This page contains dates, deadlines and criteria for new and transfer international student scholarships.
In order to qualify for one of the following automatic scholarships, you must first be admitted to Boise State.
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If you have questions about the following data, please email the Scholarships Office at scholarships@boisestate.edu. For other scholarship questions, see our Scholarship FAQs and Policies.
For current dates and deadlines, please click either “New International Student Scholarships” or “Current/Continuing International Student Scholarships.”
New International Student Scholarships
Current/Continuing International Student Scholarships
New to College Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
An international student is defined as a non-United States citizen requiring a visa to remain in the United States legally while studying at Boise State University. Refugees, permanent residents, and asylum seekers are not considered international students.
The criteria listed here are for the 2025-26 academic year. This criterion is subject to change.
| Scholarship Name | Other Required Criteria | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Value | Length of Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | **Renewal Credits (fall and spring) | Renewal Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline | *Must have an eligible major. | 3.10-3.39 | $5,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) | December 15 | October 1 | 24 | 2.50 |
| Summit | *Must have an eligible major. | 3.30+ | $10,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) | December 15 | October 1 | 24 | 3.00 |
- Only incoming students are considered for the Ridgeline or Summit scholarships. Consideration is based on admissions materials received by the scholarship deadline. A complete application includes the admissions application, any required test scores, AND transcript(s). All criteria must be met by the deadline.
- For students that do not meet the deadline, you may be eligible for other opportunities found under step four.
- *Students must have an eligible major for the Ridgeline or Summit scholarships, if one of the following majors is declared you will not be eligible for the Ridgeline or Summitt: Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Radiological Science, Pre-Radiological Science, Alternative Fee Programs, and fully online programs. These programs are subject to change.
- Scholarship recipients are required to enroll full-time (12 credits) each semester of the award (fall & spring) and are still responsible for resident fees and the uncovered portion of the nonresident fees. Online courses that charge a per-credit fee instead of standard tuition do not count in the required 12 credit per semester.
- **Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credits each semester (fall & spring) and successfully complete at least 24 credits combined (fall & spring). One-semester recipient (fall or spring only) must successfully complete at least 12 credits.
- While courses that are repeated within the same academic year may be eligible for federal financial aid, they do not count toward the 24 credits required for scholarship renewal. To learn more about repeated credits visit the Repeated Credits webpage.
- Priority consideration is given to students seeking their first bachelor’s degree.
- Please make yourself familiar with the Scholarship Policies for additional details.
- Current information on tuition at Boise State University can be found on the University Tuition & Fees page.
Transfer Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
An international student is defined as a non-United States citizen requiring a visa to remain in the United States legally while studying at Boise State University and who has earned 14 or more semester credits post-high school by the scholarship deadline. Refugees, permanent residents, and asylum seekers are not considered international students.
The criteria listed here are for the 2025-26 academic year. This criterion is subject to change.
| Scholarship Name | Other Required Criteria | Required Cumulative College GPA | Value | Length of Program | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline | **Renewal Credits (fall and spring) | Renewal Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Transfer | *Must have an eligible major. | 3.10-3.39 | $5,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) | December 15 | October 1 | 24 | 2.50 |
| Summit Transfer | *Must have an eligible major. | 3.30+ | $10,000 per year | 2 years (4 semesters) | December 15 | October 1 | 24 | 3.00 |
- Only incoming students are considered for the Ridgeline Transfer or Summit Transfer scholarship. Consideration is based on admissions materials received by the scholarship deadline. A complete application includes the admissions application, any required test scores, AND transcript(s). All criteria must be met by the deadline.
- For students that do not meet the deadline, you may be eligible for other opportunities found under step four.
- *Students must have an eligible major for the Ridgeline Transfer or Summit Transfer scholarship, if one of the following majors is declared you will not be eligible for the Treasure Transfer: Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Radiological Science, Pre-Radiological Science, Alternative Fee Programs, and fully online programs. These programs are subject to change.
- Scholarship recipients are still responsible for resident fees and the uncovered portion of the nonresident fees. Online courses that charge a per-credit fee instead of standard tuition do not count toward the required 12 credits per semester.
- **Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credits each semester (fall & spring) and successfully complete at least 24 credits combined (fall & spring). One-semester recipient (fall or spring only) must successfully complete at least 12 credits.
- While courses that are repeated within the same academic year may be eligible for federal financial aid, they do not count toward the 24 credits required for scholarship renewal. To learn more about repeated credits visit the Repeated Credits webpage.
- Priority consideration is given to students seeking their first bachelor’s degree.
- Please make yourself familiar with the Scholarship Policies for additional detail.
- Current information on tuition at Boise State University can be found on the University Tuition & Fees page.