my.ccsd.netmy.ccsd.net/userdocs/documents/S02LaPdjH2YWUS0z.… · Web viewMARCH – DUE DATE. Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Scholarship. Sponsor:Las Vegas Latin Chamber

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

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Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Hispanic ScholarshipSponsor: Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Amount: VariesEligibility: Qualifying seniors who plan to attend a Nevada public college or university program beginning in Fall of

2011. Student must obtain a GPA of 3.0 or above for those applying to CSN or NSC or GPA of 3.2 or above for UNLV and UNR. Students must demonstrate financial need and are the first in their family to attend college. You can obtain the instructions for the essay and application from your high school college counselor. All completed applications must be returned to the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, 300 North 13th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 or for more information you can call 702.385.7367.

Deadline: March 1, 2011

2011 Graduating High School Senior Academic AchievementSponsor: The Nellis Officers’ Spouses Club (NOSC)Amount: VariesEligibility: Must be candidates for high school graduation in the class of 2010-2011, be of good character, have a valid

military ID card, and be the dependent of the one of the following: 1.) active duty military personnel stationed at Nellis AFB/Creech AFB, 2.) Active duty personnel, deployed or remote, whose family dependent resides in the Nellis AFB/Creech AFB area. 3.) POW/MIA or deceased military personnel whose family/dependent resides in the Nellis AFB/Creech AFB area. 4.) Retired personnel residing in the Nellis AFB/Creech AFB area. Student must have a 3.0 GPA, test scores, extracurricular activities, leadership, student essay, submit two references. For more information email [email protected] or call 702-656-2435.


Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s TOP 10 STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR ScholarshipSponsor: Farmer’s Insurance & Lifetouch PhotographyAmount: 20 - $1,500.00Eligibility: Students nominated for this scholarship must a senior graduating on his/her appropriate career schedule and a

varsity-level athlete in one of the NIAA’s 16-sanctioned sports. Special consideration will be given by the selection committee to those student-athletes who participated in multiple sports and/or achieved a great level of success during their high school athletic career, participated in other school-based activities/programs/departments, maintained a high level of academic status compared to fellow graduating seniors from within his/her school, contributed in an outstanding manner to the community through service projects, public commitments, etc. and exhibited high personal standards (i.e. honesty, integrity, etc.) in all manners. In essence, the applicant must have served throughout the duration of his/her high school career, as a positive role model for his/her fellow students. Please submit a 500 word essay on “How I displayed positive character, and was a role model in my athletic and academic efforts”, high school transcripts, two (2) letters of recommendation (one from principal or counselor and one from athletic administrator/director) and sportsmanship statement (to be completed by coach). The student-athlete should deliver a completed application to his/her counselor, athletic administrator/director and/or principal by late February for review. It is the school’s responsibility to notify the student-athlete as to whether his/her packet will be forwarded to the NIAA for further consideration. Mail complete applications to: NIAA, RE: NIAA-Farmers Insurance-Lifetouch Photography Scholarship Program, 549 Court St., Reno, NV 89501. For more information call 775-453-1012.


2007 FIRST Championship-Terry Tantlinger ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00

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Eligibility: Cimarron-Memorial High School seniors with a minimum 3.25 GPA who participate in FIRST Robotics and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may apply for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Adelson Family ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 3 - $2,500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are dependents of a Venetian Resort Hotel Casino employee and plan to attend an

accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Employees of the mall stores and non-Venetian owned restaurants do not qualify. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit 400-500 word essay on “explaining your career goals and aspirations. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer. Submit transcript, test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Adelson ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 3 - $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of health services at an accredited college

or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit 400-500 word essay on “explaining your career goals and aspirations in the field of health services. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer. Submit transcript, test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Agustin Cano Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Valley High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student beginning

in the fall may apply for this scholarship. Students must describe their leadership roles and any community service involvement. Submit 400-500 word essay on “What has impacted your life the most?” two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, or employer, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Alliance of Black Culinarians ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,100.00Eligibility: CCSD graduating seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA may apply. Student must demonstrate financial need and

must attend post-secondary institution in Nevada. Submit 400-500 word essay on “Why I feel I deserve this scholarship.” One letter of recommendation, transcript, test scores, and resume. Preference will be given to


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minority students and those interested in a career in culinary arts. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


American Hindu Awareness ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors with a 3.5 GPA, who are involved in community service projects and plan to attend an accredited

college or university, may apply for this scholarship. Financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


American Nuclear Society Nevada Section ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to major in Nuclear Engineering or a Nuclear Science related field (e.g.,

Radiochemistry, Health Physics or the Nuclear Engineering option in Mechanical Engineering) at UNLV may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Anjali and Nikhail Nigam ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Silverado High School seniors who plan to attend and accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this

scholarship. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required. Community involvement, services projects and financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


ARW Scholarship for Republican WomenSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university in Nevada only may apply

for this scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required and the applicant must be Republican. Submit between 400-500 word essay on “What being Republican Means to Me?” two letters of recommendation, resume, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Ashlee K. Sheppard Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Rancho High School Medical Magnet Program graduating seniors who plan to attend UNLV only, with a 3.0

GPA may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must enter the medical field to be eligible to receive the scholarship award. A brief essay explaining your educational goals and how you plan to contribute to the medical field. Submit transcript, test scores, and College letter of admission. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.










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Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Business & Education ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: Boulder City High School seniors who have a weighted-cumulative 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.

