Scholarship Opportunities

Sponsor: Knights of Columbus

Criteria: cover sheet, info sheet, application description

1. ESSAY:  The essay should discuss your interest in your major area of study and areas of specialization and the occupation you propose to pursue after graduation.  What are your long term goals and how do you hope to achieve them?  The essay may also include any other information that is relevant to your career plans. The essay should be typewritten or computer-printed essay of no more than 500 words, double spaced. Put your name and major field of study at the top of the page.

 2.  COPY OF SACREMENT OF CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATE.

3. VOLUNTEER ACTIVIIES:  A list of volunteer activities, extracurricular activities during high school including any position held such as President, Secretary, etc.  WORK EXPERIENCE:  A list of employment during school and summer break.  HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:  The list may or may not be academic related.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: March 30, 2023

Apply: Turn in DHS room 302 by March 30 or RETURN THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY APRIL 15.  ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED ONLY TO THE St. Galls CHURCH OFFICE.

Sponsor: Alpine County Parents Group

Criteria: Must reside in Alpine County, see application for more details

Award: $1,000-5,000

Deadline: April 20, 2023

Apply: sponsoring organization form, turn into or mail to: Alpine County Unified School District Office, 43 Hawkside Dr., Markleeville, CA 96120

Sponsor: Sierra Nevada Realtors

Criteria:

a.    Complete Application.
b.    Financial need will be considered, together with a sincere desire and ambition to attain a higher degree of education.
c.    Academic grade transcripts are required and must be included with application.
d.    At least two (2) Letters of Recommendation as evidence of your college achievement potential and past performance in school or in your community. Letters may be from teachers, administrators, coaches, business, or civic leaders.
e.    Include with the application an essay summarizing your future goals.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 30, 2023

Apply: organization specific form; turn in DHS room 302 by 3/30/23 or mail to Sierra Nevada Realtors by 4/3/23

Sponsor: DHS Block D

Criteria: must finish the 2022-23 school year in good standing with Block D (be an active member): fulfill community service requirements, GPA, and complete the scholarship application packet.

Award: TBA Block D spring meeting

Deadline: April 3, 2023

Apply: after spring meeting, see Mr. Andrews in DHS front office for application and to submit completed application

Sponsor: Brooks Family

Details: The Brooks Family Scholarship aims to help students that are motivated to build a successful
career and life for themselves, whether it be through a 4-year college program, a junior college or
a trade and technical school. This scholarship is not necessarily looking for the perfect student,
but for a motivated individual who is hard working and disciplined. This scholarship may be
used in or out of state.

Criteria: strong work ethic toward continuing education with strong life goals
preference given to: character (5), leadership (5), financial need (5), education goals (5), GPA (3), extracurricular activities (3), athletics (3), community service (2), specific field of study

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Application: DHS CAP in PDF format and video or audio file  (present yourself in this submission as if you are attending a job interview)
A 3–6-minute audio or video recording answering the following questions:

• What are your goals for the next year?
• What skills do you have and how do you intend to apply them towards a career?
• In the real world, it is not just academics that contribute to your success, what other skills do you possess that will help you succeed?
• Describe why you deserve this scholarship

Apply: email PDF CAP forms and video/audio files recording in any of the following formats: .MOV; .MP4; .M4A to cvgcjobs@gmail.com

Eli Weigel and Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship

Sponsor: C.C. Meneley Elementary School

Criteria: .C.Meneley attendance at least 1 full year, financial need, GPA, community, extra-curricular, job experience, professional goals

cover sheet should list years attended C.C. Meneley and may include a senior picture

Award: $1,000 (2 awards available)

Deadline:  March 29, 2023

Apply: CCMES cover letter & DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Carson Valley Girls Softball Association

Criteria: participant in Carson Valley Girls Softball/Carson Valley Fastpitch***, community service, financial need, leadership, character, GPA, professional goals

***In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have participated a minimum of one year in the Carson Valley Girls Softball Association/Carson Valley Fastpitch recreation league.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 6, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Carson Valley Lions Club

Criteria: GPA, Financial Need, Leadership, Character, Community Service, Extra-curricular, Athletics, Educational Goals, Field of Study

Award: $1,500

Deadline: April 13, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302,

or mail to: Carson Valley Lions, P.O. Box 1284, Minden, NV 89423

Sponsor: Carson Valley Inn

Criteria: character, financial need, GPA, community service, extra curricular activities

Award: $3,500 (4 scholarships available)

Deadline:  March 31, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor: Carson Valley Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge No. 33

Criteria: whole student, financial assistance, ability to compete/complete at the University level in Nevada (exceptions made for special majors), professional goals

Award: $1,000

Deadline:  April 13, 2023

Application: organization specific form, counselor recommendation (included in form)

Apply:  turn in organization packet form to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Foundation

Details: CVMC Hospital Foundation; Organization Specific Application

Criteria: Resident and student of Douglas County, Nev.; Proof of acceptance into an accredited higher education institution; Minimum 3.0 grade point average

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Apply: Applications and supporting documents must be electronically submitted to the CVMC Hospital Foundation at: foundation@cvmchospital.org or personally delivered to the Hospital Foundation office at 897 Ironwood Drive, 3rd Floor Minden, NV 89423.

