Boise State University Incoming Freshman Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Boise State University

Overview of Scholarship Consideration

A number of Boise State scholarships are awarded automatically when applicants submit a complete admissions file; no separate scholarship application is required for these automatic awards. Automatic Consideration:

Applicants who meet the required admissions deadlines and submit all requested materials are evaluated for eligible automatic scholarships. Complete Application Includes:

A completed admissions application plus official transcript(s) must be received by Boise State Admissions by the deadline for your student type. This process applies to undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants as determined by the Student Type classifications.

Key takeaways:

• Automatic scholarships require no separate application.
• Admissions application + transcript(s) = “complete” file.
• Materials must be received by admissions by your student-type deadline.
• Check the Student Type section for the deadlines that apply to you.

Eligibility and Required Materials

Eligibility for automatic awards is determined by your student classification and whether your admissions file is complete by the stated deadline. What determines eligibility:

Student type (Resident New, Transfer, Nonresident, Graduate) and timely receipt of required documents. Required materials:

At minimum, a completed admissions application and official transcript(s) must be submitted; additional items may be required for specific programs or student types.

Key takeaways:

• Your student type determines which awards you may be eligible for.
• Submit official transcripts along with the admissions application.
• Missing documents can make you ineligible for automatic scholarships.
• Confirm any program-specific requirements separate from general materials.

Application Deadlines and Award Notifications

Deadlines vary by student type — Resident New and Transfer, Nonresident New and Transfer, and Graduate categories each have their own cutoffs. Notification method:

Recipients of automatic scholarships are notified via the admissions decision letter. Visibility:

Scholarship awards appear in the Student Center about three weeks after an admissions decision is posted; consult the Student Type section for exact dates.

Key takeaways:

• Deadlines differ by student type; verify which applies to you.
• Scholarship decisions for automatic awards are communicated in the admission letter.
• Awards show up in the Student Center roughly three weeks after the decision.
• Missing the deadline generally disqualifies you from automatic consideration.

FAFSA and Need-Based Aid

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be considered for need-based scholarships and federal financial aid. Timing matters:

The earlier you file the FAFSA, the sooner your financial aid eligibility can be evaluated. Opting out:

If you do not want to be considered for need-based scholarships or federal aid, you may skip the FAFSA step, but doing so will limit your funding opportunities.

Key takeaways:

• FAFSA is required for need-based scholarships and federal aid.
• File the FAFSA as early as possible for faster evaluation.
• Skipping the FAFSA excludes you from need-based and federal aid consideration.
• FAFSA completion does not replace other scholarship application requirements.

Boise State Scholarship Application

In addition to automatic consideration, the Boise State Scholarship Application opens mid-November and must be completed to maximize scholarship opportunities beyond automatic awards. Application window:

Most scholarship opportunities close by February 15. Notifications and award dates:

Scholarship recipients are notified through BroncoMail, and awards are finalized by May 1.

Key takeaways:

• Complete the Boise State Scholarship Application to access additional awards.
• Application opens mid-November; most opportunities close February 15.
• Recipients are contacted via BroncoMail.
• All awards are made and finalized by May 1.

International Students

International applicants should use the dedicated international student scholarship process to be considered for scholarships available to non‑U.S. students. Separate application required:

International applicants must complete the international student scholarship application rather than the general scholarship application. More information:

See the international student scholarships page for program-specific criteria and deadlines.

Key takeaways:

• International students have a separate scholarship application.
• Complete the international student scholarship application to be considered.
• Consult the international student scholarships page for details and deadlines.
• International awards follow different eligibility rules than domestic scholarships.

State Scholarship Opportunity — Idaho LAUNCH

Idaho LAUNCH, administered through Next Steps Idaho, is a state grant program that can supplement Boise State funding for eligible Idaho students in selected career programs. What it covers:

It provides a one-time opportunity to cover up to 80% of tuition and fees for qualifying, in‑demand career programs, up to a maximum of $8,000. Who should apply:

This step is not applicable to nonresidents; Idaho residents in eligible programs should pursue this option in addition to university scholarships.

Key takeaways:

• Idaho LAUNCH covers up to 80% of tuition/fees for qualifying programs.
• Maximum grant amount is $8,000 (one-time).
• Nonresidents can skip this step.
• Apply through Next Steps Idaho if you are an eligible Idaho resident.