List of Scholarships and Grants for Students in Nevada(3)

List of Scholarships in Nevada (Broken out by Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science;
Medical Related and General Resources).

New Scholarships Added 2014

Name Description Website

Just Walkers Just Walkers is offering a $1,000 scholarship to http://justwalkers.com/mobility-scholarship-program
undergraduate or graduate students with a
mobility disability. Deadline in June 30, 2014.

Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science Grants & Scholarships

Name Description Website

Science, Mathematics & The SMART Scholarship for Service Program
Research for
Transformation (SMART) is open only to citizens of the United States.
Scholarship for Service
Program Persons who hold permanent resident status

are not eligible. Proof of citizenship will be

required. Students must be at least 18 years

of age to be eligible. Applicants for

undergraduate awards must be already www.asee.org/smart
enrolled in a U.S. college or university.

Applicants must also be pursuing a degree in

or closely related to a Science, Technology,

Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

disciplines. Awardees must be eligible to

receive and hold a security clearance. For a

detailed list of eligible degree programs,

details about the security clearance process
& an application, please visit the program
website.

Every year the Nevada Chapter of the

American Public Works Association (APWA)

awards scholarships to deserving students

from Nevada. The scholarship amounts are

one for $1,000 and one for $2,000. Northern

Nevada Chapter – Michael Nevada scholarships will be awarded at the http://nevada.apwa.net
Koizumi APWA Scholarship APWA Fall Conference held in September
2012. In order for the Board, through the

Scholarship Committee, to make the best

selection of scholarship recipients, we are

encouraging APWA members to nominate

potential candidates; however, APWA board

member nominations are not required

The Sacramento Post of the Society of

American Military Engineers (SAME) awards

scholarships annually to high school and

college students who are studying

engineering or related technical disciplines.

Scholarships will vary from $1,000 to $4,000

Society of American Military for students in high school, junior college, and www.samesacramento.org/committees_scholarship.shtm
Engineers (SAME) College college students that are pursuing a degree in l
Scholarship Program any engineering field or related technical
sciences (including architecture,

mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology,

and earth sciences). Please note that biology,

microbiology, and related natural sciences

are no longer considered to be engineering-

related majors. Applications open in January

and are due by mid- March.

Concrete Masonry Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate

Association of California level engineering and architectural students www.cmacn.org/annual-scholarships.htm

and Nevada Scholarships who study concrete masonry as an

architectural and structural building material.
Please visit website for details.

Nevada Water Resources Scholarships will be awarded to a student www.nvwra.org/scholarship-opportunities/
Scholarships attending a Nevada university or community
college. Qualified students must be pursuing
a degree in the field of water resources. For
more information, please visit the website.
Application deadline is December 1.

Google Scholarships Google offers multiple scholarships for http://www.google.com/edu/students/the-generation-
(Multiple) students who are pursuing a degree in google-scholarship/
computer science or technology. Please visit
the website for details on the specific
scholarships.

ASCO Numatics Industrial Merit-based and will be awarded on the www.asconumatics.com/LiteratureRequest/ASCO-
Automation Engineering candidate's potential for leadership and for Numatics-Scholarship-learnmore.aspx
College Scholarship making a significant contribution to the
engineering, instrumentation, systems, and
automation professions, particularly as they
relate to the application of fluid control and
fluid power technologies. Scholarship
recipients may be eligible for an ASCO
Numatics internship.

Granted to students who are pursuing full-

time study in engineering, computer sciences,

business, construction management, building

The Authority for Total Cost construction, information technology, quantity aacei.org/awards/scholarships/
Management International surveying, or other related field. The award
Competitive Scholarship amounts vary from $2,000 to $8,000 and the
specific amount will be based on individual

achievements. The program accepts

applications between January 1 and February

14 annually

Technology Degree for Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to
Women – Dr. Anita Borg
revolutionizing the way we think about http://www.google.com/anitaborg/

technology and dismantling barriers that keep

women and minorities from entering
computing and technology fields. Her
combination of technical expertise and
fearless vision continues to inspire and
motivate countless women to become active
participants and leaders in creating
technology. In her honor, Google is proud to
honor Anita’s memory and support women in
technology with the Google Anita Borg
Memorial Scholarship. Google hopes to
encourage women to excel in computing and
technology and become active role models
and leaders in the field.

ASME Auxiliary FIRST Clarke Scholarships

are awarded to seniors in high school who

are active on a FIRST FTC or FIRST FRC

team. A member of the ASME must nominate

American Society of applicants. The program awards ten $5,000 asme.org
Mechanical Engineers scholarships per year and is intended for a

recipient’s first year of study in mechanical

engineering or mechanical engineering

technology. Students must apply by March

15.

Scholarship is offered to individuals with a

declared major in mechanical engineering or

related discipline. Qualifications include 3.0

The Ralph K. Hillquist GPA and enrollment on a full-time basis at an
Honorary SAE
ABET-accredited institution of higher students.sae.org

learning. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded

on a bi-annually basis at the SAE Noise and

Vibration Conference. Individuals can apply

by visiting the SAE International website.

The Association of State Offered to undergraduate students in their

Dam Safety Officials senior year in an accredited civil engineering damsafety.org

Undergraduate Scholarship program or related field of study. Students

must show a genuine interest in leading a
career in hydrology, hydraulics, or other
closely associated field related to dam design
and construction. Applicants must have a
cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 and submit a
typed essay.

