Nevada Agricultural Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Intro / History
Founded in 1976 by alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) College of Agriculture, the Nevada Agricultural Foundation has supported Nevada agriculture for decades. Since its organization, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships and grants.
Impact and who we support
The Foundation’s funding has benefited:
- Students at UNR and other accredited universities
- FFA and 4-H youth groups
- Ag in the Classroom programs
- Research projects and development efforts
- Historical works, books and white papers related to Nevada agriculture
- Seminars and educational programs for working Nevada farmers and...
Intro / History
Founded in 1976 by alumni of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) College of Agriculture, the Nevada Agricultural Foundation has supported Nevada agriculture for decades. Since its organization, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships and grants.
Impact and who we support
The Foundation’s funding has benefited:
- Students at UNR and other accredited universities
- FFA and 4-H youth groups
- Ag in the Classroom programs
- Research projects and development efforts
- Historical works, books and white papers related to Nevada agriculture
- Seminars and educational programs for working Nevada farmers and...
Foster Children Education Scholarship
$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...
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...
Reach for the Stars
$5,000
The Nevada State Education Association (NSEA), working together with elected officials and members of the community, is proud to award two Loretta Harper Reach for the Stars scholarships. NSEA especially encourages students pursuing degrees in education to apply, but applicants from any field are welcome—support is not restricted to education majors.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior or a graduate of a Nevada public high school.
- Must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a Nevada-accredited:
- community college,
- four-year university, or
- career and technical education institution.
How to apply
Application materials are available below....
The Nevada State Education Association (NSEA), working together with elected officials and members of the community, is proud to award two Loretta Harper Reach for the Stars scholarships. NSEA especially encourages students pursuing degrees in education to apply, but applicants from any field are welcome—support is not restricted to education majors.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior or a graduate of a Nevada public high school.
- Must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a Nevada-accredited:
- community college,
- four-year university, or
- career and technical education institution.
How to apply
Application materials are available below....
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...
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...
NSRC Fund Scholarship
$2,500
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
Royal Business Bank Scholarship Program
$1,000
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...
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...
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
$2,500
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.
-...
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.
-...
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
$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...
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...
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...
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...