Sponsor: Carson Valley Middle School

Criteria:  Previous student of CVMS indicate years attended. Applicants will be considered for character, financial need, GPA, extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, athletics, professional goals and specific field of study.

Award: $500

Deadline: March 29, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Carson Valley Quilt Guild

Criteria: character, art courses and awards or achievements, academics, GPA, at least one recommendation from an art teacher

Award: $500 

Deadline:  April 4, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Carson Valley Sertoma

Criteria: The student must be enrolled in a program for a Bachelor’s degree.

• In high school, the student must have maintained a 2.5 or better GPA, with a 3.0 GPA during the senior year.

• The student must have demonstrated a concern for the betterment of high school and the community in one or more ways.

• The student should present at least THREE letters of recommendation in support of his/her potential success in post-high school education.

• Interested and qualified students should complete the scholarship application form available at the counseling office and on the Carson Valley Sertoma website, meeting the established criteria and deadline for submission.

• Finalist must be willing to be interviewed for the CARSON VALLEY SERTOMA MEMORIAL BOOK SCHOLARSHIP.

• If awarded the scholarship, the student must be willing to attend the Carson Valley Sertoma Scholarship Breakfast in May.

Award: A four-year renewable scholarship for textbooks. This scholarship will be paid in renewable increments each semester.

Deadline: January 18, 2023

Apply: organization specific form; turn in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Carson Valley Sertoma

Criteria: The student must be enrolled in a program of a vocational training curriculum (auto tech, nursing, medical tech, culinary, skilled craftsmen, truck driver, welder, cosmetology, etc.).

• In high school, the student must have maintained passing grades.

• The student must show at least one activity demonstrating betterment of the high school and/or community.

• The student should present at least TWO letters of recommendation in support of his/her potential success in post-high school education.

• Complete this scholarship application form with all the information requested before the deadline.

• Finalists must be willing to be interviewed for the Carson Valley Sertoma Club Vocational Scholarship.

• If awarded the scholarship, the student must be willing to attend the Carson Valley Sertoma Scholarship Breakfast in May.

Award: materials and/or fees; this scholarship will be paid in renewable increments up to the amount of the scholarship

Deadline: January 18, 2023

Apply:  organization specific form;  turn in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  DHS Alumni Football

Apply: See Coach Mays for details

Sponsor:  DHS Memorial Scholarship Board including the Dangberg, Settlemeyer, Aldax Families

Criteria: student from the graduating class from Douglas High School whose scholastic and activities records show them to be persons of integrity, industry, imagination, and whose studies have been principally comprised of subjects prescribed or advised for college preparatory work

Award: $3,000, 7 scholarships available

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: sponsoring organization form and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Douglas County Administrators Association 

Criteria: 1. Family member of DCAA member 2. Entering field of education. 3. Family member of DCSD employee.

Award: $500 ( 2 scholarships available)

Deadline: TBA 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Douglas County - Carson City Farm Bureau

Criteria: field of study AG related (mechanics, welding, culinary also considered), interest and historical participation in Ag or related fields, GPA, professional goals, character, extra-curricular involvement, financial need, leadership skills, community service

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Douglas County Democratic Women

Criteria: financial need, scholastic achievement: GPA, ACT, SAT; essay (up to 250 words) addressing one or more of the descriptors of a fair society as given in the Democratic Party Credo, community service, extra-curricular activities

Award: $1,500

Deadline: February 15, 2023

Apply: organization specific application, Democratic Credo, and student transcript

Mail to: DCDW, PO Box 939, Minden, NV 89423 or email scanned application to douglasdemwomen@gmail.com

Sponsor:  Douglas County Professional Educators Association

Criteria:  The applicant must be the child of a member of DCPEA: GPA, financial need, field of study, character, professional goals, leadership skills, community service, extra-curricular activities, athletics

Award: $500 , 4 scholarships available

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: organization specific application, essay and DHS CAP

Completed applications must be sent to:
DCPEA
1329 Hwy 395 North Ste 10, Box 131
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Attn: Scholarship Committee

Sponsor: Douglas County Republican Women

Criteria: character, leadership skills, financial need, community service, extra-curricular involvement, GPA, field of study, professional goals, athletics

Award: $500-1,000 x3

Deadline: March 23, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670

Criteria: leadership, academic achievement and records, community involvement, and financial need 

Award: $1,000 (6 scholarships available)

Deadline: November 13, 2023

Apply:  online application . Same application as the ENF MVS.