The American Society of Y.C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship is
Civil Engineers (ACEC) awarded to juniors or seniors in a civil
engineering program at an ABET-accredited
The American Welding institution. Applicants must be members of
Society Arsham Amirikian the ASCE Society and include a personal asce.org
Engineering Scholarship statement of why the award should be offered
to the applicant, and a comprehensive
The Institute of Electrical financial plan, and at least two letters of
and Electronics Engineers recommendation. The deadline is February 9.
Charles LeGeyt Fortescue
Graduate Scholarship Offered to students planning on pursuing a
The Dr. Jon L. Boyes, Vice
Admiral, USN (Ret.) career in applying welding in the civil and

structural engineering field. Students must be
pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in civil

engineering or welding related field.
Qualifications include maintenance of at least aws.org
a 3.0 GPA, proof of financial need, and
currently attending or planning on attending
an accredited engineering school. The
program offers one $2,500 award every year.
The deadline is February 15.

Awarded to individuals pursuing a master’s

degree in electrical engineering. Applicants
must have earned a bachelor’s degree from

an accredited engineering school. The ieee.org/about/awards/fortescue.html
scholarship is only awarded for the first year
of full-time graduate study. The deadline for
the scholarship is November 15.

Offered by the Armed Forces Association. afcea.org
Communications and Electronics

Memorial Scholarship It is awarded to students in at least their
second year of an electrical engineering
program. The program is competitive and
applicants must be active members of a Navy
ROTC unit, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher,
have demonstrated commitment and
academic excellence, and showed potential
to service as office in the U.S. Navy. The
program awards one $3,000 scholarship
every year. The deadline for this scholarship
is February 15.

Students pursuing education programs

related to aerospace engineering and

The American Institute of science. Applicants must be AIAA members,

Aeronautics and enrolled full-time, and completed a minimum https://www.aiaa.org
Astronautics Foundation of one academic term on a full-time basis.

Undergraduate Scholarship The minimum GPA is 3.3. Students can apply

for the scholarship from September through

January for the following academic year.

The David Alan Quick Granted to a junior or senior in college eaa.org
Scholarship pursuing a degree in aerospace or
aeronautical engineering at an accredited
institution of higher learning. The award is
sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft
Associates. The award amount is $1,000.

The Vertical Flight Awarded to undergraduate and graduate
Foundation Scholarship students who intend to pursue an engineering
career in vertical flight. The scholarship is
based on merit and the value ranges from
$1,000 to $5,000. Applicants must be full-time vtol.org
students at an accredited engineering school,
submit a resume, provide a narrative, and
include at least one letter of recommendation.
The application deadline is February 1.

The Stokes Educational Recipients are required to attend college on a nsa.gov

Scholarship Program is full-time basis and work during the summer at
offered by the National NSA for 12 weeks in related areas. Students
Security Agency to high must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. After
school seniors planning to completion of the their program, students
major in computer science must work at NSA for at least one and a half
or computer/electrical times the length of their education program.
engineering. The program provides full tuition and fees,
textbook reimbursement, housing and travel
expenses, year-round salary, health and life
insurance, retirement, and continued
employment after graduation. The application
deadline is November 15.

Offered by Education-Portal.com to students

pursuing a degree in a computer science or

computer engineering discipline. Applicants

The Computer Science and must be enrolled in an associate degree education-portal.com
Computer Engineering program or higher from an accredited college
Academic Scholarship or university and have at least 30 semester
hours to finish. Recipients must consent to

providing a digital photograph to Education-

Portal. The scholarship offers one $1,000

award every year. The deadline is April 1.

The American Nuclear Available to students who have finished at
Society Undergraduate least one year in nuclear engineering, nuclear
Scholarship science, or other closely related field. The
scholarship program offers a maximum of
four scholarships every year for individuals new.ans.org/honors/scholarships/.
who have completed one year of study and
21 scholarships for students who have
completed two or more years. The deadline
to apply for this scholarship is February 1.

The Edward S. Roth Offered to individuals who are graduating smeef.org/Scholarships/
Manufacturing Engineering
Scholarship from high school or current undergraduate or

graduate students enrolled full-time in a
bachelor’s or master’s degree in

manufacturing for an institution accredited by
the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology, Inc. Qualifications include a
minimum GPA of 3.0 and preference will be
given to individuals who demonstrate
financial need, are of minority classification,
and those participating in a co-op program.
The scholarship program is sponsored by the
SME Education Foundation.

Granted to individuals to promote the ongoing

study and education necessary for
conservation of the planet’s natural and

The James Schalk renewable resources. The scholarship is
Memorial Association of
Conservation Engineers available to junior or senior students enrolled
Scholarship
in accredited program in engineering, www.conservationengineers.org/awards.htm

ecology, agriculture, or natural science.

Students must be enrolled full-time and

submit a letter of recommendation and a

technical essay on a conservation topic. The

award amount is $1,000.

Individuals who are pursuing or planning to

pursue degree programs in marine

The Marine Technology engineering, marine science, or marine

Society offers the Charles technology. All high school and college https://www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx

H. Bussman Undergraduate students who are interested in remotely

Scholarship operated vehicles are also encouraged to

apply. The award amount is $2,500 each

year. The application deadline is April 16.

Students must submit an essay of between www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
500 and 1000 words in answer to the
following question: When you look back on
AES Engineers Scholarship your life in 30 years, what would it take for
you to consider your life successful? What
people, things and accomplishments do you
need? Students are not required to be taking

Engineering courses to be eligible.

NSPE Engineering Applicants must be students currently www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/index.html
Scholarships (Multiple) enrolled in good standing in a ABET
accredited engineering program. Please visit
Association of State Dam the website for details on specific
Safety Officials (ASDSO) scholarships.
Scholarship
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and enrolled
The Society of Women
Engineers full-time at the senior level in an accredited

The Society of Hispanic civil engineering program, or in a related field
Professional Engineers
as determined by ASDSO, and must

demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career www.damsafety.org/community/students/?p=61c91bdd-

in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical f19b-42e0-aac2-d62d424ab2b9

disciplines or in another discipline related to

the design, construction and operation of

dams. Annual deadlinein March. Please visit

website for more information.

