BYU-Idaho Academic Merit Tuition Scholarship

Merit-based tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen and continuing students maintaining high academic grade averages.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school GPA of 3.75+ or university cumulative GPA of 3.80+
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 66
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: High school transcript and standard ecclesiastical endorsement
Recommendation letters: Bishop/ecclesiastical leader endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full or half tuition waiver for the academic semester (saving up to $4,800 per year)
Application fee: $35 CES application fee
Tuition / joining costs: $2,400/semester (LDS member rate) or $4,800/semester (Non-member rate)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027 (Priority deadline)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Brigham Young University–Idaho documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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