2026 Local Scholarships

American Legion Auxilary

Complete application and return to counselor, DUE Apr 15

American Legion - Post 25 Scholarship

Vocation/Trade School. Essay of how you plan to serve country or community.
$500 - DUE April 15 (Paid 2nd Semester)

American Legion Riders- Gary Hill Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Vocational/Trade School and Veteran Relative, DUE Apr 8

Bob Lust Memorial Volleyball Scholarship

High School Volleyball Player, DUE Apr 15

Brandon Avalos Memorial Scholarship

Essay explaining future goals and relation to field of study. $500 - DUE March 26

Casey Lee Amy Memorial Scholarship

GPA 2.5,Essay explaining what it means to be a part of your community. $200 - DUE April 15

Chelsea Thaut Memorial Scholarship

Student Athlete - DUE April 8

Class of 1986 Memorial Scholarship

Essay describing sense of community, DUE Apr 15

Dave Best / Dr. Thomson / Thurston Memorial Scholarship

Graduating senior pursuing a degree in human medicine or a medical field related to human medicine.
3 Awards - One Application- DUE April 15
· Dave M. Best              -   $500
· Dr. John Thomson     -   $500
· Thurston Memorial   -   $500

Eagles Riders Jolaree Schetzel Memorial

GPA 3.0 or higher, community service, DUE Apr 15

Eagles Riders John Bouwman Memorial

GPA 3.0 or higher, community service, DUE Apr 15

Eli Villa Memorial Scholarship

Essay explaining future goals and relation to field of study.$1,500, DUE March 26

Elizabeth Haller Curtis Scholarship

Personal Statement of why the scholarship is important to you, demonstrate financial need, planning to attend full-time an accredited college, university, or junior college located in the United States.
DUE April 1

Farm Bureau- Benewah County

Must be a member of Idaho Farm Bureau family. Minimum 2.0 GPA, include 2 letters of recommendation.
DUE March 16

Farm Bureau- Vocational/Trade

Must be a Benewah County resident, attending Vocational/Trade school, applicants do NOT need to be Farm Bureau members. Two $1250, DUE Apr 6 (turn in to counselor)

Gannon Family Scholarship

Attend University of Idaho, 2.8 or higher GPA, $500 - DUE April 15

Grow Your Own- Benewah Community Hospital Scholarship

Students seeking a profession in the healthcare field.
DUE April 15 (turn in to counselor)

Jim McCuaig Elk's Memorial Scholarship

Financial Need, $750, DUE March 26

Jim Sharron Elk's Memorial Scholarship

Financial Need, $750, DUE March 26

Kaleb Brown Memorial Scholarship

Essay explaining future goals. $500 - DUE March 26

Karen Ebert Memorial Scholarship

Community involvement, faced obstacles, financial need. DUE April 15

Kaylee Goncalves Memorial Scholarship

Essay explaining future goals. $2000- DUE Mar 26

Keep Choppin_Craig Tefft Memorial Scholarship

Participated in at least one sport or club in high school, 2.0 GPA or higher, DUE Apr 15

Kiwanis Academic Scholarship

Attending Collegein academic study, DUE Apr 15

Kiwanis Vocational Scholarship

Seeking Vocational/Trade Education, DUE Apr 15

Lumberjack Booster Club Scholarship

GPA 2.5 or higher, participate in 2 sports each year of high school. DUE April 15

Margaret Mary Bauer Scholarship

Seeking a degree in nursing, 2.8 GPA or higher. DUE April 15

Marjorie Welch Memorial Scholarship

Preference give to financial need. $5000 ($2500 year 1/$2500 year 2) DUE April 15

Paul Bunyan Days Committee Scholarship

2.0 GPA or higher, community involvement. DUE April 15

PEO Girl of the Year

Incentive scholarship for females to pursue postsecondary education. DUE Apr 15

P1FCU Scholarship

Must have a P1FCU account, minimum GPA 3.0, $1000 - DUE March 31

Robert Marzulli Memorial Scholarship

Academic & Athletic (participated in at least 2 sports per year of high school), $500, DUE May 13

Rotary STRIVE Scholarship

St. Maries Rotary Club seeks to assist graduating students who have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity, honesty and integrity, financial need, and a commitment to pursue a higher education at a trade school or college. Minimum GPA 2.0 and involvement in co-curricular and/or community activities. $3000 ($1500 year 1 + $1500 year 2) DUE April 15