Applicant must demonstrate an interest in business and industry and be a resident of Boulder City. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Boulder City High School Thespians Scholarship FundSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $300.00Eligibility: Boulder City High School seniors who are drama students planning to attend a post-secondary school for

theatrical arts may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Carole Slotemaker Ryland Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college or university may apply for this

scholarship. Please submit 500 word essay answering this question: What book or character in literature has inspired you? Resume and 2 letters of recommendation (librarian, teacher or counselor). For more information and application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Cheyenne High School Desert Shields ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Cheyenne High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply. A

minimum 3.1 unweighted GPA is required. Please submit a typed 400-500 word essay on “How many years at Cheyenne High School have been of benefit to the school and me”, transcripts/test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service (please include names & address of references), and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Clark County Firefighters Local 1908 ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 6- $500.00Eligibility: High School seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary college or university in Nevada may apply for this

scholarship. A 2.5 GPA is required. Applicants cannot be related to a member of a Professional or Volunteer Firefighter organization. Please submit 400-500 word typed essay: “Please explain your career goals and aspirations and why pursuing a college education is important to you.”, one (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


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Amount: To be determinedEligibility: Students who are presently attending the Academy for Mathematics, Science and Technology (AMSAT) at Clark

High School are eligible to apply. A minimum 3.0 non-weighted GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the AMSAT program. A 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals, three letters of recommendation (should include problem solving and decision making skills of student, student’s ability to work with peers, motivation of student, student’s process for dealing with challenges, problems and/or conflicts, student’s ability to communicate effectively-verbally and written, transcript, test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and addresses of references. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Clark High School Academy of Finance ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Clark High School Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in business,

economics, or finance at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the A.O.F. program. A 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals, two letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores and College Letter of Admission, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and addresses of references. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Clark High School Alumni Leadership Circle ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Clark High School Academy of Finance (A.O.F.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in business,

economics, or finance at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must have successfully completed the A.O.F. program. A 500 word or less essay explaining your career goals, two letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores and College Letter of Admission, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and addresses of references. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Clark High School TEACH Academy Smith Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree

in education at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA is required and the student must be currently enrolled in the T.E.A.C.H. Educational Internship and Seminar course. Please submit 400-500 word essay explaining your “Career goals and aspirations“, transcripts/test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information and application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Class of ’89 Cowboy Pride ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Chaparral High School seniors who have a minimum two years of involvement in at least one school

organization or club and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay on “How do you want to change the world?” two







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letters of recommendation, resume and College Letter of Admission. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Clifford J. Lawrence Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend a college or university may apply for this scholarship. A 3.5 GPA is required.

Student must be a graduate of Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Cody DelGaudio Health Sciences ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: Coronado and Silverado high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health care, counseling or

mental health may apply for this scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. Please submit 400-500 word essay explaining “Why you have selected to work in the field of counseling or health care,” transcripts, and college letter of admission. For more information and application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Corbett-Porter Building Bridges ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1000.00Eligibility: CCSD High School seniors who have worked to create a school environment free of discrimination, harassment

and intolerance by building bridges between the gay/lesbian and straight communities may apply for this scholarship. Students must have a 2.5 minimum GPA and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Financial need may be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.

Deadline: March 7, 2011Corporal Joseph Martinez U.S. Army Memorial Scholarship

Sponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00 (either 1-$1,000 or 2-$500 will be awarded, at the discretion of donor)Eligibility: Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution

either during or immediately following enlistment in any branch of the U.S. military may apply. Applicants must have excelled in the areas of leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities. Please submit a letter from your military recruiter indicating you are in a delayed enlistment program or you are awaiting your 18th birthday, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer that can attest to the applicant’s leadership qualities. Transcripts/test scores and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Dare to be Excellent ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Green Valley High School students with a minimum 3.0 weighted GPA who plan to attend a college/university

may apply for this scholarship. Please submit 400-500 word essay on “What does the following mean to you? “ Dare to be Excellent” two letters of recommendation from a teacher and one from a community leader, and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.

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Durango Fall Classic Athletic ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1000.00Eligibility: Durango high school senior female athletes who plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply. A

minimum 3.5 weighted cumulative GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Durango High School Principal’s ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 5 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Durango High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this

scholarship. Applicant must have a 3.5 unweighted GPA. Please submit 400-500 word essay on “How has Durango High School prepared you to achieve your career goals?” two letters of recommendation (at least one must be from a Durango HS employee), transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Edwin Wiegand Science & Technology ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $1,250.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors, who plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, computer science or a related field at

the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or the University of Nevada, Reno, may apply for this scholarship. Priority will be given to students who have been involved with CyberCorps or CCSD’s InterAct Online Learning Community. Students must explain their career goal aspirations in the essay portion of this application and demonstrate financial need. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Submit 400-500 word essay on “Your career goals and aspirations”, two letters of recommendation (one from a science, technology or computer science teacher and one from an academic teacher, counselor, leadership advisor or employer), resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of two references, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Elizabeth Shafer Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a degree in the culinary field may apply. A minimum 2.0 cumulative

GPA is required and financial need will be considered. Applicants must be United States citizens, either by birth or naturalization. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Emigh-Wolf Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $600.00







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Eligibility: Female high school seniors residing in Henderson may apply for this scholarship. Please submit 400-500 word essay explaining your career goals and aspirations, two letters of recommendation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, resume-Identifying organizations you are involved in and detail your level of participation, also list all honors, awards or recognitions that you have received in high school, and a College letter of Admission if selected. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Erin Riley Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: Silverado High School seniors who are a son or daughter of a law enforcement officer, Metro, North Las Vegas,