Offers various scholarships to support women

who are interested in pursuing undergraduate

and graduate programs in engineering,

engineering technology, and computer

science. An example of a SWE scholarship is https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
the B.J. Harrod Scholarship that is available

to women pursuing various types of

engineering disciplines. Applicants must have

a GPA of 3.5 or higher and enrolled in an

engineering program accredited.

A national organization of professional

engineers to serve as Hispanic role models. It

offers scholarships to Hispanic students

pursuing degree programs in engineering, shpefoundation.org/scholarships/ahetems-general-
science, and mathematics. General scholarships/
Scholarships are examples of financial aid

program the SHPE offers. These

scholarships are both based on need and

merit and awarded to high school seniors,

undergraduate students, and graduate

students. The award amounts vary from

$1,000 to $3,000. Applicants must be of

Hispanic descent, currently accepted or

attending an accredited college or university

on a full-time basis, have a minimum GPA of
3.0, and pursuing their first bachelor’s
master’s, or doctorate degree.

Strives to increase the amount of excellent

black engineers to successfully make a

difference. It offers a wide range of

scholarships to high school seniors,

undergraduate and graduate students, and

technical professional members. All recipients

must be active paid members of the society.

The National Society of To apply for scholarships individuals can nsbe.org/Programs/Scholarships.aspx
Black Engineers login into their NSBE accounts to complete

the applications:. An example of a

scholarship offered by NSBE is the Fulfilling

the Legacy Scholarship and Delphi

Corporation contributes to the scholarship

fund. The program awards 10 scholarships

per year at $1,000. The application deadline

is December 2.

UNLV Construction Two $1,500 scholarships to upper-class CM http://snvchapter.cmaanet.org/files/chapters/SNV%20Ch
Management Students students at UNLV. The apter/2014%20CMAA%20Scholarship%20App.pdf
Southern Nevada CMAA Chapter.

Offered by Woods Hole Oceanographic

Institution. The fellowships are offered to

The Woods Hole minority undergraduates enrolled at a college whoi.edu/page.do?pid=9381
Undergraduate Fellowships or university and have complete a minimum
for Minorities of one year of study and have an interest in
engineering, mathematics, marine policy, or

physical or natural sciences. The fellowships

strive to introduce students into meaningful

research and they are awarded for a 10 or
12-week period during the summer or a
semester during the academic year. The
deadline to apply is February 15

Medical Related Grants & Scholarships

Name Description Website

Pediatric Dentist of The scholarship will award $500 every year to
Tomorrow Scholarship a student striving to achieve their dream of
entering the dental field. To apply, submit a
NurseCorps Scholarship 300-1,000 word essay along with your contact
information to [email protected]. The
essay contest is open only to those legal
residents of the 50 United States and the
District of Columbia who are 18 years of age
or older at the time of submission and who www.smilereef.com/pediatric-dentist-of-tomorrow-
are currently enrolled in an accredited college scholarship/
or university or who will be enrolled by March
1 and aspires to a career in the dental field.
Current employees, officers, directors and
agents of Sponsor and its related companies
and members of their immediate families
(spouse, parents, siblings and children) and
persons residing at the same address are not
eligible. Void where prohibited.

The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program is a
selective program of the U.S. Government
that helps alleviate the critical shortage of http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursi
nurses currently experienced by certain types ng/index.html
of health care facilities located in Health
Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Upon

graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship
recipients work at these facilities for at least 2
years, earning the same competitive salary
and benefits as any new hire.

Waechter Medical-Legal Annual scholarships available: $2,000: One http://www.birthlaw.com/34.html
Scholarship $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student of
some kind of legal college, university or
program; AND one $1,000 scholarship
awarded to a student of some kind of medical
college, university or program.

Army Nurse Corps The purpose of the Army Nurse Corps http://e-anca.org/ANCAEduc.htm
Association Association Scholarship Program is to award
scholarships to U.S. citizen students
attending accredited baccalaureate or
graduate nursing or anesthesia nursing
programs.

The NSNA Foundation awards over $345,000
annually in the general scholarship and
promise of nursing programs. Scholarships
range from $1,000 to $5,000. U.S. citizens
Foundation of the National and students with an Alien Registration
Student Nurses Association, number currently enrolled in state-approved http://www.nsna.org/FoundationScholarships.aspx
Inc. schools of nursing or pre-nursing in associate
degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic
doctorate, and generic master’s programs.
Funds are not available for graduate study
unless it is for a first degree in nursing.

The Minority Medical Student Award Program

(MMSAP) is an 8- to 12-week research

experience for medical students from the

Minority Medical Student United States and Canada. Students www.hematology.org/Awards/MMSAP/2624.aspx
Award Program (MMSAP) collaborate with an ASH member who serves

as their research mentor. At the end of the

research experience, students present their

findings at the Promoting Minorities in

Hematology Presentations at the ASH annual
meeting. In addition, students who participate
in this program may apply to the program for
a second summer research experience.
Applicants must be enrolled in MD, DO, or
MD/PhD medical school programs. The
application process runs through early March
but a mentor must be requested prior to early
January.

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to

one recipient annually. This scholarship is

open to any person 17 years of age or older

who is currently accepted or attending full

time a medicine related program at an

accredited institution of learning. Minimum 3.0

GPA. Applicant shall submit an essay prior to

Nursing Education January 10 of at least 500 words but no more www.travelnursing.org/nursing-scholarship.php
Scholarship than 1000 words that explain what they hope

to accomplish in the medical field and how

they will impact the lives of others with the

education and knowledge they acquire while

in medical training. Essay will also include the
student’s opinion of why they feel they

should be selected to receive the scholarship

funds.

Pisacano Leadership Students who have made a commitment to www.fpleaders.org
Foundation Scholarship the field of Family Medicine and who will
enter their fourth years of medical school in
the fall may apply. Please visit website for
more details.

