SCHOLARSHIPS IN NEVADA

While chances are high that you will not hit the jackpot in the "Silver State," it is a sure bet that there are many scholarships in Nevada to help you reduce the costs of rising post-secondary college tuition.

Although the seventh most extensive state situated in the southwestern region of the nation may be best known for its gambling in Las Vegas and extensive semi-arid deserts, Nevada is also home to many educational opportunities at the seven public and three private universities within its borders. Therefore, the following are 25 of the most generous scholarships available in Nevada that ensure you do not have to roll the dice to achieve college success.

1. Arnold Jones Evans Culinary Workers Union Scholarships

Deadline: July 20th

Each year, the Nevada State AFL-CIO sponsors three Arnold Jones Evans Culinary Workers Union Scholarships for $3,000 each to natural or legally adopted children of active or retired members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. Eligible candidates must be graduating high school seniors, be accepted for enrollment at any accredited U.S. institution full-time, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and compose a 1,000-word essay on a designated subject.

Contact

Arnold Jones Evans Culinary Workers Union Scholarships
1891 Whitney Mesa Drive
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 459-1414

2. Bob and Kristen Tallman Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: February 1st

Sponsored by the Reno Rodeo Foundation, the Bob and Kristen Tallman Scholarship provides up to $2,500 annually to a graduate of any rural Nevada high school who attends the University of Nevada at Reno full-time with a declared major in agriculture, biotechnology, natural resources, science, pre-veterinary, or pre-medicine. For consideration, applicants must have an overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and agree to maintain a minimum of 12 credits per semester with satisfactory academic progress.

Contact

Bob and Kristen Tallman Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship
500 Ryland St. Suite 200
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322-9875

3. Clete Roberts Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award

Deadline: February 21st

In honor of a veteran broadcast journalist who covered battlefield stories from World War II to Vietnam, the Associated Press Television and Radio Association (APTRA) offers the Clete Roberts Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award for $1,500 to aspiring journalists in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Selection is based on enthusiasm for a career in broadcast news, academic achievement, financial need, and broadcast career goals.

Contact

Clete Roberts Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award
221 South Figueroa St. Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-1200

4. CSE Insurance Youth Scholarship for Children of Public Employees

Deadline: May 10th

In order to promote driver safety and awareness among young people, the Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) awards one $1,500, one $1,000, one $500, and one $250 scholarship for children of full-time public employees in California, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah who have been accepted at an accredited U.S. institution. All eligible applicants must write a 500-word essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced.

Contact

CSE Insurance Youth Scholarship for Children of Public Employees
2121 North California Blvd. Suite 555
P.O. Box 8041
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(800) 282-6848

5. Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship

Deadline: February 28th

Established by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, the Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship is granted annually for up to $2,000 to graduating high school seniors from Washoe County who will be pursuing post-secondary studies with a major in teaching or geriatrics. In order to qualify, candidates must be accepted for enrollment at an accredited two or four-year college in or outside Nevada and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Contact

Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship
1885 South Arlington Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 333-5499

6. Far West Agribusiness Association Annual Scholarships

Deadline: March 25th

With the goal of providing outstanding high school and undergraduate students with a chance to pursue their educational goals, the Far West Agribusiness Association (FWAA) grants $1,000 annual scholarships to full-time students from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, or Nevada who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree related to agribusiness. Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, an official transcript, professional resume, and 500-word essay on an assigned topic.

Contact

Far West Agribusiness Association Annual Scholarships
1717 South Rustle Rd. Suite 212
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 465-5055

7. Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

Deadline: April 1st

Administered by the Nevada State Treasurer, the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship provides up to $4,500 to one qualified collegiate senior from northern or southern Nevada who is majoring in the field of elementary and/or secondary education with the intent of teaching in the state upon graduation. Qualified candidates must be an eligible Millennium Scholar with no strikes, have completed at least 90 or more credits at an eligible institution, maintain a college GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have a commendable record of community service.

Contact

Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship
101 North Carson St. Suite 4
Carson City, NV 89701
(702) 486-3383

8. Greater Nevada Credit Union Scholarships

Deadline: March 29th

Annually, the Greater Nevada Credit Union awards fifteen scholarships for $1,000 each to members or the child, spouse, parent, or legal guardian of Greater Nevada members who demonstrate financial need for assistance in attending any accredited post-secondary institution within the United States. Along with the application, students are asked to attach a written personal statement on career interests and community service involvement, an official transcript, and at least two recommendation letters.

