Nevada Women's Fund Scholarships Opening Soon
Offered by Nevada Women's Fund
About This Scholarship
The Nevada Women's Fund has been northern Nevada's flagship scholarship provider for women since 1983, awarding millions of dollars to help women complete degrees and credentials. The fund runs two scholarship tracks: a Degree Pathway for women pursuing associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees, and a Workforce Ready track for certificates, trade programs, and professional licensing.
The Degree Pathway requires a 3.0 GPA or higher and full-time enrollment at an accredited institution in northern or rural Nevada (all counties except Clark County) or an online program. The Workforce Ready track has no GPA requirement beyond a high school diploma and runs on quarterly deadlines, making it accessible to women changing careers or entering the trades.
The Degree Pathway application opens October 1, 2026 with a January 5, 2027 deadline, and awards have historically ranged from about $500 to $5,000. There is no application fee. Contact [email protected] or (775) 786-2335.
Eligibility
- Women residing in northern or rural Nevada (all counties except Clark County)
- Degree Pathway: 3.0+ GPA and full-time enrollment at an accredited institution in the region or online
- Workforce Ready track: high school diploma minimum, no GPA requirement, for certificates/trades/licensing
- Open to traditional students and returning adult students
How To Apply
- Apply online at nevadawomensfund.org/scholarships when the Degree Pathway application opens October 1, 2026
- Submit the completed application by the January 5, 2027 deadline; Workforce Ready applications run on quarterly deadlines
- Finalists may be invited to interviews before awards are announced in spring
Frequently Asked Questions
Can women in Las Vegas apply to the Nevada Women's Fund?
No. The fund serves women in northern and rural Nevada — every county except Clark County. Students must attend an accredited institution in that region or an online program.