Scholarships
Unlock Your Future: Scholarships Made Attainable!
The College and Career Scholarship Workshop is an engaging and informative session conducted by Ms. Tidball our College and Career Specialist right our high school campus during school hours. This workshop is designed to provide students with valuable insights into the world of scholarships, college applications, and future career paths.
Workshop Agenda:
Introduction to Scholarships : The workshop begins with an overview of what scholarships are, why they are important, and how they can significantly ease the financial burden of higher education. The specialist explains the different types of scholarships available, including merit-based, need-based, and specialty scholarships.
Scholarship Search Strategies: In this segment, students learn how to effectively search for scholarships that align with their interests, skills, and goals. The College and Career Specialist demonstrates various scholarship search platforms and techniques, highlighting the importance of applying for a diverse range of scholarships.
Crafting a Standout Application: This interactive session focuses on the key components of a successful scholarship application. The specialist provides tips on writing compelling personal statements, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and showcasing extracurricular activities and achievements effectively.
Financial Aid and FAFSA: Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is crucial for students seeking financial assistance. The specialist explains the FAFSA process, deadlines, and its role in determining eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Navigating College and Career Paths: Beyond scholarships, students explore potential college majors and career paths that align with their interests and strengths. The specialist discusses the importance of making informed decisions about higher education and future careers.
Q&A and Individualized Guidance: The workshop concludes with an open Q&A session, allowing students to ask specific questions about their unique situations. The College and Career Specialist provides personalized advice and guidance based on individual aspirations and concerns.
Scholarship Resources
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The Public Education Foundation
What We Do
Scholarships Plus will provide $5 million dollars in college scholarships this year to help students pursue their dreams of attending college or vocational school. We award more than 900 scholarships each year to help high school seniors and college-enrolled students pursue post-secondary education.
Roger Foundation Scholarship
Nevada Promise Scholarship:
The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a unique scholarship established by the Nevada Legislature for Nevada high school graduates to attend community college. As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship can cover up to three years of tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid.
If you are part of the graduating class of 2024, make sure to apply during the application period (August through October), and keep current on the ongoing application steps.
2024-2025 Student Eligibility
To qualify, students must either be a continuing Nevada Promise Scholarship recipient beginning with the class of 2020 or a high school graduate from the class of 2024.
To be eligible to receive a Nevada Promise Scholarship, a student must:
Be a Nevada resident in accordance with the provisions of Title 4, Chapter 15;
Have not previously been awarded an associate degree or bachelor's degree;
Have:
Obtained a high school diploma from a public or private high school located in Nevada;
Obtained a high school diploma from a public high school that is located in a county that borders Nevada and accepts students who are residents of Nevada; or
Successfully completed the high school equivalency assessment selected by the State Board of Education pursuant to NRS 390.055 before 20 years of age.
A homeschool student may satisfy this eligibility requirement by obtaining a general equivalency diploma or equivalent document (i.e., GED, HiSET, or TASC) no later than June 15, 2023.
Meet all program deadlines. (Please review the "Steps to Earn CSN's Nevada Promise Scholarship" section below for a full list.)
Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in an associate degree program, a bachelor's degree program or a certificate of achievement program for each semester of the school year immediately following the school year in which the student graduates from high school.