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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 $2,544 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$2,544

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$1,908

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$1,272

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

3/4 Tuition*


up to $1,908 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$1,908

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$1,431

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$954

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

1/2 Tuition


up to $1,272 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$1,272

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$954

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$636

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

1/4 Tuition


up to $636 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$636

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$477

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$318

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

*3/4 Tuition is only for Need-Based Scholarships

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
How Your BYU-Idaho Scholarship Works BYU-Idaho Scholarships are awarded by credit groups, not by individual credits. Each group has a set dollar amount, even if you take more credits within that group...
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.