Scholarship Opportunity

Idaho School Boards Association Scholarship Trust

Offered by Idaho School Boards Association

The Idaho School Boards Association Scholarship Trust supports graduating Idaho high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of qualifying current or former public school district or charter school board members. Awards may be used for college, university, trade-school, or technical-school education.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating senior from an Idaho public high school.
  • Be the child or grandchild of a current Idaho public school district trustee or charter school governing-board member.
  • Children or grandchildren of former board members may qualify if the board member served for at least three years.
  • Plan to enroll in a postsecondary institution, including a college, university, trade school, or technical school.
  • Meet all additional requirements published for the current scholarship cycle.

Requirements

  • Complete the Idaho School Boards Association Scholarship Trust application.
  • Submit the required essay or written responses.
  • Provide an academic transcript.
  • Document academic achievement, citizenship, leadership, and school or community involvement.
  • Provide information verifying the qualifying school-board relationship.
  • Submit any additional materials required for the current cycle.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that your parent or grandparent meets the current or former school-board service requirement.
  2. 2Download or access the current ISBA Scholarship Trust application.
  3. 3Complete all academic, citizenship, leadership, and activity sections.
  4. 4Prepare the required essay and gather your transcript.
  5. 5Provide the requested school-board relationship and service information.
  6. 6Submit the completed application before the published deadline.

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