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One night: $1.35 million raised to support student scholarships at The College of Idaho. The 2025 Scholarship Gala represented – by far – the largest amount ever raised by guests at the Gala, surpassing the previous high by over a quarter of a million dollars ($1.05M in 2024).
The Scholarship Gala left people searching for the words to express their gratitude and appreciation. “I’m always amazed at how our Yote family comes together each year to rally around scholarships. So many alumni, myself included, benefitted from the generous support of other College of Idaho alumni and friends of the College,” said Jack Cafferty ’97, Vice President of College Relations.
“I never would have thought we would ever see that kind of number, at least in my time with the College,” said CEO Doug Brigham ‘87. “I think it tells you how much people believe in the College, the importance of the College, and the importance of making the College accessible for all students.”
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Scholarship Gala 2025 Speaker Hana Pfeiffer, an accounting and political economy double major, grew up in Rupert, Idaho and loved “the community and togetherness that comes from a small town.” Hana shares how “helping your neighbors” was a core value in her family and drove her desire to give back at The College of Idaho.
The annual Scholarship Gala is the College’s biggest night of giving. All money raised funds scholarships, assisting more than 99% of our students. Join us on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Boise Centre for a night of community, fun and giving! Purchase tickets below, and if you are interested in sponsoring our gala, please contact Deidre Walters.
Carmen Castillo, a biomedical science major who was planning to attend another institution. But, with the encouragement of Marcia Wing ’76, Castillo was able to change her path due to the scholarships available at the College.
Carmen Castillo ‘21
Kaya Evans, the College’s 8th Rhodes Scholar, expresses her gratitude for those who support the College. “It is the people inside it that you are supporting. Not anyone of us alone, but the community that we form when we come together.”
Kaya Evans
Cristina Hernandez ’21 shares her story of overcoming obstacles and how scholarships helped her attend the College to pursue her dreams of a career in medicine so she can help people.
Cristina Hernandez ‘21Thank you for supporting the College and our students. Your contribution makes a significant impact on our campus community and helps current and future students thrive academically and professionally.
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