Scholarships
The College of Social Sciences & Public Affairs offers college-wide scholarships, and many of the college’s departments offer scholarships.
Contact the Dean’s Office (208) 426-3776 or at sspadean@boisestate.edu for additional information on any of the college-wide scholarships.
Contact the individual departments or programs for additional information on any of the department level scholarships.
College Level Scholarships
Dean’s Fund. This unrestricted fund allows the College to respond to urgent needs and new opportunities while supporting a number of activities designed to enhance the research and learning environment in the College. Gifts to this fund will be used to address the College’s and the Dean’s highest priority – student success.
First-Generation College Scholarships. National studies show that these students are twice as likely to leave school before their sophomore year, are more dependent on financial aid and more likely to be employed while attending school. This scholarship is designed to assist with the cost of attending college, allowing them to focus on academics and become involved in campus activities. This scholarship is not yet endowed, but is a priority in the College.
Single Parent Scholarship and the McCraw Family Single Parent Scholarship — open to all majors within the college, must be single parent/head of household in addition to other criteria. Scholarship is administered by Dean’s Office. Contact the Dean’s Office (208) 426-3776 or at sspadean@boisestate.edu for additional information. Download the Scholarship Application [Word]
Ralston Family Scholarship This endowed scholarship provides support to SSPA majors who are also parents of children. Contact the Dean’s Office (208) 426-3776 or at sspadean@boisestate.edu for additional information. Read about the scholarship donors Mike and Jennifer Blair. Download the Scholarship Application [Word]
Department Level Scholarships
Bachelor of General Studies Current Student Scholarship — for students pursuing a General Studies degree, administered by the General Studies Program.
Canadian Studies Scholarship — for students pursuing the Canadian Studies Minor, administered by the Canadian Studies Program.
Carl Burke Scholarship — for Masters of Public Administration students, administered by the Department of Public Policy & Administration.
Gender Studies Scholarship — for students pursuing the Gender Studies Minor, administered by the Gender Studies Program.
James Weatherby Scholarship — for Masters of Public Administration students, administered by the Department of Public Policy & Administration.
Karen Kelsch Scholarship— for non-traditional students pursuing the General Studies degree, administered by the General Studies Program.
MLK/Meredyth Burns Endowed Scholarship — open to all students, administered by the Department of Sociology.
Native American Studies Scholarship — open to any Native American student, administered by the Department of Anthropology.
Public Policy Masters Scholarship — for Masters of Public Administration students, administered by the Department of Public Policy & Administration.