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Important Websites
Fastweb https://www.fastweb.com/
It's just that easy. Once you complete your profile you'll have access to Fastweb's database of more than 1.5 million scholarships. Thats $3.4 billion dollars in funding - all available to students like you!
FAFSA https://fafsa.gov/
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid here. This gives students access to receive multiple grants, scholarships, and/or students loans. The application goes live on October 1 at 12am! Be prepared!
Community Foundation of Western Nevada http://nevadafund.org/receive/
The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is a local organization that offers multiple scholarships for local Nevada students. Visit this website to review the requirements and access their applications.
College Board https://www.collegeboard.org/
Visit the College Board site to register for the SAT/PSAT, look at SAT/PSAT/AP scores and send them to various colleges, receive free SAT prep.
Nevada Career Explorer https://wcsd.nv.headed2.com/signin
Nevada Career Explorer is a tool for for individuals to use to research colleges, careers, interests, etc. It allows someone to look at what careers coincide with their current interests. This is a great resource for career research and planning.
Scholarships for LGTBQ Students https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/lgbtq-scholarships-financial-aid/
In this overview of LGBTQ scholarship opportunities, discover community connections that can support you through your academic career and beyond! There are also regional scholarships for LGBTQ students and various organization, foundation and community funds that students in the spectrum can apply to for aid.
Scholarships by Due Dates
Due Oct 31st: Nevada Promise Scholarship https://www.tmcc.edu/nevada-promise-scholarship
This scholarship pays for up to 3 years of your college tuition!
Kathy Powell/Thelma Davila Scholarship- $1000
Deadline: PENDING
Some Requirements: Must be a senior of Hispanic descent and attended a high school in the Washoe County School District
Visit: http://www.weatoday.org/wea-scholarships/
Gladys Hamm Scholarship - $1000
Deadline: PENDING
Some Requirements: Must be a female senior at Reed, Sparks, or Spanish Springs high schools who plans to attend a four-year college or university-
Visit: http://www.weatoday.org/wea-scholarships/
Michael Landsberry Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Deadline: PENDING
Some Requirements: Must have attended Sparks Middle School 7th & 8th grade-
Visit: http://www.weatoday.org/wea-scholarships/
ERNIE JOHNSON VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000
Deadline: PENDING
Some requirements: Child of WEA member, plans to attend 2-year college or vocational school
Visit: http://www.weatoday.org/wea-scholarships/
Lancaster Family Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Deadline: PENDING
Some Requirements: Child of WEA member, and pursuing career in elementary education
Visit: http://www.weatoday.org/wea-scholarships/
Marilyn Owen Academic Scholarship- $1,000
Deadline: PENDING
Criteria: Child of WEA Member, plans to attend a 4-year college or university
Visit: http://www.weatoday.org/wea-scholarships/
Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Foundation Scholarship - $3,500
Application Due Date: PENDING
Some Requirements: Participation in a high school baseball or softball program-
Visit: http://jlafoundation.org
Tun/Bamberger Scholarship Fund
Deadline: PENDING
Award: $1,000
Criteria: Must have record of community service or helping fellow citizens, short essay, references
For more info: Visit the Career Center for a paper application
The Fountainhead Essay Contest- Up to $10,000
Application Due Date: PENDING
Some Requirements: 11th or 12th grade read Fountainhead and write essay, online webinars and discussion groups
Visit: https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Program
Deadline: PENDING
Award: 4- $5,000 scholarships- 2 for Hispanic (1 each-male and female), 2 for African American (1 each- male and female)
Criteria: academic achievement, community service or involvement with STEM programs, minimum GPA of 3.0, accepted at 4-year university or college
For more info visit: https;//www.cgcs.org/Scholarships
PB&J Foundation Scholarship-
Deadline: PENDING
Award: $500 to $1000
Criteria: Based on challenging personal experiences, transcript, and letter of recommendation (1 required, 2 recommended)
For more info visit: bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021
SCHOLARSHIPS WITH VARYING DUE DATES
Elks Scholarships (Various) - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Scholarship, Leadership, Financial Need
Visit: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
TEACH Nevada - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies- Apply at any time
Some Requirements: Major in early childhood education
Visit: http://nvteach.org/
Textbook Brokers Scholarship - Books Awarded
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Apply
Children in Transition Scholarship - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Student in transition
Visit: https://www.assistanceleague.org/reno-sparks/philanthropic-programs/students-in-transition/
Community Foundation of Western Nevada Scholarships - Amount Varies Based on Scholarships
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Take an eligibility quiz for multiple Nevada Scholarships (quiz available February 1st)
Visit: https://nevadafund.org/scholarships/
U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Various
Visit: https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/
Army ROTC Scholarship - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Various
Visit: www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Navy ROTC - Full Tuition
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Various
Visit: www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.html
Marine ROTC - Full Tuition
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Various
Visit: www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/officer.html
American Indian College Fund - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: American Indian student
Visit: https://collegefund.org/
Latino Scholarships - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Latino student
Visit: www.hsf.net/en_US/scholarship
United Negro College Fund Scholarships - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Various
Visit: scholarships.uncf.org/
U.S. Bowling Congress Scholarship - Amount Varies
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Bowl
Visit: www.bowl.com/scholarships/
Writers and Illustrators of the Future - Up to 5,000
Application Due Date: Varies
Some Requirements: Write or illustrate a story
Visit: www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules/
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