Henderson, Boulder City or Nevada Highway Patrol. Also open to the son or daughter of an active-duty military member. Student must plan to attend and accredited post-secondary college or university in the fall of 2011 as a fulltime student. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Ernst & Young ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $1,250.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a degree in accounting and/or business at an accredited college or

university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. Please submit a financial need letter and transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Evelyn Abrams Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $750.00Eligibility: CCSD female seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in education or business at an accredited

college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 unweighted-cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. Submit essay on “What do you hope to accomplish with a degree in education or business?” one letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor or coach, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Flora English Creative Writing ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1000.00Eligibility: Seniors from all high schools in Clark County, including private schools, who are interested in pursuing a

degree in English at an accredited college or university, may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


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Sponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Foothill High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university in the fall of

2011 as a fulltime student may apply for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Glazing Industry ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: High School seniors and post-secondary students in Nevada who are children or grandchildren of individuals

actively participating in the glazing industry may apply. Applicants, who must have a desire to achieve excellence through education, plan to attend a post-secondary program for which they meet the admissions requirements and have a minimum 2.8 unweighted cumulative GPA. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Gordy Fink Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Valley High School seniors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a full-time student

beginning in the fall may apply for this scholarship. Students must describe their leadership roles and any community service involvement. Students are also asked to explain their career goals and aspirations. Financial need will be considered. Submit between 400-500 word essay “Explaining your career goals and aspirations” two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor or coach, employer or community service organization, etc., resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of your references, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Gretchen Hauff Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1000.00Eligibility: CCSD female seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in physical education at an accredited college

or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA is required and students must demonstrate financial need. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Heather Rochelle Saxe Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Chaparral high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university and major in

Pre/Dental/Medical fields may apply for this scholarship. Financial need will be considered. Submit 400-500 word essay on “Why do you want to enter the field of medicine or the dental field?” two letters of recommendation, resume, and CHS review. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


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Amount: 4 - $500.00Eligibility: Seniors who attend a high school with a Henderson address and plan to attend a post-secondary institution

in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. A 3.0 GPA is required and financial need will be considered. Submit 400-500 word essay on “How will your education better your community?” one letter of recommendation from a teacher, pastor, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcript, and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Hutchison & Steffen Athletic Awards ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $2,000.00Eligibility: Palo Verde senior students athletes who plan to attend a post-secondary college or university may apply for

this scholarship. Selection will be determined by proving excellence in academics and athletics. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Please submit 500 word typed essay on: “How have you made a difference at Palo Verde High School or your community and why do you deserve this scholarship?”, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service (please include names and addresses of two references). For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


JMA Architecture Studios ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $5,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a career in architecture who plan to attend a university with an

accredited School of Architecture may apply for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preferential consideration will be given to students who have participated in the Clark County School District’s drafting program. A minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, or coach, work sample may be submitted if the student feels this would strengthen the application, transcript, test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references, and College/University admissions acceptance letter. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Jeannette Bautista Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $250.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in the field of education may apply

for this scholarship. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Special preference is given to a secondary education mathematics majors. Students must also demonstrate a financial need. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


John Caoile Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00







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Eligibility: Durango High School AFJROTC program seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and have excelled in the areas of leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities. Other requirements include a minimum 3.0 GPA. Please submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer who can attest to the applicant’s leadership qualities, transcripts/test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Josef Princ Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 4 - $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD male seniors who are of European descent may apply. Other qualifications include maintaining a

minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrating financial need and planning to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university majoring in engineering, mathematics or science. Submit between 400-500 word essay for all of the following: 1.) What do you find most challenging about a college major in engineering, math or science? 2.) With an undergraduate degree in one of these fields, explain the impact you could have on society. 3.) Identify a form of art you feel best parallels in engineering, mathematics and science. 4.) What are your greatest leadership qualities?, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor or coach, employer or community service organization, etc., resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of two references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Joseph "Phil" & Rosa W. Wagner Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,500.00Eligibility: Boulder City High School graduating seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may

apply for this scholarship. A 3.0 non-weighted GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Judith Warner Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $600.00Eligibility: Rancho High School seniors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as a full-time student

beginning in the fall may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need is required. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Julie A. Greenfield-Karstedt Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Southeast Region CCSD seniors who plan to major in science and/or math and have a minimum 3.5 GPA may

apply for this scholarship. Students must attend either UNLV or UNR. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


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Amount: 2 - $500.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply. Student must plan to pursue a degree in

education, emphasis on Performing Arts and Library Science at a college or university. A 400-500 word essay on “If you were a candy what would you be and why?” two letters of recommendation, transcript, and test scores. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Knights of Pythias ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have demonstrated exemplary participation in community service and plan to attend an

accredited post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Las Vegas Chinatown ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors of Asian descent who plan to attend an accredited college or university in Nevada may apply.

Students who plan to major in “Business” will be given preference. A 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Please submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcripts/test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment, leadership roles and community service. Please include names and addresses of references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club Founders ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or

university may apply for this scholarship. Preference will be given (but not required) to Hawaiian/part Hawaiian students and dependents of members of the Hawaiian Civic Club. Student must attend the college/university full-time by taking a minimum of twelve credit hours per semester. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Las Vegas Hospitality Association Valley High School ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Valley High School’s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

who are graduating with a 3.0 or above, non-weighted, cumulative GPA and are planning to attend an accredited U.S. College or University fulltime. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Las Vegas Hospitality Association, Child of ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,500.00Eligibility: Applicant must be the dependent of a LVHA member in good standing for one year. The student must maintain

