Public Education Foundation

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Public Education Foundation

3360 W Sahara Ave., Ste. 160
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Ph: (702)799-1042
Fax: (702)799-5247
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://ccpef.org

Evelyn Abrams Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support individuals aiming to acquire a degree in education or business. Focus: Education; Business. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD female seniors interested in pursuing a degree in education or business at an accredited college/university; must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $750. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with the required materials. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Adelson Family Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist the education of the dependents of Venetian Resort Hotel Casino Employees. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors; must be dependents of a Venetian Resort Hotel Casino employee; must be planning to attend an accredited college/university; must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. Number Awarded: 3. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: April 4. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Adelson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support individuals pursuing a career in the field of health services. Focus: Health care services. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a career in the field of health services at an accredited college/university; must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection is based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: 3. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 4. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Alliance of Black Culinarians Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in culinary arts. Focus: Culinary arts. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors; must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Preference is given to minority students and those interested in a career in culinary arts.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 3. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

American Nuclear Society Nevada Section Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in the field of nuclear science. Focus: Engineering, Nuclear; Nuclear science. Qualif: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to major in nuclear engineering or a nuclear science related field at UNLV with a minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Susan Ayers Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have attended the Estes McDoniel Elementary School; must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college/university; and must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcript. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Jeannette Bautista Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in the field of education; must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Special preference is given to secondary education mathematics majors.

Funds Avail.: $250. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Blues Ambassador Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have demonstrated an interest and achievement in the arts or shown leadership in encouraging understanding among people of diverse backgrounds; must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; must be planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $10,000 for a four-year program or $5,000 for a two-year program. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Donald Franklin Bradley Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education related in photography. Focus: Photography. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as full-time students for a major related to photography; must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted). Criteria: Preference will be given to students that demonstrate financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, transcript, a letter of recommendation, and copies of best photographs taken. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Susan Brager Occupational Education Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors; must have completed a minimum of two years of an established occupational education program; must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; and must be planning to attend a school in the Nevada Higher Education System within Clark County. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, a letter of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Agustin Cano Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Valley High School seniors planning to attend an accredited college/university as full-time students. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

John Caoile Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and have excelled in the areas of leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with a letter of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

CCSD School Counselors’ Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity; must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA; and must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Cheyenne High School Faculty Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Cheyenne High School seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and have a minimum 3.1 unweighted GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, a resume of awards, and two letters of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Nate Mack/Cindi Turner Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who attended Nate Mack Elementary School for at least three years; must be planning to attend an accredited college/university; must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Clark High School Academy of Finance Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in business, economics or finance. Focus: Business; Economics; Finance. Qualif.: Applicants must be Clark High School Academy of Finance (AOF) seniors interested in pursuing a degree in business, economics or finance at an accredited college/university and who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, three letters of recommendation, transcript, resume of awards, and a copy of AOF Internship Evaluation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Clark High School Alumni Leadership Circle Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, resume of awards, and a copy of AOF Internship Evaluation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Clark High School Teacher Education Academy Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (TEACH) seniors interested in pursuing a degree in education at an accredited college/university; must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA; and must be currently enrolled in the TEACH Educational Internship and Seminar course. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7.

