Scholarship Opportunity

Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund

Offered by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Renewable educational support for Nevada youth who are approaching or have experienced aging out of foster care or child-welfare custody.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

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
DeadlineApril 16, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be aging out of or have aged out of foster care or child-welfare custody in Nevada.
  • Apply before turning 21.
  • Begin eligible post-high-school education within 12 months after acceptance.
  • Attend an eligible U.S. university, community college, business school, or trade school full-time.
  • Have at least a 2.0 GPA.

Requirements

  • Provide a Ward of the Court letter.
  • Provide a student account statement showing charges.
  • 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 Nevada child-welfare caseworker or independent-living social worker.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm age and Nevada foster-care eligibility.
  2. 2Coordinate with the caseworker or social worker for documentation and nomination.
  3. 3Gather the school account statement and transcript.
  4. 4Complete the online application when the next cycle opens.

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