College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty are invited to nominate outstanding students for the Emerging Scholars program, recognizing learners who go beyond grades to show perseverance, creativity, professionalism, and promise.
Nominations
- Faculty may nominate up to five students per academic year.
- Eligible students must:
- Be enrolled in six or more credits during both fall and spring of the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Not be a dual-credit student.
- Nominations should share specific stories or examples of how the student excelled through innovative thinking, leadership, applied learning, or unique contributions.
- Short excerpts of student work are welcome within the word limits of the form.
Awards
- Students selected as Emerging Scholars will each receive a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year
- Up to four students will be recognized in each School of Instruction, plus one at-large award
- Awardees will be honored at a ceremony to be held at the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)
Deadline
- Nominations are due by April 1, 2026.
Take a moment to recognize the inspiring students in your classes! For questions, please contact Brenda Fisher at brendafisher@cwi.edu.