Remarks: In memory of Eleine Flemming-Smith. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Corbett-Porter Building Bridges Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD 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; must have a 2.5 minimum GPA; and must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Criteria: Consideration is given to students with financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Robin M. Daniels Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, and two letters of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Harvey N. Dondero Communication and Journalism Excellence Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in communication. Focus: Journalism; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a degree in journalism or communications. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $1,200. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, transcript, and a recommendation written by a journalism or English teacher. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Mickey Donnelly Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have attended Walter Johnson Junior High School for a minimum of one year and are planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada; must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Travis Dunning Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be high school seniors from Green Valley, Coronado, Foothill, Silverado or Liberty planning to attend an accredited four-year college/university and who have a 3.0 weighted or unweighted GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Palo Verde High School - Barbara Edwards Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Foreign languages. Qualif.: Applicants must be Palo Verde High School seniors who have completed seven semesters of the same foreign language and demonstrated academic excellence; must be planning to attend an accredited college or university; and must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, resume of awards, and Foreign Language Teacher Evaluation Sheet. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Don English Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in photography and journalism. Focus: Photography; Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend an accredited college, university, or institute as full-time students in the field of photography, media arts, or journalism; must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Funds Avail.: $4,100. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Epicurean Charitable Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in Hotel Management and Food and Beverage. Focus: Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management. Qualif.: Applicants must be high school seniors in Clark County planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution; must be planning to obtain a bachelor's degree and major in Hotel Management or Food & Beverage programs; must have demonstrated financial need; and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $5,000-$10,000. Number Awarded: Up to 8. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, career goal statement, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Evening Mesquite Club Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD female seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada as a full-time student; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; and must have demonstrated financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,200. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Gordy Fink Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Valley High School seniors planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as full-time students. Criteria: Consideration is given to students with financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, resume of awards, and letter of admission from UNLV. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Flora English Creative Writing Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education, English as a second language. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a degree in English at an accredited college or university; must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Fraser Family Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be high school seniors from Durango with a 3.5 cumulative GPA planning to attend an accredited college/university and pursuing a degree in education or related field. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Veronica Gantt Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Del Sol High School seniors active in sports and community; must be planning to attend an accredited college or university; and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay and a recommendation letter. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Dr. Virginia Gilbert Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in the field of mathematics. Focus: Mathematics and mathematical sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have demonstrated an interest in mathematics and planning to attend a Southern Nevada accredited college/university. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, a recommendation letter, and a transcript. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Nick Giorgione Hope for Hearts Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: $1,500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, a letter of recommendation, transcript, and a documentation from a school health office or doctor verifying heart condition. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Glazing Industry Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the education of students having a parent or grandparent participating in the glazing industry. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be High school seniors or post-secondary students in Nevada who are children or grandchildren of individuals actively participating in the glazing industry; must have a desire to achieve excellence through education, planning to attend a post-secondary program; and must have a minimum 2.8 unweighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 6. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, a letter of recommendation, and transcript.

Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Gretchen Hauff Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in physical education. Focus: Physical education. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD female seniors interested in pursuing a degree in physical education at an accredited college/university; must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA; and must have demonstrated financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Michael J. Hoggard Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Green Valley High School seniors who have been on the school's soccer team for at least two years (including senior year); must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college/university; and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form with the essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

JMA Architecture Studios Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in architecture. Focus: Architecture. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a career in architecture; must be planning to attend a university with an accredited School of Architecture; must demonstrate financial need; and must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Preferential consideration will be given to students who have participated in the Clark County School District's drafting program.

Funds Avail.: $3,500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with a work sample, two letters of recommendation, transcript, resume of awards, and a college/university admission acceptance letter. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Knights of Pythias Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have demonstrated exemplary participation in community service and planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form with the essay, two letters of recommendation, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Las Vegas Chinatown Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Business. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors of Asian descent planning to attend an accredited college/university in Nevada and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students planning to major in Business.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Las Vegas Elks Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school; must have a GPA which is adequate for entry to the school; must be citizens of the U.S.; and must live at an address in Las Vegas, Nevada. Criteria: Awards are given based on scholastic records with consideration of grade point, as well as SAT or ACT scores.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the essay, transcript and resume of awards. The essay, resume and reference must not be more than six pages. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Las Vegas Elks Scholarships for the Physically Challenged (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance for physically challenged students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who are physically challenged; must be planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational school; must have a GPA adequate for entry to the school; must be citizens of the U.S.; and must live at an address in Las Vegas, Nevada. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. Number Awarded: 4. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript and resume of awards. The essay, resume and reference must not be more than six pages. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Melissa A. Lyles Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have demonstrated an academic achievement in a minimum of eleven Honors or Advanced Placement courses; must be planning to attend an accredited college/university; and must have a minimum 4.0 weighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Corporal Joseph Martinez U.S. Army Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Maritime studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution either during or immediately following enlistment in any branch of the U.S. military may apply. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. Number Awarded: 1 or 2. To

Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the letter from military recruiter, one letter of recommendation, transcript, and resume. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Aaron Matusek Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and planning to attend an accredited college/university in Nevada. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $800. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Las Vegas Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be high school seniors in Clark or Nye County in Nevada; must be eligible to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institute (includes colleges, universities, junior colleges, vocational institutes and trade schools); and must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA-unweighted. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: Varies. Number Awarded: Varies. To Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application form together with certified high school transcript; personal statement; letter of recommendation; and a copy of parent's/guardian's IRS Form W2. Deadline: march 7.

Remarks: Sponsored by RMHC Charities.

