DECEMBER
BURGER KING General Track Scholarship
Sponsor: Burger King McLamore Foundation
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico) or graduating from grade 12
(Canada) or graduating from a home school education. Have a cumulative high school
grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Plan to enroll full-time,
without interruption, for the entire 2015-16 academic year at an accredited two-or four-year
college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. , Puerto Rico, or Canada.
For more scholarships and information please go to the following:
E-mail: burgerkingscholars@scholarshipamerica.org or call 507-931-1682
Deadline: Application data must be submitted electronically 11:59 pm (Pacific) by December 15, 2015. If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, 2014, they will no longer be available.
Imagine America High School Scholarship
Sponsor: Imagine America Foundation
Amount: $1,000.00
Eligibility: High school graduate with a grade point average of 2.5 or greater and demonstrated voluntary community service during the senior year. Applicant must choose a career college and show financial need. To find the participating career school campuses and get more information regarding the Application process
Deadline: December 31, 2014
G Skin & Beauty Institute Scholarship
Sponsor: G Skin & Beauty Institute
Amount: Unlimited $2,000.00 Scholarships Offered
Eligibility: Seniors of 2014 interested in Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology at the Henderson Campus. Please complete the questionnaire and submit to the Admissions Office prior to Orientation Day together with your High School diploma. For application and more information please contact your school counselor or go to www.GBeautySchools.com for questions call 702-628-9320 or 702-765-0134.
Deadline: December 31, 2014
Emergency Educational Grants
Sponsor: Nevada State Elks Association
Amount: Renewable one year grants of up to $4000
Eligibility: This grant provides college financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks. Applicant needs to attend an accredited U.S. college or university as a full-time (12) semester hours) student. Demonstrate financial need, be unmarried and under the age of 23 as of December 31, of the academic year for which assistance is desired. For more information visit: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Deadline: December 31 of the academic year for which assistance is desired
AFSCME Family Scholarship
Sponsor: The American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees
Amount: 10 renewable (4 years) scholarships for $2,000 each
Eligibility: An going program of scholarships available to children and financially dependent grandchildren of members of AFSCME. Be a graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent who is a full dues-paying AFSCMR member. Have taken the SAT or the ACT. For application and more information go to:
http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships Click on “AFSCME Family Scholarship
Deadline: Postmarked no later than December 31, 2014
JANUARY
Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: Each year the program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship
renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient.
Eligibility: Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent. Demonstrate
at school , the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership,
drive, integrity, and citizenship. Be citizens of the United States and demonstrate
financial need. For more information contact Scholarship Management Services at:
(1-507-931-1682 and ask for GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Foundation or
e-mail ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org
Deadline: January 8, 2015
Ron Brown Scholarship
Sponsor: Ron Brown Scholar Program
Amount: $10,000 annually, renewable up to three additional years
Eligibility: High school seniors who are Black/African Americans planning to enroll as full-time
freshman in college are eligible for this award. Applicants should demonstrate
academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service
activities, demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent
resident visa card. For further information contact: www.ronbrown.org
Ron Brown Scholar Program
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Telephone: 434-964-1588
Deadline: January 9, 2015, final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for the Ron
Brown Scholar Program only
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Sponsor: Bill & Melinda Gates foundation
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: African American, American Indian-Alaskan Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American, high school senior, GED recipient, or high school graduate entering an accredited college for the first as full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. Student must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or Foreign National.
Applicant must have a 3.3 or 4.0 minimum GPA and must meet Pell Grant eligibility (http://ed.gov/programs/fpg/eligibility.html) criteria. The 2014 GMS Online Application
is open! Click GMS Application to register and apply.
Deadline: January 14, 2015 11:59 pm Easter Standard Time
Dell Scholars Program
Sponsor: Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Amount: $20, 000 each to complete their higher education over the course of six years
Eligibility: Participating in a Michael & Susan Foundation approved college readiness program
in grades 11 and 12. Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year,
earning a 2.47 GPA, demonstrate financial need, eligible to receive a Pell Grant in
the first year of college and planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program
at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from
high school. For further information go to: www.dellscholars.org/
Deadline: January 15, 2015
Truman D. Picard Scholarship
Sponsor: Intertribal Timber Council
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: Native American/Alaskan graduating senior high school students pursuing a
higher education in Natural Resources. Please submit Letter of Application, resume,
three letters of reference on Letterhead and dated within the last six months, evidence
of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U.S. Government. A photo copy of your enrollment card, front and back, or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) will suffice. All students must include a transcript. For more information, please visit our website: www.itcnet.org Fax: (503-282-1274) and e-mail (itc1@teleport.com). Inquiries and applications should be directed to the Intertribal Council Office: Attn: Education Committee, 1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4, Portland Oregon 97232-2114, (503) 282-4296
Deadline: Submissions are acceptable as long as receive by 5:00 p.m. January 16, 2015
and the original is postmarked by January 16, 2015.
