College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty are invited to nominate outstanding students for the Emerging Scholars program [2], 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) [3] 

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 [4]. 

Nominate an Emerging Scholar [5]