December 2023

Due 12/23 - International Women's Day Scholarship:

Open to Washoe County high school seniors, or those graduating in the class of 2023. The student must identify as a woman, planning to attend college/university in the fall of 2023, and submit a 500-word essay. For more information, and how to apply, go to the Career Center for a paper copy or an electronic form!

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Janurary 2023

Due 01/31 - Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows Youth Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors who have a 2.5 GPA or greater. For more information, and how to apply, go to the Sparks HS Career Center for a printed form.

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February 2023

Due 02/01 - Doyle Foundation Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors. The student must be planning to attend a vocational school or a 2 to 4 year college. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 02/10 - Sparks High School General Scholarship:

Open to the Class of 2023 for Sparks High School. There are multiple scholarships. This is open for students aiming to attend college, trade school, cosmetology school, etc. It is also open to DACA/undocumented students. For more information, please check out the Scholarship TEAMS page. If you have any questions, please refer them to Ms. Kaskie, Ms. McDowell, and/or Mr. Gutual.

Due 02/15 - Sierra Nevada Chapter DAR Scholarship:

Open to Washoe County high school seniors. They must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA, demonstrate involvement with the school and community. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

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March 2023

Due 03/10 - Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship:

Open to students between the ages of 15 and 18. Write a 500-word essay on "what drives you." There are three award opportunities. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 03/15 - Horatio Alger State Scholarship:

Open to high school juniors. Students must exhibit commitment to pursuing a bachelor's degree (they can transfer from a 2-year college to a 4-year college). They must also have a minimum GPA of 2.0. For more information, and how to apply, please visit the website.

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April 2023

Due 04/07 - Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship:

Open to high school students who participate in baseball or softball. The student must have a desire to earn a college education. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

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June 2023

Due 06/01 - Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors. The student must be accepted to a four-year college, university, or equivalent. There is a GPA requirement of 2.5 or higher and 3.0 or higher in Performing Arts courses. More information about this scholarship will be updated at a later time.

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Opens Janurary 15, 2023!

Various due dates - Community Foundation of Northern Nevada:

For more information, and how to apply, click here.

December 2022

Due 12/13 - Science Ambassador Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors who identify as a woman. The applicant must also be intending on studying the field study of STEM. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 12/15 - Burger King Scholars:

Open to high school seniors on track to graduate (U.S., Puerto Rico, or Guam). The student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and is planning to enroll full-time at a 2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational school, or CEGEP in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Guam. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 12/31 - Power of Resilience Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

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January 2023

Due 01/09 - Ron Brown Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors. The student must be black/African-American and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 01/11 - Jackie Robinson Foundation:

Open to graduating, minority high school seniors. The student must be a U.S. citizen, plan to attend a 4-year college within the U.S., and have not accrued more than 25% of the credits needed to graduate from college. For more information, please visit the website.

Due 01/11 - Live Mas Scholarship Program:

Open to students who are 16 years of age. They must be on-track to apply to an accredited post-high school educational program. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 01/13 - Army Officer ROTC Scholarship:

Open to anyone who wants to be an officer for the Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserves. The scholarship can be used at any Army ROTC Program across the nation as long as you're accepted into that university. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 01/15 - American Quarter Horse Association Scholarships:

Open to students who are current American Quarter Horse Youth Association or American Quarter Horse Association members. They must be in high school, college, or university. For more information, and how to apply, click here. 

Due 01/20 - Diversity Advancement Scholarship:

Open to high school students planning to enroll in a National Architectural Accrediting Board degree program. The student must also be a U.S. citizen. Please visit the website for more information. 

Due 01/30 - Foot Locker Scholar Athletes:

Open to students who are entering college in the Fall of 2023 as a Freshman in a two (2) to four (4) year school. They must be involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports. The application opens December 14, 2022. For more information, please visit the website. 

Due 01/31 - Material Handling Foundation Scholarships:

Open to students who plan to enroll in a non-profit college or university in the Fall of 2023. The student must also plan to major in one of the following degree programs: industrial engineering, industrial distribution, mechanical and electrical engineering, structural engineering with a focus on cold-formed steel design, engineering technology, computer science related to material handling, business and management related to material handling or supply chain management. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 01/31 - Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors. The student must be planning to pursue a career in business. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

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February 2023

Due 02/01 - Society for Manufacturing Education Foundation:

Open to those on the path to a college degree in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a closely related field. The student must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. For more information, please visit the website.

Due 02/06 - McDonald's HACER Scholarship Program:

Open to anyone younger than the age of 21. The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.8. They must also have at least one parent of Hispanic Heritage. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 02/10 - Texting and Driving Prevention Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors that have been accepted to an accredited college or university. The student must have a 3.0 GPA minimum. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 02/20 - Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships:

Open to high school seniors. They must have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 02/28 - Women's and Undergraduate Cyber Security Scholarships:

Open to high school seniors. They must have at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. They must also plan on pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. The application opens on January 17, 2023. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 02/28 - Sport Injury Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors who are enrolled in a two to five year post-secondary institution or vocational program. Students must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

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March 2023

Due 03/01 - Children of Warriors Scholarship:

Open to the children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 03/01 - Aviation Scholarships:

Open to students who are at least 16 years of age. The student must also be planning to take one of the following: aerospace engineering, aviation business administration, air traffic control, aviation maintenance, professional flight, or any aviation-related STEM field. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 03/02 - Community Impact Scholarship:

Open to high school students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The student must demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 03/06 - Army Officer ROTC Scholarship:

Open to anyone who wants to be an officer for the Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserves. The scholarship can be used at any Army ROTC Program across the nation as long as you're accepted into that university. The online application process must begin before February 4, 2023 to be eligible. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

Due 03/20 - Discover the Difference National Scholarship:

Open to high school seniors. The student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and maintain it throughout the academic school year. For more information, and how to apply, click here.

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April 2023

Due 04/01 - Italian Catholic Federation:

This is open to students who are 1) Roman Catholic and of Italian descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, Nevada, Illinois, or California or 2) Roman Catholic but not of Italian descent or live where the Branches of Federation were established if either Roman Catholic parent/guardian/grandparent is a member of the "Italian Catholic Federation." The student must also have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. For more information, please visit the website.