Ronald McDonald House of Charities Scholarships
Sponsor: RMHS
Amount: Seniors may apply for 1 of 4 Scholarships
Eligibility: Graduating seniors with a minimum 2.7 GPA
For application and more information go the website below.
www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
Deadline: January 20, 2015
ONE NEVADA Credit Union
Sponsor: ONCU Community Leadership/Scholarship Program
Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Senior with an un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, must be an ONCU member
or be the son, daughter, or grandchild of an ONCU member. For application and
information, please go to the website listed below.
www.onenevada.org/about/scholarships.aspx
Deadline: Application received or postmarked by 12:00 a.m., January 23, 2015
ELKS Legacy Awards
Sponsor: Elks National Foundation Scholarships
Amount: 250 college scholarships worth $4,000 each to the children and grandchildren of Elk
members.
Eligibility: Seniors who are children, or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks members
For more information about eligibility requirements and to obtain application visit:
Deadline: Applications must be submitted online on or before January 30, 2015 on-line before 11:59
am Central Time
Union Plus Scholarship
Sponsor: Union Plus Foundation
Amount: $500 to $4,000, this one-time cash awards are for study beginning fall of 2015. Students may
re-apply each year.
Eligibility: Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses, and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year membership must be satisfied by May 31, 2015. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. Required essays can account for up to half your total score. Further information can be found at: www.unionplus.org/college-education-financing/scholarships.org
Deadline: A complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Saturday, January 31, 2015
FEBRUARY
Elks Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: Nevada State Elks Association
Amount: A one time award of $1,000 to be used toward tuition in a nursing field of study.
Eligibility: Graduate from an accredited Nevada High School, have an aggregate high school G.P.A. or
2.5 or better. Attend an institution of higher learning in the State of Nevada, have sufficient
financial need and must be accepted to a Nevada institution of higher education in a nursing program. Contact Roger Lund, NSEA Past Exalted Ruler Association/Nevada North
roglund2004@yahoo.com (775) 240-1888 C/O Reno Elks Lodge #597, 597 Kumle Lane,.
Reno, NV 89509
Deadline: Postmarked application by February 9, 2015
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Sponsor: The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: varies
Eligibility: Minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice. Requires four essay questions, a professional hi-resolution digital photo (headshots only, in a JEPG format) – you may submit a high school senior graduation photo; one letter of recommendation (e.g. teacher, mentor, a guidance counselor, an employee); SAT or ACT scores. If you have taken it more than once please enter your best scores from each test. NOTE: JRF does not consider the writing scores as part of your examination. For additional information go to: www.jackierobinson.org
Deadline: February 15, 2015, 5pm (EST) – Complete Application Due
William “Bill” Endow Scholarship
Sponsor: William “Bill” Endow Foundation
Amount: 15, $2000 scholarships
Eligibility: Seniors of Asian ethnicity that plan to attend a college or university.
Students are required to attend one of the scholarship orientations to further understand
the requirements. Orientations were held, Wednesday, November 5, 2014.
Applications are to be submitted electronically to: billendowfoundation@gmail.com . For additional information, see your counselor or contact the Asian Chamber of Commerce, (702) 737- 4300 or via email yoko.acc@gmail.com.
Deadline: February 27, 2015
MARCH
Epicurean Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas
Amount: Multiple Scholarships
Eligibility: All high school seniors in Clark County who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution as a full-time student during the academic year following their graduation may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree and major in Hotel management, Food & Beverage, Culinary, or related programs. Other qualifications include demonstration of financial need and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Note: Combined family income must not exceed $70,000 annually (gross income). Please contact your school counselor or the Epicurean Charitable Foundation at 702-932-5098 for more information. The application is also available online at: http://ecflv.org/scholarships/scholarship-overview.
