Nevada Scholarships
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Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship
The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship is offered to support students fulfill their educational goals. It is a one-time award of $1,000 and can be renewed if reapplied.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3.2
- Deadline
- April 30
Stewardship Scholarship Essay Contest
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance offers prizes ranging from $500 to $1,000 to three undergraduate BIPOC students to pursue any degree at an accredited higher institution in the U.S.
- Amount
- $500–$1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- November 29
T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood Nevada Scholarship Program
The T.E.A.C.H Scholarship is a financial aid award, ranging from $20,000 to $60,000, granted to Nevada students for their two- or four-year college studies in order to prepare for a career in early childhood education, based on need.
- Amount
- $20,000–$60,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 110 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- December 31
InspirASIAN Scholarship Program
The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to qualifying high school senior and graduate students and undergraduate student in one of 18 states of InspirASIAN Chapter to complete their degrees.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 28 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.4
- Deadline
- January 31
- Winner announcement
- May, 2022
InspirASIAN Scholarships
InspirASIAN National Scholarships and InspirASIAN State Scholarships are annual programs offering $2,000 and $1,000 to selected high school students for college studies.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 25 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.4
- Deadline
- January 31
NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship
The NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship gives a series of financial assistance to the general public and the dependents of their employees to pursue higher education in Nevada institutions.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 30 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- January 31
Public Education Foundation Scholarship Plus
The Public Education Foundation Scholarship Plus program offers a number of grants to deserving students in Nevada who are either beginning their academic careers or are currently enrolled in college.
- Amount
- $20,000–$60,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 951 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- January 31
Western Arts & Culture Scholarship
The Western Art & Culture Scholarship targets Northern Nevada high school graduates with proven skills and appreciation for their chosen area of art and culture.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 24 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- February 9
- Winner announcement
- April 28, 2023
Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship
The Reno Rodeo Foundation offers the Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, to Nevada high school graduate students to pursue higher education of their choice.
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 20 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- February 10
Nevada Women’s Fund Scholarship
The Nevada Women's Fund Scholarship is an award of several amounts to help women in Northern Nevada to fund their post-secondary education at institutions in Northern Nevada.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- February 28
RMMI Engineering Scholarship
The Rocky Mountain Mining Institute (RMMI) offers this scholarship to undergraduate students of engineering or geology majors pursuing a degree at a college or university to enter the mining industry.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 1
- Winner announcement
- April 2022
RMMI Technical Scholarship
The Rocky Mountain Mining Institute (RMMI) offers this scholarship to eight students enrolled in technical programs who have expressed an interest in mining as a career path.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 8 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 1
- Winner announcement
- April 2022
The Jack and Jane Becker Medical School Scholarship
Medical students from the University of Nevada are offered the Jack and Jane Becker Medical School School Scholarship of $1,000 to complete their degrees.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- March 1
CA-NV AWWA Scholarship Program
The American Water Works Association's California-Nevada Section offers the CA-NV AWWA Scholarship Program of up to $5,000 to 12 undergraduate and graduate students studying water resources-related fields.
- Amount
- $1,000–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 12 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 15
Phil and Jennifer Satre Medical Education Scholarship
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada offers the Phil and Jennifer Satre Medical Education Scholarship to college students pursuing a medical degree and intending to practice medicine in Nevada.
- Amount
- $1,000–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- April 1
Otto A. Huth Scholarship
The scholarship provides assistance to students in Nevada who are about to age out of foster care or have previously aged out and wish to study at any higher institution.
- Amount
- $10,000–$40,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2
- Deadline
- April 15
Davis Memorial Foundation
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association awards undergraduate and graduate students scholarships to enroll in a trade school or pursue a degree in a field related to construction.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 22
- Winner announcement
- September 2022
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
The Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship offers twenty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 20 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 30
MGMA Western Section Scholarship
The MGMA Western Section Scholarship provides one award to an undergraduate or a graduate student to pursue a program relevant to medical practice management in an accredited college or university.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 1
- Winner announcement
- August 2022
¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program
The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program offers 185 $1,500 flight e-passes to undergraduate and graduate students who travel away from home to study.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 185 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- May 15
- Winner announcement
- July 8, 2023
APWA Nevada Intern-Focused Scholarship Program
The American Public Works Association Nevada Chapter offers awards ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 to college/university students studying civil engineering, survey, science, and public work-related fields.
- Amount
- $1,500–$6,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 4 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- June 19
Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Western Regional Chapter
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students of Korean heritage who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs of their choice at schools in the Western Region.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- June 30
“What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” Art Contest
The “What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up” Contest of up to $1,000 is offered to three winners between pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade security for their higher education.
- Amount
- $250–$1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- October 14
Alpine Recovery Lodge Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay Contest
Every year, The Alpine Recovery Lodge offers one available scholarship valued at $1,000 per recipient in various regions across the United States.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- November 1
- Winner announcement
- November 30, 2023
Nevada Scholarships
Nevada is a state in the western region of the U.S. Its capital is Carson City and its largest city is Las Vegas. It is known for its desert landscape, casinos, and vibrant nightlife. Prospective students who are interested in studying in Oregon can look forward to colleges with state-of-the-art facilities, rigorous academic programs, and fun activities on and off campus.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top schools in Nevada?
- University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno is a public institution located in Reno, NV. It was founded in 1957. Students can choose from 145 undergraduate degrees or 150 graduate programs. The most popular majors at the University of Nevada, Reno include business, management, marketing, and related support services; health professions and related occupations. There are also more than 250 clubs and organizations available for students to get involved in.
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NV. It was founded in 1957. Students can choose from 99 distinct undergraduate degrees(73 majors) or 73 graduate programs. There are also more than 350 clubs and organizations available for students to get involved in. The most popular majors at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are Hospitality and Administration Management.
- Great Basin College
Great Basin College is a public institution located in Elko, NV. It was founded in 1967. The college offers bachelor’s degrees, applied qualifications, and certificates. As well as short-term training programs that can be completed online. The most popular major at Great Basin College is Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide. See our nursing scholarships if you are interested in this area of study.
Most popular majors in Nevada?
- Psychology
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Nursing
Where does Nevada rank in education?
Nevada ranks 49th on the list of most educated states and 46th on our list of states with the best and worst public school systems. Read our Scholaroo data reports for more information on the different factors that affect the ranking.