CEI Foundation Scholarships

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

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.

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