Deadline: March 2, 2015
Hamilton Relay Scholarship
Sponsor: Hamilton Relay
Amount: $500
Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is deaf, hard
of hearing, deaf-blind, or has difficulty speaking. Student must complete application
in its entirety, response to Essay Question, and include Letter of Recommendation
from a faculty/staff member at their school or from a current or past Employer.
Please return the required materials collectively by mail to: Hamilton Relay Scholarship Committee, Hamilton Relay, 1001 12th Street, Aurora, NE, 68818. Application and
scholarship guidelines can be found at: www.hamiltonrelay.com
Deadline: Application must be postmarked March 2, 2015
Neal Lyon High School Prevention Scholarship
Sponsor: LARS Research Institute, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: LARS is presenting the Neal Lyon High School Drug Prevention Scholarship to graduating
seniors in 2014-15 academic years and who are enrolled in a public or private high school,
high school equivalency program or home school programs recognized by the local school
system and sanctioned by the State of Nevada. The $1,000 Scholarship is awarded to the
“Best” essay examining the need for drug abuse prevention in the schools. The essay should
be no less than 1,000 and no more than 1,500 words. The essay should examine the need
for school-based drug prevention from a young person’s point of view. Please mail essay submissions and other information to LARS Research Institute, Inc. 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 530, Las Vegas, NV 89128 c/o Wide & Miller, Ltd. Please indicate “High School Essay Contest: on the envelope.
Deadline: March 15, 2015 (postmarked on or before)
The Italian American Club of Southern Nevada and the Sons of Italy
Sponsor: The Italian American Club of Southern Nevada and Sons of Italy, Las Vegas Lodge 2158
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Student must be of Italian descent and a legal resident of Clark County, Nevada, planning to
attend a College, University or Trade School. This application and all attachments must be
RECEIVED AND POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN March 15, 2015 by the Italian
American Club Scholarship Committee, 2333 East Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89104
in order to be eligible for Scholarship selection. No incomplete or late applications will be accepted. The application can be obtained by visiting the web site at www.iacvegas.com The Sons of Italy’s scholarship applications can be found at www.sonsofitalylasvegas.com. Students can also apply for the Grand Lodge of California and the National OSIA Scholarships. They have different deadline dates.
Deadline: March 15, 2015
Tobias Mishel Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Jack, Louise, and Emma Mishel
Amount: $500.00
Eligibility: CCSD senior, accepted to a two or four-year College, University, or Trade School,
preferably in Music. No GPA requirement. Student going through or has overcome
a personal challenge tragedy. Submit essay on “Personal Challenge and Goals in Life”,
resume, CCSD Scholarship Application and Transcript to:
Deadline: March 31, 2015
Naqvi Injury Law Scholarship
Sponsor: Farhan Naqvi
Amount: One scholarship at $2,000
Eligibility: Student must be a high school senior or high school graduate from the state of Nevada,
must be seeking a law oriented degree, have a minimum of G.P.A. of 3.0, student aid
report showing income status of your household and a transcript with counselor or
school representative signature for application to be considered. (May include: Resume,
test scores, GPA, transcript, CCSD scholarship application, and letters of recommendation.)
See: http://naqvilaw.com/scholarship-application/ Please No Not mail in application.
Deadline: March 31, 2015
APRIL
Black Community Organizations Network (BCON) Scholarship
Sponsor: Black Community Organizations Network
Amount: $500.00
Eligibility: African-American graduating high school seniors who have completed a minimum of 50
hours of voluntary community service. Please submit application, school transcripts,
letter of recommendation from a school official, documentation of Voluntary Community
Service hours, and a personal statement (500) words or less. Winners will be recognized during the BCON Baccalaureate Ceremony on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Recipients must be present at the BCON Ceremony. For concerns, questions, or more information contact
Tya R. Mathis, Scholarship Chairperson, at (702) 375-1313 or UNRgurlie@aol.com
Deadline: All completed components are to be postmarked to the (BCON) Committee by Friday,
April 17, 2015. Send application to: Tya R. Mathis, BCON Scholarship Chairperson,
P.O. Box 271733, Las Vegas, Nevada 89127
MAY
The Ladah Law Firm, PLLC Injury Scholarship
Sponsor: Ladah Law Firm
Amount: One time scholarship of $2,000
Eligibility: This scholarship is specifically for people who’ve been affected by injuries such as spinal cord injuries. This includes not only the injured but also caregivers, and family etc. The scholarship will be judged & awarded primarily on merit and need. Applicant must be attending Law School in 2015, will have successfully completed at least one semester of
Law School but will not yet have graduated by fall semester of 2015 and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. A transcript must be attached for application for consideration
and although nor required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters or resumes to substantiate their application. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. The application and further details can be found at the following website:
http://www.ladahlaw.com/injury-scholarship
Deadline: Submit on-line by May 31, 2015
JUNE
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Sponsor: Global Lift Equipment
Amount: $500.00
Eligibility: Must be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in
United States or Canada by September of 2015. Be a resident of the United States or
Canada. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Submit a short story not to exceed 2000 words
in length and the story must be written from the viewpoint on an inanimate object.
