Michael T. Martin Scholarship
$12,000
$12,000
Michael T. Martin Memorial Scholarship (High School & College) Introduction The Michael T. Martin Memorial Scholarship supports individuals committed to building a career in the construction industry. Whether you are finishing high school, currently enrolled in college, or planning to change professions and enter construction, this award aims to help you move forward in construction-related studies and careers. Eligibility and focus - Who may apply: graduating high school seniors, current college students, and adults seeking to transition into the construction field. - Areas of study supported: construction management, engineering, and other construction-related disciplines. Key details - Application period: October 2025...
Foster Children Education Scholarship
$5,000
$5,000
Introduction
The Foster Children Education Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to young people who are currently, or previously have been, in Nevada’s foster care system. Eligible applicants include those who were never legally adopted or were not expected to be adopted, those adopted at age 13 or older, and individuals who were placed with foster families outside Nevada and adopted at or after age 13.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Graduating high school seniors or individuals who already hold a high school diploma.
- Those who are or were in foster care connected to the State of Nevada and meet...
InspirASIAN College Scholarship
$2,000
$2,000
Overview
InspirASIAN funds college-bound high school seniors through scholarship awards. Applicants from any state with an active local InspirASIAN chapter are eligible for the national scholarships. Every applicant will be reviewed for national awards; those who do not receive a national award may still be considered for chapter-level (state/local) scholarships where those are available.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
You must satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered:
1) High school status and academic standing
- Be a full-time high school senior in good standing.
- Be on track to graduate in Spring 2026.
- Hold a minimum unweighted...
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
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Shared Energy Future Foundation Scholarships
$1,500
$1,500
Overview
SEFF is awarding over $30,000 in scholarships to support the next step for high school seniors and first-year apprentices. There are fifteen $1,500 STEM scholarships and ten $1,000 trade school scholarships available.
STEM Scholarships — 15 awards of $1,500
Eligibility and requirements:
- Current high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a STEM career.
- Financial need will be taken into account.
- Intend to attend an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college or university full time.
- Applicant must reside in one of these states: CA, AZ, NV, OR, or WA.
-...
Engineering/Geology Scholarship
$5,500
$5,500
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in a four-year college or university.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of one of the RMMI member states.
- Candidates should be pursuing a career in the mining industry.
Award
- Recipients receive an all‑expenses‑paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference held in late June. This includes the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all technical sessions during the conference.
Application instructions
- Submit all required materials; incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- On a separate sheet, provide a brief autobiography (150 words maximum). Your autobiography should...
GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
$2,500
$2,500
Overview
The GIAR Grandmothers Scholarship supports first-generation young women of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American, or South American ancestry who reside in Nevada or Hawaii. Applicants must be under 25 years old. For this program, “first-generation” refers to a young woman who has immigrated to the United States and become a naturalized citizen, or who is the daughter of an immigrant from the listed ancestries. The student must live in Nevada or Hawaii to qualify.
Award amount and renewal
- Standard award: a one-time grant of up to $5,000, awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Need will be confirmed by the...
Ninth Circuit Court Civics Contest
$3,000
$3,000
Overview
This is an essay and video competition for high school students who live in the western United States, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The contest is sponsored by the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit.
Important dates and entry information
- Official contest rules and entry instructions will be posted soon at: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest
- Submissions will be accepted starting January 7, 2026.
- The submission deadline is March 6, 2026.
Who may enter
The 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is open to students in grades 9–12. Eligible entrants include those enrolled in public, private, parochial, or charter...
GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
$25,000
$25,000
Overview
This scholarship supports the college education (undergraduate or graduate) of first-generation young women, under age 25, who trace their heritage to Portugal, Mexico, Central America, or South America and who live in Nevada or Hawaii. For the purposes of this award, “first-generation” means either (a) a young woman who immigrated to the United States and has become a naturalized citizen, or (b) the daughter of an immigrant from the listed ancestries. Eligible Nevada applicants are generally those residing in northern Nevada (commonly defined as Tonopah and points north); Hawaii residents statewide are eligible.