Contact

Greater Nevada Credit Union Scholarships
P.O. Box 2128
Carson City, NV 89702
(775) 886-1357

9. Horatio Alger Association Nevada Scholarship Program

Deadline: Contact sponsoring organization

Funded through the generosity of Association Member Stephen A. Wynn, the Horatio Alger Association Nevada Scholarship Program distributes six annual awards for $6,000 apiece as financial assistance to students in the state who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Qualified applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit U.S. institution full-time, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, have an adjusted gross family income of $55,000 or lower, and be involved in community service.

Contact

Horatio Alger Association Nevada Scholarship Program
99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 320
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email:
Toll-free Number: 844-422-4200
Scholarship Website

10. James S. McPhee Memorial Scholarships for Library Science Education

Deadline: August 31st

Established by the Nevada Library Association in memory of a committed advocate for school library programs in southern Nevada, the James S. McPhee Memorial Scholarships for Library Science Education provide up to $5,000 to members in good standing who are enrolled in an accredited graduate library science program. Qualified candidates must demonstrate interest in gaining certification as a school librarian and pursuing full-time employment in a Nevada school library upon graduation.

Contact

James S. McPhee Memorial Scholarships for Library Science Education
951 West Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106

11. John Wright International Incentive Scholarship

Deadline: February 1st

With the goal of promoting the presence of foreign cultures and an interest in international affairs at the University of Nevada Reno, the John Wright International Incentive Scholarship is granted to currently enrolled undergraduate students who exhibit a profound interest in international issues. In order to qualify for the $1,500 scholarship, candidates must be enrolled in 12 credits or more full-time, have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better, and demonstrate the promotion of foreign cultures at UNR.

Contact

John Wright International Incentive Scholarship
87 Stadium Way
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-6589

12. Michael Koizumi APWA Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 14th

Every year, the Nevada Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) hosts the Michael Koizumi APWA Scholarship Program to offer one $1,000 and one $2,000 scholarship to Nevada residents who are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program leading to a career in the field of public works, public administration, or related private enterprise. Selection will be based on financial need, career objectives, academic achievement, and community activities.

Contact

Michael Koizumi APWA Scholarship Program
6700 Paradise Rd. Suite E
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 433-0330

13. Nevada Arts Advocates Statewide Arts Scholarships

Deadline: April 30th

For those with a demonstrated commitment to the study of the arts, the Nevada Arts Advocates (NAA) award numerous Statewide Arts Scholarships annually for $1,000 to graduating seniors at an accredited Nevada high school who will be pursuing post-secondary study for earning an arts education degree or applied degree in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts. Qualified candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and submit a resume of past artistic efforts.

Contact

Nevada Arts Advocates Statewide Arts Scholarships
7555 Spanish Bay Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 362-8885

14. Nevada Association of Land Surveyors Scholarships

Deadline: May 1st or November 1st

In order to support exceptional surveying students, the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors awards scholarships for varying amounts each academic semester to current undergraduate students who are enrolled in a land surveying, mapping, or geomatics curriculum at any higher learning institution within Nevada. Along with the application, qualified applicants must include a high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, an official college transcript, and a personal statement on career interests.

Contact

Nevada Association of Land Surveyors Scholarships
P.O. Box 20522
Reno, NV 89515
(775) 624-6257

Scholarship Link

15. Nevada Business Education Association Scholarships

Deadline: April 1st

The Nevada Business Education Association awards up to three annual scholarships for a maximum of $3,000 each to graduating seniors who have successfully completed a minimum of two years of business courses at a Nevada high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in these courses. For consideration, eligible candidates must submit a high school transcript through first semester of senior year, two letters of recommendation, a one-page resume, and a 300-word essay on their business or marketing skills.

Contact

Nevada Business Education Association Scholarships
3950 South Pecos-McLeod St. Suite 21
Las Vegas, NV 89121

16. Nevada Regents Service Program

Deadline: February 1st

As a state-funded program that provides paid internships and employment placements, the Nevada Regents Service Program is available to financially needy undergraduate or graduate students within the state who are interested in receiving tuition assistance in exchange for participation in service or applied learning opportunities. Eligible Nevada residents must be enrolled at least part-time with six credits per semester in a degree-seeking program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Contact

Nevada Regents Service Program
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
(702) 895-3011

17. Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships

Deadline: February 28th

Designed to strengthen the community by empowering women to improve their lives and those of their families, the Nevada Women's Fund offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually to women in northern Nevada who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate course of study at a northern Nevada accredited two or four-year educational institution. Qualified female students must take a minimum of six to eight credits per semester, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate financial need.

