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Most people know Nevada for the chance to win some major dollars in Las Vegas and Reno casinos. Did you also know that there are several awards for residents and students in Nevada? For those living in Nevada, these scholarships are a great way to help pay for college or grad school. Even if you aren’t a resident of Nevada but plan to attend a school in the state, such as: the University of Nevada (UN), University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), or Great Basin College, you may also be qualified for these scholarships for Nevada students. Check out our directory of Nevada scholarships, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Nevada Scholarships 2025 List

Luso-American Education Foundation General Scholarship – Category C-1

Graduating high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher who are residents of an eligible state may apply for this award. Applicants must be of Portuguese descent or be enrolled in a Portuguese language class in high school.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

NBHA Scholarship

The Nevada Bow Hunters Association (NBHA) awards one scholarship to a member in good standing of the NFAA, a Nevada resident, and enrolled in a higher education program. Click to learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

USAC: Kody Bressman Memorial Scholarship (San Sebastián, Spain)

This scholarship was created in honor of the memory of former University of Nevada Alumni Kody Bressman. Spain Degree-seeking students participating in USAC’s San Sebastián program with a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible. Multiple awards ranging from $500-$2,500 will be awarded each semester.
Award Amount

Total:  $250,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15

USAC: Félix Menchacatorre Memorial Scholarship (San Sebastián or Bilbao, Spain)

$500 scholarships are available each semester to degree-seeking students with a minimum 2.75 GPA, attending the San Sebastián or Bilbao program, and preference is given to yearlong students. University of Nevada, Reno students must also have completed their MyNevada General Scholarship Application by February 1 to be eligible.
Award Amount

Total:  $50,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15

AH&LEF Annual Scholarship Grant Program

This scholarship program is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled full time in a hospitality management degree-granting program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (with the exception of the Conrad Hilton Fund, which accepts students with grade point averages of 2.0 or higher).
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15

TFMJF Advancement of Women in Sports & Entertainment Scholarship

Current undergraduate women in Nevada are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be majoring in public relations, communication, media studies, marketing or journalism and must be planning to pursue a career in sports or sports broadcasting.
Award Amount

Total:  $16,000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  November 17

Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship

This scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are in their final two years of undergraduate study or are in graduate programs at a LAAB-accredited institution. Students must be studying landscape architecture with a demonstrated interest and aptitude in the design of play environments.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Landscape Forms Design for People Scholarship

This scholarship is for international and U.S. students who are in their final year of full-time undergraduate study in landscape architecture at a LAAB-accredited institution. Applicants must show a proven contribution to the design of public spaces that integrates landscape design and the use of amenities to promote social interaction.
Award Amount

Total:  $3,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are in their third, fourth, or fifth year of undergraduate study in landscape architecture at a LAAB-accredited institution. Students must be members of ASLA and demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $80,000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Marian R. Delano Memorial Scholarship

Female applicants who are members of the Southwest Section of Ninety-Nines (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada) and are pursuing a private pilot license or advanced certificate or rating are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 31