Scholarships for Language Students

Boise State Scholarships open mid-November and most scholarship opportunities close by February 15th.

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• State of Idaho Scholarships
• Boise State Foundation Scholarships
• Honors Scholarships
• Private Scholarships

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• First generation
• Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
• Submit an essay demonstrating obstacles to complete an education or challenges experienced which have delayed academic pursuits
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Pursuing one of the following majors: Music; Art, Design and Visual Studies; Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing; Anthropology; Communication and Media; English; History; Philosophy; Sociology; Psychology; and World Languages. Majors in Interdisciplinary Studies and Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on arts, humanities and social sciences are also eligible.

Also apply for the Nahid S. Hasnain Scholarship for Underprivileged Students and the Geraldine R. Cree Scholarship for Underprivileged Students using the same essay.

Aziz F. Hasnain Scholarship for Underprivileged Students Information

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• First generation
• Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
• Submit an essay demonstrating obstacles to complete an education or challenges experienced which have delayed academic pursuits
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Pursuing one of the following majors: Music; Art, Design and Visual Studies; Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing; Anthropology; Communication and Media; English; History; Philosophy; Sociology; Psychology; and World Languages. Majors in Interdisciplinary Studies and Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on arts, humanities and social sciences are also eligible.

Geraldine R. Cree Scholarship for Underprivileged Students Information

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• First generation
• Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
• Submit an essay demonstrating obstacles in completing an education or challenges experienced which have delayed academic pursuits
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Pursuing one of the following majors: Music; Art, Design and Visual Studies; Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing; Anthropology; Communication and Media; English; History; Philosophy; Sociology; Psychology; and World Languages. Majors in Interdisciplinary Studies and Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on arts, humanities, and social sciences are also eligible.

Nahid S. Hasnain Scholarship for Underprivileged Students Information

The Department of World Languages American Sign Language Scholarship is for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are pursuing a minor in American Sign Language.

Apply for ASL Scholarships on Academic Works

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Information

The Department of World Languages and Literature Basque Scholarship is for students with a declared minor in Basque Studies, who plan to enroll full-time (12 UGRD, 9 GRAD), and have a 3.00 GPA.

Apply for Basque Language Scholarships on Academic Works

The Domingo Ansotegui/ Lynne Fereday Memorial Scholarship is for students who wish to further their experiences in the Basque culture, who plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits), and have minimum 3.0 GPA.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Preference given to Notus High School graduates
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).
• Students must be enrolled or have taken at least three credits in Basque Studies or a related internship or program. Preference given to students of Basque descent.

Apply for Frank and Winifred Ascuaga Memorial Scholarship on Academic Works

The Jim Jausoro Memorial Scholarship is for students who plan to be full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 grad credits) and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be enrolled or have taken at least three credits in Basque Studies or a related internship or program, or study abroad in Basque country.

Apply for Jim Jausoro Memorial Scholarship on Academic Works

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 graduate credits)
• Studying aboard in Basque country or has taken 6 credits in Basque Studies or related internship or program
• Preference to students who have actively participated in Basque American Diaspora Community. Examples: North American Basque Organizations Udaleku (summer Basque cultural camps), Ateak Ireki (study abroad living with Basque host families), or being members of Basque dance or music groups.

Jose Mari Beristain Basque Studies Memorial Scholarship

The Pete Cenarrusa Memorial Scholarship us for students who are enrolled in Basque Studies courses, related programs, or study abroad to Basque country. Students must be enrolled or have taken at least three credits in Basque Studies or related internship or program, plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits), and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Apply for Pete Cenarrusa Memorial Scholarship on Academic Works

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Plans to enrolled full-time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 grad credits)
• Enrolled or have taken at least six credits in Basque Studies or related internship or program, including study abroad in Basque Country
• Demonstrates financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).

Preference given to students studying Basque literature or Basque theater.

Apply for Pia Unamuno Anchustegui Memorial Scholarship on Academic Works

The Richard & Adelia Simplot Scholarship was established in 1977 to honor the late Richard Simplot and his wife Adelia. Richard was the eldest son of JR and Esther Simplot and an executive with the Simplot company. He was named to the Board of Directors in August 1970. Adelia and Richard met in 1953 and started their family at the same time they were starting their careers with the Simplot Company. When the couple moved to Boise in 1959 Adelia became involved in community organizations. She found a passion for community development and joined the board of directors of several institutions and worked to save historic landmarks in Boise, including much of what is now known as the Basque Block.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Plan to enroll full-time (12 undergraduate credits)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Junior
• Pursuing an Education major
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Richard & Adelia Simplot Scholarship Information

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Information

The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) regularly offers scholarships for future French teachers.

AATF Scholarship Information

The Alice Vetter Ashcroft Scholarship is for students who are at least the second year of undergraduate study or in graduate study, and are majoring in either English Teaching or French, Secondary Education, plan to enroll at least part-time (6 undergraduate credits, 5 grad credits), and have a 3.00 GPA.

Apply for Alice Vetter Ashcroft Scholarship on Academic Works

• FIT Fellowship Information
• Direct link to the French Dual Language Fund.

The John Robertson French Scholarship recipient is for junior or senior students majoring in French, who plan to enroll full-time (12 UGRD, 9 GRAD), and have a 3.00 GPA. Students must also demonstrate financial need per the federal financial aid rules. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Apply for John Robertson French Scholarship on Academic Works

The Department of World Languages and Literature German Scholarship is for students who have a declared German Major or a German Secondary Education Major, plan to enroll full-time (12 UGRD, 9 GRAD) and have a 3.00 GPA.

Apply for German Language Scholarships on Academic Works

The Phil Toomey World Languages Scholarship is for students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in German language or the teaching of German language, who plans to enroll full time (12 undergraduate credits; 9 grad credits), are a U.S. citizen that preferably have a permanent residence in Idaho, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).

Apply for Phil Toomey World Languages Scholarship on Academic Works

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Information

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Information

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Pursuing a minor in Latin
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• At least part-time enrollment (6 undergraduate credits, 5 graduate credits)
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your free application of federal student aid (FAFSA).

Apply for Latin Language Scholarships on Academic Works

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Students of diverse disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers.

Critical Language Scholarship Program Information

The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) regularly offers scholarships for future French teachers.

AATF Scholarship Information

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Seniors in the College of Education
• Enrolled in student teaching semester and seeking teacher certification in elementary or secondary education.
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

College of Education Student Teacher Scholarship Information

In order to be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:

• Full-time enrollment (12 undergraduate credits, 9 graduate credits)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Senior or Graduate student
• Enrolled in Student Teaching semester or year
• Preference given to graduate level students enrolled in the Masters in Education Secondary/Elementary Certification programs
• Demonstrate financial need. We can determine your financial need by the results of your free application of federal student aid (FAFSA)

Apply for Jill Hella Student Teacher Scholarship on Academic Works

As the inaugural initiative of the Lead with Languages Scholarship Fund, this award provides merit-based scholarships to graduating high school seniors committed to pursuing the language teaching profession in languages other than English.

The program provides recipients with an award of $1,500 per academic year. Scholarships may be renewed three times following the initial award, for a cumulative total of $6,000 per recipient.

Lead with Languages Teacher Scholarship Information

The Department of World Languages and Literature Spanish Scholarship is for students who have a declared Spanish Major or a Spanish Secondary Education Major, plan to enroll full-time (12 UGRD, 9 GRAD), and have a 3.00 GPA.

Apply for Spanish Language Scholarship on Academic Works

The Boise State Global Learning Opportunities site provides a comprehensive list of scholarships and other financial aid options for those interested in studying abroad.