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minimum of 12 credit hours. (Class schedule only for 1st semester). For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Louise Brothers Sanders Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $800.00Eligibility: Boulder City high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university and have a 3.5 GPA may

apply for this scholarship. Please submit 400-500 word typed essay (double spaced) that addresses the following: 1.) Explain the influence your favorite teacher had on your decision to seek further education. 2.) What did that person do to help you? How did they treat you? What kind of expectations did they have for you? 3.) What qualities does that person have that you admire? 4.) How do you hope to build on what you learned from or observed in this person? 5.) What will those of us on the outside be able to see in you that reflects what you learned from this teacher? and two (2) letters of recommendation one from a teacher and the other from a community leader. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Mary A.S. Christensen ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Rancho high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA may apply. This scholarship is not a financial

need scholarship, rather it is based on the applicant’s character and a willingness to further their education. Please submit a 500 word essay on “Tell me about your favorite book”, and transcripts/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Mesquite Club Evening Chapter ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD female high school seniors who plan to attend and accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada

as a full-time student beginning in the fall of 2011 may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and the student must demonstrate financial need. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Michael J. Hoggard Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1000.00Eligibility: Green Valley High School seniors who have been on the school’s soccer team for at least two years, including

their senior year and plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Michael Jacob Mausbach Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Durango High School seniors who participate in school athletics and have a minimum 3.5 GPA may apply for

this scholarship. Student must attend an accredited post-secondary institution. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.










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Michael T. McClenachan Memorial Scholarship FundSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,000.00Eligibility: Cimarron Memorial High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution may

apply for this scholarship. Recipient may attend a college/university or trade school. Student must have a 2.5 GPA to apply. Please submit essay explaining “If you have the funding to invent something that you believe people would greatly benefit from now and in the future, what would it be and why? Describe the invention and include which population of people would benefit from it, and two letters of recommendation. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Mickey Donnelly Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Walter Johnson Junior High School for a minimum of one year and plan to attend

an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit typed or neatly printed essay explaining “what you hope to accomplish in the future given an opportunity to advance your education”, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcript, test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please include names and addresses of your references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


“Miss Amy” and Desi Arnaz Jr. ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD High School seniors who danced at Dance Studio Etc. or Ballet Company in Boulder City, NV may apply

for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.Deadline: March 7, 2011

Munir H. Bawany Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are of Muslim faith, with a minimum 3.5 GPA, weighted or unweighted and who plan to

attend a post-secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Nate Mack/Cindi Turner ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Nate Mack Elementary School for at least three (3) years may apply for this

scholarship. Student applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


National Charity League, Inc. Green Valley Chapter Community Service Scholarship AwardSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00








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Eligibility: Female high school seniors who reside in attendance zones for Green Valley, Basic, Silverado, Foothill, Coronado, Del Sol, Liberty and Desert Oasis High Schools and who plan to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Applicants may not be a member of the National Charity League, Inc. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


National Security Technologies Engineering & Science ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to major in engineering and science at a four-year institution may apply for this

scholarship. The degree program you intend to pursue must be, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Health Physics. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA is required. Financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


NAWIC Open Major ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00 (per semester for up to eight semesters, with possible $250 bonus per semester for a GPA of 3.5 or higher)Eligibility: Student must be the dependent of a guardian presently employed or actively employed in the

construction or related industry in the past 12 months within Clark County. The employed guardian must have been employed in the construction industry for a minimum of 5 years. Note: The goal and purpose of the Scholarship is for children of people in the construction industry for at least 5 years. With the current high unemployment within our industry at this time, we wanted to make sure children of parents that have been in the industry and are currently laid off can still apply so we added the “in the past 12 months”. Please submit 400-500 word essay on: “How continuing your education will impact your life?”, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, listing of guardian employment record in the construction industry for the past 5 years, and 2 letters of recommendation from persons who are not related to you, written within the past year. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


NAWIC Women in Construction ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $4,000.00 ($1,000 per semester for a maximum of two years, for full-time students, part-time students the current award is

$100 per credit hour, up to 10 hours per semester, for up to two years.)Eligibility: Females who are pursuing a degree in one of the following programs: Construction Management or Civil or

Structural Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering or Architecture at the UNLV College of fine Arts. Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative






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weighted GPA per semester in order to receive the scholarship awards for the next semester. The student must possess the minimum requirement for ranking as a junior in the fall of 2010 semester within her chosen degree program at UNLV (at least sixty credit hours completed by the end of spring 2010 semester.) Please submit 400-500 word essay on “How continuing your education will impact your life?” and transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Nicholas Faber Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in a Liberal Arts program may apply

for this scholarship. Preference will be given to students who major in Anthropology. Financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Nicole Anderson-Mangin Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Boulder City High School seniors who a minimum 2.5 GPA. Student must have played sports in high school and

will continue to pursue sports activities in post-secondary education. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


North Las Vegas Firefighters Local 1607 ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a North Las Vegas High School and are enrolled in the Credit Retrieval Program may

apply for this scholarship. Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need and plan to attend an accredited college or university. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


North Las Vegas Firefighters, Brent Cooper Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a North Las Vegas High School and are enrolled in the Credit Retrieval Program may



North Las Vegas Firefighters, William J. Harnedy Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a North Las Vegas High School and are enrolled in the Credit Retrieval Program may



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Sponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $1,000.00Eligibility: High school seniors in Clark County may apply for this scholarship. This includes all CCSD high schools, carter

schools, and alternative schools. Also, all private high schools are included as well as home-schooled seniors. Student must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution which includes colleges, universities and trade schools. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in community service and volunteerism. Please see page two of the application for additional eligibility requirements. Children or grandchildren of employees or officers of NV Energy may not apply. Please submit 400-500 word typed essay explaining “your most memorable volunteer experience”, along with a personal statement outlining career goals and aspirations, three (3) letters of recommendation (one must be from a school official and two from volunteer agencies), transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, and resume. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Opportunity ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: Two full-ride scholarships for two years will be awarded. If the recipient remains a full-time student in

Nevada and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, there is no option to additionally award years three and four.Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship.

