Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Scholarships. Fundraising from last year’s Governor’s Cup brought in enough money for 39 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. Recipients must attend an Idaho college or university.

The Academic Scholarship award is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years. 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 of 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 our ability to continue that legacy is important.”

The Governor and First Lady will host a reception honoring the recipients on June 20 at the Capitol in Boise.

The 2023 Idaho Governor’s Cup annual fundraising event will return to Sun Valley Sept. 7-9, 2023, where the continued support from numerous donors will allow the scholarship fund to continue serving students next year.

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