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CEI Foundation Scholarships

COLLEGE OF EASTERN IDAHO FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

March 1, 2027

313 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CEI Foundation Scholarships

Funder: College of Eastern Idaho Foundation Inc

Geographic Scope: Idaho Falls, Idaho area; students attending College of Eastern Idaho

Focus Areas: Support for students pursuing higher education at College of Eastern Idaho across all academic programs

Overview: The CEI Foundation awards scholarships to College of Eastern Idaho students to help reduce the financial burden of pursuing a degree and increase access to affordable, quality education. The foundation has awarded $350,000+ in scholarships in the 2025-2026 academic year with a 90%+ scholarship applicant acceptance rate.

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at College of Eastern Idaho. Individual scholarship funds may have specific eligibility criteria (e.g., academic performance, field of study, financial need).

Contact Information:

Email: scholarships@cei.edu

Phone: 208-535-5407 (Jen Jennings, Coordinator, Foundation Special Projects)

Address: Building 3, Administration, 1600 S. 25th E, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404

Organization: The CEI Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) organization and the officially designated means of making private contributions to the college. Founded in 1992.

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Process

Application Window: October 1 to March 1 annually

Application Steps:
1. Complete the CEI Foundation Scholarship Application
2. Write a Scholarship Essay (see instructions provided)
3. Submit Letter of Recommendation(s) (use template request form provided)

Required Materials:

CEI Foundation Scholarship Application form

Scholarship essay

Letter(s) of recommendation

Optional: Community Service Hours Form

After Award:

Students sign a Scholarship Agreement

Attendance at CEI Foundation Annual Scholarship Banquet (where donors and recipients meet)

Additional Forms Available:

Community Service Hours Form

Scholarship Agreement

Scholarship Revocation Appeal Form