Scholarships

The Darrell and Jeremy Brown Endowment

Established by Idaho State University alumni Darrell and Jeremy Brown, this scholarship will provide support to College of Business students majoring in management, with preference to students who are a member of Alpha Kappa Psi or Gamma Beta Phi. Darrell and Jeremy established the endowment to show their appreciation for ISU and help support College of Business students.

“I didn’t have to worry about money during my time at ISU because of the scholarships I received, and I was able to do well [in my classes] because of it,” said Jeremy. “I wanted to pass along the same opportunity to future students, with the hopes they will do the same when they are able. It would be great to see the number of scholarships continue to grow.”

Both Darrell and Jeremy noted that the experiences they had outside of the classroom in organizations like co-ed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi and honors society Gamma Beta Phi contributed greatly to their career success.

“When I interviewed for jobs, no one was asking about my GPA. They were asking about what clubs I had been a part of and what experiences I had had outside of the classroom,” said Darrell. “It was club involvement that helped me develop leadership and decision-making skills. It also taught me about planning, organizing, setting goals and working with other people.”

“Understanding the importance of positive relationships was a major stepping stone into my career, and it’s something I learned from clubs and professors at ISU,” said Jeremy.

“We hope that if a student is looking at multiple universities, scholarships like this one will make them choose ISU,” concluded Darrell.

The Daniel M. and Helen D. Hodgkiss Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established in honor of Daniel (Dan) and Helen Hodgkiss, this scholarship will be used to assist Idaho State University College of Business accounting students in perpetuity.

Dan Hodgkiss graduated from high school in Petoskey, Michigan, in 1974. Like many young people, Dan struggled to find what his passion was. He attended a community college in Michigan, but after a couple of years decided to take a leap and move to Pocatello, Idaho, to attend ISU. It was at ISU where Dan found his true passion: accounting.

ISU gave him the tools necessary to embark on a successful career, and after graduating in 1979, Dan began an extensive career in mining operations and accounting. His passion and expertise led him to successfully run Platte Valley Accounting in Saratoga, Wyoming, for twenty-five years. For many years, he impacted the community by serving as a valuable member of the Carbon Power and Light Board of Directors. His active involvement in the Saratoga Lion's Club further demonstrated his commitment to service. Dan was grateful to ISU, and his time at the University was very special to him. His time in the accounting program set him on a path for success in his life. He and his wife, Helen D. Hodgkiss, set aside a portion of their trust to benefit future ISU accounting students with the Daniel M. and Helen D. Hodgkiss Scholarship Endowment Fund.

The Ron H. Ostermeier and Sharon K. Ostermeier Memorial Scholarship Endowments

Established by Idaho State University alumnus Shane Ostermeier, these scholarships will provide support to Idaho natives in the College of Business management program and the College of Education elementary education program, respectively. Ostermeier established the scholarships to honor his parents who attended the colleges and to support students following the same career paths his parents did.

“My parents loved their experience at ISU and fell in love there,” said Ostermeier. “My mom was a lifelong teacher, and my dad helped people reach their goals and enabled them to follow their dreams throughout his career. It’s my hope that these scholarships will support students in reaching their own goals while worrying less about money.”

While there was a family legacy of attending ISU, Ostermeier grew up in a household where education in general was considered essential. Ostermeier attributes this focus on education to success he’s found in life and his career.

“My parents helped me reach my true potential by instilling the importance of education. If I can help other students reach their true potential through these scholarships, I know I’ll be doing what my parents would have wanted.”

Largest Entrepreneur Program Gift in College History

This transformational gift from an anonymous donor will dramatically accelerate opportunities we can provide students and further help us prepare the next generation of business owners and job creators in the state.