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Welcome to the Scholarship Library!
Scholarships are in chronological order by due date. Simply click on one to download the information sheet, see if the scholarship matches you, then follow the link to apply!
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Eight great suggestions to help your application stand out in front of the scholarship selection committee.
- Maintain impeccable grades in subjects directly related to your major. Example: if you want to be a doctor, make sure your grades in science and math reflect a strong likelihood for success to scholarship selection committees.
- Begin volunteer community service as early as possible. Maintain a relationship with someone within the organization where you volunteer who you feel will accurately speak to your accomplishments in a future letter of recommendation- don’t let yourself get lost in the shuffle after all your hard work!
- Participate in school activities- either sports, clubs, government- whatever you are interested in. As noted above, maintain a relationship with someone who will be able to write a strong letter for you in the future.
- Find a local business/organization you might be able to intern with. This will, more than likely, be unpaid work, but you will demonstrate your commitment to your field and initiative.
- Earn high GPA and test scores. You can begin taking your SAT and ACT at any age, but scores take a few months to report. It is safe to bet your last ACT/SAT should be taken in the fall of your senior year to make sure your score report is back in time for spring applications. You can report your highest scores, so the more you take these tests, the more likely you are to increase your score.
- Maintain a relationship with your school counselor. They may need to write a letter of recommendation for you (on top of hundreds of other students). You want your counselor to know who you are and what your interests and passions are so they can speak to them in your letter. Don’t let yourself be “just another letter” they must to write. Ask Early! Don’t put yourself in a stressed position because someone is too busy.
- Start touring universities. Tour universities you don’t even want to go to. You may learn about a program/assistance/project/perk you didn’t know of before and will be able to ask the universities you are interested in about those things. Going on a tour completely unfamiliar and unprepared is not a good idea.
- Get a job! Not just because your parents are telling you to, either. Having a job will show that you are responsible and trying to help fund your college degree. Even minimum wage demonstrates that you are not expecting a “free ride” from anyone and want to take responsibility for some of the costs of your education.
-From Community Foundation of Nevada
Featured Scholarships!
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Local Scholarships for NVHS Students! Find them below!
- SIT Scholarship (no due date)
- Sierra Nevada DAR Scholarship (2/15)
- North Valleys High School General Scholarship (3/1)
- Project 150 (3/3)
- Jiffy Lube What Drives You Scholarship (3/10)
- Garrett Allen Memorial Scholarship (3/31)
- Matt Barnes Memorial Scholarship (4/14)
Scholarships
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2022 SIT Scholarship
Local Scholarship!!!
Assistance League of Reno-Sparks partners with WCSD Children in Transition (CIT) program and Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE). Our partnerships do not restrict the applicant from entering another accredited vocational or technical training school located in Washoe County.
This scholarship program was developed with Washoe County School District’s (WCSD) Children in Transition students in mind. The goal is to promote positive outcomes and opportunities for students who may have none at all.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-1 Nevada Air National Guard Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
The Chief Master Sergeant Gerald L. Larson Nevada Air National Guard Scholarship provides support for active enlisted members of the Nevada Air National Guard or the dependent of active members to attend the University of Nevada, Reno.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-3 Nevada Cattlemen's Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Local Scholarship!!!
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) Scholarship will be awarded to a first year college student beginning to pursue and education within the agricultural industry. This scholarship is open to all Nevada High School graduating seniors planning to attend a community college or four-year university and majoring in an agriculture-related field.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-3 Don Carano Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Local Scholarship!!!
The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship was established to provide support for dependents of Caesars Entertainment Team Members who are a graduating high school senior or who are enrolled in a college or advanced learning program. The qualifying Team Member must be a Management Grade 14 or below, have minimum two (2) years of full-time service with the company, and be in good standing with no written discipline at the time of application.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-3 Caesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
A scholarship for the children of Caesars Nevada Team Members.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-3 NCA Marvel Andrae Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Local Scholarship!!!
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) is pleased to be able to offer the Marvel/Andrae Scholarship, which is available to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in college. To be eligible, students must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, agricultural business, or the animal/meat science fields.
For more info or to apply click here
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4-7 Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Local Scholarship!!!
The Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Foundation was created in 1992 to award scholarships to deserving student/athlete graduates from high schools in Northern Nevada.
Good, hardworking, ambitious student/athletes having participated in a high school baseball or softball program are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are based upon the applicant’s financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities, participation in a high school baseball or softball program and a strong desire to earn a college education.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-10 Bonanza Casino Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Local Scholarship!!!
Two scholarships will be awarded by the Bonanza Casino this year. The recipients of these scholarships will be selected based on the applicant’s involvement in community service, leadership activities, athletic participation, and academic achievement. The scholarships are a one-time award in the amount of $1,500. The funds will be payable in one installment: ($1,500) in August. The funds are made payable to an accredited college, skill/training center or trade school of the applicant's choice.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-14 Matt Barnes Memorial Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
The Matt Barnes Memorial Scholarship is a community scholarship driven by the friends and family of Matt Barnes, as well as, active members in the community. Matt Barnes was a 2005 graduate of North Valleys High School. Matt was suddenly diagnosed and ultimately lost his battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in October 2013 at the age of 27. The Scholarship is funded through a fishing derby held at Pyramid Lake, as well as, private donations One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards the Matt Barnes Memorial Scholarship. With that being said, the dollar amount for this scholarship is unknown and will differ from year to year. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution in which the recipient is enrolled.
Students will be selected bases on; Academic Achievement, Extracurricular Participation, Community involvement, and Life Experiences.
All decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are completely anonymous and final.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-14 Dare to Dream Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
Each year the Dare to Dream (D2D) scholarship grant provides higher education funding opportunities for a number of current or former foster high school graduates and GED recipients in VOA-NCNN’s service areas. Scholarships are given to former foster youth who are motivated to attend college in order to build emotional, financial and social security.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-14 NNCSS Scholarship
Amount: $500
Local Scholarship!!!
The Northern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (NNCSS) engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies and promotes the development of civically engaged K-12 students with a scholarship for a student who has demonstrated both a high level of scholarship in their social studies coursework and can demonstrate having had a positive impact on their community through taking informed action or their commitment to community and civic engagement.
For more info and to apply, download and complete the attached application or pick up a copy in the Career Center.
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4-15 NVACD Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
NvACD is made up of three regional area associations of Conservation Districts and serves as a State voice for conservation districts on State policy, legislation, communication, and funding for conservation activities. Preference will be given to students pursuing an education in agriculture, renewable natural resources, or a related field.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-15 Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local scholarship!!!
Applicants must have experience as a volunteer and/or be performers in Reno Pops Orchestra and must be committed to making music a part of their life. High school seniors, college students, and returning college students are eligible to apply.
For more info and to applyclick here
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4-15 Mary J Yamamoto Memorial Scholarship
Amount:
Local Scholarship!!!
The Mary J. Yamamoto Memorial Scholarship helps young women graduating high school seniors from Nevada and Michigan who will be attending accredited colleges, universities, trade schools to obtain a 2 or 4-year degree or certificate. This scholarship is established in memory of Mary J. Yamamoto to support equal access to education.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-15 Meruelo Family Scholarship
Amount: $3,000-$5,000
Local Scholarship!!!
The Meruelo Family Scholarship was established to provide support for dependents of Grand Sierra Resort & Casino and SAHARA Las Vegas team members who are a graduating high school senior or who are enrolled in a college or advanced learning program.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-15 Jean Bear Mullins Memorial Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
In honor of our beloved wife and mother, who was lovingly known as Jean Bear to her children, we have started the Jean Bear Mullins Memorial Scholarship to help students from Washoe County who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a Physician Assistant program or Medical School program at an accredited college or university nationwide. We are so proud to be able to honor her legacy.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-15 Hall Family Scholarship
Amount: up to $1,000
Local Scholarship!!!
The Hall Family Scholarship was established by Art & Joanne Hall to support students interested in pursuing an education in a medical-related field. Eligible applicants will be residents of the state of Nevada who have been accepted to or who are currently attending University of Nevada, Reno, Western Nevada College, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, or Feather River College. Applicants must be pursuing a 2-or-4-year degree or certificate in a medical-related field. Awards of up to $1,000 are available. This is a one-time award, but has the potential to be renewed with reapplication.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-15 Otto A. Huth Scholarship
Amount: up to $40,000
Local Scholarship!!!
The Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund is established to provide support for youth who are about to age out of foster care or have already aged out of foster care in the state of Nevada who are seeking support for post-high school education (university, community college, business school, and trade school) at institutions located within the United States. Applicants must apply before their 21st birthday.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-21 Ric Licata Memorial Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
This Scholarship is named for noted northern Nevada architect Ric Licata, FAIA, and consists of a monetary award to a student (or students) attending or planning to attend TMCC's Architecture, AAS/ Landscape Architecture, AAS/ Residential Design, AAS.
For more info and to apply, download and complete the attached application or pick up a copy in the Career Center.
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4-21 Raymond Hellmann Memorial Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
This scholarship is named for noted northern Nevada architect Raymond Hellmann, AIA, and consists of a monetary award to a student (or students) who is accepted to an NAAB accredited school of Architecture or who has been accepted to TMCC's Architectural Design program.
For more info and to apply, download and complete the attached application or pick up a copy in the Career Center.
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4-30 Atlantis Award of Excellence Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
The Atlantis Award of Excellence Scholarship provides financial support to college-bound high school seniors or those currently enrolled in college who are children or grandchildren of Atlantis Team Members.
Applicants must have a desire to work in the hospitality industry, ideally with the intention, but not required, to join the Atlantis Team.
For more info or to apply click here
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4-30 Officer Mike Scofield Memorial Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
The Officer Mike Scofield Memorial Scholarship supports graduates or graduating seniors of northern Nevada high schools.
For more info and to applyclick here
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4-30 Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Local Scholarships!!!
The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship is offered to Northern Nevada residents attending Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College, or Great Basin College, who are pursuing a degree or certificate program, or who are enrolled in a vocational program at a qualifying vocational school.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-30 John R Stockman Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
The John R. Stockman Scholarship was created to provide an opportunity for life advancement to an ambitious, driven young person, who may require financial assistance in order to achieve higher education. John Stockman was a selfless leader, and through a commitment to hard work, creativity, honesty, and kindness, John became a recognized leader in the commercial real estate industry. John faced many educational challenges, but he persevered and by creatively using all of the opportunities available to him, he built a fine life and family.
For more info and to apply click here
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4-30 Foster Children Education Scholarship
Amount: TBD
Local Scholarship!!!
The Foster Children Education Foundation Scholarship supports youth who are or have been in foster care (never legally adopted or expected to be legally adopted) in the State of Nevada and who have received a high school diploma and desire to earnestly pursue high education with at least a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, applicants must have no other significant financial means or other significant financial assistance to pursue their education. Preference will be given to full-time students; funds may be used for vocational or other specialized training and covers tuition, books, and fees for awardees. This scholarship has the potential to be renewed with reapplication.
For more info and to apply click here