Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Presidential Tier Award (automatic incoming-resident scholarship)
Amount not published · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or greater · SAT: SAT scores required (by deadline) to be considered for Presidential Tier · ACT: ACT scores required (by deadline) to be considered for Presidential Tier
Eligibility: Completed application for admission + official HS transcripts by the deadline (Fall: July 1; Spring: Nov 1). The application for admission serves as the scholarship application.
Renewal: Maximum 4 years / 8 semesters; must complete full-time (min 12) credits each semester and be registered full-time through the 10th day of classes or the scholarship is canceled; must maintain a minimum 3.30 cumulative ISU GPA; undergraduate study only; based on being an Idaho resident and Idaho high school graduate.
Other terms: Specific dollar amounts for the resident freshman tiers (including the Presidential Tier) are published ONLY inside the 'awarding index' image on the resident-scholarship page and could not be extracted as text with available tools. Listed here as 'Amount not published' pending confirmation. The Presidential Tier is the one tier the page explicitly states requires ACT/SAT in addition to GPA.
https://www.isu.edu/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/new-incoming-resident-students/
Freshman Tiered Scholarship (automatic incoming-resident scholarship)
Amount not published · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 3.0+ unweighted (tier placement set by the awarding index, which is published as an image)
Eligibility: Completed application for admission + official HS transcripts received by deadline (Fall: July 1; Spring: Nov 1). The admission application serves as the scholarship application.
Renewal: Maximum 4 years / 8 semesters; award disbursed in two equal payments per year; undergraduate study only (post-baccalaureates ineligible); must register for and complete full-time (min 12) credits each semester and be registered full-time through the 10th day of classes or the scholarship is canceled; must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative ISU GPA; based on being an Idaho resident and Idaho high school graduate.
Other terms: Tier dollar amounts are published only in the resident 'awarding index' image and were not extractable as text. The renewal-requirements page confirms this is a tiered, renewable resident award distinct from the Presidential Tier (3.0 vs 3.30 renewal GPA).
https://www.isu.edu/scholarships/scholarship-policies/freshman-tiered-scholarship-renewal-requirements/
Bengal Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (BNRW) — undergraduate, domestic & international
Reduced rate: 1.5x Idaho resident tuition (waives a portion of non-resident tuition; est. savings ~$8,100/semester) · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Minimum 3.00 GPA to be reviewed/considered for an initial award
Eligibility: Fully admitted by Fall July 1 / Spring Nov 1; degree-seeking undergraduate (post-baccalaureates ineligible); competitive, first-come first-served, limited number awarded; preference to academically superior students in under-subscribed majors. Application for admission serves as the NRTW application.
Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters based on meeting minimum renewal criteria; refer to original acceptance form/email for exact renewal terms. Must remain full-time (min 12 undergraduate credits).
Other terms: Waives non-resident tuition only — students are still billed any tuition/fees the waiver doesn't cover. NOT a full ride.
https://www.isu.edu/scholarships/non-resident-tuition-waivers-/
