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Nevada College Scholarships
As a resident of Nevada, you are probably aware of the many colleges and universities from which you can choose in order to plan a higher education. You are probably also concerned with the overall cost of attendance at one of these facilities. Fortunately, Nevada scholarships are available through the Nevada State Treasurer's Office, the Nevada State College System, and the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education to assist students in paying for schools in the state.
One of the most commonly awarded is the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, recognizing high school seniors who have achieved excellent academic standing. Students are encouraged to complete a competitive high school program that will prepare them for college and must plan to enroll in a 4-year degree program and have a major in mind. Most eligible candidates will receive scholarships in amounts that cover the majority of their tuition costs.
The Nevada State College System offers a number of financial assistance programs to entice individuals to enroll in one of the schools in the state school system. For example, the Regents Award Program is for disadvantaged students with a financial need who have a need to secure work while attending school. Students must meet at least one of several requirements, including being a single parent, being 22 or older, lacking financial ability to pay for school, having a lack of support through society and culture or even family, or a history of educational displacement. Students will hold jobs in areas of community service.
List of Nevada Scholarships
- APTRA-Clete Roberts Memorial Journalism Scholarship Award — $1500 awarded each year to one undergraduate student attending Nevada or California college and majoring in broadcast journalism.
- Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship — Varied amount awarded each year to one undergraduate students who is Nevada resident.
- Kathryn Dettman Memorial Journalism Scholarship — $1500 awarded each year to 1-4 undergraduate students attending Nevada or California college and majoring in broadcast journalism.
- Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships — $50-$5000 awarded each year to 50-80 undergraduate and graduate students who are Nevada residents.
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship-Nevada — $1500 awarded each year to 40-60 undergraduate students who are Nevada residents.
- Shopko Scholars Program — Up to $1000 awarded each year to 100-110 undergraduate students attending Nevada or other select state colleges.
Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.