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!
Education Program Supports foreign language study and cultural, scientific, social, and humanistic studies at the undergraduate level in many African, Asian, Central European, and Latin American countries. Faculty Contact: Jeff Snyder-Reinke
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Funds undergraduate students with a demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Faculty Contact: Jeff Snyder-Reinke
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Supports undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide, thereby gaining skills critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity. Faculty Contact: Jeff Snyder-Reinke
Explore MoreKaya Evans ’21, the College’s 8th Rhodes Scholar, shares some encouraging words for anyone who feels they are not able to achieve greatness just because they studied at a small school or come from a lightly populated state like Idaho.
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
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Udall Scholarship Funds sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, careers in the fields of environmental public policy, healthcare, and tribal practice policy. Faculty Contact: Diane Raptosh
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Supports undergraduate students with an interest in hands-on/practical educational training experience in NOAA-related sciences (oceanic/atmospheric), research, technology, policy, management and education activities. Faculty Contact: Chris Walser
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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.”
B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology with minors in French, Human Biology and Journalism. The College’s 2nd Fulbright Scholar.
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.
B.A. in Political Economy with minors in Anthropology/Sociology, Environmental Science, Pre-Law and Spanish. The College’s 8th Rhodes Scholar.
In my freshman year, Dr. Carolyn Dadabay reached out to me to work in her biochemistry lab and begin my research career. In her lab, I did graduate level research on sagebrush biochemistry for nearly two years, quickly learning what it takes to do research and grow my passion for it. Through faculty mentorship, I was able to receive the Goldwater Scholarship, establishing myself nationally as a student researcher ready for graduate school.
B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics-Physics with minors in Music and Criminal Justice Studies. The College’s 3rd Goldwater Scholar.
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.
B.A. in History and Political Economy with minors in Art & Design and Natural Sciences. The College’s 3rd Fulbright Scholar.
College is an investment in your future, your purpose, your potential — in you. At The College of Idaho, we’re committed to making that investment one you can afford. Start your journey with us today!