Check each scholarship for dates

Salmon Elks Lodge Local Scholarship
This scholarship, in the amount of $1,500, will be awarded to a graduate from Salmon High School. You must have a 2.75 GPA or better to submit an application.
Deadline April 15, 2022

Salmon Rotary
Multiple scholarships are available for up to $300. Please mail or deliver to 823 Union Ave. Salmon, ID 83467.
Deadline - April 20, 2019

Salmon River Propane
This $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student graduating from Salmon High School, Salmon Alternative School or an accredited high school.  One student from Challis High School will also be awarded a $500 scholarship.  The awarded scholarship will be based on a combination of GPA (2.5 or higher), community service, extracurricular activities, and the quality of the written essay. 
Deadline - April 29, 2022

Salmon Women’s Gutter Gussie
The Salmon Women’s Gutter Gussie Club offers two $500 scholarship awards.  To be eligible you must have had good scholastic records and practice good sportsmanship in any sport you have participated in.
Deadline - April 1, 2022

Salmon Women Educators Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is available to young men and women. 
Deadline - May 12, 2022 

Sheriff Baker Public Service Award
This scholarship is for seniors in good standing at Salmon Jr. Sr. High School or Salmon Alternative school with a GPA of 3.5 or more.
Deadline - April 20th

Shirley Stroud Scholarship
This scholarship is for seniors in good standing at Salmon Jr. Sr. High School or Salmon Alternative School with a GPA of 2.5 or better. 
Deadline - April 15, 2022

Steele-Reese Foundation
This scholarship is applicable to 13 western colleges for residents of Lemhi and Custer Counties.
Contact the college you are applying to for amounts and deadlines.
Amount varies depending on the University.  Lewis and Clark University in Portland, OR has not had
any applicants for some time.  That amount could be up to $21,000.
List of colleges to contact for scholarship information:

  •  Albertson College
  •  BYU-Idaho
  •  BYU-Provo
  • College of Southern Idaho
  • Gonzaga University – Spokane, WA
  • Idaho State University
  • Lewis and Clark College – Portland, OR
  • Montana State University – Bozeman, MT
  • Pacific Lutheran University – Tacoma, WA
  • Reed College – Portland, OR
  • University of Idaho
  • University of Montana – Missoula, MT
  • Western Montana – Dillon, MT

Visit the Steele Reese Foundation website for more information.  http://www.steele-reese.org/idaho_scholarships

Tiffany McCallister Scholarship
This scholarship award can be used for educational expenses at a college, trade school, or to fund a life adventure.  Applicant must be a graduate of Salmon High School and have a GPA of 2.5 or better.  See the attached scholarship application for more information.
Deadline - April 20th

Valley Wide Cooperative
Valley Wide Cooperative will be awarding 11, $1,000 scholarships to those in their cooperative community who choose to further their education.
Deadline - Contact Valley Wide
 

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