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ABC Stores Jumpstart Scholarship
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or Saipan. Students must have at least a 2.7 GPA.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

BLET Auxiliary Scholarships
Sponsor: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary
Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary
38768 Crescent Hill Road
Osawatomie, KS 66064
Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division.
Website: https://bletauxiliary.net/scholarships/

Boston Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum 1000 SAT score or 19 ACT score; or college students with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Students must be enrolled full-time at a Nevada 4-year college majoring in education.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Applicants must be starting their senior year of college during the Fall of the application window and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or the equivalent academic performance for schools without the 4.0 system. Students must be a resident of Chicago or Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will county in Illinois. Applicants must have taken the ACT or SAT test prior to application submission and secured a minimum ACT score of 22 or a minimum SAT score of 1100.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://brucefishkinscholarshipfund.com/

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA.

Amount: $2,500 for 4 years
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships

Caesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at a Nevada high school with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians are full-time employees of Caesars Entertainment. Students must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and a minimum 24 ACT or 1100 SAT scores. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA to renew the scholarship.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Asian Pacific Community Fund
1145 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 105
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas or Washington who are enrolling as first-year students in an accredited four-year college in one of the listed states of residency. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a household income that falls at or below the low-income level. There is no ethnicity requirement.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.apcf.org/scholarships

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC Scholarship
Sponsor: Communities Foundation of Texas
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating high school seniors, past high school graduates with a degree or GED equivalent or current college or graduate students looking to continue their studies and have a minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students must be dependents of full-time Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC employees who have been employed for at least one year at the time of the application deadline. Dependents of Executive Leadership Team members are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1; April 1; May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cftexas.org/cft-scholarships

Drummond Law Firm Scholarship
Sponsor: Drummond Law Firm
810 South Casino Center Boulevard
Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada high school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program, current Nevada ROTC college students or U.S. military veterans enrolled in a Nevada post-secondary institution. Students must be citizens of the United States.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.drummondfirm.com/news-resources/scholarship/

Foster Children Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or high school diploma holders in the State of Nevada who are or have been, in foster care and have financial need. Students must be legal citizens of the United States and have been accepted into an accredited 2-year or 4-year school, or certificate program at a trade school or vocational school. Applicants must agree to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and provide a copy of unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving a scholarship.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Geisinger Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Michigan
College Administration
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 2102
Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/

GIAR Grandmother s First-Generation Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or high school graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are residents of northern Nevada or the state of Hawaii. Students must have been accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA to renew the scholarship.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Gordon Lymbery Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be Northern Nevada high school graduates or GED holders who are seeking a certificate or degree. Students must U.S. citizens, Nevada residents and have a minimum 2.5 GPA, 1000 SAT or 22 ACT. Applicants must agree to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit an unofficial copy of transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving an award.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Nevada Office of the State Treasurer
101 N. Carson Street
Suite 4
Carson City, NV 89701
Eligibility: Applicants must graduate from a Nevada public or private high school with a GPA of 3.25 or higher, pass all areas of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam and have been a resident of Nevada for at least two years in high school.

Amount: $10,000
Deadline: The date of high school graduation.
How to apply: Applications are not required. Your school district will submit your name to the State Treasurer's office if you are eligible.
Website: http://www.nevadatreasurer.gov/Programs/Programs/

Jack Hughes Education Scholarship
Sponsor: California Nevada Racquetball Association
Terry Rogers, CNRA Scholarship Chairperson
8317 Divernon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who will be graduating or college undergraduates. Students must reside in California or Nevada and demonstrate a desire to expand racquetball. Applicants must also be current USAR members.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.californiaracquetball.org

Liz Colantuono and Mark Sanz Scholarship
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming or New Mexico. Students must be high school seniors, adult refugees or currently enrolled in a college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need. Students must be majoring in or demonstrate an interest in degrees in STEM-related sciences or education, accounting or journalism.

Amount: Up to $4,400
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships

Mark Ando and Ito Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8
Ned Bergert, Committee Chair
Eligibility: Applicants must be District 8 student members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) who are of Asian descent. They must be enrolled in an undergraduate- or graduate-level athletic training program. Community college applicants and all other applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Non-community college undergraduates must be sponsored by a certified athletic trainer and must have junior standing. All applicants must have plans to pursue a career in athletic training. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, leadership potential and athletic training achievement.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an official transcript and a personal essay are required.
Website: http://www.fwatad8.org/

MGMA Western Section Scholarship
Sponsor: Medical Group Management Association
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://mgma.com/career-pathways/career-advancement/career-resources/scholarships

Mr. Dae Hyun Ko Scholarship
Sponsor: Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
3540 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 920
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kasf.org

Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships
Sponsor: Nevada Women's Fund
770 Smithridge Drive
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89502
Eligibility: Northern Nevada residents and those attending northern Nevada schools receive preference. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited two or four year degree or certifying program, will take a minimum of 6 to 8 credits per semester and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: December 31
How to apply: Applications are available online or from several offices listed on the website.
Website: http://www.nevadawomensfund.org

New York Life Award
Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) and enter art or writing works exploring personal grief, loss and bereavement. Students may enter work in any of the 28 listed art and writing categories and must include a personal statement of 50 words or more on their work. State scholarships are available to two students from each of the following states: Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico, Ohio, and Tennessee.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/

Open Door Presbyterian Church Scholarship
Sponsor: Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
3540 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 920
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kasf.org

Orville Belding Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be Nevada residents who are student-athletes with demonstrated financial need. Students must be Washoe County High School seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum 20 ACT score or 1100 SAT score.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
50 Washington Street
Suite 300
Reno, NV 89503
Eligibility: Applicants must be students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are about to age out of foster care or have already aged out of foster care in the state of Nevada. Students must apply before the age of 21 and plan to attend school full-time. Applicants must agree to maintain the minimum GPA requirement as established by the student's chosen institution and provide a copy of unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving a scholarship.

Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nevadafund.org

Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of California Italian Language Study Grant
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California
Attention: Scholarship Commission
5051 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112-3473
Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also have finished a foreign language course in high school. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

Amount: Up to $5000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply

Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of College Scholarship
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California
Attention: Scholarship Commission
5051 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112-3473
Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply

Yvonne and Dick Lierz Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Idaho Community Foundation
210 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
Eligibility: Applicants must have made significant contributions to their community through community service enrolling in their first or second year at a public Idaho or Nevada university.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.idahocf.org/nonprofits-students/scholarships