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to

MedicareSupplementalInsur one recipient annually. Applicants must apply www.medicaresupplementalinsurance.com/scholarship.h
tml
ance.com's Therapy prior to December 15 and be a person 17

Professionals Scholarship years of age or older who demonstrates

interest in physical, massage, recreational, or

occupational therapy or psychology
professions and has a 3.0 GPA at an
accredited institution of learning within the
United States.

The HPSP is available for students pursuing

advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry,

veterinary science, psychiatric nursing,

optometry or psychology. To qualify for the

Health Professions Scholarship Program, you

F. Edward Herbert Armed must: Be a U.S. citizen with a baccalaureate
Forces Health Professions
Scholarship Program degree from an accredited school www.goarmy.com/amedd/education/hpsp.html
Be enrolled in (or have a letter or acceptance
Honey Lake Hospice
Scholarship from) an accredited graduate program in the

U.S. or Puerto Rico (varies by specialty)

Maintain full-time student status during the

length of the program.

Qualify as a commissioned officer in the

United States Army Reserve.

Each year we sponsor a deserving student by
awarding a monetary scholarship. This
student must be able to describe his or her
interest in a field related to Hospice and
Palliative Care. Applications due by March
15! BASIS FOR AWARD: The applicant must
have successfully completed his/her first
semester of college with a minimum GPA of http://honeylakehospice.org/annual-scholarship.html
2.5 and will be continuing her/his education in
the field of nursing, medicine or related health
care at an accredited 2 year or 4 year College
or University. The applicant should have an
interest in gerontology, oncology and/or
hospice and palliative care and be able to
express that interest in an essay.

Scholarship Sites Description Website

Name Applications open December 1 1) You are a

Frank M. & Gertrude R. graduating senior or past graduate (G.E.D. is
Doyle Foundation
acceptable) of the Washoe County School
Las Vegas Southwest
Rotary Club Academic District in Northern Nevada. 2) You are a
Scholarship
graduate or student of the Washoe Adult High

School in Northern Nevada. 3) You are a

graduating senior or past graduate (G.E.D. is

acceptable) of the Huntington Beach Union

High School District in Southern California. 4)

You are a graduate or student of the www.doyle.curvine.com/scholarships/applications/

Huntington Beach Adult High School in the

Huntington Beach Union High School District

in Southern California 5) You are a

graduate/current or previous student of any of

the following Community Colleges in

Southern California: Coastline, Cypress,

Fullerton, Golden West, Irvine Valley, Orange

Coast, Saddleback, Santa Ana or Santiago

Canyon.

Graduate Senior from an accredited high

school in Clark County, Nevada, with a

minimum weighted or non-weighted 3.5 GPA.

Intends to attend a public college or university

in Nevada, i.e., UNLV, UNR, Nevada State

College or other public college in Nevada. Submit to: Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club

Renewable for up to 8 semesters of college if Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 70126 University

maintaining a 3.0 GPA and completes a Station, Las Vegas, NV 89170-0126.

minimum of 12 semester hours per semester.

Must demonstrate a family or student

financial need. Please send the completed

scholarship packet, including the 750 word
essay – “Why Las Vegas Southwest Rotary

should award me this scholarship.” Due April
1, 2014.

Southern Nevada high school graduates with

a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or

College/University students in Southern

Nevada with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

who plan to pursue a career in Architecture,
Southern Nevada Chapter – Engineering, Construction Management or

Public Education Public Administration may apply for this https://thepef.academicworks.com/opportunities/219

Foundation scholarship. Student must attend an

accredited post-secondary college or

university. Preference will be given to

southern Nevada high school and college

students. Four scholarships in the amount of

$3,000 each will be offered.

ASHRAE (Building We provide two scholarships each year, one http://www.nonevashrae.org/
Technology) – Nevada for students at University of Nevada, Reno,
the other for students at Truckee Meadows
Chapter Community College (TMCC), Reno

Silver State Schools Credit Offers annual scholarships to our members http://www.silverstatecu.com/life-planning/saving-for-
Union who are high school seniors. Applications college/looking-for-
can be found on our website at the beginning scholarships.aspx#sthash.BOT7cuga.dpuf
of each new year.

Graduating High School Seniors from

northern Nevada who are legal US residents

Ronald McDonald House should apply for one of 37 renewable
Charities (RHMC) US
Scholarship Program scholarships awarded each year! The www.rmhc-reno.org/html/scholarships.html

deadline is January 21 and award notices are

sent in May and June. Awards are renewable

for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Soroptimist International of Please refer to the website for specifics www.sitmnv.org/scholarships_awards.html
Truckee Meadows regarding the multiple scholarship
Scholarships applications available annually for both
women in Northern Nevada currently
attending Northern Nevada institutions of

Higher Education and graduating seniors
from Washoe County high schools. Please
see the website for details of individual
opportunities. Applications available from
October through March annually with
submission deadlines in mid-December
through mid-March. There are multiple
awards annually which range from $500 to
$10,000.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Apply for a T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood
Nevada Nevada scholarship today and get 80% of
UNCF – Minority Education costs covered toward your bachelor degree in
Organization Scholarships Human Development and Family Studies! www.nvteach.org
Please peruse our website for more program
Greater Nevada Credit details, eligibility requirements, and contact
Union Scholarship information.

Otto Huth Scholarship UNCF is the nation's largest and most https://scholarships.uncf.org/
effective minority education organization

Graduating high school seniors who are a

Greater Nevada member or the child of a

Greater Nevada member. Selection criteria

will be based primarily on financial need.

Additional criteria will include academic

performance, school and community www.gncu.org/about-us/community-involvement/gncu-

involvment and written recommendations college-scholarships.html

from school and community leaders. Selected

recipients are required to be enrolled or

attend school on a full time basis.

