Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
Offered by Idaho State Board of Education
- Award
- $3,500
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
Who can apply
- Year in school
- first-year, continuing
- Residency
- ID
- Minimum GPA
- 2.7 unweighted
- Enrollment
- full-time or part-time
- Financial need
- Required — expect to file the FAFSA
Conditions worth reading twice
Must have graduated from Idaho high school, homeschool, or equivalent (GED/HSE from Idaho). Application requires FAFSA by March 1. Award is 'last dollar' meaning it fills gap after other aid. College of Idaho uses state average cost of attendance ($28,061 for 2025-26) when making awards.
Keeping it after year one
renewable for up to four years; must maintain 2.7 GPA and satisfactory academic progress
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 Opportunity Scholarship deadline?
March 1, 2027. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Idaho State Board of Education's own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on Idaho State Board of Education's page before you plan around it.
How much is the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship worth?
Up to $3,500. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Who is eligible for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship?
Year in school: first-year, continuing. Residency: ID. Minimum GPA: 2.7 unweighted. Enrollment: full-time or part-time. Financial need: Required — expect to file the FAFSA. Those are the eligibility facts ScholarDuck recorded from 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 Opportunity Scholarship renewable?
Yes. renewable for up to four years; must maintain 2.7 GPA and satisfactory academic progress. Renewal conditions are set by Idaho State Board of Education and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship?
Through Idaho State Board of Education. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the 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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