Financial need will be considered. Please submit 400-500 word typed essay explaining “your family situation, career goals and aspirations”, two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. Please list any scholarships you have already been awarded. Please include names and addresses of two references. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Palo Verde Barbara Edwards Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Palo Verde High School seniors who have completed seven semesters of the same foreign language and

demonstrated academic excellence may apply for this scholarship. Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Panther Cafe ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Palo Verde High School seniors who have participated in a class that is directly associated with the operation of

the Panther Café and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or institution may apply. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Pardee Homes Community Building ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 5 - $1,500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who demonstrate an interest in home building and community development and plan to attend a

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minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA is required. Student must attend fulltime. (Minimum 12 credit hours.) Please submit a typed 400-500 word essay explaining “The impact that the home building industry has had on Las Vegas, Nevada, (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach or employer, transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service (please include names & address of references). For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


PEO Chapter R ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 4 - $500.00Eligibility: Female high school seniors residing in Henderson may apply for this scholarship. Please submit 400-500 word

essay explaining your career goals and aspirations, two letters of recommendation, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, resume-Identifying organizations you are involved in and detail your level of participation, also list all honors, awards or recognitions that you have received in high school, and a College letter of Admission if selected. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Phil Clarke Scholarship FundSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $2,000.00Eligibility: Palo Verde seniors with a 3.25 GPA who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university may

apply for this scholarship. Student must have participated in athletics for four years at Palo Verde HS and must be graduating from Palo Verde HS. Submit between 400-500 word essay explaining your high school accomplishments, athletically, academically and your achievements in the Palo Verde Community, two letters of recommendation, college letter of admission, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Professional Firefighters of Nevada ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate college students who are dependents of active members of the

Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada and plan to attend or are attending an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to apply. You must also provide your parent/guardian’s name, name of fire union and local number to be verified by the PFFN. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


R.M. Princ ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 4 - $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD female seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrate financial need and

plan on attending an accredited post-secondary college or university majoring in the field of education (elementary or secondary) may apply for this scholarship. Submit between 400-500 word essay for all of the following: 1.) what do you find most challenging about a college major in education? 2.) Explain the impact that you could have on society with an undergraduate degree in this field. 3.) Explain how a teacher influenced your







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life, and how you, as a teacher, may in turn influence your students. 4.) What are your greatest leadership qualities??, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, club advisor or coach, or employer, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of two references, transcripts and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Robin Daniels Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity and plan to attend an

accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Sharon Dattoli Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, who come from a single-parent home, may

apply for this scholarship. Recipient must have at least two years of high school in Nevada and be Christian. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Sheila Tarr-Smith Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as a full-time student may apply for

this scholarship. Student’s major must be related to public service. A minimum 3.4 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Students must also demonstrate community service and financial need. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.

Deadline: March 7, 2011Signature Performing Arts Scholarship

Sponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attend a Northwest/Summerlin high school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants are

required to have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and a minimum 2 years in high school theatre. Students must also plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university. Please submit a 250 word essay on “How has theatre impacted you?” transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, and resume of awards, activities, employment and community service. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Smith's Personal Best ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have met and overcome a serious personal challenge or adversity may apply for this

scholarship. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Southern Nevada Chapter, International code Council ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $3,000.00









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Eligibility: Southern Nevada high school graduates with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or College/University students in Southern Nevada with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA who plan to pursue a career in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Public Administration may apply for this scholarship. Student must attend an accredited post-secondary college or university. Preference will be given to southern Nevada high school and college students. Questionnaire - Answer all questions provided. Please submit College letter of Admission, and transcripts/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Southern Nevada Floorcovering Association ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: High school seniors and post-secondary students in Nevada who are children or grandchildren of participating

Southern Nevada Floorcovering Association (SNFA) members and their full-time employees may apply for this scholarship. Students must be nominated by a participating SNFA member in good standing and demonstrate their desire and motivation to achieve excellence through education. Applicants must plan to attend a post-secondary program and have a minimum 2.8 unweighted cumulative GPA. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Southern Nevada Retired Teachers' ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who are children or grandchildren of current or retired CCSD Educators and plan to attend an

accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 to apply. Submit typed 500 words or less essay explaining “John F. Kennedy, the Thirty-fifth President of the USA said, “Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.” Tell what this statement means to you, two letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores, and resume. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 4 - $750.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have participated in athletics for the past four years may apply for this scholarship. Students

must describe their participation in athletics and leadership roles. A minimum of a 3.2 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. Submit between 400-500 word essay describing “How being an athlete has impacted your life?” two letters of recommendation (one from a coach or athletic director and one from a teacher, counselor or school advisor), resume: please describe each of the athletic sports areas you participated in, letters received in each of those sports. Also list all sports honors you may have received and leadership roles that you have held on the sports field. List all non-athletic community activities and leaderships roles that you have held. Please include name and addresses of references, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.