Sponsor: Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670 (NSEA Website)

Criteria: See letter

Award: $1,000 - $2,000 one year

Deadline: March 15, 2023

Apply: sponsoring organization form  , bring to DHS room 302 by March 10 or mail to Scott Henry, 2101 Pine Ridge Dr., Reno, NV 89509‐3571 

NSEA Nursing is judged and awarded at the State Level.

Sponsor: Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670 (NSEA Website)

Criteria: See letter

Award: $1,000 - $2,000 one year

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Apply: sponsoring organization form, turn in to DHS room 302.

The NSEA  Vocational are judged  at the local and  State Level and awarded at the State Level.

Sponsor:  Gardnerville Elementary School PTO

Criteria: attended at least two years at GES (list years and teachers' names), GES extra-curricular activities (list clubs and activities), did your parents volunteer at GES, if so, how?

Award: $500 - 2 awards available

Deadline: TBA 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Literacy Solutions of Nevada

Criterial: Do you have grit? We are looking for students who have, or may have dyslexia. (Or- have had to work hard to overcome a learning struggle to get to graduation.) The students' we select don't necessarily need to be headed to a college. We know many of our students' thrive at trade schools too! 

Award: $1,000 - 2 awards available

Deadline: April 7, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP with personal statement addressing criteria; turn in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Jacks Valley Elementary School

Criteria: attended Jacks Valley Elementary School (2 year minimum); interview with a fifth grade class at the school

Award: $250-1,000

Deadline: April 12, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley

Criteria: SPECIFIC CRITERIA REQUIRED OF APPLICANT

Cover Sheet: Name, mailing address, best contact phone number, e-mail address, &
current school attending

Resume to include:

• Proposed major field for post-secondary study
• Proposed institutions for post-secondary study:  vocational tech, community college, four-your college or university
• Attach most recent high school transcript which indicates Grade Point Average
• List any test scores, aptitude or proficiency tests you have taken (SAT, ACT, any other)
• Statement of financial need.  Why do you need this scholarship?
• Extracurricular activities such as organizations, clubs, athletic participation.  What are your non-school volunteer experiences including time spent/hours volunteering with each experience?  What were your roles (organizer, leader, team participant individual activities)?
• Honors, awards, recognitions, dates received:  be specific and write out names (not abbreviations or just letters)
• Work experience:  where, how long, how much time per week?
• Personal statement (and anything you would like to share with the Kiwanis Club Scholarship Committee)

Award: $2,000

Deadline: April 5, 2023

Apply: Turn in resume with specified criterial listed above, transcript, and personal statement to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Liberty Utilities

Criteria: See letter for full details.

1. Unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher

2. Must attend South Tahoe HS, Portola Jr. Sr. HS, Loyalton HS, North Tahoe HS, Coleville HS, Douglas HS (must be a resident of Alpine County), or Truckee High School

3. Live within Liberty Utilities’ service territory

4. Must be accepted to an accredited vocational trade school, plan to pursue an apprenticeship or be accepted to an accredited 4-year or 2-year university or college

5. Must plan on pursuing a vocational trade or academic degree that supports construction, arboriculture, engineering or renewable energy or any other academic pursuit that would fulfill other utility related fields such as business, accounting, legal, communications, renewables, IT, etc.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 11, 2023

Apply: email application to Jennifer.Guenther@libertyutilities.com with subject: Liberty Scholarship Douglas HS

1. DHS CAP

2. As part of the application process, we ask that students include one of the three options with their application:
A) submit a brief video highlighting a successful project that utilized a skilled trade emailed to Jennifer.Guenther@libertyutilities.com
B) provide a letter of recommendation from a trade mentor
C) write a brief essay on the importance of renewable energy, electric transportation, and/or environmental stewardship in their community or in their educational aspirations

Sponsor:  MEFIYI

Criteria: 

• Academic Excellence - The nominee must currently have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average. 
• Athletic Commitment - the nominee participates to the fullest of their abilities in team sports, individual sports or competitive recreational activities.
• Community Service - The nominee has volunteered their time to make Douglas County a better place. 
• Leadership

Award: 20 x $1,000

Deadline: April 26, 2023

Apply: organization form and DHS CAP, mail to MEFIYI, Attn: Nomination committee P.O. Box 606 
Gardnerville, NV 89410, or turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school, or email scanned application mollyawardsdc@gmail.com

Sponsor:  Minden Elementary School

Criteria: experience at MES, financial need, community service, extracurricular involvement, professional goals, Applicant must write a narrative explaining how the student’s experience at Minden Elementary School has impacted their educational journey thus far.

