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Talent Scholarships

BYU-Idaho offers Talent Scholarships in Art, Dance, Journalism, Theater, and Music to recognize and support your talents!

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Available for Art, Dance, Journalism, Theater, and Music
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Enrollment in at Least 6 Credits
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Application To Specific Departments Required Annually

Award Level Credit Requirements

BYU-Idaho scholarships are awarded by credit groups, not by individual credits. Each credit group has a fixed dollar amount. If you take more credits within a group, tuition increases, but the scholarship amount stays the same.

Full Tuition


up to $2,472 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$2,472

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$1,854

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$1,236

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

3/4 Tuition


up to $1,854 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$1,854

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$1,391

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$927

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

1/2 Tuition


up to $1,236 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$1,236

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$927

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$618

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

1/4 Tuition


up to $618 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$618

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$464

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$309

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award
Talent Scholarship Qualifications
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Talent Scholarship Qualifications

  • Have earned less than 140 credits after Winter semester and not earned a bachelor's degree.

Application

Application Required
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Application Required

Talent Scholarships are scholarships awarded based on your talent in specific fields.

The application process is determined by each individual department. Contact the department you're interested in for specific application information:

Department of Art
SPO 316
(208) 496-4900

Art Scholarships

Department of Dance
Hart 217
(208) 496-4850

Dance Scholarships

Department of Music
SNO 246
(208) 496-4950

Music Scholarships

Department of Theatre
SNO 126
(208) 496-4820

Theatre Scholarships

Department of Communication (Journalism)
SPO 229
(208) 496-3691

Journalism Scholarships

Maintaining Your Talent Scholarship

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    Enroll in at least 6 credits.
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    Meet any additional requirements set by your specific department.
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    Reapply for the scholarship each year.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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August 04, 2025 11:53 AM
You can check the status of your scholarship in the financial aid portal. This quick tutorial will show you how to tell if your aid has been paid Quick Tutorial. If you have more questions about the s...
August 04, 2025 10:23 AM
Depending on your FAFSA, GPA, or financial need, your scholarship amount will vary. Sometimes, it is not enough to cover your full tuition. To find out the amount you qualify for, please see the Award...
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, check out this page.