2024 Nevada Scholarships

Nevada is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Nevada universities is a whopping $6,407.00 and the total cost of attendance is $23,886.00. 51% of student graduates in Nevada graduate with an average debt load of $22,600.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Nevada turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These NV scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Nevada, and any Nevada resident regardless of their interests or background. Nevada scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of NV students or NV residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Nevada residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for NV residents?

There are 58 scholarships totaling $221,800.00 available to Nevada residents. You can easily browse through all 58 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Nevada?

Moms in Nevada are eligible for all the same scholarships as NV residents. Therefore, the 58 scholarships worth $221,800.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Nevada?

58 scholarships worth $221,800.00 are available for college students in NV. In addition, we encourage current college students in Nevada to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Nevada for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Nevada:

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Nevada?

58 scholarships totaling $221,800.00 are available for high school seniors in NV. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of NV to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Nevada residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to NV students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Access Merit Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Selection is based upon financial need, class standing, and class rank. Minimum 3.0 GPA and high national test scores are also required.
Deadline:
February 1 (priority)
$4,800.00
Worthy Goal Scholarship
Sponsor:
International Food Service Executives Association
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a food service-related major at a two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming fall term.
Deadline:
February 1
$1,500.00
NAAS II National Scholarship
Sponsor:
National Academy of American Scholars (NAAS) Fund
Applicant must be under the age of 25 and be pursuing a four-year degree full time at an accredited four-year institution with a minimum grade average of 'C'. Selection is based upon scholastic excellence and outstanding character. Send self-addressed stamped envelope (#10) with a $3.00 handling fee for application and information...
Deadline:
February 1
$3,000.00
Larry Chervenak Hospitality Technology Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor:
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Foundation (HFTP)
Deadline:
November 1, March 1
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Frances Tally Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor:
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Foundation (HFTP)
Deadline:
November 1, March 1
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Health Professionals and Specializing Physicians Scholarship Program
Sponsor:
Belmont Anderson & Associates
Applicant must be currently attending a college, university, medical school, or specialization school, or will be attending within one year, and has hopes to enter the medical field in the future. Essay required.
Deadline:
October 14
$500.00
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation Education Scholarship
Sponsor:
Timothy S Y Lam Foundation (TSYLF)
Applicant must be an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral student over the age of 21 who is majoring in a hospitality-related course (ie. hotel management, concierge, conference management/event planning, catering, hospitality leadership/supervision, hospitality human resources, and wedding coordination/design).
Deadline:
November 15, May 15
$2,000.00
Freshman Trustee Scholarship
Sponsor:
Sierra Nevada College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum 3.75 GPA.
Deadline:
None
$11,000.00
Freshman Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Sierra Nevada College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a GPA ranging between 3.25 and 3.75.
Deadline:
None
$6,000.00
Freshman Provost Scholarship
Sponsor:
Sierra Nevada College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a GPA between 3.0 to 3.25.
Deadline:
None
$5,000.00
Freshman SNC Eagle Scholarship
Sponsor:
Sierra Nevada College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman who has a GPA between 2.8 and 2.99.
Deadline:
None
$4,000.00
Transfer Scholarship
Sponsor:
Sierra Nevada College
Applicant must an accepted transfer student with a minimum 2.0 GPA and 15 college credits.
Deadline:
None
$11,000.00
Native American Scholarship
Sponsor:
Sierra Nevada College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is a member of a Nevada Tribe and is a graduate of a Nevada high school.
Deadline:
None
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