University of Nevada Scholarships and Grants - Nevada Universities Financial Aid Information

Scholarships and grants are sources of free money and do not need to be repaid. They are an excellent source to help defray the costs of your education.

Scholarships and Grants Can Be Used to Pay:
Cashiering account tuition and fee expenses
Living expenses while attending school, such as rent, utilities, gasoline, parking pass, books, school supplies, copying or research expenses, and child care costs
If your scholarship or grant is larger than your cashiering account tuition and fee expenses, you will receive a refund check or direct deposit. You may use your financial aid refund check to help pay your school-related expenses for the school year.

Scholarships
Scholarships are monies awarded by private donors based on a variety of criteria established by the donor of the scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded through the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office and departments and colleges. Scholarship awards vary from $250 to $5,000 per year. Many scholarship awards are renewable, but some are a one-time occurrence as specified by the donor.
For most scholarships, you are required to maintain enrollment in at least 12 credits (full time) per semester to make sure that the scholarship credits your account. Many outside agency scholarships require a full-time course load per semester as well. Your scholarships award notification should specify the requirements.

UNLV Scholarships for New Freshmen
Apply for Scholarships offered through Financial Aid and UNLV Departments
Scholarship Deadlines
Outside Scholarships
Millennium Scholarship
Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship
International Students
Scholarship Scams

Grants
Grants are monies awarded by the government based on need; the lower the expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA application, the more likely a student may qualify for grant funding. Grants are awarded by UNLV, the state of Nevada, and the U.S. Department of Education utilizing your FAFSA information. Grant dollars have limited financial funding streams.
Federal Grants
State of Nevada Grants
Grant Deadlines