In order to be able to apply for scholarships, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete the general application here and click the blue “begin” button.
2. After answering the questions and uploading your current high school transcript, financial need statement, resume, letter of recommendation, and “selfie” you need to “Submit” the application.
   1. If you do not have your items ready to upload, you can put in a blank document or a placeholder, and then “submit.”  However, remember to go back in and edit the application to add your documents and submit again.
   2. NOTE: You can go back and edit the general application as many times as you want until January 31, 2025. Please hit “submit” after each edit so the list of your eligible scholarship opportunities is refreshed.
3. APPLY for scholarships!  Once you have hit the “submit” button, you will see a list of all scholarships you qualify for.  Make sure to click on each scholarship to find out if you need any further documentation, so you have time to gather any other documentation necessary.
4. Check back frequently to see what other scholarships may become available. Continue to apply for as many scholarships as you want!
5. If you have questions, see your counselor or email scholarships@thepef.org

Scholarship Spotlight:

Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy Scholarship – $100,000

This is a life-changing scholarship for students who demonstrate grit and determination. The goal is to graduate from a four-year university debt-free. High school seniors living in Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, or Nye County, Nevada, with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.6 and demonstrating financial need may apply for this scholarship. Attending a Nevada four-year public university (currently UNLV, University of Nevada Reno, or Nevada State University) is encouraged. Recipients may attend an out-of-state university if it appears that they will be able to graduate debt-free.

Recipients should be focused on academics. Students must plan to attend a four-year college/university full-time, and it is strongly preferred that students live on campus during their freshmen and sophomore years. During the first academic year, Recipients are discouraged from working. After the first year, Recipients are discouraged from working more than 8 hours per week. This limitation does not apply during winter or summer breaks.

Five annual scholarships in an amount of up to $25,000 will be awarded. This scholarship may be renewable annually for $25,000 for a cumulative total of $100,000 over four years provided each year the Recipient continues to be enrolled full-time and maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before the check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees, and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters. PEF may at any time or times modify or establish any restrictions or other conditions as PEF determines in its sole and absolute discretion.