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πŸ’° University of Idaho Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
Automatic
15
In-State Awards
$250-$20,588/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$250-$19,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 3.0+
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (15)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

Go Idaho! β€” Transfer: Vandal Excellence
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.6+
"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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
Go Idaho! β€” Transfer: Vandal Merit
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
"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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
Go Idaho! β€” Transfer: Vandal Summit
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+
"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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
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."
Invitation to Idaho β€” 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 β€” 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."
Invitation to Idaho β€” 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 β€” 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."
National Merit β€” 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."
National Merit β€” 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."
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA
WUE β€” 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."
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (4)

Idaho LAUNCH β€” program award
"The Idaho LAUNCH program provides up to $8,000 in tuition assistance (up to $4,000 per academic year) for Idaho high school graduates pursuing in-demand careers."
Idaho Opportunity β€” award
"The Idaho Opportunity scholarship helps Idaho students by awarding up to $3,500 per year. This renewable scholarship supports students with a minimum 2.7 GPA who plan to attend an eligible Idaho institution, including U of I."
Idaho WWAMI scholarships (Health/Medical)
"Idaho WWAMI provides opportunities for merit and need-based scholarships, making quality education accessible to all. Each October, students receive a scholarship application form. Before submitting the application, students should complete their FAFSA."
#YouAreWelcomeHere β€” 50% tuition award
"University of Idaho offers an annual, renewable scholarship covering 50% of tuition for up to four years of study, available at the time of your initial enrollment."

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.