Latest Scholarship Listing: NOVEMBER DUE-DATE William “Bill” Endow Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: William “Bill” Endow Scholarship Foundation Amount: 15 - $2,000.00 Eligibility: Senior of Asian ethnicity and plan to attend college or university. Required to attend one of the two Orientations to further understand the requirements of the application. Reminder: Orientation will be Wednesday, November 20th at 3:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. at Clark HS Theatre, 4291 West Pennwood, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Interested students and parents should RSVP by November 15 to the Asian Chamber at 702-737-4300 or via email at yoko.acc@gmail Deadline: (March 3, 2014) DECEMBER DUE-DATE Defensive Driving Scholarship Sponsor: Defensive Driving Amount: $1,500.00 Eligibility: No GPA requirement. Please go to defensivedriving/scholarship to complete application, making of a video segment and the survey. Deadline: December 15, 2013 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Sponsor: The Elks National Foundation Amount: Several four-year scholarships Eligibility: High school senior who is a citizen of the United States. Applicants need NOT be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications must be submitted to the Elks Lodge closest to the students permanent U.S. address. For complete details, visit the Instructions and Guidelines page online at: elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm or contact your local Elks Lodge. Any questions email the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Office at [email protected] or call 1-773-755-4732. Complete and submit the ONLINE application by due date. Deadline: December 6, 2013 Nevada State Elks Association Past Exalted Rulers Nursing Scholarship Sponsor: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Amount: $1,000.00 per year Eligibility: High School seniors from an accredited Nevada High School, who plan to attend a Nevada School of Nursing program, have an aggregate high school G.P.A of 2.5 or better and have sufficient financial need. The student must be a U.S. citizen and do NOT have to be related to a member of the Elks to qualify. Additional information and application is available at nsea-elks.org or elks.org/enf/scholars. Any questions email the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Office at [email protected] or call 1-773-755-4732. Mail or hand deliver Application packet to: Mr. Phillip Floyd, 2939 Vandermeer, N. Las Vegas, NV 89031. Deadline: December 13, 2013 Vocational Grants Program Sponsor: Nevada State Elks Association Amount: Grant is for up to 2 years Eligibility: Student must be U.S. citizen, residing within the jurisdiction of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in the State of Nevada and plan to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course, above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level. Eligible program has to be defined as a two year or less vocational/technical program, culminating in an Associate Degreed, diploma or certificate. Student must plan to carry a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge. More information at elks.org/enf/scholars or nsea-elks.org or contact your local Elks Lodge. Any questions email the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Office at [email protected] or call 1-773-755-4732. Mail or hand deliver Application packet to: Mr. Phillip Floyd, 2939 Vandermeer, N. Las Vegas, NV 89031. Deadline: December 13, 2013 JANUARY DUE-DATE Legacy Awards Scholarship Sponsor: The Elks National Foundation Amount: Several $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years) Eligibility: High school senior, taken the ACT test by December 31, 2013. Has to be a child or grandchild of an active Elk member. Please go to elks.org/enf/scholars or nsea-elks.org for more specific information. Any questions email the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Office at [email protected] or call 1-773-755-4732. Complete and submit the ONLINE application by 12:00 p.m. (noon) central time. Deadline: January 31, 2014 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas Scholarship Fund Sponsor: RMHC of Greater Las Vegas Amount: Varies Eligibility: High School seniors in Clark or Nye County in Nevada who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Be eligible to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school following graduation. Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher, be a legal U.S. resident less than 21 yrs. of age. To apply and for more information visit rmhlv.org or call (702) 252-4663. Deadline: January 21, 2014 Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program Sponsor: Intertribal Timber Council Amount: $2,000.00 Eligibility: Native American/Alaskan students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. Please submit Letter of application, resume, three (3) signed letters of reference, on letterhead and dated within the last six months, evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U.S. Government. A photocopy of your enrollment card, front and back, or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) will suffice, and transcripts. For more information visit: itcnet.org. Inquiries and applications should be directed to the Intertribal Timber Council Office: Attn: Education committee, 1112N. E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4, Portland, Oregon 97232, (503) 282-4296. Deadline: January 17, 2014 FEBRUARY DUE-DATE Epicurean Charitable Foundation Scholarship Sponsor: Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas Amount: Multiple Scholarships Eligibility: All high school seniors in Clark County who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution as a full-time student during the academic year following their graduation may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree and major in Hotel management, Food & Beverage, Culinary, or related programs. Other qualifications include demonstration of financial need and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 Note: Combined family income must be less than $90,000.001 annually (gross income). Please contact your school Counselor for more information and Application or call 702-932-5098. Deadline: February 28, 2014 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation Amount: $6,000 per year for four years Eligibility: High School graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. JRF awards students a four-year scholarship to attend a four-year accredited college or university of their choice. In addition the Foundation Scholars participate in an extensive program that includes mentoring, leadership, development, practical skill-building, internships, job counseling and placement, as well as a myriad of networking opportunities. Application and more information can be found ONLINE at jackierobinson.org Deadline: February 15, 2014 MARCH DUE-DATE Tobias Mishel Memorial Scholarship Sponsor: Jack, Louise and Emma Mishel Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: CCSD senior, accepted to a two or four-year College, University, or Trade School, preferably in Music. No GPA requirement. Student going through or has overcome a personal challenge or, tragedy. Submit essay on “Personal challenge and goals in life”, resume, CCSD scholarship application, and transcript to [email protected]. Deadline: March 28, 2014 APRIL DUE-DATE Alpha Delta Kappa Education Scholarship Sponsor: Alpha Chapter – Alpha Delta Kappa Amount: $500.00 Eligibility: Female CCSD High School senior who plan to major in Education. Please submit one-page essay on “Why I want to become a Teacher”, transcripts, test scores, GPA, CCSD Scholarship Application, and letters of recommendations. Mail applications to: Patsy Darnell, 3224 Plaza De Rafael, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Deadline: April 1, 2014 Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club Academic Scholarship Sponsor: The Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club Amount: $9,600.00 ($1,200 per semester) Eligibility: Graduate Senior from an accredited high school in Clark County, Nevada, with a minimum weighted or non-weighted 3.5 GPA, who intends to attend a public college or university in Nevada, i.e., UNLV, UNR, Nevada State College or other public college in Nevada. Renewable for up to 8 semesters of college if maintaining a 3.0 GPA and completes a 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” to: Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 70126 University Station, Las Vegas, NV 89170-0126. For application and more information please see your counselor. Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2014 Neal Lyon High School Prevention Scholarship Sponsor: LARS Research Institute, Inc. Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Graduating seniors in the 2013-14 academic year and who are enrolled in a public or private high school, high school equivalency program or home school programs recognized by the local school system and sanctioned by the State of Nevada. The essay should examine the need for drug abuse prevention in the schools and have no less than 1,000 and no more than 1,500 words. For more information please contact your counselor. Please mail essay and other information to: LARS Research Institute, Inc., 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 530, Las Vegas, NV 89128 c/o Weide & Miller, Ltd. Please indicate “High School Essay Contest” on the Envelope. Deadline: Postmarked by April 15, 2014
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