Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic)
Offered by Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education
- Award
- $5,000
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
Who can apply
- Year in school
- hs senior
- Residency
- ID
- Minimum GPA
- 3.5 unweighted
Conditions worth reading twice
Idaho resident who graduated or will graduate from an Idaho high school or Idaho home school; must enroll full-time at an eligible Idaho college, university, or trade school during the upcoming fall; two letters of recommendation and documentation of volunteer work, leadership, and public service are required; high consideration is given to demonstrated commitment to public service.
Essay prompt
Recorded from the provider's application. Read the prompt before you write anything — most rejected essays answer a different question.
- Write a 500-word personal essay about your goals and interests.
Keeping it after year one
renewable for up to four years
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic) deadline?
March 1, 2027. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education's own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education's page before you plan around it.
How much is the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic) worth?
$5,000. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Does the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic) application require an essay?
ScholarDuck recorded 1 essay prompt on Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education's application. It reads: Write a 500-word personal essay about your goals and interests. That is what we captured rather than their full instructions, so confirm on their page — and read the prompt itself before you write anything, because most rejected essays answer a different question.
Who is eligible for the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic)?
Year in school: hs senior. Residency: ID. Minimum GPA: 3.5 unweighted. Those are the eligibility facts ScholarDuck recorded from Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education's page — a summary of what they publish, not their complete rules. Read their own page before you apply.
Is the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic) renewable?
Yes. renewable for up to four years. Renewal conditions are set by Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship (Academic)?
Through Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the Idaho Governor's Cup / Idaho State Board of Education page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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