Reno Rodeo Scholarships Open for Northern Nevada
Students across 14 northern Nevada counties can apply online for college, trade, and career training awards through February 28, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Scholarships
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The Reno Rodeo Foundation opened its scholarship application cycle for students in Northern Nevada, offering awards for college degrees, trade certifications, and career training programs. Applications are submitted online and are due by February 28, 2027.
Why it matters
Scholarships that cover trade certifications and career training, not only four-year degrees, can help Nevada students fund a wider range of education paths. Applicants should note the February 28, 2027 deadline and the online-only submission process.
In 2026 the Foundation awarded $113,500 through 29 scholarships, and it has awarded more than $1.2 million since 2016. Applications must be submitted online by February 28, 2027, through the AwardSpring platform.
The players
Reno Rodeo Foundation
A Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1986 that funds scholarships and family programs across 14 northern Nevada counties.
The details
Students complete an application, submit the required materials, and track their application status through AwardSpring, the Foundation's online scholarship platform. The program is funded by community contributions, donor-funded scholarships, and proceeds from Nevada's Rodeo State charitable license plate. Individuals and organizations that want to establish a scholarship can contact the Foundation directly.
Timeline
Applications opened on November 6, 2026.
The application deadline is February 28, 2027.
The Reno Rodeo Foundation was established in 1986.
The Foundation began its cumulative scholarship awards in 2016.
Education Landscape
The Foundation's cumulative awards of more than $1.2 million since 2016 show a sustained local funding effort tied to Nevada's rodeo and community donor base. Scholarships that cover trade certifications and career training sit alongside traditional degree awards in this program.
Northern Nevada students pursuing a college degree, trade certification, or career training can apply online before the February 28, 2027 deadline. Students who want to know whether their program qualifies should contact the Foundation through its scholarship page.
The takeaway
Scholarship funding from the Reno Rodeo Foundation covers degrees, trade certifications, and career training for Northern Nevada students. Mark February 28, 2027 as the application deadline and submit through AwardSpring before then.
What happens next
Applications are due by February 28, 2027, so students planning to apply should complete their AwardSpring submissions before that date.
Further reading
For more on how these awards fit into the wider picture, explore Scholarships for Nevada students.
More information
Apply and review requirements on the Reno Rodeo Foundation scholarship application page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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