Scholarships
There are three scholarship programs that are supported by LFEF. These include scholarships through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Idaho, the Treasure Valley YMCA, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Idaho.
Because IRS regulations prohibit the Foundation from being directly involved in the selection process, the scholarship recipients are determined by each of these organizations through competitive selection processes. The scholarship funds are administered by each of these organizations, and the funds are distributed by the organizations directly to the schools (not to the students). The scholarships are for post-high school education and can be used at any bonafide college, university, junior/community college, or trade school. The scholarships are for a maximum of four years and schooling must be completed within five years (allowing flexibility for a student to take off up to twelve months if needed).
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Idaho
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho administers BBBSuccessful Scholarships for up to four years at $10,000 per year. Recipients are graduates from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and the selection process is competitive. Applications are due in April of each student’s senior year in high school, anonymized and evaluated by an impartial group of reviewers, and recipients are announced in June of each year. Typically, two new scholarships are awarded each year and current recipients are required to maintain program requirements throughout their four year scholarship commitment.
If you would like more information or you are interested in applying for this scholarship, the primary contacts with Big Brothers/Big Sisters are:
Melissa Bixby
208-377-2552
Kris Bryant
208-377-2552
Treasure Valley YMCA
The Treasure Valley YMCA provides evaluation of scholarship applicants for scholarships of up to four-years at $10,000 per year. These are called the Y-Not Go On scholarships and as many as three new scholarships are awarded each year. The YMCA provides only evaluation of scholarship applications and recommendations for award of the scholarships. The scholarships are actually awarded and administered by the Idaho Community Foundation. Scholarship applications are typically due to the YMCA by February 1 of each student’s senior year in high school, and the awards are typically made in early June of each year.
If you would like more information or you are interested in applying for this scholarship, the primary contact with the YMCA is:
Katie Blackwell
katie.blackwell@ymcatvidaho.org
208-344-5502, Ext 285
The primary contact for the Idaho Community Foundation is Kent Fogg. The Idaho Community Foundation does not evaluate scholarship applications, so all applications should be sent to Katie Blackwell at the YMCA:
Kent Fogg
208-342-3535
Boys and Girls Clubs of Idaho
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County hosts an annual youth of the year competition to recognize an outstanding local teen member. The winner receives a $3,000 one-time scholarship and competes with youth across the state for the opportunity to become the Idaho Youth of the Year. The winner of the Idaho Youth of the Year competition receives a $10,000 one-time scholarship and the opportunity to compete in the Pacific Region competition.
If you would like more information or you are interested in applying for this scholarship, the primary contact within the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County is:
Colleen Braga
208-376-4960
