Scholarship Opportunity

GIAR Grandmothers First-Generation Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

A need-based scholarship for first-generation young women under age 25 of specified Portuguese or Latin American ancestry who live in Northern Nevada or Hawaii and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate study.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026 Renewal-Only Cycle

OpensJanuary 15, 2026
DeadlineApril 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a young woman under age 25 who is a resident of Northern Nevada or Hawaii.
  • Be an immigrant or the daughter of an immigrant of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American, or South American ancestry, as defined by the provider.
  • Have graduated from high school or be a graduating senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Be accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA while receiving the award.

Requirements

  • Complete the Community Foundation online application when an eligible cycle is offered.
  • Submit a transcript and proof of acceptance or enrollment.
  • Submit a one-page student-written essay.
  • Submit the FAFSA and financial-aid documents used to verify need.
  • Provide an unofficial transcript after each funded semester.

How to Apply

  1. 1Check whether the upcoming cycle accepts new applicants or renewals only.
  2. 2Use the Community Foundation eligibility quiz when applications open.
  3. 3Complete the matched online application and upload the academic, enrollment, essay, and financial-aid documents.
  4. 4Reapply for potential renewal and provide semester transcripts if funded.

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