University Scholarships

Scholarships are merit awards based on academic performance. Information on the types of programs, application procedures, and a search of available scholarships is available on the office’s website at http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/scholarships . Completing the FAFSA for need-based aid is encouraged to increase the student’s opportunity for additional financial assistance, especially as many scholarships include demonstrated financial need as a criterion.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

The University’s general scholarship program offers awards to entering students which may be renewed for the sophomore year. Scholarships to juniors and seniors are awarded primarily by the college or department.

General scholarships offered to entering students are based on the academic credentials presented at the time of admission. Entering freshmen scholarships are offered based on a combination of high school GPA and college entrance examination scores (ACT or SAT I). Entering transfer students, with under 91 transfer credits,  are awarded based on a cumulative transfer GPA. Priority deadline is February 1^st. Awards made after that date are on a funds available basis.

Continuing students must complete the scholarship application in MyNEVADA annually between November and February 1^st. Some colleges and departments have a supplemental scholarship application required for annual consideration. For more information on scholarships please refer to our website at http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/scholarships .

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Continuing graduate students must apply for scholarships using the scholarship application in MyNEVADA annually between November and February 1^st. Some colleges and departments may require a supplemental application for annual consideration. Please see our website for more information, http://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid/scholarships . The priority university admission deadline for scholarship awards is also February 1^st.