Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy Scholarship – Girl Scout
Current Girl Scouts from GSSNV that are a high school senior and living in Clark, Esmerelda, Lincoln or Nye County, Nevada with a GPA ranging between 2.0 and 3.6, and demonstrating financial need may apply for this scholarship. Student must plan to attend a four-year college/university on a full-time basis. One annual scholarship in an amount up to $25,000 will be awarded. The scholarship may be renewable annually for $25,000 for a cumulative total of $100,000 over four years provided each year the recipient continues to be enrolled on a full-time basis and maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Donor
Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust
Award
$25,000.00 - Renewable
Supplemental Questions
- Are you a current Girl Scout?
- Which, if any, of the following awards have you received from GSSNV?
- Please list the years that you have been an active member of the Girl Scouts.
- Are you a first generation college student?
- What is your unweighted GPA?
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
- Please upload your resume, to include extracurricular and community engagement activities.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from an adult (non-family) who can speak to your determination, ability to overcome challenges and/or be successful at the college level.
- Please upload a "Financial Need Letter" explaining why you need assistance with your college expenses and how this scholarship award will impact your life.
- Essay - 350 words - Life poses many challenges beyond one's control. Please explain any obstacle(s), whether situational or scholastic, that have challenged your academic performance to date.
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Questions? Contact: customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org
Cox and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Diversity Scholarship
Female seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA planning to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Student may be a senior at a charter, private, or CCSD high school and demonstrate leadership and community service. Females who have participated in Girl Scouts may be given preference. One scholarship in the amount of $3,500 will be offered. Students may apply for multiple Cox Diversity scholarships, but may only be awarded/receive one.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters.
Donor
Award
$3,500.00
Supplemental Questions
- Have you been in Girl Scouts?
- Essay - Please write a brief essay (450-500 words) about a significant female leader in the Southern Nevada community.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator, coach or advisor.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from a community or faith based organization which speaks to your volunteerism with their organization.
- Please upload your resume.
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
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Questions? Contact: customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org
Betty L. Shults Scholarship
Current or former Girl Scouts from GSSNV that are a senior with a 2.5 or higher GPA planning to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Student may be a senior at a Southern Nevada charter, private, or CCSD Nevada high school and must have earned their Gold or Silver Award from GSSNV council . Preference will be given to students that will be attending a Nevada college or university. One scholarship in the amount of $4,000 ($1,000/year) will be offered.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before a check is mailed to the college. Continued enrollment and a college GPA of 2.5 or higher will be required for each subsequent year before the check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses.
Donor
Girls Scouts of Southern Nevada
Award
$1,000.00 - Renewable
Supplemental Questions
- Have you earned your Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award from the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada council?
- Essay (450-500 words) Please describe how your participation in the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada shaped or influenced your college and career goals. Be as specific as possible. For instance, reference what aspects of the Girl Scouts program were most meaningful to you and why; what leadership skills you acquired and how you hope to use these in pursuing your college degree; and if your Girl Scouts involvement prepared you for your chosen career and college process, describe how.
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
- Please explain why you financially need this scholarship.
- Please upload your resume.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation to reflect your Girl Scout involvement and contribution.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation that reflects on your leadership qualities and abilities.
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Questions? Contact: customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org
Helen Wronski Impact Scholarship
Current or former Girl Scouts from GSSNV that are current or rising seniors in high school with a 2.5 or higher GPA planning to attend an accredited college or university may apply for this scholarship. Student may be a senior at a Southern Nevada charter, private, or CCSD high school and must have earned the Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award at the GSSNV council. One (1) nonrenewable scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be offered.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before a check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. Recipients are not eligible to reapply once they have received this scholarship.
Donor
Girls Scouts of Southern Nevada
Award
$1,000.00
Supplemental Questions
- Are you a former recipient of the Helen Wronski Impact Scholarship?
- Have you earned your Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award?
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
- Please upload your resume.
- Please upload a letter of recommendation from someone who can reflect on your Girl Scout involvement and contribution.
- Essay 450-500 words - Please describe how you have made a sustainable, positive impact in your local or global community as a Girl Scout. Be as specific as possible.
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Questions? Contact: customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org
