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Nevada Scholarships for High School and College Students

Nevada Women's Fund Scholarship
$5,000
The Nevada Women's Fund (NWF) initiated a scholarship program with the aim of empowering women in the northern region of Nevada through educational support. Since its establishment, the program has granted scholarships amounting to millions of dollars to women throughout the region, aiding them in reaching their academic and professional aspirations. Over time, the program has broadened its scope to include support for students in diverse fields, with an emphasis on promoting economic independence and professional growth. The Nevada Women’s Fund remains committed to investing in women's potential to effect positive transformation in their communities.Eligibility and Selection CriteriaThe NWF invites...
Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Southern Nevada GCSA Legacy Awards
$1,000
The Southern Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association (SNGCSA) Legacy Awards competition provides financial assistance for the education of SNGCSA members' children and grandchildren. Each award, valued at $1,000.00, is sponsored by the Scholarship & Research Tournament and managed by the SNGCSA.The SNGCSA Board and Scholarship Committee will evaluate all applications. The committee's decisions are final. Applicants will receive notification of their application status via mail by August 15th for the Fall Semester and February 15th for the Spring Semester of the application year. All scholarship award checks will be issued to the applicant or their respective educational institution.Details of The...
Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship
$5,000
Eligibility for this scholarship extends to full-time nursing students at both the undergraduate and graduate level who are enrolled in a state-accredited program in either California or Nevada. Applicants must have at least one year of their education remaining.CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION:Applicants are required to demonstrate financial need and also:Present evidence of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status/alien registration, with no federal judgements, liens, service commitments, or overdue federal debtsSubmit proof of enrollment in a state-accredited undergraduate or graduate nursing program in California or NevadaBe enrolled for the 2025-2026 academic year, with at least one year of schooling leftProvide official school...
Deadline
Nov 30, 2025
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$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: -...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2026
Engineering/Geology Scholarship
$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...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
$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...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
Ninth Circuit Court Civics Contest
$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...
Deadline
Mar 06, 2026
GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
$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...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Deadline
May 01, 2026
Pacific Forest Foundation Scholarship
$3,000
The Pacific Forest Foundation (PFF) extends its scholarship program to students pursuing studies in fields related to forestry. To qualify, students must be residents of any western states (CA, WA, OR, ID, AK, AZ, NV, UT, WY, MT and CO), British Columbia, or New Zealand. The application period commences in January each year, with a deadline of May 1st for all submissions to reach the PFF office.Each year, PFF aims to grant between 5 and 10 scholarships, with individual amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. These funds are intended to assist with tuition and book expenses. The scholarship money is...
Deadline
May 01, 2026
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic: To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student: 1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026. 2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis. 3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year. 4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada. 5) By October 2026, the student...
Deadline
May 02, 2026
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Students: 5,360
Tuition: $52,948
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1445
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Students: 1,610
Tuition: $55,020
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1399
Denison University
Granville, OH
Students: 2,253
Tuition: $56,680
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 30
SAT: 1350
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
Students: 16,637
Tuition: $24,020
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1154
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Students: 25,477
Tuition: $24,338
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 22
SAT: 1124
Sierra Nevada University
Incline Village, NV
Students: 272
Tuition: $35,508
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 22
SAT: 1036
Chamberlain University-Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Students: 508
Tuition: $19,766
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%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
Students: 4,287
Tuition: $19,076
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%).
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A
DeVry University-Nevada
Henderson, NV
Students: 35
Tuition: $17,872
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%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Henderson, NV
Students: 683
Tuition: $17,410
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...
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A