Scholarship Opportunity

Foster Children Education Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Renewable support for U.S. residents who experienced Nevada foster care and are pursuing an accredited degree, certificate, trade, or vocational program.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Adult Learner

AI Use Policy

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 15, 2026
DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating senior or hold a high school diploma.
  • Have experienced foster care in Nevada and meet the program's adoption or placement criteria.
  • Be a legal U.S. resident.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Be accepted to an accredited two- or four-year institution, certificate program, trade school, or vocational school.
  • Have at least a 2.5 GPA; preference is given for a 3.0 or higher.

Requirements

  • Submit a transcript.
  • Write a student essay of no more than one page addressing life, future plans, program choice, educational impact, and financing.
  • Provide a nomination letter from a teacher or counselor who knows the applicant's goals and life story.
  • Provide a Ward of the Court letter verifying foster-care experience.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm foster-care and adoption or placement eligibility.
  2. 2Gather the Ward of the Court letter before starting the application.
  3. 3Request the teacher or counselor nomination.
  4. 4Submit through the Community Foundation portal during the next cycle.

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