(BOISE) – Governor Brad Little announced the recipients today of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities. Last year’s Governor’s Cup fundraising drive brought in enough money for 39 new scholarships to be awarded this year.
Recipients were chosen from among more than 3,000 applicants by the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship Fund Inc.’s 13-member board of directors. Selections were made based on each applicant’s commitment to public service, academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
The Academic Scholarship award is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, while the Career-Technical Education award is $3,000 per year for two to three years, contingent upon the length of the program.
Here are this year’s recipients, along with their high schools and the schools they will attend in the fall:
Academic Scholarships – Four Year Programs
Hannah Amick – Timberline High School-Boise – Attending University of Idaho
Levi Armichardy – Council Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending College of Idaho
Maia Cuddy – Lewiston High School – Attending University of Idaho
Grayden DeVries – Kimberly High School – Attending College of Idaho
Joseph Doumit – Troy Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending University of Idaho
Isabelle Eppich – Council Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Idaho State University
Lafe Gammett – Mackay Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Olivia House – Middleton High School – Attending Idaho State University
Connor Johnson – Firth High School – Attending Idaho State University
Colette Larsen – West Side Senior High School – Attending Idaho State University
Macy Maloney – Weiser High School – Attending University of Idaho
Ava Mendoza – Gem Prep Online – Attending University of Idaho
Kamille Mirkin – Jerome High School – Attending University of Idaho
Madison Myers – Wendell High School – Attending University of Idaho
Franco Ocampo – Carey Public School – Attending Idaho State University
Asher Pirvu – Victory Charter School – Attending Idaho State University
Connor Potratz – Orofino High School – Attending University of Idaho
Tara Schlader – Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Boise State University
Mary Schwartz – Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending University of Idaho
Mattie Shirts – Weiser High School – Attending College of Idaho
Haley Sprague – McCall-Donnelly High School – Attending University of Idaho
Elizabeth Tarbet – Burley Senior High School – Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Carter Woodland – Notus Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Idaho State University
Cecil D. Andrus Excellence in Education Scholarship
Kambree Broadhead – Preston High School – Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Career-Technical – Two- or Three-year Programs
Alina Anderson – Hillcrest High School – Attending College of Eastern Idaho
Brianna Askew – Kimberly High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Peace Belfield – Thunder Ridge High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Gracie Duncan – Timberlake High School – Attending North Idaho College
Ryan Garnier – Watersprings High School – Attending College of Eastern Idaho
Clayton Isaac – Bonners Ferry High School – Attending North Idaho College
Jiaxin Liu – Centennial High School – Attending University of Idaho
Jocelin Pelayo-Cardona – Blackfoot High School – Attending Idaho State University
Rocio Perez Osorino – Emmett High School – Attending College of Western Idaho
William Praegitzer – Oakley Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Ethan Randklev – Burley Senior High School – Attending Idaho State University
Braelyn Scott – Melba High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Cooper Shaffer – Rigby High School – Attending College of Southern Idaho
Luke St Michell – Meridian High School – Attending Idaho State University
Wiley Turek – Challis Jr.-Sr. High School – Attending Idaho State University
“We are so impressed with the recipients for the 2023 Governor’s Cup Scholarship. These students have demonstrated their commitment to their neighbors, communities and the state, and we are proud to have them become the next generation of Idaho leaders,” Governor Little said. “Additionally, we would like to express appreciation for the generous sponsors and donors who contributed to the scholarship program last year. Providing opportunities for these students has always been at the heart of the Governor’s Cup and being able to continue that legacy is important.”
The Governor and First Lady will host a reception honoring the recipients on June 20th at the Capitol in Boise. The 2023 Idaho Governor’s Cup annual fundraising event will return to Sun Valley this September 7th-9th, where the continued support from numerous donors will allow the scholarship fund to continue serving students next year.
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