Governor Brad Little announced the recipients today of the 2024 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities. Last year’s Governor’s Cup fundraising drive brought in enough money for 25 new scholarships to be awarded this year.
The selection process, overseen by the 12-member board of directors of the Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship Fund Inc., involved assessing over 3,000 applicants. Recipients were chosen based on their demonstrated dedication to public service, academic excellence, leadership qualities, and community engagement.
The Academic Scholarship offers $5,000 annually, renewable for a maximum of four years, while the Career-Technical Education Scholarship amounts to $3,000 per year for a program duration ranging from two to three years.
The list of this year's scholarship recipients, along with their respective high schools and chosen educational institutions for the upcoming fall semester, is as follows:
Academic Scholarships – Four Year Programs
David Anderson- Lake City High School - Attending University of Idaho
Rylee Chung- Centennial High School -Attending Boise State University
Sarah Curtis- Timberline High School- Attending Boise State University
Ryan Detweiler- Grangeville High School- Attending University of Idaho
Marcie Golding -Rigby High School- Attending Brigham Young University- Idaho
Brynlee Hudman- Thunder Ridge High School- Attending Brigham Young University- Idaho
Daphne Keller- Twin Falls High School- Attending Boise State University
Emma Kirkman- Borah High School- Attending Boise State University
Draycen Lamm- Wendell High School- Attending College of Southern Idaho
Matthew Madden- Eagle High School- Attending Boise State University
Shaelynn Nixon- Idaho Falls High School- Attending Boise State University
Xitzell Ortiz- Ridgevue High School- Attending University of Idaho
Colton Smith- Payette High School- Attending University of Idaho
Kaitlin Smith- Firth High School- Attending Brigham Young University – Idaho
Nayeli Varela- Bonneville High School- Attending Idaho State University
Hunter Warnke- Shelley High School- Attending College of Southern Idaho
Cecil D. Andrus Excellence in Education Scholarship
Halle Hart- Emmett High School- Attending Boise State University
Jim Schmit Excellence in Leadership Scholarship
Peter Massaad- Mtn. View High School - Attending Boise State University
Career Technical – Two- or Three-year Programs
Cody Bird - Timberline High School (Weippe)- Lewis-Clark State College
Ava Grund - Eagle High School- Idaho State University
Maria Juarez- Glenns Ferry High School- College of Southern Idaho
Alexandra Rembelski- Challis Jr/Sr High School- Idaho State University
Nathan Roche- Sandpoint High School- Idaho State University
Emaurah Saunder- Pocatello High School- Idaho State University
Gracie Young- Compass Charter School- College of Western Idaho
"We are truly impressed by the recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Cup Scholarship. These students have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to their communities and the state, and we are thrilled to see them evolve into Idaho's future leaders," stated Governor Little. “Our gratitude extends to the generous sponsors and donors who contributed to the scholarship program last year. Fostering opportunities for these students has consistently been the core mission 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 18th at the Idaho Historical Museum in Boise. The 2023 Idaho Governor’s Cup annual fundraising event will return to Coeur d’Alene this September 5th-7th, where the continued support from numerous donors will allow the scholarship fund to continue serving students next year.