Scholarship Opportunity

Nevada Women's Fund Degree Pathway Scholarship

Offered by Nevada Women's Fund

Need- and merit-informed scholarships for women from Northern or rural Nevada pursuing associate through doctoral degrees.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student, Adult Learner

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2027 Degree Pathway Cycle

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineJanuary 5, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a woman residing in Northern or rural Nevada, defined as any Nevada county except Clark County.
  • Enroll in a postsecondary institution in Northern or rural Nevada or an accredited online program; limited exceptions apply when the field is unavailable locally.
  • Pursue an associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.
  • Have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA.
  • Enroll full-time for the upcoming fall semester.

Requirements

  • Complete the scholarship application.
  • Upload the 2025 or 2026 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  • Upload the most recent transcript.
  • Upload a Nevada-issued ID or driver's license.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm county and school-location eligibility.
  2. 2Prepare FAFSA, transcript, and Nevada ID copies.
  3. 3Apply between October 1, 2026 and January 5, 2027.
  4. 4Watch for award decisions in April.