"Scholarships are the catalyst for giving people in our community the opportunity to obtain the workforce training that enables them to substantially increase their lifetime earnings. When you give to CWI, you are getting a great return on investment as CWI is the leader in providing quality, accessible, and affordable secondary education."
Mike Peña
CWI Foundation President
Invest in students — College of Western Idaho's (CWI) highest priority. Nearly 300 scholarships are awarded to CWI students each academic year, totaling nearly $500,000 in scholarship funds. Your contribution to scholarships will make a significant impact on students both inside and outside the classroom.
Gifts to the Foundation may be tax deductible.
General Scholarship Funds
CWI's general scholarship fund is a pool of funds made up of non-designated gifts to the CWI Foundation. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to students based on requirements set by the College and are not limited to a specific donor or donor's wishes.
Gifts to the general scholarship fund can be made online, in-person, or by mail.
Donor Spotlight
Thank you to the John F. Nagel Foundation for being the largest scholarship donor at CWI and for their unwavering commitment to student success. Since their first donation in 2018, the foundation has generously contributed $1,232,000 over the past seven years. Their incredible support provides $3,500 scholarships to up to 64 students each year in their second year of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Drafting Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Network and Systems Administration, and Welding and Metals Fabrication. We are deeply grateful for their dedication to empowering the next generation of skilled professionals.
Contact the CWI Foundation
- Chief Development Officer, CWI Foundation
Scholarship News and Blogs
Andy Del Toro Obeso, a Political Science student at College of Western Idaho, is a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, driven by his passion for creating meaningful societal change
College of Western Idaho’s third annual Giving Day on April 10 unites the community to support scholarships and programs that empower over 30,000 students.
Ali Chick is turning personal challenges into opportunity as she pursues her dream of owning a rural business through CWI’s Agriculture program, supported by scholarships and a strong campus community.
CWI is providing clear pathways to employment for students like Tucker Graham, recently graduate from the Fire Service Technology program.
Raquel Valdibieso, current Beta Sigma Pi Chapter President, has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.
College of Western Idaho received a significant boost to its scholarship endowment fund thanks to the generosity of the Bank of Idaho.