Nevada scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Nevada scholarships for January 2025.

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The Public Education Foundation Scholarships

Nevada • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Tsutako Curo Scholarship

Clark County • Nevada • For Women • High school

The Tsutako Curo Scholarship offers $2,000 to single mothers in Clark County, NV for post-secondary education. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship

Nevada • Foreign Languages • Political Science/Government

The Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship offers $1,200 to Nevada high school seniors pursuing Political Science or German studies.

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

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CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Scholarships

Churchill County • Washoe County • Carson County • Storey County • Lyon County • Douglas County • Nevada • Teacher Education • Teaching • Education • Test Scores • High school • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Seniors

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on need and achievement.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Royal Business Bank Scholarship

New York County • Kings County • Queens County • Richmond County • Middlesex County • Los Angeles County • Orange County • Ventura County • Clark County • Cook County • Honolulu County • California • Nevada • New York • Illinois • Freshmen

The Royal Business Bank Scholarship offers $2,000 to high school seniors in select counties with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 21, 2025

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RMCMI Technical Scholarship

Arizona • Colorado • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • North Dakota • South Dakota • Texas • Utah • Wyoming • Freshmen

The RMCMI Technical Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students in trade programs interested in mining. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Eva Nieminski Graduate Scholarship

Nevada • Utah • Idaho • Wyoming • California • Colorado • Natural Resources Management • Science • Engineering • Conservation

The Eva Nieminski Graduate Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in water-related science or engineering in the Intermountain West.

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

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Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship

California • Illinois • Nevada • Arizona • World Studies • Foreign Languages • For Catholic students • Freshmen

The Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for eligible Roman Catholic students of Italian descent in select states.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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RMCMI Engineering & Geology Scholarship

Arizona • Colorado • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • North Dakota • South Dakota • Texas • Utah • Wyoming • Energy • Environmental Engineering • Geological & Earth Sciences • Natural Resources Management • Engineering • Other Trades/Crafts • Electrical/Electronics • Mechanical Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

RMCMI Engineering & Geology Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in mining or engineering fields across select Western states.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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The Marnell Foundation Scholarship

Nevada • Public Relations • International Relations • Political Science/Government

The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Bill Cuddy Memorial Scholarship

Nevada • Civil Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Bill Cuddy Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for Nevada students in Land Surveying/Geomatics, promoting public awareness in the field.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

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Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship

California • Nevada • Arizona • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Juniors

The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 3, 2025

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The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship

North Las Vegas • East Las Vegas • Las Vegas • Nevada • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The Nevada-UNCF Scholarship offers $2,500 for African American students in Nevada attending HBCUs. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

Deadline:

August 12, 2025

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Rita Lumos Leadership Scholarship

Nevada • Civil Engineering • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Rita Lumos Leadership Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in land surveying with a 3.0 GPA. Preference for women and leaders.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

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Western Poultry Scholarship

Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Western Poultry Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time students pursuing poultry degrees in 11 western states.

Deadline:

November 14, 2025

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Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship

California • Nevada • Oregon • Washington • Architecture • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Interior Design • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in lighting education in Northern CA, NV, OR, or WA.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

Deadline:

April 10, 2025

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Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • South Dakota • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Construction • Carpentry/Masonry • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Davis Memorial Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for students pursuing construction-related degrees in select Western states.

Deadline:

April 21, 2025

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ASM Global Stars Scholarship

Florida • California • Illinois • Louisiana • Minnesota • Nevada • New York • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Business Administration • Marketing • Information Sciences • Accounting • Finance • Human Resources • Hospitality • Sports Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Communications • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • IT/Information Technology • Graphic Design • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ASM Global Stars Scholarship offers $2,500 to 20 diverse students pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 25, 2025

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Davis Memorial Scholarship

Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • South Dakota • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Carpentry/Masonry • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Davis Memorial Scholarship awards $5,000 to roofing students in select Western states. Apply with a form and recommendation letter.

Deadline:

April 26, 2025

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Howard Hughes Corporation Community Scholarship

New York • Maryland • Texas • Nevada • Hawaii • Human Resources • Communications • Management • English • Literature • Civil Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Economics • Marketing • Accounting • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Howard Hughes Corporation Community Scholarship offers $5,000 for residents pursuing specific majors with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

June 13, 2025

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MGMA Western Section Scholarship

Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Public Health • Business Administration • Management • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

Deadline:

April 29, 2025

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Korean War Veteran Descendant - Western Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Alaska • Arizona • California • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • Oregon • Utah • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

FAQ

Nevada scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to support students who are residents of Nevada or who are attending educational institutions within the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

To write a strong application for Nevada scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, experiences, and why you deserve the scholarship. Tailor your personal statement to reflect the values of the scholarship provider and proofread your application for clarity and correctness.

Many Nevada scholarships have renewal requirements that may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or continuing enrollment in an eligible program. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship.

You can find Nevada scholarships by searching on scholarship databases, educational institution websites, and local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos, which provides a comprehensive list of available scholarships.

Common documents required for Nevada scholarships include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and proof of residency. Always refer to the specific scholarship guidelines for exact requirements.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Nevada scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

Nevada scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.

Yes, there are many Nevada scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. These scholarships may be offered by local organizations, businesses, or educational institutions.

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