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About the University
Boise State University in Idaho, USA, offers a wide range of merit-based scholarships to nonresident undergraduate students. The university automatically considers eligible applicants for these awards, making higher education more accessible and affordable for academically strong students from outside Idaho.
Boise State University Automatic Scholarships for Nonresidents 2026
Boise State University provides automatic scholarships to incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students. No separate scholarship application is required; eligibility is determined based on GPA, residency, major, and enrollment status.
Degree Levels
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Bachelor’s / Undergraduate
Available Subjects
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All majors (with some WUE-specific restrictions for Nursing and other programs)
Scholarship Types & Benefits
For Nonresident First-Year Students:
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Ridgeline Scholarship: GPA 3.10–3.29 | $5,000/year | 4 years
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Summit Scholarship: GPA 3.30–4.00 | $10,000/year | 4 years
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Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): GPA 3.50–4.00 | ~$15,938/year | 4 years
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WUE Nursing: GPA 3.90–4.00 | ~$15,938/year | 4 years
For Nonresident Transfer Students:
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Ridgeline Transfer: GPA 3.10–3.29 | $5,000/year | 2 years
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Summit Transfer: GPA 3.30–4.00 | $10,000/year | 2 years
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WUE Transfer: GPA 3.50–4.00 | ~$15,938/year | 2 years
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WUE Nursing Transfer: GPA 3.90–4.00 | ~$15,938/year | 2 years
Eligible Nationalities
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U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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Nonresidents of Idaho
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WUE scholarships require permanent residence in WUE-participating states/territories (e.g., Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Northern Marianas Islands, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Micronesia).
Eligibility Criteria
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Based on GPA, residency, major, and enrollment status
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Ridgeline, Summit, WUE, WUE Nursing, and their transfer equivalents
Priority Deadlines
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Spring: October 1
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Fall: December 15
Application Procedure
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Apply for Admission: Submit the undergraduate application and pay the fee (or request a waiver).
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Submit Required Documents: Official transcripts, test scores, residency documentation (if requested) before the priority deadline.
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Select Eligible Major: Determines scholarship eligibility.
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Receive Scholarship Notification: Included in admission letter; visible in Student Center ~3 weeks after admission.
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Enroll Full-Time: Minimum 12 credits per semester required for all scholarships.
Why Choose Boise State University?
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Affordable tuition for nonresidents via automatic scholarships
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Strong academic programs and nationally recognized majors
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Located in a fast-growing and safe U.S. city