Go Idaho! — Transfer: Vandal Excellence
"The Go Idaho! program provides a guaranteed amount of scholarship funding to Idaho high school and transfer students.
This minimum funding level is guaranteed for up to four years if the student maintains a **minimum cumulative** 2.5 U of I GPA."
Eligibility: "The Go Idaho! program recognizes our new, first-year undergraduate students, who are residents of Idaho, with a guaranteed minimum level of scholarship funding.
Idaho transfer students receive two to four years of guaranteed funding based on their transfer GPA and credits:"
How to apply: ["admit to U of I", "maintain minimum cumulative 2.5 U of I GPA for renewal (renewal threshold \u2014 not qualifying)"]
Go Idaho! — Transfer: Vandal Merit
"The Go Idaho! program provides a guaranteed amount of scholarship funding to Idaho high school and transfer students.
This minimum funding level is guaranteed for up to four years if the student maintains a **minimum cumulative** 2.5 U of I GPA."
Eligibility: "The Go Idaho! program recognizes our new, first-year undergraduate students, who are residents of Idaho, with a guaranteed minimum level of scholarship funding.
Idaho transfer students receive two to four years of guaranteed funding based on their transfer GPA and credits:"
How to apply: ["admit to U of I", "maintain minimum cumulative 2.5 U of I GPA for renewal (renewal threshold \u2014 not qualifying)"]
Go Idaho! — Transfer: Vandal Summit
"The Go Idaho! program provides a guaranteed amount of scholarship funding to Idaho high school and transfer students.
This minimum funding level is guaranteed for up to four years if the student maintains a **minimum cumulative** 2.5 U of I GPA."
Eligibility: "The Go Idaho! program recognizes our new, first-year undergraduate students, who are residents of Idaho, with a guaranteed minimum level of scholarship funding.
Idaho transfer students receive two to four years of guaranteed funding based on their transfer GPA and credits:"
How to apply: ["admit to U of I", "maintain minimum cumulative 2.5 U of I GPA for renewal (renewal threshold \u2014 not qualifying)"]
Honors Program scholarship range
Award
$250-$1,000/yr in-state
$250-$1,000/yr out-of-state
"First-year applicants are automatically considered for program scholarships ($250–$1,000/year) based on merit and need."
Eligibility: "As a member of the University Honors Program, you’ll have access to scholarships and grants that reward your academic excellence, leadership and research. You’re automatically considered for program scholarships when you apply — no extra steps required."
Invitation to Idaho — international tuition reduction
"The Invitation to Idaho program makes attending University of Idaho more affordable for students from non-WUE states and international students. This award is valued at almost $16,000 per year — saving you nearly $64,000 over four years!"
From international page: "This award is applied to the cost of tuition, decreasing the annual international tuition cost of $29,016 to $13,294."
Eligibility: "New undergraduate students who: Are admitted to University of Idaho either as a first-year student or first-time transfer student. Are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree Are enrolled for 12-18 credits per semester (full-time) Have an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher Are a resident of a non-WUE state or an international student"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "enroll full-time (12-18 credits)", "incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher"]
📋 enroll full-time (12-18 credits) each semester
🔗 Cannot be combined with WUE.
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Invitation to Idaho — typical award (non-WUE/out-of-state)
Award
$16,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
"The Invitation to Idaho program makes attending University of Idaho more affordable for students from non-WUE states and international students. This award is valued at almost $16,000 per year — saving you nearly $64,000 over four years!"
From international page: "This award is applied to the cost of tuition, decreasing the annual international tuition cost of $29,016 to $13,294."
Eligibility: "New undergraduate students who: Are admitted to University of Idaho either as a first-year student or first-time transfer student. Are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree Are enrolled for 12-18 credits per semester (full-time) Have an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher Are a resident of a non-WUE state or an international student"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "enroll full-time (12-18 credits)", "incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher"]
📋 enroll full-time (12-18 credits) each semester
🔗 Cannot be combined with WUE.
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National Merit — Idaho resident coverage
Award
$20,588/yr in-state
"As a National Merit Finalist, you're guaranteed a four-year scholarship at University of Idaho when you declare U of I as your first-choice institution.
This scholarship covers university-defined educational costs, including basic tuition, fees, housing and meals in a U of I residence hall.
The value of this award for the 2024-25 academic year is $20,588 for Idaho residents. For non-residents, a full non-resident tuition waiver (a value of $19,236) is also included. That's over $82,000 in cash scholarships, plus a full non-resident tuition waiver for non-residents, over the course of four years."
Eligibility: "Achieve Finalist standing with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in your Junior year of High School through PSAT and SAT scores.
Be admitted as a first-year student entering directly from high school or home school.
Submit a copy of your National Merit Finalist letter to the Financial Aid Office.
Declare University of Idaho as first school of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by their deadline of May 31."
How to apply: ["submit a copy of National Merit Finalist letter", "declare U of I as first-choice with NMSC by May 31"]
National Merit — Non-resident coverage
"As a National Merit Finalist, you're guaranteed a four-year scholarship at University of Idaho when you declare U of I as your first-choice institution.
This scholarship covers university-defined educational costs, including basic tuition, fees, housing and meals in a U of I residence hall.
The value of this award for the 2024-25 academic year is $20,588 for Idaho residents. For non-residents, a full non-resident tuition waiver (a value of $19,236) is also included. That's over $82,000 in cash scholarships, plus a full non-resident tuition waiver for non-residents, over the course of four years."
Eligibility: "Achieve Finalist standing with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in your Junior year of High School through PSAT and SAT scores.
Be admitted as a first-year student entering directly from high school or home school.
Submit a copy of your National Merit Finalist letter to the Financial Aid Office.
Declare University of Idaho as first school of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by their deadline of May 31."
How to apply: ["submit a copy of National Merit Finalist letter", "declare U of I as first-choice with NMSC by May 31"]
WUE — First-time freshmen: < 3.0
Award
$16,000/yr out-of-state
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]
WUE — First-time freshmen: WUE Scholars Excellence Award
Award
$18,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]
WUE — First-time freshmen: WUE Scholars Merit Award
Award
$17,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]
WUE — First-time freshmen: WUE Scholars Summit Award
Award
$19,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]
WUE — Transfer scholars: < 3.0
Award
$16,000/yr out-of-state
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]
WUE — Transfer scholars: Excellence Award
Award
$16,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]
WUE — Transfer scholars: Merit Award
Award
$16,250/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
"Worth nearly $16,000 per year ($64,000 over four years)
If you’re from a WUE state, you could be eligible for this incredible tuition discount."
Eligibility: "WUE is only available to new, first-time freshman students admitted to University of Idaho directly from high school and to incoming transfer students.
Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
Those who are a resident of a WUE participating state"
How to apply: ["apply to U of I (no separate scholarship application)", "maintain full-time enrollment and minimum 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA for renewal"]