Applications open in January and close at the

end of March.

This fund is available to children in custody of

the Nevada Division of Child and Family www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_IndependentLiving-
Services who meet the following criteria: the OtherEd.htm
child must have been in our custody in a

foster or group home and must be graduating

from high school or receiving the GED the
year of application. Deadline for application is
April 15th of each year.

Former Foster Youth If you are a former foster youth currently www.childrenscabinet.org/main.asp?pID=304
attending school or thinking of attending
Northern Nevada's school you are likely eligible for financial
Children's Cancer assistance.
Foundation's Inspire
Scholarship This scholarship is available to those who

Raymond H. Berner have been diagnosed with a form of cancer,
Memorial Scholarship
are a current resident of Nevada, accepted
Thurgood Marshall College
Fund into an accredited institution 2013-2014 www.nvchildrenscancer.org/how-we-help/inspire-
school year, between the ages of 18-25, and adolescent-young-adult-survivors/
display and aspiring attitude. Annual

application deadline varies each spring. For

more information contact

[email protected]

Applicant must have graduated from a

Northern Nevada high school. Applicant must

have a minimum college GPA of 2.75 (high

school minimum is 3.0). Applicant must www.bernerscholarship.org
include an application, a 1-2 page statement

(see website for topics), list of activities (see

website), transcripts, and one letter of

recommendation. Apply each March.

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-
a 4.0 scale. Must apply for financial aid scholarships-program
using the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid
Attend one of the 47 TMCF Member
Schools
Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent
resident with a valid permanent resident
card or passport stamped I-551;
Demonstrate leadership qualities and
service experience; Be recommended by a

Faculty or Staff member of your current
school.
For Students of Color.

Community Foundation of The Community Foundation of Western
Western Nevada
Scholarships (Multiple) Nevada offers multiple scholarships for a www.cfwnv.org/page33052.cfm
wide variety of students. For details on
Reno Area Chapter 99s
Women Pilots (Private specific scholarships, please visit the website.
Certificate) Scholarship
Applicants must currently reside within 75 nm
Talbots Women’s of Reno, have lived in the area for at least a
Scholarship Program year, hold a valid student pilot cerfiticate or
pilot's license and current medical, and have www.renohighsierra99s.org/
Nevada Women's Fund not been a recipient of any Reno Area 99s
(NWF) Scholarships scholarship for the past three years; and have
completed first solo flight.

T The Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud

to present a scholarship program for women

pursuing a college degree later in life. This

program is for the 2014 academic year and

includes one $30,000 Nancy Talbot

Scholarship Award, which is named in

memory of the founder of Talbots, and thirty http://www.talbots.com/online/landing/landingPage.jsp?la
$5,000 awards. ndingPage=scholarship&_requestid=18880

Applications are available online starting
November 20, 2013, through January 20,
2014, at
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswo
men. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications
will be processed.

NWF scholarships are designated for

northern Nevada women pursuing a course of

study at a northern Nevada educational www.nevadawomensfund.org/apps/scholarships.cfm
institution. If an eligible applicant wishes to

pursue a course of study that is not offered at

a northern Nevada (or Nevada) institution, the

NWF will consider allocating a scholarship for
pursuit of study at an out of region or out of
state institution. The NWF allocations
committee reserves the right to make these
decisions on a case by case basis.
Scholarships may be used for undergraduate,
graduate studies or vocational study.
Applications open in January and the
application deadline is March 25th annually.

American Indian Services Applicants must be one-quarter Native www.americanindianservices.org/students.html
American Blood
Applicant must be an undergraduate student
with no more than 150 credits with a
minimum GPA of 2.25
For more information, please visit the
website.

Eligible candidates are women who are

American Business citizens of the U.S. and who are seeking a

Women's Association baccalaureate degree from an accredited

(ABWA) - Stephen Bufton college or university. Each scholarship has a www.sbmef.org

Memorial Educational Fund variety of additional criteria and the

Scholarships application deadline is May 15 annually.

Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000.

Applicant must be of Native American or

Alaska Native descent

American Indian Education Enrolled as a full-time student www.nrcprograms.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_
Foundation Scholarship An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable progs_sf_scholarshipfund
Applicant must submit packet (see application

for complete list). Applications due annually in

April.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage. To www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/
Scholarships (Multiple) qualify, you must:
Be a community college or undergraduate
student
Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident,

or an eligible non-citizen
Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a two or
four year U.S. accredited institution in the
U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or
Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Be pursuing first undergraduate degree.

Daniel B. Goldberg - $11,000 scholarship

open to full-time graduate students interested

in pursuing a career in state and local

government finance; Frank L Greathouse

Government Finance Government Accounting - $6,000 each;
Officers Association
(Multiple annual Minorities in Government Accounting -$6,000; www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=vie
scholarships) Government Finance Professional w&id=96&Itemid=107
Development Scholarship - $6,000 each -
AICPA Scholarships
(Multiple Annual open to part-time graduate students currently
Scholarships)
employed by a state or local government.
El Dorado County Local
Scholarships Winners will be invited to the annual

The "Do-Over" Scholarship conference of GFOA May 18-21 - expenses
and 12 others
paid. Deadline for application is February 21.

The AICPA offers many scholarship

opportunities for accounting students at www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Scholarships/Pages/defau
varying points in their academic careers. lt.aspx
Application deadline April 1. For more details,

please visit the AICPA website.

Scholarships are available to individuals who

reside in El Dorado County (or resided in El

Dorado County at the time of high school

graduation) and are: 1) graduating high

school seniors or college, university or www.edc-scholarships.org/default.asp

graduate school students, and 2) Minimum

cumulative GPA is 3.0. Various scholarships

are advertised on the site and applications

are due annually prior to May 1.

