State Board of Education launches new scholarship website

Idahoans interested in finishing their college degree or career technical certificate can now apply online for the Idaho State Board of Education’s newly expanded Opportunity Scholarship.

The Board, in partnership with the Idaho Workforce Development Council, has launched a new Opportunity Scholarship website with useful information and a step-by-step process for applying for the scholarship.

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho lawmakers passed legislation earlier this year allowing up to 20 percent of the Opportunity Scholarship fund to be used for adult learners interested in resuming their education.

Applicants must have earned 24 credits or more before “stopping out” of college or a career technical program and they can return to school and attend class part-time or full-time.

Other requirements include:

Minimum GPA of 2.7

Be an Idaho resident

Applicants must have “stopped out” for two years or more

Requires students to show progress in order to maintain eligibility

Award amounts are pro-rated based on credits enrolled in

You can visit the website by clicking here.