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Student Scholarships
Scholarships provide crucial impact

Vandal Promise Scholarships change lives

Your gift creates opportunities for students to start their U of I journey, thrive in their studies and graduate with less student loan debt. Vandal Promise Scholars receive up to $5,000 each year to help them afford the excellent education U of I offers. 

Xana Kernodle Scholarship

The Kernodle family created the Xana Kernodle Scholarship Endowment at University of Idaho in memory of Xana to provide much-needed support to U of I students across North Idaho while pursuing their dreams. All gifts up to $1,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by Sheldon '11 & Marissa '11 Kernodle.

Bruce and Kathy Pitman Fund for Student Emergencies

This fund was created to deliver essential support for students facing unanticipated expenses resulting from lost employment, medical emergencies or other challenging life events. In many cases, students have been able to stay enrolled at U of I because the Pitman Fund helped them cover utility bills, emergency travel costs and even basic necessities like food and clothing.

Dual Credit Program Award

Gifts to the University of Idaho Dual Credit Program will be used to support scholarships and various fees associated with high school students’ participation in U of I Dual Credit. 

College Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarship

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) assists students who have qualifying migrant/seasonal farm work backgrounds by providing financial and academic support services. 

Betsy Thomas Scholarship 

Awarded annually to students who display exceptional motivation, innovation, involvement, and commitment to advancing equal access for all students.  

 Art Taylor Indigenous Culture and Ecology Memorial

Donors will honor Dr. Taylor’s memory and his dedication to fostering learning and building meaningful community connections.  This program was designed for U of I Native American students, offering them the opportunity to engage in ecological restoration service-learning projects in Hawaii while exploring the culture, ecology and climate of the islands. Donations to this fund will directly support the sustainability of this impactful program. 

Virginia Wolf Distinguished Service Award

Awarded annually to students who show dedication and resilience in addressing challenges and promoting positive change on campus and in the community.

 

2
Match
Xana Kernodle
Thank you to Sheldon Kernodle for all the support this Vandal Giving Day.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Blaine & Shelley Pitman Fund Match
Thank you Blaine & Shelley for your support and commitment to Vandal students!
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
ICCU Vandal Promise Scholarship
Thanks to ICCU for all the support to our Vandal Family.
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$500
Early Bird Challenge
Congratulations on receiving the first bonus of Vandal Giving Day 2025!
1 / 1 Gifts
Completed
$1,889
The 1889 Challenge
Thank you to the University of Idaho Foundation for funding our 1,889 challenge!
1,889 / 1,889 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Kick Off Challenge
Thanks for helping us kick off Vandal Giving Day 2025!
Rank Prize Kick Off Challenge Gifts
1 $1,000 Sports Clubs - Horse Polo 135
2 $1,000 Men's Rugby 55
3 $1,000 Vandal Scholarship Fund 53
4 Library Dean's Excellence Fund 26
5 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 24
Ended
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Vandal Promise Match by the Jackson Family
Thanks to the donations, Vandal students will receive support to achieve their academic goals!
Completed
$500
Eric Billings CAMP Scholarship Challenge
Thank you to Eric '08 & Jessica Billings
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
John Hoyne New Vandal Donor Challenge
Thanks to John Hoyne for all his support to the Vandal Family
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$500
Faculty & Staff Challenge
Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for your commitment!
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Foundation Participation Challenge
Thank you to the UI Foundation for their participation.
Completed
Leaderboard
Finish Line Challenge
Thank you for making 2025 Vandal Giving Day another success!
Rank Prize Departments Gifts
1 $500 Sports Clubs - Horse Polo 42
2 $500 Men's Rugby 42
3 $500 Vandals First: First-Generation Program Support 40
4 $500 Nez Perce County 4-H 39
5 Gamma Phi Beta Presidents Fund 37
Ended
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Rank State Gifts
1 ID 56
2 WA 8
3 TX 3
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