Highlights
$8000 total award with $4000 available in the first academic year.
For incoming freshmen who graduated from an Idaho high school.
Pays 80% of tuition costs.
Award Information
Idaho Launch is a grant program provided by the State of Idaho that provides funding to students looking to pursue education in one of Idaho’s In-Demand career fields. The grant covers 80% of tuition and fees, providing up to $4,000 in the first year and a total maximum of $8,000 across all years of funding.
Check Out the BYU-Idaho Programs That Qualify
State Requirements
- Proof of Idaho Residency.
- Recently graduated from an Idaho High School or completed a Homeschool or GED program.
- Complete your school district’s approved career path.
- Be enrolled in an in-demand career path at BYU-Idaho.
- Start school fall semester after you graduate high school.
- Missionaries and Winter/Spring tracks should request an extension
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as specified in program rules.
Application
Application Required
USE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL WHEN APPLYING NOT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL so you can continue to receive information after graduation.
Other information you will need:
If you need help with any of these steps, visit the Student Participant User Guide. Email idaholaunch@wdc.idaho.gov or call 208-488-7575 with aditional questions.
Other information you will need:
- Your social security number
- Your high school GPA and graduation date
- You and your parents’ demographic information
- The program you plan to pursue
- Link your Next Steps Idaho Account to your Scholarship Idaho account (you may need to provide a launch code from your Next Steps Idaho profile)
- Complete the Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan bundle in your Next Steps Idaho Account by May 31st
If you need help with any of these steps, visit the Student Participant User Guide. Email idaholaunch@wdc.idaho.gov or call 208-488-7575 with aditional questions.
Apply at Idaho LAUNCH - Next Steps Idaho
Idaho LAUNCH Grant Checklist
- Accept your offer and complete all tasks the state requires, including submitting your proof of graduation
- Ensure that your declared program at BYU-Idaho matches the one you have declared in your Idaho LAUNCH portal. BYU-Idaho Major changes need to be processed by the Major Change Deadline. To update your program at Idaho LAUNCH, follow the directions on program changes in this PDF.
- Register for Program Applicable credits.
- Meet SAP requirements.
- If you are going on a mission or assigned the Winter/Spring track, you must submit an extension with Idaho LAUNCH.
What To Do Next
Step 1:
Check your email often for emails from BYU-Idaho and the state and respond quickly, especially in the summer.
Step 2:
The state will send contingent award letters to students who are likely to qualify.
- Contingent means your information must be checked, so be sure to complete the required tasks to be awarded.
Step 3:
Be sure to accept any Idaho LAUNCH grant offers!
- This PDF offers tips for accepting your final Idaho LAUNCH grant award offer.
- Final Award letters will be sent in June 2025.
- Students must enroll in an approved in-demand program. Your declared Major at BYU-Idaho must match the major you choose on your Launch Portal.
- Launch Programs for 2024 Graduates
- Launch Programs for 2025 Graduates
- Launch Programs for 2026 Graduates
Step 4:
Obtain your LAUNCH portal login from your Final Award Offer email.
- Your Idaho LAUNCH portal is different from your Scholarship Idaho login.
Step 5:
Make sure you have completed all tasks in your Idaho LAUNCH portal.
- Be sure to allocate needed funds to your declared program.
- Make sure your award-associated provider is BYU-Idaho.
Maintaining Your Scholarship
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Your declared program at BYU-Idaho matches what you have in your Idaho Launch portal. -
Register for Program Applicable credits.
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Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
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Recipients must expend all grant funds ($8,000) within 3 years of the award date.
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A break in enrollment of more than 6 months will cancel your award unless you obtain an extension from Idaho LAUNCH.
Commonly Asked Questions
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