JANUARY – DUE DATE
Phi Delta Kappa Las Vegas Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$500.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors who plan to attend a four-year college/university to become teachers may apply for this scholarship. Please see ‘extra pages’ in Part A for additional requirements and instructions. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline: January 28, 2011
FEBRUARY – DUE DATE
Legacy Awards
Sponsor:Elks National Foundation
Amount:250 - $1000.00 per year for four years
Eligibility:Senior, child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2008 or charter member. Applicants must take the SAT or ACT by December 31, 2010 for additional information and application go to
Deadline:February 1, 2011
Vocational Grant Program
Sponsor:Nevada State Elks Association
Amount:To be determined
Eligibility:Senior, US citizen, entering a Vocational/technical program, statement no more than 200 words, summarizing his/her activities, accomplishments, needs and objectives, letters of recommendation, transcript. For additional information and application please go to
Deadline:February 1, 2011
Cultural Diversity Scholarship Award
Sponsor:Cultural Diversity Foundation
Amount:2 - $1,500.00
Eligibility:Senior, with a 3.0 GPA. Clark County resident, transcript s, two letters of recommendation and two page double spaced essay, explaining scholastic ambitions and career plans. Must demonstrate financial need, and be currently accepted & enrolled in a college with a minimum of 6 credit hours. For additional information and application go to
Deadline:February 6, 2011
Past Exalted Rulers Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor:Nevada State Elks Association
Amount:1 - $1,000.00
Eligibility:Senior attending an institution of higher learning in the State of Nevada in a nursing program, with a 2.5 GPA or better, financial need considered, for additional information and application go to
Deadline:February 11, 2011
NSEA-Reach for the Stars Scholarship
Sponsor:Nevada State Education Association (NSEA)
Amount:To be determined
Eligibility:Any graduate of a Nevada public high school enrolling in an accredited community college, university, or career technology institution. Essay topic “Why will this scholarship help you Reach for the Stars?” no more than two pages, resume, two letters of recommendation and transcript. For additional information and application please visit
Deadline:February 14, 2011
Davidson Fellows Award (National)
Sponsor:The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Amount:Possible awards of $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000
Eligibility:Must be under the age of 18 on October 1, 2011. This award is designed to recognize outstanding achievements of young people who can demonstrate the development of their talents with a significant piece of work. Areas of recognition are: science, technology, mathematics, the humanities and to individuals who have “Out of the Box” ideas. Each submission must be a piece of original work recognized by experts in the field as “significant” and it must have the potential to make a positive contribution to society. For additional information and application please go to
Deadline:February 16, 2011
Augustus Society Scholarship
Sponsor:Augustus Society
Amount: $1,000.00
Eligibility:High School senior who is Italian descent, legal resident of Clark County. Please submit two written personal character references, copy of driver’s license or other photo I.D., and transcripts. For more information call 702-896-9411.
Deadline:February 25, 2011
William “Bill” Endow Scholarship
Sponsor:Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce
Amount:Varies
Eligibility:Senior, Asian ethnicity. Must include an ethnicity background statement. Resume with emphasis on community service, extracurricular, and other involvement. Transcript, test scores, essay maximum of 500 words on “How school and community service has benefited me”. Use the CCSD Scholarship application. All applicants must attend an orientation session sponsored by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, at Clark High School, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102, on Monday, November 29th at either 3:00pm or 5:00pm. RSVP at
Deadline:February 27, 2011 (Postmarked)
MARCH – DUE DATE
2011 Graduating High School Senior Academic Achievement
Sponsor:The Nellis Officers’ Spouses Club (NOSC)
Amount:Varies
Eligibility:Must be candidates for high school graduation in the class of 2010-2011, be of good character, have a valid military ID card, and be the dependent of the one of the following: 1.) active duty military personnel stationed at Nellis AFB/Creech AFB, 2.) Active duty personnel, deployed or remote, whose family dependent resides in the Nellis AFB/Creech AFB area. 3.) POW/MIA or deceased military personnel whose family/dependent resides in the Nellis AFB/Creech AFB area. 4.) Retired personnel residing in the Nellis AFB/Creech AFB area. Student must have a 3.0 GPA, test scores, extracurricular activities, leadership, student essay, submit two references. For more information email or call 702-656-2435.
