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Idaho LAUNCH
Next Steps Idaho presents Idaho LAUNCH, an education and training grant program that provides Idaho students a one-time opportunity to have 80% of the tuition and fees covered for select in-demand career programs – up to a maximum amount of $8,000. Don’t miss out on this amazing scholarship opportunity!
The current list of majors for the 2025-2026 application is available below.
Things to Know
Eligibility
- Be a class of 2025 Idaho high school or home school graduate or GED completer
- No GPA or financial need requirement
- Be enrolled in or have applied to an in-demand career program at Boise State by the fall 2025 semester
- Complete a Career Pathway Plan or equivalent
In-Demand Career Majors
The following Boise State majors are eligible to receive Idaho LAUNCH funds during the 2025-2026 application cycle. For a list of previous eligible majors, see 2024-2025 Idaho LAUNCH majors.
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- Accountancy
- Advanced Medical Imaging
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics – Statistics Emphasis
- Art Education
- Art Education, 6-12 Option
- Art Education, K-12 Option
- Biology
- Biology- Cellular Molecular and Biomedical Emphasis
- Biology – Ecology Evolution and Behavior Emphasis
- Biology – Secondary Education Emphasis
- Blended Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education BA
- Blended Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education BA, Elementary Education Option
- Business & Economics Emphasis
- Business Administration
- Business and Economic Analytics
- Business Economics BBA
- Chemistry
- Chemistry – ACS certified Biochemistry Emphasis
- Chemistry – Biochemistry Emphasis
- Chemistry – Forensics Emphasis
- Chemistry – Professional Emphasis
- Chemistry – Secondary Education
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Computer Science – Cybersecurity Emphasis
- Computer Science – Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Computer Science – Machine Learning Emphasis
- Computer Science – Secondary Education Emphasis
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Creative Writing BA
- Creative Writing BFA
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Operations and Resilience
- Economics
- Economics – Quantitative Emphasis
- Educational Studies
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education – TESOL
- Engineering
- Engineering – Civil – Secondary Education Emphasis
- Engineering – Electrical – IDoTeach Secondary Education Emphasis
- Engineering – EngineeringPLUS Emphasis
- Engineering – Mechanical – Secondary Education Emphasis
- Engineering – Pre-Medical Emphasis
- Engineering – Secondary Education Emphasis
- English Teaching
- Entrepreneurship Management
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science BS, Applied Environmental Science Emphasis
- Environmental Science BS, Data Science in Environmental Science Emphasis
- Environmental Science BS, Environmental Science Communication and Translation Emphasis
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- French, Secondary Education
- Games, Interactive Media and Mobile
- General Business
- General Engineering
- Geosciences
- Geosciences – Geology Emphasis
- Geosciences – Geophysics Emphasis
- Geosciences – Hydrology Emphasis
- Geosciences- Secondary Education Emphasis
- German, Secondary Education
- Health Data Management
- Health Science, Pre-Chiropractic
- Health Science, Pre-Dental Hygiene
- Health Science, Pre-Dental Studies
- Health Science, Pre-Dietetics
- Health Science, Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
- Health Science, Pre-Medical Studies
- Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Health Science, Pre-Optometry
- Health Science, Pre-Pharmacy
- Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
- Health Science, Pre-Physician Assistant
- Health Science, Pre-Speech Language Pathology
- Health Science, Pre-Veterinary Studies Medicine
- Health Studies
- Health Studies – General Emphasis
- Health Studies – Science Emphasis
- Health Studies Undecided
- History, Multidisciplinary, Secondary Education
- History, Social Studies, Secondary Education
- Human Resource Management
- Imaging Sciences
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- Integrated Media and Strategic Communication
- Integrated Media and Strategic Communications, Integrated Media Emphasis
- Integrated Media and Strategic Communications, Strategic Communication Emphasis
- Integrated Strategic Communications
- International Business
- International Business, Business Functional Emphasis
- International Business, Politics, Economics, and History Emphasis
- International Business, World Languages and Area Studies Emphasis
- K-12 Physical Education and Health
- Kinesiology
- Kinesiology – Human Performance and Exercise Science Emphasis
- Kinesiology – Neuromechanical Science Emphasis
- Kinesiology – Pre-Allied Health Emphasis
- Kinesiology – Rehabilitation Science Emphasis
