Nevada Promise Scholarship
Offered by Nevada System of Higher Education (apply via your Nevada community college) · Free to apply
Nevada community colleges use this last-dollar award to cover whatever tuition and mandatory fees remain after federal and state grants, for up to three years. Income and GPA do not matter, but the calendar does: seniors apply through the campus they plan to attend, CSN, TMCC, Western Nevada, or Great Basin, and the window closes long before graduation. Applications open August 1 and close October 31 of senior year. Recipients then work a checklist: one campus training by March 1, the FAFSA by April 1, eight reported hours of community service by May 1, and a first meeting with an assigned mentor by July 1. Students must be under 20 with no prior degree, and every semester brings a fresh service, mentor, and 12-credit requirement.
How hard is the Nevada Promise 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
- ~3 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
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 Nevada Promise 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
- Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card), or DACA/Dreamer students
- Age 20 or younger
- Apply through the community college you plan to attend during the Aug 1 - Oct 31 senior-year window
- Must complete and report 8 hours of community service by May 1 and meet with an assigned mentor (first meeting by July 1)
- Must be under 20 with no prior college degree and file the FAFSA
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 October 31, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around October 31 each year. Applications open August 1. Apply through the specific Nevada community college you plan to attend; the campus runs the application, not the state.
- Required campus training complete
- March 1, 2026
- FAFSA filed
- April 1, 2026
- Eight community service hours reported
- May 1, 2026
- Application opens at each community college
- August 1, 2026
- Application closes
- October 31, 2026
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the Nevada Promise Scholarship
How much is the Nevada Promise Scholarship worth?
The Nevada Promise Scholarship awards last-dollar coverage of tuition and mandatory fees at Nevada community colleges and is renewable in later years.
When is the Nevada Promise Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is October 31, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around October 31 each year. Applications open August 1. Apply through the specific Nevada community college you plan to attend; the campus runs the application, not the state.
When do Nevada Promise Scholarship applications open?
Applications open August 1, and close October 31, 2026. Apply through the specific Nevada community college you plan to attend; the campus runs the application, not the state.
Who is eligible for the Nevada Promise Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Nevada; Open to high school seniors; Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card), or DACA/Dreamer students; Age 20 or younger.
Does the Nevada Promise Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Nevada Promise 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 3 hrs of paperwork.
Is the Nevada Promise Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Nevada Promise 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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Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.