These scholarships, which range from $1,000 www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
to $3,000, are open to all U.S. students 13

years of age or older who will attend an
accredited institution of higher education.
Scholarships will be awarded annually to
students who best respond to each of the
various topics. Application deadlines vary for
each scholarship annually.

The Foundation’s REACH Educational Grant

Program helps KFC restaurant hourly Team

Members and Shift Supervisors pursue their

educational dreams. These $2,000 grants

REACH Education Grant help Team Member recipients attend
Program – KFC staff
members – High School accredited four-year and two-year http://www.kfc.com/foundation/
educational institutions, as well as
Soroptimist International
Women's Opportunity trade/vocational schools. Winners are
Scholarship
selected via a competitive application process
National Garden Clubs
(NGC) Inc. Scholarship and may reapply each year. We will begin

accepting applications for the 2014 REACH

Educational Grant on March 15, 2014.

Eligible applicants for these $10,000 awards

must be women who provide the primary

financial support for their families, and who

are enrolled in or have been accepted to a

vocational/skills training program or an

undergraduate degree program. Applicants www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html
must demonstrate financial need. Only

residents of Soroptimist International of the

Americas' 19 member countries and

territories are eligible to apply. Applications

are available through the Soroptimist website

and must be submitted prior to December 1.

One-year scholarship ($3500) available to
full-time juniors, seniors or graduate students,
sophomores may submit an application for www.gardenclub.org/scholarships/
their junior year. Applicants must also be a
U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the

U.S. A mimimum 3.25 GPA is required.
Applicants must be planning a career related
to gardening, landscape design,
environmental issues, floral design or
horticulture in one of the following majors:
Agronomy, Agriculture Education,
Floriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Design,
Botany-Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Science,
Plant Pathology/Science, Rural/Urban City
Planning, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology,
Environmental Concerns (Management:
Environmental/Horticulture
Resource/Environmental Behavior),
Environmental Conservation (incl.
Engineering, Law etc), and Land
Management. General application forms must
be submitted by March 1 each year.

Recipients of awards are full-time college or

university students in either a graduate,

ISA Educational undergraduate, or 2 yr. degree program with www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_Informati
Foundations Scholarship at least an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. on/Students/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm
Students should be enrolled in a program in
Jonathan O. Davis
Scholarship automation and control or a closely related

field. Application deadline is February 15.

Applicants must be of graduate level and
enrolled in an M.S or Ph.D. program with
research experience in the geologic
component or geologic techniques focused
on the Great Basin and adjacent areas
Applicants should include (1) a cover letter www.dri.edu/graduate-scholarships/189-the-jonathan-o-
explaining how he/she qualifies for the award davis-scholarship-in-quaternary-sciences
(2) a current resume (3)a two-page, single
spaced description of the thesis/dissertation
research, which also clearly documents the
geological orientation and research
significance; and (4) a letter of

recommendation from the thesis/dissertation
supervisor, which emphasizes the student's
ability and potential as a Quarernary scientist.
Apply by February 15.

High school seniors as well as currently-

enrolled college undergraduates are invited

to answer a population-related question, with

their own experience and insight guiding their

NPG Scholarship ideas for a solution. Winners receive a www.npg.org/scholarships.html

ACWA Water Law and designated scholarship amount, paid towards
Policy Scholarship
undergraduate tuition at the accredited
Spencer Educational
Foundation college or university they attend. For more

information, please visit the website.

Applicants must be graduate students

pursuing a master's, doctorate or law degree

in a field related to or identified with law,

policy or public administration

Applicants must demonstrate a focus or www.acwa.com/content/acwa-water-law-policy-
concentration in the field of California water scholarship
resources

Applicants must have completed their

undergraduate work and be enrolled in at

least eight units per term. Applications must

be postmarked by APRIL 1 of each year.

A variety of Scholarships for Full-Time

Undergraduate Students. While each

scholarship has distinct eligibility

requirements, students are required to

complete one full-time application. The www.spencered.org/Programs/StudentScholarships/Crite
Education Committee of the Foundation will riaApplication
consider applicants who meet the following

criteria: Full-time student (12 hours or more

per term) - undergraduate junior/senior;

Field of study - normally a major or minor in a

risk management discipline; Career objective

in risk management; GPA of 3.0 or higher;
Relevant work experience; Leadership skills.

Army Emergency Relief maintains two

scholarship programs: the Spouse Education

Assistance Program and the MG James

Army Emergency Relief Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent www.aerhq.org/dnn563/Scholarships.aspx
Scholarships (Multiple) children. Both scholarships provide financial

Student Veterans of assistance for students who are pursuing
America - Google
their first undergraduate degree. Please visit
Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR) the website for more details.
Scholarships (Multiple
Annual Scholarships) As part of our commitment to military

Campus Discovery $2,500 veterans, Google established the Google

SVA Scholarship in partnership with Student

Veterans of America. The scholarship

provides assistance to student veterans who http://www.google.com/edu/students/google-sva-
are pursuing university degrees in the field of scholarship/
computer science in the U.S. Selected

students will receive 10,000 USD for the

2014-2015 school year and will be invited to
attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the

summer of 2014.

Multiple scholarships are awarded to students
showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees
in diverse disciplines including history, law,
nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship
Committee awards scholarships to qualified
applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or
national origin. All multi-year scholarships, www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
typically renewable up to four years, must be
for consecutive years of attendance at an
accredited college or university in the United
States. All applications must be postmarked
by February 15. Please visit the website for
more details.

This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens www.campusdiscovery.com/start

"Advice to Your High School enrolled at any two- or four-year college in

Self" Scholarship the U.S. Applicants must complete an online

survey, and respond in 200 words or less:

"Assume you could go back in time and talk

to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing

what you know now about college life and

making the transition, what advice would you

give yourself?" Please apply online prior to

January 31 annually.