For further details and online application go to the website listed below:
www.studentscholarships.org/collegescholarshipapplications.php
Deadline: June 15, 2015
Public Education Scholarships – the following are available at www.thepef.org/programs_scholarships.html
Sponsor: Southern Nevada Chapter, International Code Council Scholarship (RENEWAL)
Deadline: December 16, 2014
Public Education Scholarships – the following are available at www.thepef.org/programs scholarships.html
Sponsor: 2007 1st Championship-Terry Tantlinger Scholarship
Alliance of Black Culinarians Scholarship
Anjali and Nikhail Nigam Scholarship
Ashlee K. Sheppard Memorial Scholarship
Bank of Nevada-Forward Together Scholarship
Beth Weinstein Memorial Scholarship
Bonanza High School Coaches’ Memorial Scholarship
Brendan Flores Scholarship Foundation
CCSD School Counselors’ Scholarship
Centennial “Blu” Scholarship
Centennial High School Achievement Scholarship
Cheyenne High School Desert Shields Scholarship
Chris Cassell Memorial Baseball Scholarship
Clark High School Academy for Mathematics, Science, Arts, & Technology
Clark High School Academy of Finance Scholarship
Clark High School Brendan Flores Alumni Leadership Circle Scholarship
Clark High School Class of ‘72 “Something Extra for Clark” Scholarship
Connie Quinn Memorial Scholarship
Coronado High School Counselors’ Scholarship
Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Making a Difference
Desert Pines Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Making a Difference
Dr. Thurman White Memorial Scholarship
Durango High School Fall Classic Athletic Scholarship
Durango High School Principal’s Scholarship
Eastern Star Ken Cribbins Memorial Scholarship
Edwin F. Wiegand Science & Technology Scholarship
Ernst & Young Scholarship
Estella Morales Youth Scholarship
Evelyn Abrams Memorial Scholarship
Fraser Family Scholarship
Gene Wright Memorial Scholarship
George Maloof Scholarship
Glazing Industry Scholarship
Gordy Fink Memorial Scholarship
Gretchen Hauff Memorial Scholarship
Henderson Firefighters Benevolent Association Family & Friends Scholarship
Henderson Firefighters Benevolent Association Memorial Scholarship
Henderson Professional Firefighters Scholarship
High School to Healthcare
Hutchison & Steffen Scholar Athlete Award
Jeanne White Memorial Scholarship
Jered Lucero Memorial Scholarship
Judith Warner Memorial Scholarship
Julie A. Greenfield-Karstedt Memorial Scholarship
Junior League of Las Vegas Community Service Scholarship
Justin Saca Memorial Scholarship
Las Vegas Hospitality Association, Child of LVHA Scholarship
Las Vegas Hospitality Association, Nellis AFB Spouse’s Scholarship
Las Vegas, Hospitality Association,
Valley High School Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship
Leadership in Action Scholarship
Lindsay Bennett “Follow Your Bliss” Memorial Scholarship
Louise Brothers Sanders Memorial Scholarship
LVHA Mary Thomas Community Scholarship
LVHA Member Certification Scholarship
LVHA Member Continuing Education Scholarship
Margery Gill Memorial Scholarship
Michael Jacob Mausbach Memorial Scholarship
Michael J. McClenachan Memorial Scholarship Fund
Michael T. Martin Scholarship
Mickey Donnelly Memorial Scholarship
Mojave High School Rattler Scholarship
Munir H. Bawany Memorial Scholarship
Nate Mack/Cindi Turner Scholarship
National Charity League, Inc.,
Green Valley Chapter Community Service Scholarship Award
Officer David VanBuskirk Memorial Scholarship
Palm Garden of Dreams Scholarship
Palo Verde High School Faculty Follies Scholarship
Panther Cafe Scholarship
Pardee Community Building Scholarship
PEO Chapter R. Scholarship
Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship
Southern Nevada Retired Teachers’ Association Scholarship
