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Returned Missionary Scholarships

BYU-Idaho offers a one-time $1,000 Returned Missionary Scholarship to encourage recently returned missionaries to pursue higher education at BYU-Idaho. See if you qualify!

Highlights

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Valid for one year after returning from your mission
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First Semester at BYU-Idaho Since Mission
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Enrollment in at Least 6 Credits

Award Types

$1,000


ONE-TIME
Returned Missionary Scholarship
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Mission Return Dates and Eligibility
You have one year from the date you return from your mission to use your Returned Missionary Scholarship. You must enroll in at least 6 credits to receive the scholarship.

If you do not enroll in 6 credits during your first semester back, you may still receive the scholarship in your second semester back if your attendance is before your one-year return anniversary.

Application

No Application Required
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No Application Required

Make sure your mission information is included in your student record so we can award your scholarship. If you don't see an RM Scholarship in your portal use the Scholarship Request Form for further help.

Returned Missionary Scholarship Qualifications
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Returned Missionary Scholarship Qualifications

  • Served a mission for any length of time.
  • Returned within the last year.
  • Enrolled in 6 credits

Maintaining Your Scholarship

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    Remain enrolled in at least 6 credits through the Finacial Aid Determination Date.
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    The RM Scholarship can be combined with other BYU-Idaho Scholarships even if it exceeds full LDS tuition.

Note: Scholarship eligibility requirements, award amounts, and renewal criteria are subject to change without prior notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

August 04, 2025 11:51 AM
You qualify for the RM scholarship if: You attend BYU-Idaho within a year of returning from your mission You served any type of mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, including: ...
August 04, 2025 11:52 AM
Yes, even if the funds exceed the full LDS tuition amount. Any leftover funds can be deposited directly into your bank account using eRefund. To find out how to set up eRefund.
August 06, 2025 09:30 AM
A SAP appeal may be considered only if you experienced serious, unexpected circumstances that: Were beyond your control Occurred after the semester began Significantly disrupted your ability to comple...
August 04, 2025 10:22 AM
Generally, your scholarships cannot exceed the full LDS tuition amount. However, the Returned Missionary Scholarship, when combined with another scholarship, can exceed tuition. You can also receive p...