Henderson, Nevada Colleges and Universities

President's Scholar Award

Annual award for Valedictorians and National Merit Finalists who are entering freshmen planning to attend the University of Nevada. Number of awards varies. Renewable. more...

President's Graduate Fellowships

Scholarship for graduate students already admitted into the graduate college at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Applicants must be doctoral students working primarily on the dissertation, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and enroll as a full-time student (at least 9 graduate credits) in each semester of the fellowship year. Nominations must be submitted through the students' department chair. Due date varies. more...

Peter J. Marino, Jr. Producation Scholarship

Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students who are attending a college/univesity within the area of the San Francisco-Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences organization and have completed at least one undergraduate academic year of television studies. Selection based on work student has done in the areas of producing, directing, lighting, graphics, editing, sound, set design, and/or talent-performance. The San Francisco-Northern California Chapter area includes: Northern California (Visalia to the Oregon border); Hawaii, and Reno, Nevada. Nonrenewable. more...

William J. & Mary Jane E. Adams, Jr. Scholarship

Annual award for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) student members of the American Society Of Mechanical Engineers enrolled in an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) accredited Mechanical Engineering baccalaureate program in the ASME region IX (California, Hawaii, or Nevada). Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA), financial need, character, integrity, leadership and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession. Membership may be applied for while also applying for scholarship. Nonrenewable. more...

Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships

Scholarship for female northern Nevada residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution in northern Nevada. Students must be between 16 and 60 years of age. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...

Barrick Graduate Fellowships

Scholarship for graduate students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas full-time (9 to 12 credits). Applicants must be outstanding doctoral students who have demonstrated excellent scholarship during their graduate study at UNLV, and must have completed at least 24 credits of doctoral study. Candidates must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5. Criteria for selection will also include demonstrated excellence in research. Due date varies. more...

Abrazos & Books-Rigo Chacon Reporter Scholarship

Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students who are attending a college/univesity within the area of the San Francisco-Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences organization and have completed at least one undergraduate academic year of television studies. Selection based on work student has done as a writer/reporter. The San Francisco-Northern California Chapter area includes: Northern California (Visalia to the Oregon border); Hawaii, and Reno, Nevada. Nonrenewable. more...

Sheldon "Shelly" Fay Videography Scholarship

Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students who are attending a college/univesity within the area of the San Francisco-Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences organization and have completed at least one undergraduate academic year of television studies. Selection based on work student has done as a videographer. The San Francisco-Northern California Chapter area includes: Northern California (Visalia to the Oregon border); Hawaii, and Reno, Nevada. Nonrenewable. more...

GREAT (Graduate Research Training) Assistantships

Scholarship for doctoral students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas to pursue research over the summer; however, excellent Master's and Specialist's students may be considered. Stipend is monthly for 3 months tuition support for 1-3 credits during one of the summer sessions and an unencumbered summer of scholarship. Selection is based on academic profile, project description, research orientation of the project and summer objectives. Due date and number of awards varies. more...

Bluecoats, Inc. Scholarship

Scholarship for active or retired Clark County firefighters, police officers or highway patrol dependents who are undergraduate students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Number of awards varies. Renewable. more...

Endowed Fund Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Students must intend to join the Southern Nevada Hospitality Industry. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Marie B. Woodrich Scholarship

Scholarship for entering freshmen students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Applicants must have completed their coursework with an unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Number of awards varies. Renewable. more...

James F. Adams-GPSA Scholarship

Scholarship for graduate students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Applicants must have completed at least 12 credits of graduate study at UNLV and have a minimum undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.5. Candidates must enroll for six or more credits in each semester of the scholarship year. Due date varies. more...

McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholarships

Scholarship for first-year graduate students who participated in a McNair Scholars program. Applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Recipient must enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours for two consecutive semesters. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...

Graham Erskine Memorial Scholarship (B)

Scholarship for Washoe, Storey, Douglas, Churchill, Elko, Lyon, Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, Eureka, White Pine, or Mineral County, Nevada or Carson City, Nevada residents who are undergraduate students enrolled in a five or six year professional degree at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Department of Architecture. Consideration given to financial need and special needs students. Number of awards may vary. An estimated budget must be included with application packet. more...

Kenneth M. Devos Scholarship

Scholarship for minority undergraduate students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Number of awards varies. more...

Hughes Valedictorian Scholarship

Scholarship for Valedictorians who are entering freshmen attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Applicants must have an ACT composite of 27 or an SAT score of 1210. Number of awards varies. Renewable. more...

Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation Scholarship (b)

Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution within the Desert Southwest Annual Conference (Nevada, Arizona, and California). Due dates are June 30 for fall semester and December 31st for spring semester. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...

Summer Session Scholarship

Scholarship for master's or doctoral students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Applicants must have completed at least 12 credits of graduate study at UNLV and have a minimum undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0. Candidates must enroll for six credits in any one or combination of summer sessions. Selection based on summer plans for conducting dissertation or thesis research. Due date varies. more...

Station Casinos Scholarship

Scholarship for dependents of Station Casinos' employees who are undergraduate students attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Number of awards varies. Renewable. more...