GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Overview
This scholarship supports the college education (undergraduate or graduate) of first-generation young women, under age 25, who trace their heritage to Portugal, Mexico, Central America, or South America and who live in Nevada or Hawaii. For the purposes of this award, “first-generation” means either (a) a young woman who immigrated to the United States and has become a naturalized citizen, or (b) the daughter of an immigrant from the listed ancestries. Eligible Nevada applicants are generally those residing in northern Nevada (commonly defined as Tonopah and points north); Hawaii residents statewide are eligible.
Award details
- Typical awards are one-time grants of up to $5,000 and are need-based. Financial need will be confirmed through submitted FAFSA and other financial aid documentation.
- In select cases, one scholarship may be granted to cover the full cost of attendance at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), up to $25,000, also subject to demonstrated financial need.
- Recipients may reapply for future funding; awards are potentially renewable following reapplication.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a young woman under the age of 25.
- Meet the first-generation definition above (naturalized immigrant or daughter of an immigrant of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American, or South American ancestry).
- Reside in northern Nevada (typically Tonopah and north) or anywhere in the state of Hawaii.
- Have graduated from high school or be a graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Have been accepted to, or be enrolled in, an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Agree to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while receiving scholarship support and to submit unofficial transcripts at the end of every semester in which they are funded.
Application materials (required)
Please include the following with your application:
- High school or college transcript.
- Proof of enrollment or an official acceptance letter from an accredited U.S. college or university.
- A one-page personal essay written by the applicant.
- Complete financial aid packet, including FAFSA and supporting financial aid documents to verify need.
Questions about residency boundaries, documentation, or renewal procedures can be directed to the scholarship administrator.