Local Scholarships

Scholarship Announcement

Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 Academic year are now open.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Full time female student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at Nevada State University, University of Nevada Las Vegas, or College of Southern Nevada.
  • Must be a junior or senior (minimum 60 credit hours completed)
  • Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Have financial need
  • Demonstrated desire to help others in the community
  • Involved in extracurricular activities
  • Renewable one time, must reapply each year

Applications should be submitted throught the Public Education Foundation https://thepef.org/apply-for-scholarships

For years, AAUW Las Vegas has awarded scholarships to women attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada State College, and College of Southern Nevada. Scholarship recipients receive funds as well as a student membership in AAUW Las Vegas and mentoring from branch members.

The Scholarship Committee reviews applications and selects scholarship recipients based on criteria pre-determined by AAUW Las Vegas.

The AAUW Las Vegas Scholarship fund includes proceeds from fundraising events, Bridge tournaments, monthly meetings projects, and individual contributions.

The scholarship year is from July 1 until June 30.

For more information about scholarships please contact:

AAUW Las Vegas Scholarships
aauwlasvegas@gmail.com

If you wish to make a tax deductible contribution to our scholarship fund, please send check payable to Public Education Foundation, designating AAUW Las Vegas Scholarships.  You can also donate online at https://thepef.org

Public Education Foundation, 4505 S Maryland Parkway, MS 1077, Las Vegas, NV 89154.

To make a non tax deductible contribution to the scholarship fund, use the Donate link below to contribute using a credit card or PayPal.  If you prefer to write a check contact us at aauwlasvegas@gmail.com for information.

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State and National Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

Along with Local Scholarships, AAUW offers scholarships and grants on State and National levels. See the state and national websites for more information.