National Scholarships (click on link for eligibility and more information): the dates listed are the DEADLINES.

September 1, 2024

Andrew Mathers Scholarship 

September 3, 2024

A+ Construction and Remodeling

September 9, 2024

Youth Free Expression Film Contest

Bryan Cameron Education Foundation - THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CLOSED - IT ONLY TAKES 3,000 APPLICANTS WHICH IT REACHED IN THE EARLY ENTRY (May 2024) - Juniors - look at this one in Spring!!

Setpember 15, 2024

Gates Scholarship

National Agricultural Aviation Association Support Scholarship

Setpember 30, 2024

Coco-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

October 1, 2024

Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarship

October 13, 2024

NVigate Art Scholarship

October 15, 2024

Pretty Actions Scholarship Program

October 17, 2024

Heisman High School Scholarship

October 31, 2024

Voice of Democracy Scholarship (VFW)

November 1, 2024

Eugene McDermott Scholars Program - this is a full-ride scholarship to top students through the University of Texas in Dallas (UT Dallas) complete application to UT,  then to the Scholars Program

November 6, 2024

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

November 13, 2024

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

November 16, 2024

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

November 30, 2024

NHS (and the NASSP) Scholarship

December 1, 2024

Barbar Lotze Scholarship

Dell Scholars Program

January 4, 2025

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - The Gilman Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizens undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad.

February 1, 2025

Door of Opportunity Scholarship Fund / George Snow Scholarship Fund - There are only 17 states that apply for this scholarship. NO GPA requirement, must have financial need, attend any accredited school college, university, technical or vocational school, employees of Esler Companies and their dependents are not eligible.

March 15, 2025

Horation Alger Association - high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles

May 31,2025

Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Memorial Scholarship - high school senior who over-achieved during high school with law-related activities

We the Future

 

Hispanic  / African American / Native American / Asian American / Pacific Islander / Foster Care Scholarships

ASPIRA's Searchable Database  - ASPIRA's search engine offers a wealth of information about scholarships, fellowships, internships and financial aid at no cost to the user.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - opens January 1st

MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and promote the civil rights of the millions of Latinos living in the United States.

 Hispanic College Fund - The Hispanic College Fund is a non-profit organization, separate from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, dedicated to developing the next generation of Hispanic Professionals in America.

Hispanic Grants - Everything you need to know on applying and receiving Hispanic Grants.  Visit this site for grant writing tips and other resources for Hispanic students.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation - Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards identify, promote and prepare Latino leaders in the classroom and community.  Scholarships are available for Hispanic high school seniors.

Top Scholarships for Hispanic Students with upcoming deadlines - various national scholarships

Organization of Latino Actuaries

The Actuarial Foundation - various scholarships for all minority groups

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation - free funds for higher learning, scholarships, fellowships, endowments, Community Assistance Awards

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation - various scholarships

NABA Inc. Scholarship - opens January 9, 2024, with a deadline of February 15th

Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship - Two different scholarships for writing - Aspiring Writer and Unpublished Writers Award-deadline February 1, 2024

Ron Brown Scholar Program - now closed

Thurgood Marshall College Fund - various scholarships and deadlines

Minority Dental Student Scholarship - various scholarships for African American, Hispanic, Native Americans who are interested in dental / medical professions - scholarship deadline varies

Tri Delta - various scholarships and deadlines

UNCF - various scholarships and deadlines

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minorities - based on academic excellence and need, open to undergrad and graduate students who are members of a minority group

Jackie Robinson Foundation - based on academic excellence and need

American Indian Science and Engineering Society - various scholarships and deadlines

Association on American Indian Affairs - now closed

Association of American Indian Physicians - various scholarships and deadlines

Catching the Dream - various scholarships and deadlines

Cherokee Nation Education Corporation- scholarships within the Cherokee Nation as well as outside (or other tribes) Native American Scholarships - various scholarships and deadlines

Indian Health Service - various scholarships and deadlines

Intertribal Timber Council - various scholarships and deadlines

The Lagrant Foundation - various scholarships and deadlines for all minority groups

National Indian Education Association - various scholarships and deadlines

Asian American Journalists Association - various scholarships and deadlines

Asian Pacific Fund - various scholarships and deadlines

Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship - if you are adopted or in foster care with plans to attend a 4-year university

Foster Care to Success - deadline March 31st

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund - will not be awarding scholarships for the 23-24 award cycle.

