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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.

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $8500

Awards:  2

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $50000

Awards:  10

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $250000

Awards:  10

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $60000

Awards:  6

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $16000

Awards:  4

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $100000

Awards:  1

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $20000

Awards:  1

Deadline

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Lewis-Clark State College Presidential Out-of-State Scholarship

High school seniors and transfer students who are not residents of Idaho and are planning to enroll at Lewis-Clark State College for the first time are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must plan to enroll full time.
Award Amount

Total:  $20238

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01