The College of Idaho supports its students in applying for a range of external awards, fellowships, and scholarships as they pursue graduate study or endeavors after completing their bachelor’s degree at the College. As it is best to begin preparing for these awards very far in advance, it is never too early to reach out and express interest or ask questions. Further, this list is far from exhaustive. So, we encourage you to research other options. Be bold and apply today!
Oxford & Cambridge Bound
Rhodes Scholarship
As “the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world,” selects scholars for their scholarly achievements, commitment to others and potential for future leadership to pursue a degree at the University of Oxford. Faculty Contact: Sue Schaper
Davies-Jackson Scholarship
For students with exceptional academic records, who are among the first generation in their families to graduate college, to participate in a course of study at St. John’s College at the University of Cambridge. Faculty Contact: Sue Schaper
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Supports scholars with a commitment to changing the world for the better and outstanding leadership potential, who desire to pursue graduate studies or a second bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge. Faculty Contact: Alice Vinson
Studying Abroad
Fulbright Student Grants
Funds American citizens to pursue graduate study, conduct research or teach English abroad, expanding perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Faculty Contact: Jeff Snyder-Reinke
British Marshall Scholarship
Supports graduate-level study by Americans of high ability at any British University in any subject to strengthen the enduring relationship between British and American peoples and their governments and institutions. Faculty Contact: Sue Schaper
Mitchell Scholarship
Supports graduate-level study at any institution of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland by future American leaders committed to scholarship, leadership and community and public service. Faculty Contact: Sue Schaper
Science & Society
Goldwater Scholarship
Recognizes future research leaders in science, engineering, and mathematics by supporting exceptional college sophomores and juniors who intend to earn a graduate degree and pursue research and/or college-level teaching. Faculty Contact: Anna Himler
Hertz Fellowship
Supports students who intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering and direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society. Faculty Contact: Jim Dull
NSF Graduate Fellowship
For study and research in the sciences or in engineering leading to master's or doctoral degrees in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of science. Faculty Contact: Anna Himler
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Truman Scholarship
Supports students with an extensive record of community service, a strong academic record and a well-articulated vision of how to create change, who are planning to pursue graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service. Faculty Contact: Diane Raptosh
James Madison Fellowship
Supports individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of American history, American government or civic classes, teaching topics on the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Faculty Contact: Kevin Talbert
Rotary World Peace Scholarship
For students committed to peace and cooperation, it provides the opportunity to pursue a two-year master’s level degree or certificate in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the university partners. Faculty Contact: Nick Underwood
Yotes Achieve More
It’s nice living your life like a cartoon show character – the next episode will be another wacky adventure. When you embrace that mindset, a lot of cool things can end up happening. So, do the random thing. Send in the random application. It can be one of the more formative moments of your life.
The College's curriculum forced me to study in areas outside of my comfort zone, and it is in those areas that I am seeing the most differentiators between myself and my coworkers. How you set yourself apart is with better communication, better collaboration, a willingness to think outside of the box.
I hope that honestly people from Idaho learn not to count themselves out. Because I think I counted myself out for a long time. I want people to know that amazing people are cultivated everywhere, all the time, and it has nothing to do with the prestige of an environment, but with the intent of the people in the environment. And that can certainly be possible in Idaho. And that has certainly been possible for me.
Everything just felt right. I love to travel and I love to teach, so I thought the Fulbright was a great opportunity. There’s so much to see before I settle here [in Idaho]. While I’m young, I want to take advantage.
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