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Spartan Staff ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: Cimarron-Memorial High School seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree at an accredited college or

university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA is required and students must show a history of involvement in CMHS or some form of service to school as well as having a leadership role in or out of school. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Striving for Success ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $500.00Eligibility: Northeast Region High School and Clark High School special education seniors who plan to attend an

accredited post-secondary institution for which they meet entry level requirements may apply. Submit between 400-500 word essay explaining “Your career goals and aspirations” two letters of recommendation from persons such as a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer. Submit resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include name and address of your references, transcript and test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Susan Ayers Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Estes McDoniel Elementary School may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must

plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university. A minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA is required. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Susan Brager Occupational Education ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who have completed a minimum of two years of an established occupational education program

may apply. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required. Students should plan to attend a school in the Nevada Higher Education System within Clark County. Submit essay explaining your future educational and career plans. The length of the typed essay should be one page, one letter of recommendation from a school counselor, occupational education teacher or employer. resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of two references, transcript and test scores. Applicants must have a minimum of a two-year sequence (eleventh and twelfth or tenth and eleventh grades) in an established occupational education program. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Tall Awareness ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school in the fall and meet minimum height

requirement of 5’10” for female students and 6’2” for male students may apply. A medical doctor confirmed height verification must be submitted along with this application. Selection will be based on height requirement, financial need, academic achievement, volunteer work, school activities and service to the community. All students chosen as semi-finalists must be available for a personal interview and will be invited to attend the Tall







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Awareness Scholarship reception. Semi-finalists will be measured at the time of the personal interview for final height verification. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Tanner Chamberlain-"Live Your Dream" ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: TBDEligibility: Chaparral High School seniors who plan to attend and accredited post-secondary college or university may

apply for this scholarship. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Tarkanian TEACH Academy at Clark High School ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $500.00Eligibility: Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.) seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree

in education at an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA is required and the student must be currently enrolled in the T.E.A.C.H. Educational Internship and Seminar course. Submit 400-500 word essay explaining what “your career goals and aspirations are”, transcript (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service; please include names and addresses of references, and a copy of your most recent T.E.A.C.H. Internship Evaluation. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


The Brendan Flores Scholarship Foundation ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors who faced and overcome adversities may apply for this scholarship. Student must

plan to attend school in Nevada. For additional information and application please visit http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


The Draney Family ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 10 - $1,000 scholarshipsEligibility: Boulder City high school seniors who plan to pursue a post-secondary education at an accredited college,

university or trade school may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Parent’s income with less than $60,000 will be given priority. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


The Lindsay Bennett "Follow Your Bliss" ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00








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Eligibility: Coronado high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA may apply. This scholarship is not a financial need scholarship; rather it is based on the applicant’s character and a willingness to further their education. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Thurman White Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Thurman White Middle School for at least three (3) years may apply for this

scholarship. Student applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular and/or community activities. Please submit 500 words or less essay on “How has your attendance at Thurman White Middle School influenced your present academic success?” two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor or coach, resume of awards, activities, employment and community service, please include names and addresses of your references, and transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/test scores. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.

Deadline: March 7, 2011Tim Bombard Memorial Scholarship

Sponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to attend school in Nevada may apply for this

scholarship. Participation in high school athletics is required and no students with “full-ride” athletic scholarships may apply. Student must attend a college or university only and MUST participate in athletics at the college or university level. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Tim VanDerbosch Science ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: Eldorado high school seniors with a minimum 3.50 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must attend a

four-year accredited college or university. Financial need will be considered. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Travis Dunning Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $500.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Estes McDoniel Elementary School may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must

plan to attend an accredited four year college or university may apply. Applicants must have a 3.0 weighted or unweighted GPA. Financial need will be considered. For more information and application go to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Tsutako Curo ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,500.00Eligibility: Any Clark County, Nevada high school senior who is a single mother desiring to advance her education at an

accredited post-secondary institution to provide a better future for her family may apply. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required and the student must demonstrate financial need. For more information and application go to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.










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UNLV CSUN Student Government ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors with a minimum 2.75 unweighted GPA, who are involved in their Student Council,

may apply for this scholarship. Recipient must plan to attend UNLV only. A 400-500 word essay on “How has involvement in Student Council affected your high school experience?” transcript, and test scores. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Vassiliadis Family ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors interested in pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, public relations, advertising

or a related field at an accredited post-secondary institution in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required. Students must demonstrate financial need. For more information and application go to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


Veronica Gantt Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 2 - $500.00Eligibility: Del Sol High School seniors who are active in sports and their community and plan to attend an accredited

college or university may apply for this scholarship. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. Please submit 400-500 word essay describing “How your involvement in sports, your community and your school is important to you. Please list all sports and community and your school is important to you. Please list all sports and community involvement, and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, club advisor, coach, or employer. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


We R Community ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: 4 - $2,500.00Eligibility: High School seniors who attended Chaparral, Clark, Liberty, West Career and Technical Academy, Green

Valley, Basic, Valley, Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Sierra Vista, Mojave, Cimarron-Memorial, Desert Oasis, and Las Vegas High Schools may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be seniors who have been through the We R Community program (9th-12th grade) and plan to pursue post-secondary education in Nevada. Please submit 400-500 word essay on “Why is community service important?“, two letters of recommendation, transcripts (including 7th semester grades)/test scores, resume which includes community service. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


William McCool Science Center Foundation ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD seniors who attended Lamping Elementary School for at least two years may apply for this scholarship.

Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend and accredited post-secondary institution and pursue a degree in science. For more information and application go to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.









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June Stannard Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: June Stannard Rural Tourism Memorial ScholarshipAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: Nevada high school seniors planning to pursue a hospitality, travel or tourism related degree at an accredited

college or university. Must be a Nevada resident, future study shall be hospitality, travel or tourism related. Submit 500 or less word essay describing “The reasons why you want to pursue studies in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry? For more information regarding this scholarship, please email Sheree Tibbals at [email protected] or call 775-623-2220.

