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New freshman scholarships

The Â鶹´«Ã½AV offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities designed to make college more affordable for students from not only Nevada but from across the country. Whether you're a first-year or transfer student pursuing your first bachelor's degree, there's something for everyone.

For maximum financial aid and scholarship consideration, students must have a completed admissions application, transcripts, test scores (ACT/SAT), FAFSA/Institutional Methodology form, and a general scholarship application on file by February 15th.

Explore your 2026-2027 scholarship opportunities at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV

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Nevada Residents

If you call Nevada home, this part is for you. Explore a variety of financial aid opportunities and scholarships designed to support Nevada students like you. We’re committed to helping you find the right resources to make college affordable and achievable.

Explore Nevada scholarships
 
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Out-of-state WICHE residents

Excludes Nevada

Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Palau, Republic of The Marshall Islands, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming residents, this section is for you!

Here, you’ll learn about our WICHE tuition programs and scholarships.

Explore WICHE scholarships
 
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Out-of-state residents

Excludes Nevada and WICHE residents

Planning to come to Nevada from outside the WICHE region? No problem! Here you’ll find financial aid options and scholarships specifically for out-of-state students to help make your education costs manageable.

Explore non-WICHE scholarships
 

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