State Grants & ProgramsFormula-based

Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

Offered by Nevada Office of the State Treasurer · Free to apply

Award

Up to $10,000 total ($40-$80 per credit)

renewable in later years

Deadline

June 30, 2027

deadlines recur around June each year

Estimated odds

Formula-based

allocated by formula

Application effort

~0.5 hrs

paperwork, not a competition

Nevada high school graduates who finish the state core curriculum and post either a 3.25 GPA or a qualifying test score (SAT 1070, ACT 21) can draw up to $10,000 in lifetime funding at in-state colleges. Payment is per enrolled credit: about $80 at universities, $60 at Nevada State, and $40 at community colleges. Traditional graduates file nothing at all, because districts and private schools report eligible names to the State Treasurer each July and the office mails an eligibility notice in July or August after graduation. There is no application deadline for those students, though recipients must complete an online Acknowledgement of Award before money is released, and the award has to be used within six years of graduation. Homeschooled students and Nevada residents who attended high school out of state do have to apply.

How hard is the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship to win?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.

Estimated odds: qualifying students generally receive it
Paperwork: ~0.5 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsOpen only to Nevada residents
Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3.25 GPA
More rivalsA five-figure award attracts a bigger field

How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Must be a resident of Nevada
Open to high school seniors
GPA of 3.25 or higher (unweighted)

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Must complete Nevada's core curriculum: 4 units English, 4 units math including Algebra II or higher, 3 units science, 3 units social studies/history

Good to know

SAT 1070 or ACT 21 works as an alternative to the GPA minimum; GPA may be weighted or unweighted
Must be a Nevada resident for at least two years of high school and earn a diploma from a Nevada high school
No application: the State Treasurer's office identifies eligible graduates automatically and notifies them by mail
Must enroll at an eligible Nevada institution and begin using the award within six years of high school graduation
Pays per enrolled credit hour (rates differ by institution type) up to the lifetime maximum

What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Nothing to file if you graduate from a Nevada high school; watch the mail in July and August and complete the online acknowledgement promptly.

Core curriculum complete: By high school graduation
High schools report eligible graduates: July 2026
Graduation cycle closes: June 30, 2027
Eligibility notice mailed: July to August 2027
Online Acknowledgement of Award: After the notice arrives

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Common questions about the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

How much is the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship worth?

The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship awards up to $10,000 total ($40-$80 per credit) and is renewable in later years.

When is the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship deadline?

Who is eligible for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Nevada; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3.25 or higher (unweighted).

Does the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship require an essay?

No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 0.5 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship?

This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 0.5 hrs of paperwork.

Is the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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