Deadline: March 11, 2011Nevada Security Association Youth Scholarship Program

Sponsor: Nevada Security AssociationAmount: VariesEligibility: The student must be at least 15 years of age and, not older than 20. He or she must be a graduating senior who

will receive a diploma from an accredited high school, located within the state. He or she must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Each eligible student must have a father, mother or legal guardian who is a full-time active duty employee, and not on disability. The parent or guardian must be a member of a law enforcement agency or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department located in Clark County, Nevada. Children of administrative staff do not qualify. Children of DHS, FBI and other Federal employees do not qualify. Children of reserve officers, part-time sheriff’s deputies and retired, deceased or disabled employees do not qualify. Students must submit Completed signed application, Proof of enrollment in high school via an official transcript and SAT/ACT scores, proof of acceptance to a college or university (letter acceptable), Proof of parent’s occupation (ID or supervisory letter acceptable), Essay (typed) on “how their parent or guardian helps secure their community”, letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher, or other agency regarding extracurricular activities, resume listing academic awards, hobbies, extracurricular activities and work history. Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular activities and the essay. All decisions are final. All materials become property of the ESA State Chapter and the ESA. Submission is permission to publish any and all essays. Failure to follow instructions can result in disqualification. For questions email [email protected] or go to www.nevadasecurityassoication.org. MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: NSA/ESA YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, 205 N. Stephanie St, Ste. D#170, Henderson, NV 89074


Powerful Partnership ScholarshipSponsor: Public Education FoundationAmount: $1,000.00Eligibility: High school seniors in Clark County may apply for this scholarship. This includes all CCSD high schools, charter

schools, and alternative schools. Also, all private high schools are included as well as home-schooled seniors. Student must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution which includes colleges, universalities and trade schools. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in community service and volunteerism. Children or grandchildren of employees or officers of NV Energy may not apply. For information and an application go on-line to http://www.thepef.org/scholarships.xml.


The Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship ProgramSponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation Amount: VariesEligibility: The student must be a graduating, minority high school senior, plan to attend an accredited and approved four-

year institution within the United States, show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, present evidence of financial need, be a United States citizen, have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; and not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year College when applying for this scholarship. Students must submit a completed and submitted online application at http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php, one (1) letter of recommendation; SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies. The


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Foundation’s college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: 6570, official transcript (with raised seal), 500 word essay will also be required on the online application.


Truman D. Picard ScholarshipSponsor: Intertribal Timber CouncilAmount: 1 - $1,500.00Eligibility: Letter of application to include, name, address, phone number, email address, interest in natural resources,

commitment to education, community and your culture, financial need. Students who have completed free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) should attach the student aid report or have it sent. Resume 3 letters of reference, evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporations as established by the U.S. Government (photocopy of enrollment card, front & back) and transcripts. For additional information please visit www.itcnet.org.


Palms Casino Resort Scholarship AwardsSponsor: Palms-A Maloof Casino ResortAmount: 2 - $5,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school seniors who have high, or above-average, grades as recorded on their transcripts, must

demonstrate exceptional character-building traits and participate in, at least two (2) competitive team-oriented activities outside the classroom e.g., athletics. Must attend University of Nevada Las Vegas, or the University of Nevada Reno. Submit High School transcripts, a nomination letter from a proper school administrator, a personal resume and letters of recommendation from school activities directors and persons particularly significant to you. For more information you can email L. Scott Andrus at [email protected], or call 702-254-8644.


Tobias Mishel Memorial ScholarshipSponsor: Tobias Mishel ProgramAmount: 1 - $1,000.00Eligibility: CCSD Senior, pursuing an education in music. No GPA requirement. Must have overcome a personal challenge

or tragedy and accepted to a two or four-year College, university or trade school. Submit an essay or personal challenge and goals in life, along with resume and transcript. Use CCSD scholarship application and send to [email protected].


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ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science ScholarshipSponsor: The Council of the Great City SchoolsAmount: 4 - $5,000.00Eligibility: Four scholarships for two boys and two girls, with a value of $5,000 each, will be awarded to two African

American and tow Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school in a member district of the council of the Great City Schools. Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at a four-year college or university in the next academic year, and pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). Two one-page essays must be typed, single-sided, double-spaced, and in Times New Roman 12-point-font on the topics: 1.) How has math and science education impacted your life so far? 2.) Why have you chosen to pursue a career in a STEM field? Three letters of recommendations from a high school principal, teacher, club sponsor, or counselor on official letterhead, official transcripts, and a photograph of yourself for publication of award winners. For more information or questions e-mail Henry Duvall at [email protected]

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PBSN 2011 ScholarshipSponsor: Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada, IncAmount: $500.00Eligibility: All Philippine-American seniors that are active in school/community activities and plan to attend an accredited

college or university and have a 3.0 GPA and may show financial need may apply for this scholarship. Please submit application, certified transcripts, a recent good color photo, must be resident of Nevada with at least one parent of Philippine ancestry, and letter of recommendation from a teacher that can tell us about your GPA and extracurricular activities. For more information call 702-240-6600 or email [email protected].


The Judith Wikler Memorial Scholarship FundSponsor: The Wikler FamilyAmount: TBDEligibility: CCSD High School seniors who plan to major in Psychology or Journalism may apply for this scholarship.

Student must have a 2.5+ GPA. Please submit essay on “Why I chose my field” or “What impact I hope to make in my field”? transcripts, two letters of recommendation, CCSD scholarship application and resume. Please mail completed application and supporting documents to: Abraham Wikler, 143 Lost Ball Court, Henderson, NV 89074, Please: Application to be mailed only, no phone calls.


