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Most people know Nevada for the chance to win some major dollars in Las Vegas and Reno casinos. Did you also know that there are several awards for residents and students in Nevada? For those living in Nevada, these scholarships are a great way to help pay for college or grad school. Even if you aren’t a resident of Nevada but plan to attend a school in the state, such as: the University of Nevada (UN), University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), or Great Basin College, you may also be qualified for these scholarships for Nevada students. Check out our directory of Nevada scholarships, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

KASF Western Region Scholarship

This award is available for Korean students attending or planning to attend college in one of the following western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, enroll full time, and have unmet financial need.

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

Al Schuman Ecolab Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate students currently enrolled in a foodservice-related program at a participating college are eligible for this award. Students must enroll in nine or more credit hours and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Total: $4250

Awards: 2

Deadline: March 15

Marian R. Delano Memorial Scholarship

Female applicants who are members of the Southwest Section of Ninety-Nines (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada) and are pursuing a private pilot license or advanced certificate or rating are eligible for this award.

Total: $1500

Awards: 1

Deadline: March 31

USAC: Félix Menchacatorre Memorial Scholarship (San Sebastián or Bilbao, Spain)

$500 scholarships are available each semester to degree-seeking students with a minimum 2.75 GPA, attending the San Sebastián or Bilbao program, and preference is given to yearlong students. University of Nevada, Reno students must also have completed their MyNevada General Scholarship Application by February 1 to be eligible.

Total: $5000

Awards: 10

Deadline: October 15

USAC: Kody Bressman Memorial Scholarship (San Sebastián, Spain)

This scholarship was created in honor of the memory of former University of Nevada Alumni Kody Bressman. Spain Degree-seeking students participating in USAC’s San Sebastián program with a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible. Multiple awards ranging from $500-$2,500 will be awarded each semester.

Total: $25000

Awards: 10

Deadline: October 15

Horatio Alger Nevada Scholarship Program

This award is for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need and are residents of Nevada.

Total: $10000

Awards: 6

Deadline: October 25

TFMJF Advancement of Women in Sports & Entertainment Scholarship

Current undergraduate women in Nevada are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be majoring in public relations, communication, media studies, marketing or journalism and must be planning to pursue a career in sports or sports broadcasting.

Total: $4000

Awards: 4

Deadline: November 17

Bucknell University Campus Enrichment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. students enrolling at Bucknell University. First generation college students, students from outside the university’s traditional geographic area, and those who bring cultural and intellectual diversity to the campus will be considered.

Total: $100000

Awards: 1

Deadline: January 15

MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge

This award is for U.S. high school juniors and seniors who participate in a mathematical modeling challenge as part of a school-based group.

Total: $20000

Awards: 1

Deadline: February 21

Luso-American Education Foundation General Scholarship – Category C-1

Graduating high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher who are residents of an eligible state may apply for this award. Applicants must be of Portuguese descent or be enrolled in a Portuguese language class in high school.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: March 01

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