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There are numerous reasons one might be searching for Nevada scholarships, whether you are presently a resident or plan to attend college in Nevada. Fear not, financial aid for you Nevadans/future Nevadans is available and all it takes on your part is a bit of research. You've already come this far, right? Scholarships.com can help you find information about college scholarships especially created for those living in Nevada. The scholarships below will give you an idea of the opportunities that may be found at Scholarships.com. To get the full benefit of our free services and for additional information about Nevada scholarships and awards based on different search criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com in order to find college scholarship programs for which you qualify.

Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 4/3/2023
Amount: $5,000
To be eligible for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program, applicants must be an upcoming college senior, be pursuing an education degree, have a 3.5 GPA, commit to teaching in Nevada upon graduation, and have a commendable record of community service. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More

Italian Catholic Federation First Year Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/15/2023
Amount: $1,000
Since 1964, the Italian Catholic Federation has awarded over $2,000,000.00 in scholarships to more than 6,000 high school students, of the Catholic faith, attending college.

Each spring, the Italian Catholic Federation receives nearly 400 applications for its yearly scholarship awards. Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools in California, Arizona, [...] More

Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Western Regional Chapter

Application Deadline: 6/30/2022
Amount: $5,000
To qualify for the Korean American Scholarship - Western Regional Chapter, students must be of Korean heritage studying in the United States, regardless of citizenship status (including Korean Nationals). Full-time enrollment at a school in one of the designated Southwestern region states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) is required. A [...] More

NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/9/2023
Amount: $3,500
The NIADA Foundation promotes the academic growth of youth throughout the United States and awards scholarships annually at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic [...] More

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/1/2023
Amount: $1,000
Tall Clubs International annually awards student scholarship(s) of up to $1,000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following fall. To enter, applicants must be under 21, entering college in the upcoming fall and meet the TCI height requirement minimums: 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men, barefoot. You must also find a local Tall [...] More

The Doyle Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/1/2023
Amount: Varies
The Doyle Foundation offers scholarships to enable students from qualifying schools to pursue further education and training at universities, trade schools and community colleges. Applicants must be a graduating senior or graduate of the Huntington Beach Union High School District in Southern California, a graduating senior or graduate of the Washoe County School District in Northern Nevada, or a [...] More

The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation: Advancement of Women in Sports & Entertainment Scholarship

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000
The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation Scholarship for the Advancement of Women in Sports & Entertainment is intended for eligible college and graduate school women who desire to work and contribute their efforts within the field. The scholarship is granted to four applicants annually who are matriculating full-time in their sophomore, junior, senior or first year of graduate school. A minimum GPA [...] More

U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $20,000
The Loan Repayment Program (LRP) is a special incentive that the Army offers to highly qualified applicants entering the Army. Under the LRP, the Army will repay part of a Soldier's qualifying student loans. Only specified Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) qualify for the LRP. The Army will repay 15 percent of the outstanding principal balance, less taxes of the Soldier's student loans [...] More

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