Clark County Association of School Administrators and Professional-Technical Employees ScholarshipSponsor: CCASAPE Scholarship Committee Amount: $2,000.00Eligibility: CCSD high school senior, must be a legal dependent of an active CCASAPE (Clark County Association of

School Administrators and Professional-Technical Employee) member. Please submit an essay (no longer than two typewritten pages based on one of the following: a.) Recount an educational experience that has made or left a significant impression on you and discuss how it has influenced your life or b.) Complete and discuss this phrase: Education is__? Resume must demonstrate participation/leadership in extracurricular activities and community service, transcript of the high school grades including the first semester of the senior year, and two letters of recommendation (one of the two letters should be from a counselor and the other from a teacher). You can obtain essay instructions and the application from your high school college counselor. Send completed application to: Stephen Augspurger, CCASAPE Office, 4055 S. Spencer St #230, Las Vegas, NV 89119.


Neal Lyon High School Prevention ScholarshipSponsor: LARS Research Institute Amount: 1- $1,000.00Eligibility: Graduating High School seniors enrolled in public or private high schools. The $1,000.00 scholarship is awarded

to the “best” essay examining the need for drug abuse prevention in the schools. The essay should be no less than 1,000 and no more than 1,500 words. The essay should examine the need for school-based drug prevention, how it works, and whether current resources in the schools adequately address drug prevention from a young person’s point of view. For more information and an application go on-line to http://www.larsri.org or call (702) 228-6631


Official 2011 Farwest Region ScholarshipSponsor: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.Amount: Up to $30,000.00


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Eligibility: Female African-American high school senior during the academic year of 2010-2011. Student must reside in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington. Students can also reside through the military installations in Okinawa, Tokyo (Japan), and Seoul (Korea) in which our organization also services, legal U.S. citizen, less than 21 years of age, GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 2.0 on a 3.0 scale. Students must receive official admissions from a Historically Black College or University during their senior year. Students must be enrolled in and attend an HBCU starting the fall of 2011. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the HBCU.


Sons of Norway (Norwegian) Vegas Viking Lodge 6-152 2011 ScholarshipSponsor: Vegas Viking Lodge 6-152Amount: $250.00Eligibility: Must be of Norwegian descent; a legal resident of Clark County, Nevada, or a member of the Vegas Viking

Lodge or child or grandchild of a member of the lodge; at least a senior in high school; and you must maintain full-time student status to be eligible for this scholarship, transcript of grades from this year and cumulative grades to date, a photocopy of your driver’s license or other photo identification. You can obtain essay instructions and the application from your high school college counselor or visit http://www.vegasviking.com/scholarship.html. All completed applications must be returned to the Vegas Viking Scholarship Committee, Suzan Sibert, 5980 W. Alfred Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89108.


NPRI Freedom ScholarshipSponsor: Nevada Policy Research InstituteAmount: $2,000Eligibility: Any graduating high school student from Southern Nevada, who will be pursuing a four-year degree program in

Business, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or a related field, at any accredited college or university. Full and part time employees of the Nevada Policy Research Institute, as well as children and dependents of NPRI employees, are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Student must have 3.2 cumulative GPA to apply for this scholarship. Please submit 2-page essay on how would incorporating free-market principles into Nevada’s K-12 education system impact student achievement and the quality of education in Nevada? Also, any documentation showing that you were a volunteer (Community and Extra-curricular activities), Income proof will be required if you are selected for this scholarship. Parents’ combined Annual Gross Income, as shown in 2010 IRS Form 1040 line 22, should not exceed $100,000.00Please mail completed application and supporting documents to: Scholarship Committee, Nevada Policy Research Institute, 3155 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV 89120.


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Drive for Excellence 2010-2011Sponsor: Desert Honda and CCSD School-Community Partnership OfficeAmount: 1-Honda FitEligibility: Student who has attended CCSD School for their entire senior year, maintain a 3.7 weighted cumulative GPA

with no unexcused absences will be invited to a special event. At the event a Honda Fit automobile, laptops, college scholarships and many other prizes will be given away.

Deadline: May 3, 2011ONGOING – DUE DATE

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship ProgramSponsor: Nevada Department of EducationAmount: $1,500.00 annually for 4 yearsEligibility: A junior in High School, take the ACT or SAT prior to January 1 of your senior year and score at least a 25 on

the ACT or 1100 on the SAT (The optional essay portion is not included in the minimum score). A unweighted Curriculum and Professional DevelopmentGuidance and Counseling DepartmentFebruary 25, 2011 Page 28 of 29

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GPA of 3.5 or higher, apply or be accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the 2011-2012 school year at a public or private institution of higher education you are planning to attend, if required by the school, in accordance with the Student Assistance General Provision Regulations (34 CFR Part 668).

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The Global Entrepreneurship Experience at UNLV ScholarshipSponsor: Wells FargoAmount: 20 - $20,000.00 ($5,000.00 per year)Eligibility: High School seniors who plan to attend any of UNLV’s academic majors while focusing on

entrepreneurship. may apply for this scholarship. Please submit a 500-1,000 word essay on “What is the role of entrepreneurship in the life goals you listed above?”, high school transcripts, ACT and/or SAT test scores, two (2) letters of recommendation commenting on your academic achievement and skills, in sealed envelopes and on official stationery from instructors or counselors familiar with your academic work (e-mail letter from official educational e-mail servers are welcome and can be sent to [email protected]) please follow e-mail letters of reference with hard copies on school stationery, resume consisting of academic honors, extracurricular activities, community activities and educational travel, and an interest statement in 50 words or fewer per question: Where do you want to be in 5 years? Where do you want to be in 10 years? Where do you want to be in 15 years? Visit http://business.unlv.edu/bges for additional details on how to apply for the scholarship. If you have any questions about the Global Entrepreneurship Experience, e-mail [email protected] or call 702-895-3022.

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my.ccsd.netmy.ccsd.net/userdocs/documents/S02LaPdjH2YWUS0z.… · Web viewMARCH – DUE DATE. Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Scholarship. Sponsor:Las Vegas Latin Chamber