Scholarships
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides college scholarships to support young people in our community as they work to achieve their educational goals, empowering them to pursue their dreams and build brighter futures. This commitment reflects the Y’s dedication to nurturing potential, promoting academic success, and fostering a spirit of service and leadership in the next generation.
YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarship
Each year the Treasure Valley Family YMCA invites high school students to apply for the Civic Engagement Scholarship as part of the organization’s commitment to youth development and social responsibility.
Scholarships are available for seniors at any high school in the area served by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Ada and Canyon Counties) who have made significant contributions to their community through community service.
Applications are evaluated based on the local student’s dedication and passion for working collaboratively to find solutions to civic issues. Each year, scholarship judges learn about passionate students finding creative methods to address homelessness, access to healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and more. Each must demonstrate an interest in pursuing civic work that will improve our community, whether as a career or volunteer.
Current YMCA staff and volunteers or relatives of staff and volunteers are eligible to apply for this award. Participation in YMCA programs is not required. Scholarships are possible thanks to a generous endowment fund from Ed and Dottie Stimpson designed to recognize the potential of young people to improve the world through civic engagement and civil discourse.
This scholarship will be awarded based on demonstrated commitment to working within our communities to bring positive change and is not based on academic or athletic achievement. Consideration will be given to students who may have difficulty furthering their education without financial assistance.
The YMCA Civic Engagement scholarships are made possible thanks to a generous endowment fund from Ed and Dottie Stimpson that was designed to recognize the potential of young people to improve the world through civic engagement and civil discourse.
Eligible students must:
- Be seniors of public, private, charter, or parochial high schools in the geographic area served by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Ada and Canyon counties).
- Have made significant contributions to their community through community service, etc. beyond that which may be required by their school, church, Key Club, or similar organizations.
- Demonstrate a passion for and dedication to working collaboratively to find solutions for civic issues and an interest in pursuing civic work that will strengthen and improve our communities.
Applications for the 2025 Civic Engagement Scholarship program are closed.
Congratulations to our 2025 Civic Engagement Scholarship Recipients:
Y-Not Go On Scholarship
The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is proud to announce that the Y-Not Go On Scholarship will be awarded again this year! This exciting scholarship offers up to $10,000 for a student’s first year of post-secondary education and is renewable for up to three additional years (up to $10,000 per year) for students who maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Each year, a group of volunteers carefully selects our scholarship recipient.
Our goal: To receive one application from every public high school in the Treasure Valley area (Ada and Canyon Counties).
Scholarship Details:
- Designed to help a student who otherwise could not afford higher education attend college full-time.
- Open to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate significant financial need, strong academic potential, and embody the YMCA’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Students must submit a complete application as a single document. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Application Deadline: February 1
For questions, please contact Katie Blackwell at scholarships@ymcatvidaho.org.
Eligible students must:
- Applicants must attend a public high school in the Boise, West Ada, Caldwell, Vallivue, or Nampa School Districts.
- Students who are paid employees of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and meet the eligibility requirements may apply even if their high school has already made its nomination.
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Membership in the YMCA and/or participation in YMCA programs are not required.