2026 Scholarship Cycle
OpensJanuary 15, 2026
DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
Gordon Lymbery Scholarship
Offered by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
A scholarship for Nevada residents who graduated from a Northern Nevada high school or earned a GED and are pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree at an eligible Nevada institution.
Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Graduate Student
AI Use Policy
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Application Timeline
Important application dates
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Eligibility
- Be a Nevada resident and U.S. citizen.
- Have graduated from a Northern Nevada high school or earned a GED.
- Pursue an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree at an eligible Nevada institution.
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Have at least a 1000 SAT score or 22 ACT score.
- Agree to maintain a 2.5 GPA if awarded.
Requirements
- Complete the online application.
- Provide a recommendation from a high school teacher or college professor.
- Provide an acceptance letter from the chosen Nevada institution.
- Write an essay about the chosen course of study, educational goals, and impact on the applicant and family.
- Submit a transcript.
How to Apply
- 1Confirm degree-seeking status; certification-only students should use the separate Lymbery Certification Scholarship.
- 2Gather the acceptance letter and transcript.
- 3Request the academic recommendation.
- 4Submit through the Community Foundation portal during the annual cycle.
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