Nevada Scholarships for High School and College Students

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...

Dear Student, You are invited to apply for scholarships offered by the Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund (NSRCF). About the Fund The NSRCF was established in 1980 by Nisei—second-generation Japanese Americans—who had been incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. During that period, the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council helped approximately 4,600 Nisei college students leave the camps to continue their studies. The NSRCF honors those efforts by supporting the education of subsequent generations. Since its founding, the Fund has granted more than $1.4 million in scholarships to over 1,200 Southeast Asian high school students in cities...

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...

Introduction The West Coast Equine Foundation (WCEF) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Murieta Equestrian Center (MEC) in Rancho Murieta, California. WCEF was formed by MEC leadership as a means of giving back to the equestrian community that has supported the Center and its expanding lineup of annual events. What WCEF does WCEF supports the horse community through scholarships, signature events, a youth horsemanship challenge, and partnerships with local community groups and therapeutic-riding organizations. Through these programs and outreach efforts, the Foundation seeks to educate, entertain, and engage the regional equine community—promoting horsemanship, sportsmanship, and a deeper appreciation for...

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...

Overview Royal Business Bank is offering $5,000 in scholarship funding, distributed as five awards of $1,000 each, to support high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time as degree-seeking students in college in Fall 2026. These scholarships are intended for young people who live within Royal Business Bank’s service areas and are pursuing higher education. Who is eligible - Current high school seniors who live in one of the following counties: - New York: New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Richmond County - New Jersey: Middlesex County - California: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County - Nevada: Clark...

The Cathay Bank Foundation provides financial support to young people living within the Bank’s service areas who are pursuing postsecondary education. Eligibility - Applicant must be a high school senior living in one of Cathay Bank’s service counties located in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington. - Must plan to begin college as a first‑year student in Fall 2026 at a U.S.-accredited four‑year college/university or at a community college. (If chosen, you will be required to submit an official college acceptance letter for confirmation.) - Minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0. -...