Scholarship Opportunity

UNR Nevada Gold Mines Scholarship

Offered by University of Nevada, Reno

An automatically matched UNR scholarship for undergraduates in mining engineering, minerals processing, geological engineering, geology, or chemical engineering.

Minimum GPA2.8+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student

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.

Annual UNR General Application Cycle

OpensOctober 1, 2025
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno.
  • Pursue mining engineering, extractive metallurgy or minerals processing, geological engineering, geology, or chemical engineering.
  • Maintain at least a 2.8 GPA while receiving the scholarship.
  • Students seeking mining internships after sophomore year receive preference.

Requirements

  • Complete the UNR General Scholarship Application in MyNEVADA.
  • Maintain the required GPA.
  • Provide any information requested through the general application.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the annual UNR General Scholarship Application.
  2. 2Ensure the declared major and academic record are current.
  3. 3Describe or document mining internship plans when the general application provides a relevant field.
  4. 4Eligible students are considered automatically.