Ron Brown Scholarship The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to
identify African-American high school seniors
who will make significant contributions to
society. Applicants must excel academically,
exhibit exceptional leadership potential,
participate in community service activities and www.ronbrown.org
demonstrate financial need. The applicant
must be a US citizen or hold a permanent
resident visa card. Current college students
are not eligible to apply. For more
information, please visit the website.

Point Foundation is the nation's large

scholarship granting organization for lesbian,

gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)

students of merit. Individuals enrolled in

either an undergraduate or graduate

program, beginning or continuing in the fall,

Point Foundation - The are eligible to apply. Interested applicants
National LGBT Scholarship
Fund should visit Point's website to review current http://www.pointfoundation.org/OnlineApplicationInfo
Point Scholars’ biographies and assess the

type of scholars that are generally selected.

Applicants do not need straight A's to apply,

yet Point is looking for individuals who have

proven leadership skills, excellent scholastic

achievements, and want to make a difference

in the world. All applicants are evaluated on

the totality of their situation including

academic accomplishments, financial,
leadership within extra-curricular and career-
related activities, personal circumstances and
goals for the future. Apply online.

Clark E. DeHaven Applicants must be sophomore, juniors, or www.nacufs.org/careers-scholarships/
Scholarship seniors planning for a career in the
foodservice industry and majoring in a food
service-related field of study. Application
deadline is February 15.

Scholarships awarded to outstanding

students, Phi Kappa Phi members and

chapters through the Society's various

Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships awards competitions: the Fellowship, Phi www.phikappaphi.org/web/Awards/Scholarships_Awards
.html
(Multiple) Kappa Phi Scholar & Artist, Study Abroad

Grants, Literacy Grants, and Love of

Learning. For details on specific awards,

please visit the website.

National Federation of the Applicants must be legally blind, living in the www.nfb.org/scholarships
Blind (NFB) Scholarship United States, enrolled in accredited
Program universities, and winners must attend the
NFB annual convention.

This is a merit-based scholarship for students

pursuing higher education with an emphasis

New Look Laser Tattoo in one of the following fields: Nursing,
Removal Semiannual
Scholarship Medicine, Engineering, Natural or Applied www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html
Sciences. This is a semi-annual scholarship

with the application deadline for the Fall

scholarship of June 30 and the Spring

scholarship deadline of November 30.

This is a scholarship program to benefit

Life & Health Insurance students who have suffered the death of a
Foundation For Education
(LIFE) Scholarship parent or guardian. Applicants are required to www.lifehappens.org/scholarship
submit an essay (500 words MAX) or video

(3-minutes MAX) describing how losing a

parent or guardian affected you emotionally

and financially. Essays should describe the
impact that life insurance (or the lack thereof)
had on family finances and on the ability of
students to fund college costs. Scholarships
range from $2,000 to $15,000. Apply during
March.

The Actuarial Foundation The Actuarial Foundation supports the future
Scholarships (Multiple) of the actuarial profession and fosters the
best and brightest students through its
U.S. Bank Internet scholarships. These scholarships and
Scholarship programs not only offset the cost of education www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/actuarial/scholars
for individuals, but are prestigious honors. hips.shtml
Beans for Brains Award recipients are selected by
Scholarship Program representatives of the actuarial profession,
who may one day be their peers. For more
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics information, please visit the website.
Essay Contest
Forty $1,000 scholarships are awarded in a www.usbank.com/community/financial-
random drawing. No essays required. education/scholarship.html
Available to high school seniors and college
undergraduates. Applications are open from
January through May.

The Beans for Brains Scholarship is a merit-
based scholarship for students attending an
accredited and approved institution of higher
education. The scholarship is open to
graduating high school seniors,
undergraduate, graduate and professional www.jimmybeanswool.com/scholarship
school students in any course of study. To be
eligible for a Beans for Brains Scholarship, an
applicant must know how to knit or crochet
and must complete the annual application
during March.

$5,000 Grand Prize available to
undergraduate full-time Juniors or Seniors at www.ethicsprize.org
accredited four year colleges or universities in

the United States during the Fall 2012
Semester. The suggested essay topic:
Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you
have encountered and analyze what it has
taught you about ethics and yourself.
Deadline is December 2.

Art Metal Workshop Inc's Annually, there will be 2 $1,000 scholarships.
"Wrought Iron Art" Must be a currently enrolled student at a
Scholarship school within the United States or Canada
and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students www.art-metal.ca/scholarship.html
must be 16 years or older at time of
enrollment and submit a 500-3000 word
essay prior to 12/1 annually.

Five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships will be
awarded to help pay for tuition and books.
Potential applicants must be pursuing a post-
secondary degree at an accredited college or
university, submit a transcript reflecting a
minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale), and have a
connection to the military in one of the
following ways: Active-duty service member,
Veteran, Spouse of active-duty military
member or veteran, Surviving spouse of a
Veterans United Scholarship fallen soldier, Child of a military member or www.veteransunited.com/about/scholarships/
veteran. Applicants must also submit an
essay no longer than 750 words based on
one of three prompts made available in the
spring (March 15th) and fall (September 15th)
by the Veterans United Foundation. Spring
essays will be accepted April 1st - 30th and
recipients will be announced by May 15th.
Fall submissions will be accepted October 1st
- 31st with recipients being announced by
November 15th.

Marketing EDGE A number of scholarships are available to www.marketingedge.org/marketing-programs/student-

Scholarships undergraduate and graduate students who marketing-scholarships
have demonstrated an interest in pursuing
careers in direct/interactive marketing i.e.
email, social media, digital marketing, etc. A
complete listing and description of these
scholarships is listed on the provided link.
Application is open from November through
early May.

This scholarship is available to incoming male

freshman attending the University of Nevada

this fall. Applicants should strive to live a

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced balanced lifestyle through criteria that www.SigEpNV.org
Man Scholarship includes leadership, scholarship, gentlemanly
behavior and athleticism. There is no

obligation to join the Fraternity if you receive

one of the scholarships. Annual application

deadline varies each spring.