Deadline:March 2, 2011
2007 FIRST Championship-Terry Tantlinger Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$500.00
Eligibility:Cimarron-Memorial High School seniors with a minimum 3.25 GPA who participate in FIRST Robotics and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Adelson Family Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:3 - $2,500.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors who are dependents of a Venetian Resort Hotel Casino employee and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Employees of the mall stores and non-Venetian owned restaurants do not qualify. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need.Submit 400-500 word essay on “explaining your career goals and aspirations. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer. Submit transcript, test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Adelson Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:3 - $2,000.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of health services at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need.Submit 400-500 word essay on “explaining your career goals and aspirations in the field of health services. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer. Submit transcript, test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Agustin Cano Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $500.00
Eligibility:Valley High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student beginning in the fall may apply for this scholarship. Students must describe their leadership roles and any community service involvement.Submit 400-500 word essay on “What has impacted your life the most?” two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, or employer, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Alliance of Black Culinarians Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $1,100.00
Eligibility:CCSD graduating seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA may apply. Student must demonstrate financial need and must attend post-secondary institution in Nevada.Submit 400-500 word essay on “Why I feel I deserve this scholarship.” One letter of recommendation, transcript, test scores, and resume. Preference will be given to minority students and those interested in a career in culinary arts. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
American Hindu Awareness Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$1,000.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors with a 3.5 GPA, who are involved in community service projects and plan to attend an accredited college or university, may apply for this scholarship. Financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
American Nuclear Society Nevada Section Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$1,000.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors who plan to major in Nuclear Engineering or a Nuclear Science related field (e.g., Radiochemistry, Health Physics or the Nuclear Engineering option in Mechanical Engineering) at UNLV may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Anjali and Nikhail Nigam Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$1,000.00
Eligibility:Silverado High School seniors who plan to attend and accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required. Community involvement, services projects and financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
ARW Scholarship for Republican Women
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $1,000.00
Eligibility:CCSD high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university in Nevada only may apply for this scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required and the applicant must be Republican. Submit between 400-500 word essay on “What being Republican Means to Me?” two letters of recommendation, resume, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Ashlee K. Sheppard Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $500.00
Eligibility:Rancho High School Medical Magnet Program graduating seniors who plan to attend UNLV only, with a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must enter the medical field to be eligible to receive the scholarship award. A brief essay explaining your educational goals and how you plan to contribute to the medical field. Submit transcript, test scores, and College letter of admission. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$500.00
Eligibility:Boulder City High School seniors who have a weighted-cumulative 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in business and industry and be a resident of Boulder City. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Boulder City High School Thespians Scholarship Fund
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$300.00
Eligibility:Boulder City High School seniors who are drama students planning to attend a post-secondary school for theatrical arts may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Clark High School Academy for Mathematics, Science and Applied Technology Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:To be determined
Eligibility:Students who are presently attending the Academy for Mathematics, Science and Technology (AMSAT) at Clark High School are eligible to apply. A minimum 3.0 non-weighted GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the AMSAT program. A 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals, three letters of recommendation (should include problem solving and decision making skills of student, student’s ability to work with peers, motivation of student, student’s process for dealing with challenges, problems and/or conflicts, student’s ability to communicate effectively-verbally and written, transcript, test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and addresses of references. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Clark High School Academy of Finance Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $1,000.00
Eligibility:Clark High School Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in business, economics, or finance at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the A.O.F. program. A 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals, two letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores and College Letter of Admission, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and addresses of references. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Clark High School Alumni Leadership Circle Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $500.00
Eligibility:Clark High School Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in business, economics, or finance at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the A.O.F. program. A 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals, two letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores and College Letter of Admission, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and addresses of references. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Clark High School TEACH Academy Smith Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount: 1 - $500.00
Eligibility:Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in education at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA is required and the student must be currently enrolled in the T.E.A.C.H. Educational Internship and Seminar course. Please submit 400-500 word essay explaining your “Career goals and aspirations“, transcripts/test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information and application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Class of ’89 Cowboy Pride Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $1,000.00
Eligibility:Chaparral High School seniors who have a minimum two years of involvement in at least one school organization or club and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay on “How do you want to change the world?” two letters of recommendation, resume and College Letter of Admission. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Clifford J. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$1,000.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors who plan to attend a college or university may apply for this scholarship. A 3.5 GPA is required. Student must be a graduate of Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Cody DelGaudio Health Sciences Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount: $500.00
Eligibility:Coronado and Silverado high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health care, counseling or mental health may apply for this scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. Please submit 400-500 word essay explaining “Why you have selected to work in the field of counseling or health care,” transcripts, and college letter of admission. For more information and application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Corbett-Porter Building Bridges Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$1000.00
Eligibility:CCSD High School seniors who have worked to create a school environment free of discrimination, harassment and intolerance by building bridges between the gay/lesbian and straight communities may apply for this scholarship. Students must have a 2.5 minimum GPA and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Financial need may be considered. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Corporal Joseph Martinez U.S. Army Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:1 - $1,000.00 (either 1-$1,000 or 2-$500 will be awarded, at the discretion of donor)
Eligibility:Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution either during or immediately following enlistment in any branch of the U.S. military may apply. Applicants must have excelled in the areas of leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities. Please submit aletter from your military recruiter indicating you are in a delayed enlistment program or you are awaiting your 18th birthday, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer that can attest to the applicant’s leadership qualities. Transcripts/test scores and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Durango Fall Classic Athletic Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:$1000.00
Eligibility:Durango high school senior female athletes who plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply. A minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Durango High School Principal’s Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:5 - $1,000.00
Eligibility:Durango High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Applicant must have a 3.5 unweighted GPA. Please submit 400-500 word essay on “How has Durango High School prepared you to achieve your career goals?” two letters of recommendation (at least one must be from a Durango HS employee), transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to
Deadline:March 7, 2011
Edwin Wiegand Science & Technology Scholarship
Sponsor:Public Education Foundation
Amount:2 - $1,250.00
Eligibility:CCSD seniors, who plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, computer science or a related field at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or the University of Nevada, Reno, may apply for this scholarship. Priority will be given to students who have been involved with CyberCorps or CCSD’s InterAct Online Learning Community. Students must explain their career goal aspirations in the essay portion of this application and demonstrate financial need. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay on “Your career goals and aspirations”, two letters of recommendation (one from a science, technology or computer science teacher and one from an academic teacher, counselor, leadership advisor or employer), resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of two references, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to