Sponsor: Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Eligibility: All high school seniors in Clark County who plan to attend an accredited 4 year post-secondary institution in the state of Nevada as a full-time student during the academic year following their graduation may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have lettered in a high school varsity sport for at least one year and must be involved in some type of student or extra-curricular activity. Other qualifications include demonstration of financial need and cumulative GPA of 3.0. Please submit financial statement, one-page essay describing the following 1.) Educational and career objectives, 2.) A brief statement about yourself and any extracurricular activities in which you have been involved. A verification letter adds additional weight to your application. 3.) Why you should be a Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation scholarship recipient.
Two letters of recommendation from school personnel (teacher, school counselor, school administrator, coach), employer, community service organization, or another adult who knows you well. Only two letters will be sent to the selection committee; any additional letter will not be considered. Include Transcript (including 7th semester grades)/Test Scores, resume of awards, activities, employment (including average hours worked per week) and community service. Please include the name of your employer if you are currently employed. For application visit: http://www.pkyf.org/scholarship.htm Email completed application and all required documents shana@pkyf.org In the subject box of the message please type: Scholarship Application, please name your file: last name_first name__scholarship, or your can mail/drop off completed application and required documents to: Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation, Attn: Scholarship, 355 Convention Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89109.
Deadline: May 31, 2013

Sarah “Sadie” Wilson Scholarship Fund
was Founded in 1972 and dedicated to Sadie Wilson because of her strong belief
and support of the industry and Las Vegas Insurance Professionals previously
Insurance Women of Las Vegas, NAIW.
It is our honor to recognize a qualified candidate for this scholarship. The funds are
available to assist the recipient with their college tuition and related expenses.
The purpose of the LVIP’s Sadie Wilson Scholarship is to encourage and assist
students desiring a career in business, possibly insurance and to promote high
educational standards. This program enables commendable university students
majoring in business to experience education first hand.
Las Vegas Insurance Professionals, NAIW
Sadie Wilson Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive a scholarship from LVIP’s Sadie Wilson Scholarship Fund,
a student must:
-Receive a nomination from an LVIP Member
-Be enrolled, or accepted for admission for the Fall/Winter Semester, for a
minimum of 12 credits per semester at a Nevada State College or University
-Major in Business or related area
-Never been convicted of a felony
-Submit a letter (1 page essay) explaining why they would be a good recipient
-Submit an outline of Community Service Experience
Requirements:
-Funds will be paid directly to the college
-Failure to maintain a GPA of 2.75 could jeopardize the recipient’s ability to keep
the scholarship
-Must visit at least 2 Association General Meetings per year. (either Las Vegas
Insurance Professionals or Sierra Nevada’s Association of Insurance Professionals)

Number of Recipients: 1
Amount: up to $750/semester for a 4 year period
Contact Information: Scholarship Coordinator
spendergrass@cragin-pike.com or (702) 877-1111
Deadline: July 1 or November 1 preceding the semester
Relevant Information: Preference given to those students with financial need.
Selection shall primarily be based on merit, including
the following:
-Favorable academic record
-Commitment to an insurance or allied industry career
-Communication skills
-Extracurricular activities
-History of Employment
-Personal and Professional references
Application:
Application forms are available throughout the year and may be obtained from the
LVIP Scholarship Program Committee.
The selection of each scholarship winner, from the finalists, may be elected by a
committee made up of the Sadie Wilson Scholarship Fund Chairperson and selected
members of the local LVIP, AIAP Chapter.

The deadline is approaching for the 2013 B.Davis Scholarship.

Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to provide your students with an opportunity to apply for our scholarship.

Applications must be received by May 27, 2013

Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

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Application Procedure:
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?

Who May Apply:
Any graduating high school student from Clark County, Nev., 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-time 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.

Requirements:
Applicants will be evaluated on the following –
A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
Volunteer, Community and Extra-curricular activities
Two-page essay addressing this question: During the 2013 Nevada Legislative Session, there have been many calls for raising taxes. What impact would raising taxes have on the economy in general, on Nevada’s unemployment rate and on struggling businesses and families?

Income proof will be required if you are selected for this scholarship. Parents’ combined Annual Gross Income, as shown in 2012 IRS Form 1040 line 22, should not exceed $100,000.

Award:
For year 2013, one scholarship in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded with a check payable directly to the student.

Deadline:
Applications must be received at the NPRI office, or postmarked, by May 4, 2013. Mail to the address below:
Scholarship Committee
Nevada Policy Research Institute
7130 Placid St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119

The scholarship winner will be announced no later than June 15, 2013.
If you are awarded this scholarship, you and one guest will be invited to attend the NPRI Annual Dinner. The dinner will be held in September 2013 in Las Vegas.

For more information: http://www.npri.org/docLib/20130213_ScholarshipApplication2013.pdf

Scholarship Deadline June 14, 2013
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There is still time for students to apply.  Visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity.
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If you have any questions, please direct them to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States

APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31, 2013

Eligibility Requirements:
Qualified  applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or  between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade  school. All applicants must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application no later than the published deadline date, which is May 31, 2013.

The Shawn Carter Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any  under-served student across the United States who desires a higher  education. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when  students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to  the community?

CLICK LINK TO APPLY TODAY!!! http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/

The Socialites organization is now excepting applications for the August, 2013 scholarship
awards. Application packages are available on-line at www.thesocialiteslasvegas.com or the
application can be picked up at the office at 3665 N. Nellis Blvd. Ste 9. Las Vegas, NV 89115. Only graduating seniors who have passed their proficiency tests and have a college acceptance letter will be eligible for an award. Application package must be returned or postmarked no later than July 10, 2013 by 3.00pm. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any students who meet the criteria listed above is encouraged to apply.
The exact date and location for the scholarship award program will be announced at a later date. For more information please call our office at 702 643-6494 or email us at
www.socialites71@gmail.com