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (online)
- Management
- Marketing
- Marketing – Brand and Product Marketing Emphasis
- Marketing – Marketing Communications Emphasis
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics – Secondary Education Emphasis
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Education BM, Bowed Strings Option
- Music Education BM, Piano/Guitar Option
- Music Education BM, Voice Option
- Music Education BM, Wind/Brass/Percussion Option
- Music, Performance
- Music, Performance BM, Bowed Strings Option
- Music, Performance BM, Piano Option
- Music, Performance BM, Voice Option
- Music, Performance BM, Wind/Brass/Percussion Option
- Narrative Arts BFA
- Nursing
- Physics
- Physics – Applied Physics Emphasis
- Physics – Astrophysics Emphasis
- Physics – Biophysics Emphasis
- Physics – Secondary Education Emphasis
- Political Science, Social Science, Secondary Education
- Pre-Forestry and Pre-Wildlife Management
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Health – Environmental and Occupational Health and Sciences Emphasis
- Public Health – Health Education and Promotion Emphasis
- Radiologic Science
- Radiologic Sciences Computed Tomography Emphasis
- Radiologic Sciences Diagnostic Medical Sonography Emphasis
- Radiologic Sciences Diagnostic Radiology Emphasis
- Radiologic Sciences Magnetic Resonance Imaging Emphasis
- School of Public Service Emphasis
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish, Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Special Education BA, K-12 Option
- Special Education BA, P-12 Option
- Special Education BA, P-8 Option
- Supply Chain Management
- Theatre Arts
- Theatre Arts, Secondary Education
- Visual Art BFA
- Visual Art – Photography Emphasis
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication BA
Contact Us
Idaho LAUNCH is administered by Next Steps Idaho and all applications must be processed through their website. Once awarded, our Financial Aid and Scholarships staff are available to advise on how the award may coincide with your general financial aid package at Boise State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Details
What is Idaho LAUNCH at Boise State?
Idaho LAUNCH is designed exclusively for high school seniors graduating with the class of 2025. The primary objective of Idaho LAUNCH is to facilitate a seamless connection between high school seniors and in-demand career opportunities through comprehensive training and education programs offered at Boise State University.
A different iteration of Idaho LAUNCH has been successfully running for approximately three years. This program, known as Idaho LAUNCH for Adults, has been a valuable resource for adults seeking to enhance their skills or transition into new career paths. It has proven instrumental in providing financial support for training in various high-demand careers.
Eligibility
Who can access the Idaho LAUNCH program?
Idaho LAUNCH is available to:
- Idaho high school students graduating in 2025
- Students who continue their education at Boise State immediately following high school (fall 2025 semester)
- Students who enroll in or have applied to an in-demand career program at Boise State by the fall 2025 semester
- Students who complete a Career Pathway Plan or equivalent
Scholarship Amount
How much funding is available for qualified students through Idaho LAUNCH?
- Students can receive up to 80% of their tuition and fees, for a maximum of $8,000.
- The maximum amount that can be awarded in year one is $4,000 for programs that are longer than 12 months in length.
How to Apply
How do I apply for the Idaho LAUNCH program?
- Submit an application through Scholarship Idaho
- Applications for the Idaho LAUNCH program are now open. Visit the Next Steps Idaho website for more information.
Important Dates
What are the important dates for the Idaho LAUNCH program?
- Applications for the Idaho LAUNCH program will open October 1 through April 15. High school students are highly encouraged to apply early.
- Award Letters are contingent upon verification of eligibility. There will be three rounds of Contingent Award Letters:
- Round 1 Contingent Award Letters sent by December 31
- Round 2 Contingent Award Letters sent by March 31
- Round 3 Contingent Award Letters sent by May 31
After receiving your Contingent Award Letter, you must log in to Idaho LAUNCH to confirm that you completed all required steps and accept your final grant offer.
- Final Award Letters will be issued in June after eligibility is verified.
Continue monitoring your email to ensure you don’t miss important updates regarding your application.
Notification
How will I be notified if I have been awarded Idaho LAUNCH funds?
- You will receive an email notification from Scholarship Idaho. Continue monitoring your email to ensure you don’t miss important updates regarding your application.
- We recommend always checking nextsteps.idaho.gov for the most up-to-date information.