Invitation to Idaho Scholarship 2022
16th March 2022 | by Admin
The University of Idaho's role in the state's economic prosperity dates back to our inception. Our research-driven, innovative spirit began in agriculture, engineering and military sciences.
Why U of I?
Monumental experiences are waiting for you at the University of Idaho. We call them breakthrough moments — the exact instances a light sparks on, your world opens and the rest of your life is subsequently set into motion.
Academics
At U of I, you’ll immerse yourself in hands-on research beyond the classroom, developing the critical thinking skills, discipline and knowledge base employers want. Here, you’ll learn, grow and be ready for your future career.
Research
Here, you'll learn to look at the big picture, ask big questions and find answers that make a difference. And nationally-recognized professors teaching in top-ranked programs will guide you along the way
Campus Life
You’ll experience college in a beautiful, exhilarating and safe environment – one that provides you with world-class outdoor adventure, athletic, concert and lecture opportunities year-round.
Costs and Scholarships
Total Cost of Attendance for International Students 
Invitation to Idaho Scholarship
The Invitation to Idaho Scholarship is an award for qualified new, first-time freshmen and transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree in Spring 2022 who meet the specific criteria listed below. The Invitation to Idaho Scholarship results in a savings of over $15,066 for the 2021-22 academic year.
The award is renewable up to four years of undergraduate enrollment for first year recipients with a 2.5 minimum University of Idaho cumulative GPA. For transfer students the award is renewable up to three additional years depending on the number of transfer credits with a minimum University of Idaho GPA.
The Invitation to Idaho cannot be combined with WUE or the Discover scholarship. It is only available to nonresident students.
First Year Students Spring 2022
If you are:
- A new, first-time freshman admitted to the University of Idaho
- Pursuing your first bachelor's degree
- Have an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A resident of a non WUE state or an international student
Then you are automatically eligible to receive the Invitation to Idaho Scholarship when filling out an application for admission.
There is no separate application for the Invitation to Idaho award.
This award will be available to you for a total of four years by maintaining continuous enrollment and a 2.5 cumulative U of I GPA.
Recipients of the award cannot simultaneously receive WUE or the Discover Idaho! scholarship.
There is no deadline to complete the admission application and be considered for this award.
The University of Idaho is proud to offer two annual, renewable scholarships for up to four years of study that are worth 50% tuition at the time of initial matriculation. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study at the University of Idaho and may not be combined with Invitation to Idaho scholarships. Successful applicants will be dedicated to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message by bridging intercultural divides. Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word written essay or a two to five minute video about their leadership skills and ideas for utilizing those skills to advance intercultural learning and understanding at the University of Idaho.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a first-year international applicant to University of Idaho.
- Attend (or have graduated from) a secondary school outside of the United States.
- Demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.
- Complete a scholarship application and a 500-1000 word essay or a two-to-five minute video describing their aspirations to conduct projects, research, employment, or other experiences that will advance intercultural learning. (Note: You will have to be admitted and have your Vandal account set up in order to access the application)
Deadlines
- Apply for Admission to University of Idaho for Fall 2022: April 1, 2022
- Submit Scholarship Application: April 15, 2022