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Foster Children's Education Scholarship

Sergott Family Scholarship - current and former foster youth and young adults from Washoe County and all other rural regions

NSHE Fostering Success Initiative - Foster Youth Fee Waiver

Horatio Alger Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Army Officer ROTC Scholarship

 

Amount Of Each Scholarship:  Full tuition scholarships are available or $6,000 per semester.

Description:  This scholarship is for 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 are accepted into that university.

Student Eligibility/Criteria:

1. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and grades, not financial needs.

 

Visit: Please follow the link below to start an Army ROTC National Scholarship. https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

 

Below are the deadlines for the scholarship:

       
12 JUN 2023 Application for School Year 2024 opens

 

16-20 OCT 2023 1st Selection Board. To compete in this board you must have your documents in NLT 09 October 2023. (Do not worry about making this board. Only 10% are selected)

 

22-26 JAN 2024 2nd Selection Board. To compete in this board you must have your documents in NLT 15 January 2024.

 

4 FEB 2024 Last Day to create an online application

 

18-22 MAR 2024 3rd Selection Board. To compete in this board you must have your documents in NLT 11 March 2024.

 

 

Ideally you want to meet one of these scholarship boards to be eligible for the scholarship. To be competitive, the following is recommended:

 

1. Clubs, Sports, and other Organizations (Leadership Positions are Bonus)
2. 3.6 GPA Unweighted preferred

 

Completing the application is important to be eligible for campus based scholarships if you do not receive a national scholarship. The University of Nevada, Reno Army ROTC program will extend opportunities for campus based scholarships to anyone who completed the National Scholarship Application and did not receive a National Scholarship but put UNR as one of their choices. The UNR Campus Scholarship Board is much looser on its selection process. There is no guaranteed you will receive a scholarship, however there is a guarantee you won’t receive one if you don’t apply.

 

If you would like additional information about officership in the Army or about the Army ROTC program, please contact me Mr. Todd Gniotczynski at tgniotczynski@unr.edu

 

If you are looking for scholarship opportunities, look at the following websites:

FastWeb

Cappex College Greenlight

Collegeboard.org

Unigo.com

Studentcholarships.org

Scholarships.com

Always be careful with your personal information. NEVER give out bank information!!

SCHOLARSHIP TIPS:

• • TIPS:

    • NEVER pay for scholarship applications or fees.
    • Make sure all pages you submit are typed, NEAT, well edited, and that all the information you include is true and verifiable.
    • Always try and beat the deadline posted.
    • National scholarships can involve BIG money. However, they are very difficult to get.  Go LOCAL if you can.  Look for local stores, businesses, or perhaps your parent(s) employer may offer scholarships.
    • Try to submit applications as least one week before the due date.  Online servers can get overloaded and stop working properly when everyone submits them on the last day.  In addition, remember to account for the delivery time if mailing an application.
    • NEVER NEVER pay to submit a scholarship application. (This is a duplication, but bears repeating.)
    • Always spell check and proof-read applications. (Mrs. Grange in the Career Center is happy to edit and proof-read.)
    • Make sure you have submitted everything requested and answered all the questions.
    • Don't submit anything that isn't asked for, and stay under the required word count.
    • Photocopy everything before you submit it, in case your application gets lost and needs to be re-submitted.
    • Professionalize your online presence, remove potentially embarrassing content from social media.  Use an appropriate email address.
    • Gather information early.  Most scholarships require various versions of:
      • Community service activities, hours, location, services
      • Personal Essay
      • Letters of recommendations
      • Resume with test scores, honors classes, and awards received