Any student who is currently enrolled in

school, or will be enrolled during the year can

apply annually prior to July 31. To enter, the

Mark A. Forester student must write a 300-500-word essay www.rockymountainmattress.com/company/mark-a-
Scholarship explaining how they go about honoring forester-scholarship.php
America's military heroes. You can simply

send the essay, with your full name, school

you will be attending, and contact information

to [email protected].

Spokeo Connections Students will submit an original essay no later
than November 20th for a spring semester
scholarship of $1,000. The deadline for the
coming academic year is July 1. All entries
must be submitted through the official Spokeo www.spokeo.com/spokeo-connections-scholarship
Connections Scholarship submission form
found through our official site. To be eligible,
applicants must be either a recently
graduated high school senior who will enroll

as a freshman at a four-year or two-year
college or university in the Spring of 2014 OR
a full-time student currently enrolled at a an
accredited four-year or two-year college or
university; maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above;
and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent
resident.

The Console & Hollawell $1,000 Legal

Leaders Scholarship is available to students

who are pursuing a career in law. Applicants

must be pursuing a degree in the following

Legal Leaders Scholarship areas: pre-law, paralegal studies, or working www.consoleandhollawell.com/pages/legal-leaders-
towards their juris doctorate in any scholarship/
The Drive to Learn concentration of the law. Must be a full-time
Scholarship
student attending (or planning to attend on a
The Parker Waichman
Scholarship full-time basis) an accredited institution of

higher education with a 3.0 GPA. Application

is due in July.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full

time (at least 12 undergraduate units or 6-9

graduate units) at a single educational

institution located in the continental United www.shiftins.com/automobile/car-insurance-

States. Must submit a 750-1000 word program.aspx

response to one of four essay prompts along

with the application. Deadline to submit is

March 1.

The Parker Waichman law firm is sponsoring

an essay contest on the topic of "How would

you change a current US law to improve

society?" The winner of the contest will be www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overview/parker-waichman-
awarded $1,000 to use towards tuition. To scholarship
enter, simply write a 300-500 word essay

explaining an existing law - federal, state or

local - and demonstrate examples of how

changing the law would enhance rights.

Deadline is July 31.

To support scholarly research and writing

among qualified civilian graduate students

preparing dissertations in the history of

warfare, the Center offers three Dissertation

Fellowships each year. One, funded by the

National Museum of the U.S. Army, is

designed to support dissertations that explore

U.S. Army Center of Military the material culture of the Army; the two www.history.army.mil/html/about/df-geninfo.html
History Dissertation others support research in the more general
Fellowships areas of military history in all its many
aspects. In your application please specify if

you wish to compete for the two general

fellowships or for the Museums fellowship.

These fellowships carry a $10,000 stipend

and access to the Center's facilities and

technical expertise. Application information is

available on the website and applications

must be postmarked by January 15.

UNR (varied professions & A list of specific scholarships for majors at http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-
majors) UNR. These are provided from the Major of aid/scholarships/scholarships-from-colleges
interest.

National Merit Scholarships Specific to UNR - The University of Nevada, http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-
Reno's most prestigious scholarship awards aid/scholarships/national-merit
fall semester entering freshmen who are
National Merit Finalists. This scholarship
awards $15,000 per year for up to four
consecutive years of undergraduate study.
Must submit a complete application for
admission to the University of Nevada, Reno
by February 1st.

Specific to UNLV – Deadline is February 1.

National Merit Scholarship – Amount $5,000. Annual award for http://www.unlv.edu/finaid/scholarships/president
President’s Scholar Award Valedictorians and National Merit Finalists

who are entering freshmen planning to attend

the University of Nevada. Number of awards
varies. Renewable.

Available for students who are legally blind in

both eyes and currently enrolled or planning

to enroll in a full-time program in engineering,

law, medicine, natural sciences, or

The Howard Brown Rickard architecture. The scholarship is offered by the
Scholarship National Federation for the Blind. Applicants nfb.org/scholarship-program
must participate in the complete NFB national

convention and in all scholarship program

activities. The federation awards 30

scholarships a year and individuals must

apply by March 31.

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is

an academic competition for recognition and

scholarships that began in 1955. High school

students enter the National Merit Program by

taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit

National Merit Scholarships Scholarship Qualifying Test http://www.nationalmerit.org/

(PSAT/NMSQT®)—a test which serves as an

initial screen of approximately 1.5 million
entrants each year—and by meeting

published program entry/participation

requirements.

The AFCEA Educational Foundation is http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergradu

offering at least 50 scholarships of $5,000 ate/TeachersScholarship.asp

each to students actively pursuing an

undergraduate degree, graduate degree or

STEM Teachers credential/licensure for the purpose of
Scholarships
teaching STEM (science, technology,

engineering or math) subjects at a U.S.

middle or secondary school. The

scholarships are made possible by generous

contributions from Booz Allen Hamilton,

Terremark Worldwide, AFCEA International

The Harry S. Truman and several of AFCEA’s regional chapters.
Scholarship Site
The Truman is a very competitive national http://truman.gov
NV Energy Scholarships scholarship. Each year, the Foundation
reviews over 600 applications for our 55 to 65
Scholarships awarded annually. These 600
applications do not include the students who
compete on their own campus for one of a
school's four nominations.

At NV Energy we are committed to building thepef.academicworks.com
strong, healthy and diverse communities and
we believe that a strong community has an
educated and productive workforce at its
base. To support attainment of a higher
education for our youth, NV Energy is offering
our Powerful Partnership Scholarship
Program. One-time scholarships of $1,000
are awarded based on the program's
selection criteria and on the number of
applications received.

Updated March 27, 2014