University of Idaho Chobani Scholars

A multi-year scholarship for students from Idaho's Magic Valley who pursue an agriculture-related degree in the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Funded by Chobani, it awards $20,000 spread over four years to incoming freshmen or transfer students with financial need, with preference for students interested in a dairy farming career.

• Must demonstrate financial need

• Must pursue a degree in CALS with a major related to agriculture

• Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student attending their first year at University of Idaho

• Must be from the Magic Valley, which includes Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka and Twin Falls counties

• Preference: students facing challenging life circumstances from a disadvantaged background; students interested in a career in dairy farming (with consideration for direct dairy experience personally or through immediate family); minimum 2.5 GPA

$20,000 paid over four years; multi-year scholarship.

Published amounts: The $20,000 scholarship will be spread over four years.

Apply to University of Idaho, then submit a short application with short essays (why a career in agriculture; how a CALS degree will help you succeed; what the scholarship would mean to you and your family; optional: how the dairy industry has impacted your life). Criteria and application are published in English and Spanish on the CALS scholarships page.

Deadline text on the page: First consideration will be given to those who submit their application by Feb. 28, 2026.