Economics Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to students who have declared a major in Economics:
Ellis Lamborn Scholarship
Awarded annually by the Department of Economics.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Junior and senior Economics majors
- Candidates must carry eight (8) or more credit hours in each of the semesters the scholarship will cover.
- Candidates must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for the award.
How to Apply: Candidates must submit an online application via the COBE Scholarship website in order to qualify for this scholarship.
Geetha Raha Scholarship
Awarded annually to an eligible candidate who, in the opinion of the full-time economics faculty, has the potential to become the “best professional economist.” GPA is a factor in the selection process but it is not the sole deciding factor.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a junior or senior Economics majors
- Must have completed at least 6 credit hours of upper-division economics courses.
How to Apply: Candidates must submit an online application via the COBE Scholarship website in order to qualify for this scholarship.
The John J. Chapman Scholarship
Awarded annually by the Department of Economics. John Chapman was a CPA and owner of the Mode Department Store in Boise in the late 1930’s and 1940’s. He was one of the original founders and supporters of Boise Junior College.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a junior and senior Economics majors
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for the award.
How to Apply: Candidates must submit an online application via the COBE Scholarship website in order to qualify for this scholarship.
Len B. Jordan and Grace Jordan Scholarships
Awarded by the Jordan family and the Department of Economics. These renewable scholarships are awarded to five or six students each academic year. Criteria for consideration include financial need and/or academic merit. To be considered for scholarship renewal, recipients must reapply each academic year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be full time, junior or senior Economics majors
- Must have 3.0 GPA or higher
- Majors who do not meet these criteria are asked to explain in their application why they should be given special consideration.
How to Apply: Fill out the scholarship application and turn it in to the administrative assistant in the Department of Economics, Rm. B-311, by the deadline.
Include the following materials with your application:
- Briefly describe your life and your career goals. (Typed, up to one-half page, single-spaced).
- A short explanation of why you have chosen to major in economics. (Typed, up to one-half page, single-spaced)
Dick Payne Scholarship
Dick Payne retired after 34 years of dedicated service to the Boise State Economics Department. Dick came to BSU in 1970, from USC where he completed his Ph.D. During his tenure at BSU, Dick received more teaching awards than the whole economics faculty combined, to say nothing of the respect and admiration which he earned from several generations of students. A Scholarship fund was established in Dick’s name, so his legacy will endure.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a junior and senior Economics majors
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for the award
- High moral character
How to Apply: Candidates must submit an online application via the COBE Scholarship website in order to qualify for this scholarship. (Not currently accepting scholarships.)
Current Awards
Scholarship Recipients 2008-2009
John J. Chapman Scholars: Valeria Spindler Kyler James
Ellis Lamborn Scholar: Craig Marley
Geetha Raha Scholar: Daniel Simenc
Len B. and Grace Jordan Scholars: Craig Marley, Emi Huseynov, Andrew Morris, Daniel Simenc
Richard Payne Scholar: Joel Fadel
Department of Economics Scholars: David Barry, Andrew Townsend, Emil Huseynov, Matthew Maurer