The Nevada Millenium Scholarship was designed and enacted in 1999 to keep Nevada's brightest students
in the Nevada higher learning institutions. Eligibility requirements are currently defined in the NRS code 316.911-938
- Must attend a Nevada high school for two years or more as defined by NV Board of Regents
- Carry a weighted or unweighted GPA of 3.25 or better
- Must pass ALL areas of High School Proficiency Exam
The Millenium Scholarship is easy to obtain if all criteria in the clickable link above is met. Your high school passes the information to the treasurer's office. The treasurer's office mails out the packet mid July. You follow the instructions in the packed to claim your award.
The Dollar Value of the Millenium Scholarship:
- $40 per credit hour NSHE Community College Lower Division
- $60 per credit hour NSHE Community College Higher Division
- $80 per credit hour University 12 hour enrollment (12 hour max)
- $40 per credit Hour University 9-11 hour enrollment
For More Information or to find eligible schools: Nevada Treasurer's Office
This scholarship pays for about 3/4 of tuition when enrolled full time and does not cover books. It sure does help defray the costs though!
Eligibility Maintenance for scholarship:
- 2.6 first semester
- 2.75 each additional semester
- GPA is not cumulative, just semester to semester
Maximum lifetime award: 6 years and $10000
According to the NV Treasurer's office this program has been a success, the amount of NV area student's enrollment has doubled since the inception!
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Renee, I think this is a great scholarship idea especially for keeping the talented young people inside the state for college.
Reneee - This is great, but you didn't say how it was funded. In Tennessee, we have a similar Scholorshiip program that is funded by the powerball lottery. The lottery would only be approved if the money would be used strictly for college scholorships. You know the saying that buyers are liars, well so are politicians. They are now trying to raid the fund because the want to spend the money on other projects
Gary: UNLV has so many great colleges with degrees specific to our unique economy! I think it is brilliant!
Larry: NRS 396.926. Tobacco lawsuit judgments. It's a pity that they are trying to raid that fund :(
Renee: As a parent of one getting to go off to college next month, this post struck me as one that should definitely be highlighted on Localism! What a draw to Nevada and an opportunity for young adults with the dreams but, not the funds!
Renee..... thanks for the polite mention. You have helped open up the door per se for realtors to market in their college towns. Not only talking about what I wrote about, but you talking about scholorship funds. Nice job and thanks again....
Debe: It is a nice perk for students who perform!
Jeff: Thank you for stopping by!