Funding ranged from $500 per semester to four-year full tuition scholarships to students. This funding was awarded to students of the College of Education studying in the Education and Educational Studies, Human Performance and Sports Studies, School Psychology and Educational Leadership, and Organizational Learning and Performance departments. In total her 621 students received scholarships totaling $500,000.

“Making college education affordable and attainable for our students is our number one priority,” said Jean McGibney Burell, Dean of the College of Education. “College degrees open doors and change lives for the better for students and their families. ”

There was no formal application process to receive the scholarship. Students were only asked to submit a letter of testimony as to how this scholarship would help them achieve their educational or career goals. I am proud to be the first in my family to earn a college degree. ”

As part of this scholarship program, 12 first-year students who demonstrated a need and were enrolled in the teacher education program were awarded Teachers for Tomorrow scholarships covering full tuition and fees. These full scholarships are renewable for four years as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria. Teachers for Tomorrow aims to prepare a diverse and high-quality graduate for the teaching profession, with the aim of alleviating teacher shortages across the state.

In addition, more than 40 Paraprofessionals enrolled in the Pocatello/Chubuck School District’s Paraprofessional-to-Certified Teachers Program (PaCT) program are eligible for full tuition scholarships to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and teaching certification. was awarded gold. 257 graduate students and her 314 undergraduates were also awarded $500 Inspire for Higher scholarships.