Spartan Staff Scholarship
Spring Valley High School Counselor’s Award
Spring Valley High School Jessica Whiteaker Athlete Award
Spring Valley High School – Principal’s Award
Spring Valley High School Service to the Community Award
Spring Valley High School Student Leadership Award
Spring Valley High School – Success with Honor and Spirit
Spring Valley High School Valedictorian Award
Started From the Bottom Scholarship
STEM for Budding Ivey Scholarship
Sunrise Mountain High School “Miner Proud, Miner Strong!” Scholarship
Tanner Chamberlain “Live Your Dream” Scholarship
The Bonnie Sims-Mamer Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
The Stewart Family Foundation Leadership Scholalrship
Vassiliadis Family Scholarship
Veronica Gant Memorial Scholarship
Veterans Tribute Sentinel Scholarship
We R Community Scholarship –
(A Partnership between NV Energy & Public Educational Foundation)
“With a Little Help from My Friends” The Ashley & Christian Seda Scholarship
Deadline: February 13, 2015
NEW THIS WEEK-12/12/14
Public Foundation Scholarships – The following are available at www.thepef.org/programsscholarships.html
Sponsor: 2400 Expert Clark High School SAT Excellence Scholarship
2400 Expert SAT Excellence Scholarship
A Better Slice for Education Papa John’s Pizza Scholarship
Adelson Family Scholarship
Adelson Medical Scholarship
Alganesh Memorial Scholarship for Eritrean & Ethiopian Youth
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
American Nuclear Society of Nevada Section Scholarship
Bethany Smith Memorial Scholarship
Bill and Elaine K. Smith & Boulder City Rotary Scholarship
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Scholarship
Boulder City High School Interact Club
Boulder City High School Soaring Eagle Scholarship
Corporal Joseph Martinez U.S. Army Memorial Scholarship
Eileen Conners Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship
Elizabeth Fiorella Memorial Scholarship
Elizabeth Shafer Memorial Scholarship
Gene and Kay Grimm Athletic Scholarship Joseph “Phil” and Rose W. Wagner Memorial Scholarship
JMA Architecture Studios Scholarship
Kay Grimm Memorial Scholarship
Leaving a Legacy Scholarship
Lenise Christopher Memorial Scholarship
Liberty High School Principal’s Scholarship Awards
Luanna Mitchell Memorial Daughters of the Am. Revolution Constitutional Scholarship
“Miss Amy” and Desi Arnaz Jr. Scholarship
Noon Rotary Club of Boulder City Scholarship
North Las Vegas Firefighter, Dean K. Tajima Memorial Scholarship
North Las Vegas Firefighter, Brent Cooper Memorial Scholarship
North Las Vegas Firefighters Local 1607 Scholarship
North Las Vegas Firefighters William J. Harnedy Memorial Scholarship
P.E.O. Sisterhood Scholarship, Chapter K
Palm Garden of Dreams Scholarship
Phil Clarke Scholarship Fund
Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada Scholarship
Sunrise Rotary of Boulder City Scholarship
The Aggie Counselor Scholarship
The Alyssa Otremba Scholarship
The Draney Family Scholarship
WCTA Scholarship
William McCool Science Center Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 13, 2015
Public Education Scholarships – the following are available at www.thepef.org/programs_scholarships.html
Sponsor: NV Energy Dependent Scholarship
NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2015
NEW THIS WEEK- 12/19/14
Public Education Scholarships – the following are available at www.thepef.org/programsscholarships.html
Sponsor: Benson, Bertoldo, Baker, and Carter Scholarship
Bonanza Dance Scholarship
Dream to Achieve Scholarship
John Caolie Memorial Scholarship
Nicole Anderson-Mangin Memorial Scholarship
Tydart Young Artists Scholarship
United Way of Southern Nevada Women’s Leadership Council Emerging Award
for Women
Deadline: February 13, 2015
