BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Abigail Allen, a sophomore at Montana State University and the child of deputy at the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has been awarded one of seven Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Scholarships. She will receive $1,000 to support her college education in becoming a nurse anesthetist.
Allen graduated in 2025 from Pocatello High School with High Honors. This year’s recipients were selected from a competitive pool of 56 applicants. Allen is the recipient for the 5th District of IAC, which also includes Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties.
The IAC Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to the children of county employees, as well as the children or grandchildren of county elected officials, who are enrolled full-time in a college, university, or vocational/technical program. The fund is supported through personal contributions from county elected officials and employees, along with fundraising efforts.
This marks the 23rd year the IAC has awarded scholarships. Thanks to the continued support of county officials, employees, and corporate sponsors, the IAC Scholarship Fund has awarded 178 scholarships since 2003.