Award details
- Typical awards are...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
$5,000
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships
$1,000
$1,000
Overview
Since 1964 the Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) has provided in excess of $2,000,000 in scholarships to more than 6,000 Catholic high school students who go on to college. Each spring the Federation receives nearly 200 scholarship applications from students attending public and Catholic high schools in California, Nevada and Illinois.
Who is eligible
- Minimum academic requirement: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 based on 3½ years (grades 9 through the first quarter or semester of grade 12).
- Applicants must be Roman Catholic and meet ONE of the following:
1) Be of Italian descent and reside within...
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
$5,000
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Students: 5,360
Tuition: $52,948
Students: 5,360
Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, OH. The school has approximatley 5360 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $109,858. The average age of students entering Case Western Reserve University is 20. The most popular programs at the Case Western Reserve University are: Engineering (30%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (10%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Social Sciences (8%).
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Students: 1,610
Tuition: $55,020
Students: 1,610
Kenyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Gambier, OH. The school has approximatley 1610 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $137,788. The average age of students entering Kenyon College is 19. The most popular programs at the Kenyon College are: Social Sciences (25%), English Language And Literature (17%), Visual And Performing Arts (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Psychology (8%).
Denison University
Granville, OH
Students: 2,253
Tuition: $56,680
Students: 2,253
Denison University is a private nonprofit institution located in Granville, OH. The school has approximatley 2253 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $103,917. The average age of students entering Denison University is 19. The most popular programs at the Denison University are: Social Sciences (22%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (11%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Psychology (9%).
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
Students: 16,637
Tuition: $24,020
Students: 16,637
University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution located in Reno, NV. The school has approximatley 16637 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $66,812. The average age of students entering University of Nevada-Reno is 21. The most popular programs at the University of Nevada-Reno are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (15%), Health Professions And Related Programs (14%), Engineering (12%), Social Sciences (10%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%).
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Students: 25,477
Tuition: $24,338
Students: 25,477
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NV. The school has approximatley 25477 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $47,132. The average age of students entering University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 23. The most popular programs at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (26%), Psychology (8%), Health Professions And Related Programs (6%), Social Sciences (6%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (6%).
Sierra Nevada University
Incline Village, NV
Students: 272
Tuition: $35,508
Students: 272
Sierra Nevada University is a private nonprofit institution located in Incline Village, NV. The school has approximatley 272 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $74,394. The average age of students entering Sierra Nevada University is 22. The most popular programs at the Sierra Nevada University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (41%), Psychology (21%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (19%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (5%) and Visual And Performing Arts (5%).
Chamberlain University-Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Students: 508
Tuition: $19,766
Students: 508
Chamberlain University-Nevada is a private for-profit institution located in Las Vegas, NV. The school has approximatley 508 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $56,940. The average age of students entering Chamberlain University-Nevada is 33. The most popular programs at the Chamberlain University-Nevada are: Health Professions And Related Programs (100%), .
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
Students: 4,287
Tuition: $19,076
Students: 4,287
Nevada State College is a public institution located in Henderson, NV. The school has approximatley 4287 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $40,264. The average age of students entering Nevada State College is 28. The most popular programs at the Nevada State College are: Health Professions And Related Programs (49%), Education (10%), Psychology (9%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (6%).
DeVry University-Nevada
Henderson, NV
Students: 35
Tuition: $17,872
Students: 35
DeVry University-Nevada is a private for-profit institution located in Henderson, NV. The school has approximatley 35 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $30,589. The average age of students entering DeVry University-Nevada is 31. The most popular programs at the DeVry University-Nevada are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (54%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (46%), .
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Henderson, NV
Students: 683
Tuition: $17,410
Students: 683
The Art Institute of Las Vegas is a private for-profit institution located in Henderson, NV. The school has approximatley 683 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $25,228. The average age of students entering The Art Institute of Las Vegas is 27. The most popular programs at the The Art Institute of Las Vegas are: Visual And Performing Arts (48%), Personal And Culinary Services (31%), Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (7%) and Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services...