Contact

Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships
770 Smithridge Drive Suite 300
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 786-2335

18. Powerful Partnership Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 21st

For graduating high school seniors, NV Energy hosts the Powerful Partnership Scholarship Program to provide one-time awards for $1,000 each to students who reside in the service territory of Elko, Humboldt, Pershing, Washoe, Churchill, Lyon, Mineral, Esmeralda, Lander, Eureka, Nye, and Clark counties. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have completed at least 20 hours of community service within the last year.

Contact

Powerful Partnership Scholarship Program
1885 South Arlington Avenue Suite 103
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 834-4444

Scholarship Website

19. Reno Pops Orchestra Hillary Case Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 30th

In collaboration with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, the Reno Pops Orchestra awards the Hillary Case Memorial Scholarship in honor of a dedicated violinist for $500 to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who need financial support to continue their studies. Eligible applicants must be participants in the orchestra, in good academic standing, and committed to making music a part of their life.

Contact

Reno Pops Orchestra Hillary Case Memorial Scholarship
P.O. Box 20952
Reno, NV 89515
(775) 673-1234

20. Reach for the Stars Scholarship

Deadline: February 7th

Administered by the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA), the Reach for the Stars Scholarship offers up to $5,000 to deserving graduates from a Nevada public high school and current Nevada public school employees who are enrolling in an accredited community college, four-year university, or career technology institution for a degree in education. Applicants must submit an official transcript, letter of acceptance to a post-secondary institution, typed essay, current resume, and at least two letters of recommendation.

Contact

Reach for the Stars Scholarship
3511 East Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 733-7330

21. Robert A. Swadell Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th

At Nevada State College, the Robert A. Swadell Memorial Scholarship is granted annually for $2,000 to current undergraduate students actively pursuing a degree in science or engineering who are the legal residents of Henderson or Pahrump in Nevada. In order to be considered for the funding, students must be currently enrolled full-time with a course load of at least 15 credits each semester, have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, and demonstrate financial need.

Contact

Robert A. Swadell Memorial Scholarship
1125 Nevada State Drive
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 992-2000

22. State Bar of Nevada Diversity Scholarship

Deadline: March 31st

Annually, the State Bar of Nevada's Diversity Committee grants two $5,000 scholarships to students enrolled in the University of Nevada at Las Vegas' Body School of Law with the goal of increasing diversity within the leadership of the legal profession. Preference will be given to students who attended the University of Nevada at Las Vegas or the University of Nevada at Reno for undergraduate studies, attended a Nevada high school, and/or have been Nevada residents for five years or longer.

Contact

State Bar of Nevada Diversity Scholarship
600 East Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 382-2200

23. TEACH Early Childhood Nevada Scholarships

Deadline: Varies

The TEACH Early Childhood Nevada program provides scholarships for home care providers, center teachers, directors, owners, and teacher aides working in a licensed facility at least 30 hours each week. In order to be eligible for receiving 80% of tuition, 80% of books, a $50 stipend every semester, and a $500 bonus, candidates must be attending Truckee Meadows Community College, the College of Southern Nevada, Western Nevada College, Great Basin College, the University of Nevada at Reno, or the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

Contact

TEACH Early Childhood Nevada Scholarships
240 South Rock Blvd. Suite 142
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 448-5203

Scholarship Link

24. Tony and Linda Bonnici Broadcast Communications Scholarship

Deadline: May 2nd

Sponsored by the Nevada Broadcasters Foundation (NBF), the Tony and Linda Bonnici Broadcast Communications Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to Nevada residents who have been accepted to or are attending a post-secondary institution in the state with a major in broadcast journalism, communications, broadcast accounting, or broadcast engineering. Qualified candidates must be enrolled full-time, have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better, and exhibit a great understanding of journalist ethics.

Contact

Tony and Linda Bonnici Broadcast Communications Scholarship
1050 East Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 794-4494

25. We R Community Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 9th

Established by the Public Education Foundation, the We R Community Scholarship Program grants two annual awards for $2,500 apiece to graduating high school seniors who attend Chaparral, Clark, Liberty, Las Vegas, Boulder City, Green Valley, Basic, Valley, Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Sierra Vista, Mojave, Cimarron-Memorial, Desert Oasis, Western, Desert Pines, Cheyenne, West Career and Technical Academy or Rancho High School. Applicants must include a 500-word essay on community service, two letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at an accredited college in Nevada.

Contact

We R Community Scholarship Program
3360 West Sahara Suite 160
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-1042

Scholarship Link

If you are planning on continuing higher education to expand your future career opportunities, it is essential that you seek out as many funding resources as possible to avoid accumulating mountains of student loan debt after graduation. Whether you are born and raised or are considering moving to the "Silver State" to chase your academic dreams, check out these 25 great scholarships in Nevada to alleviate the financial burden of climbing education expenses.