MSPT Sports Medicine Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Health care services; Sports medicine. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors intending to pursue a career in healthcare/sports medicine; must be planning to attend at an accredited post-secondary institution; and must have a minimum 3.2 unweighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply:

Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

National Security Technologies Engineering and Science Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in the field of engineering or science. Focus: Engineering; Science. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to major in engineering or science at a four-year institution with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. Number Awarded: Up to 10. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Nevada Black Police Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist the education of African American students. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD African American seniors planning to attend a college/university; must have a 2.5 GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 4. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, resume of awards, and a college letter of admission. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Nevada Parent Teacher Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have attended a PTSA high school or Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (TEACH); must be pursuing a degree in education; must be planning to attend a post-secondary college or university; and must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

North Las Vegas Firefighters - William J. Harnedy Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have attended a North Las Vegas High School; must be enrolled in the Credit Retrieval Program; must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA; must have demonstrated financial need; and must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay and transcript. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Palo Verde High School Faculty Follies Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Theater arts. Qualif.: Applicants must be Palo Verde High School seniors who have completed six semesters of theater classes; must be planning to attend an accredited college/university; and must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, resume of awards, and Leadership, Activities and Achievement Information. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Panther Cafe Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Palo Verde High School seniors who have participated in a class that is directly associated with the operation of the Panther Cafe and must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college or institution. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Pardee Community Building Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Business; Civil engineering; Architecture; Construction. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have demonstrated an interest in home building and community development; must be planning to attend a Nevada accredited college or university; must be pursuing studies in areas of business, civil engineering, architecture or landscape architecture and construction management; and must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. Number Awarded: 10. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Penn-Bird Family Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors pursuing a degree in education and with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the essay, transcript, and college letter of admission. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Josef Princ Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD male seniors of European descent; must be maintaining a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; must be demonstrating financial need; and must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college/university majoring in engineering, mathematics or science. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: 3. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

R.M. Princ Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD female seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; must demonstrate financial need; and must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university majoring in the field of education (elementary or secondary). Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Procida Tile Importers Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and adverse family situations; must be planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: Up to 10. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, resume of awards, and Adult Nominating Form. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Public Education Foundation Opportunity Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: Full-ride scholarship. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Republic Services Environmental Studies Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in the area of environmental studies/sciences. Focus: Environmental science. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to major in Environmental Studies/Sciences at a four-year institution with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with the essay, a letter of recommendation, and resume. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Elizabeth Shafer Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Culinary arts. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors pursuing a degree in the culinary field; must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; and must be U.S. citizens either by birth or naturalization. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, resume of awards, and a visible sample of artwork or culinary talents. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Silver Nugget Family Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors; must be dependents of a Silver Nugget Gaming Team member; and must be planning to attend an accredited college/university. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application together with an essay (400-500 words). Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Silver Nugget Gaming Ambassadors Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in arts and business. Focus: Arts; Business. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who attended Rancho High School, Desert Pines High School, Community College East or Area Technical Trade Center; must have demonstrated an interest in the arts and business; and must have shown leadership skills. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay (400-500 words). Deadline: March 31. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Smith's Personal Best Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity; must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 10. To Apply: Applicants must submit complete application package which include the Applicant's General Information, the Certifications and Authorizations form, the Short Answer Questionnaire and the nomination form completed by an adult who knows the student well - a teacher, counselor, club advisor, employer, etc. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Athletic Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who have participated in athletics for the past four years with a minimum 3.2 unweighted cumulative GPA. Criteria: Awards are given based on the submitted materials.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Spartan Staff Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Cimarron-Memorial High School seniors interested in pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university; must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 8. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: April. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Striving for Success Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Northeast Region High School special education seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Criteria: Award is given based on the application materials.

Tall Awareness Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors attending an accredited post-secondary school; must have met the minimum height requirement of 5’10” for female students and 6’2” for male students. Criteria: Selection is based on height requirement, financial need, academic achievement, volunteer work, school activities and service to the community.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, a letter of recommendation, and transcript. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Sheila Tarr-Smith Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Public service. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as fulltime students; must have a major related to public service; must have a minimum 3.4 unweighted cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate community service and financial need. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: pplicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

TEACH Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Funds Avail.: $500. Number Awarded: 3. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, transcript, resume of awards, and a copy of recent TEACH Internship Evaluation. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Tsutako Curo Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support single mothers desiring to advance their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors who are single mothers desiring to advance their education at an accredited post-secondary institution; must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form together with an essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcript. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Judith Warner Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Rancho High School seniors planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as full-time students; must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $600. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, resume of awards, and letter of admission from UNLV. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Edwin F. Wiegand Science and Technology Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: Computer and information sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors pursuing a degree in science, technology, computer science or related field at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or the University of Nevada, or Reno, with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA. Criteria: Priority will be given to students who have been involved with Cyber Corps or CCSD's InterAct Online Learning Community.

Funds Avail.: $1,250. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and a resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

Williams Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for individuals intending to pursue higher studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be CCSD seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution for which they meet entry level requirements. Criteria: Awards are given based on the application materials.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with an essay, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and resume of awards. Deadline: March 7. Contact: Shana Venenga at 702-799-1042.

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