YOU POWER STUDENT SUCCESS
“I am able to study what I love at a place I love, to dream big without the worry of financial limitations.”
When you're a National Merit Scholar, you can go to college just about anywhere, but the University of Idaho stood out to Montana native Sam Fulbright. U of I provided supplemental scholarship support, but more than that, it offered a community, an exceptional natural resources program and the opportunity to study overseas.
By choosing U of I, Sam is exploring the world and learning to think critically about managing the lands he grew up on – beautiful lands that are unique to the Northwest.
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EDUCATION IS ABOUT
MORE
THAN CLASSES -
75%
of information is retained through hands-on learning vs. 5% for lecture -
Nationwide
79.9%
of eligible interns receive a job offer after graduation -
49%
of employers are more likely to hire college graduates with experiential learning on their resume
KEEPING THE PROMISE TO IDAHO’S STUDENTS
Together, we made a Brave. Bold. Promise to Idaho’s Students: more scholarships, expanded experiential learning and multiple pathways to meaningful careers. So far, the Vandal Family has raised more than $105 million for scholarships and millions more for transformational experiences beyond the classroom.
It’s no coincidence we also welcomed the largest freshman class in U of I history for fall 2022. And we’re just getting started.
YOU POWER SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR IDAHO
“It’s kind of like an immunization shot for honeybee larvae.”
Anyone who eats food is impacted by the health of bees. Student Keera Paull and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences professor JT Van Leuven are exploring innovative solutions to kill the microbes that destroy honeybee colonies. Their research may lead to better and more sustainable methods for protecting the pollinators that keep our crops growing and food supply flourishing.
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THE NEED IS
GREAT
AND GROWING -
U of I students had
$25M
in total unmet need for 2020-21 -
By 2025,
62%
of all jobs in Idaho will require some education beyond high school -
Only
44%
of Idaho’s young adults hold a college degree or professional certificate
SERVING IDAHO’S NEEDS TODAY AND TOMORROW
Idaho’s rich natural resources are the catalyst for smart growth, adaptability and livability. Vandals balance social, environmental and economic goals to create the sustainable solutions Idaho needs for energy, water, food and housing – today and well into the future.
YOU POWER A THRIVING IDAHO
"There is such a demand for rural physicians and preventative care here in Idaho."
WWAMI medical student Bryan Jones knows this first-hand. He's from Malad, Idaho (population 1,945) and worked as a critical care nurse in Blackfoot, Idaho (population 11,936). Driven by a desire to better inform his patients about healthcare decisions, Bryan - and his family of six - decided he would pursue his M.D.
When he graduates in 2024, Bryan is motivated to return to rural Idaho and practice emergency medicine where he is sure to have a big impact and help his community thrive.
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IDAHO
THRIVES
ON WORKFORCE-READY GRADUATES -
U of I is ranked in the top
15%
for social mobility among national universities -
$108K
Median mid-career salary for U of I grads -
$53.4K
average early career pay for graduates
BUILDING VIBRANT, PROSPEROUS, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
We are of, for and by Idaho. Our charge is to look beyond the horizon, ever-striving to ensure our communities are healthy and prosperous. Enriched with vibrant arts and culture. Strengthened by abundant access to education, justice and healthcare. Protected against threats to infrastructure, data and the systems we depend on every day. These are the hallmarks of a thriving Idaho, one that builds an unstoppable future. For students. For Idaho. For the world.
SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE. CHANGE THE WORLD.
Your Impact. Your Way.
There's more than one way to give. Find what's right for you.
CREATE YOUR LEGACYBRAVE OPPORTUNITIES.
BOLD SOLUTIONS.
UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS.
When you give to U of I, you elevate our communities, economy and quality of life across the state and outside our borders. Your investment today in Idaho's land-grant university changes lives for the better. Thank you for making a difference. For students. For Idaho. For the world.
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