New Incoming Honors Student Scholarships

Honors Scholarship Package

Acceptance to the University Honors Program (UHP) provides additional scholarships to First Time, First Year and Transfer students so long as your UHP application is complete (all required documents submitted) by July 1. 

Note: Seats in the UHP are limited and acceptance is competitive.  Applications received by January 15 are given priority consideration and seats typically fill by March. If you apply after January 15, your application may be placed on a waitlist.  We encourage you to apply early! 

Bennion Scholar/ISU Leadership Scholarship

Samuel Horne Bennion was a legendary Idaho businessman who was absolutely committed to Idaho State University, giving millions in donations during his lifetime. In the fall of 2005, as one of his final gifts, Mr. Bennion gave nearly $700,000 to the University Honors Program. He had one request -- he wanted Idaho’s best and brightest to stay and gain their educations in Idaho.

This is a one-time, one-year, $1000 scholarship ($500 per semester for the first two semesters).

In order to be considered for the Bennion/Leadership Scholarship, you must meet these requirements:

• You must be a First-Time, First-Year or Transfer student.
• You must apply to Idaho State University by July 1.
• You must apply to the University Honors Program by July 1.
• You must meet the academic admission (GPA/SAT/ACT) criteria for the Honors Program.
• You must be accepted into the University Honors Program.

Honors ISU Housing Scholarship

Idaho State University has generously donated $4000 scholarships to support Honors students who plan to live in University Housing. Eligible Honors students who live in on-campus housing starting with their first semester at ISU will receive $1000 per academic year (Fall and Spring semester) for four years with continuous residency. 

Note: If you move out of University Housing at any time (excluding the summer) you will forfeit the housing scholarship.

In order to be considered for the Housing scholarship, you must meet these requirements:

• You must be a First-Time, First-Year or Transfer student.
• You must apply to Idaho State University by July 1.
• You must apply to the Idaho State University Honors Program by July 1.
• You must apply to University Housing. (Applications for Housing are made in the Housing Portal of MyISU)
• You must be accepted into the University Honors Program.
• You must continuously live in on-campus ISU housing starting with your first semester at ISU.

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