Award: $500 x1 academic excellence, $500 x2 financial need

Deadline: April 12, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, essay about experience at MES impacting educational journey, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Minden Fortnightly

Criteria: 

●  Scholarship standing of at least 3.0
●  Leadership – unselfish interest in Douglas High School and good examples in school/citizenship
●  Sportsmanship – participation and cooperation in various forms of school activities and responsibilities

Award: $500 x 4

Deadline: April 12, 2023

Apply: Sponsoring Organization Form, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school.

Sponsor: Mountainview Medical

Criteria: GPA, character, leadership, education and professional goals, specific field of study (science, biology, chemistry, health), 

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 22, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor:  Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund

Categories: softball, girls sports, boys sports (see individual application forms for details)

Criteria: Varsity letter, GPA, one-page essay, character

Award: $10,000 - varied amounts per category

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: organization specific application

softball,

girls sports,

boys sports;

turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  P.E.O., Chapter AN

Criteria: Merit GPA, field of study, classes taken; financial need; extra-curricular community/school; female student;

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 7, 2023

Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Pinon Hills PTO

Criteria: Attended Pinon Hills Elementary for at least three year (list teachers and grade levels)

Award:$1,000 x2

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor: Pony Express Association, Nevada Division

Criteria: Scholarship Rules

A. The contest is open to those seniors who will graduate at the end of his/her current senior year and plans on a career in Medical or Forestry programs. Also is a resident of Douglas, Carson, Lyon, Churchill, Landers, Eureka, or White Pine Counties.

B. Any senior who is a member in good standing or is the child of a parent that is in good standing of the Nevada Division of the National Pony Express Association is automatically eligible to participate regardless of County of residence.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: Turn in organization specific form and transcript to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Pop Warner Alumni Scholarship is a $1000 Scholarship awarded to one past Cheer and Football participant who is looking to further their education at a university or trade school.

Applicants must submit an essay on how Douglas Pop Warner impacted their lives.

Deadline: TBA 2023

Send Essay Applications to DouglasPopWarner@hotmail.com
Questions? Call Jake Fair @ 775.790.1390

Sponsor:  Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation

Criteria: plan to attend college, university, trade school; financial need; academic achievement of promise; high school civic and/or campus contributions;

Award: $2,000 (3 scholarships available)

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Phyllis Robison was an educator in Douglas County for 26 years, and valued community service and giving back to the community above all else. She would tell her daughters that “in life it really didn’t matter how smart you were or how good looking, what truly mattered is that you have a good and giving heart.” 

Criteria: Community Service (personal statement to include how community service and service to others has influenced you), Extra-curricular Activities, Financial Need

Award: $250

Deadline: April 12, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor:  Rotary Club of Minden, Nevada

Criteria: financial need, community service, extra-curricular involvement, character, leadership, GPA, athletics, professional goals.

Applicant will be attending a community college or 4 year college/university of Nevada
Applicant agrees to provide the Rotary Club of Minden with an update in person or via internet after first semester is complete. Rotary contact person will arrange the meeting with the scholarship recipient.

Award: $1500 - x2

Deadline: April 13, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor: Roy E. Smith Trust

Criterial: Graduating Senior attending college or university.
Citizenship, Attitude, Promise.

Award: $2,700 (5 awards available)

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor:  Scarselli Elementary School

Criteria:  SES alumni; character, leadership, financial need, community service, extra-curricular involvement; GPA

Award: 4 - $500 each (2 for college bound, 2 for tech bound)

Deadline: April 7, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Criteria: GPA 3.5+ and plan to study agriculture or an ag-related field at college or university

Award: $1,000

Deadline: TBA 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

• Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.

• DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.

Sponsor: Summers Family

Jim Summers grew up in the Carson Valley. He graduated from Douglas High School in 1952 and was an All-State football and basketball player. In 1952, in a home game against Stewart, Jim scored 70 points in a single game which still stands as a Nevada single game scoring record. Jim passed away in September 2021. 2023 is the first year of the Jim Summers Memorial Scholarship and his family looks to honor his legacy by rewarding 2 student athletes.

Criteria: Letter in Football, Boys Basketball, or Girls Basketball;  Unweighted GPA 3.0 or better; Pursuing University, College, Community College or Trade School; Financial Need 

Amount: 2 x $1,000

Deadline: April 21, 2023

Apply: email PDF of DHS CAP to nsummers257@gmail.com

Sponsor:  Timken - Sturgis Foundation

Criteria: GPA, field of study, character, leadership, financial need, community involvement, extra-curricular activities

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: The Topaz Sagehens

Criteria: organization specific form, transcript, two letters of recommendation, autobiography, 500 word essay to address how the following quote applies to your experience at Douglas High School.
"The Past is your Lesson
The Present is your Gift
The Future is your Motivation"
- Anonymous 

Academic Sponsoring Organization Form- participation and success at Douglas High School. The award winner will receive the scholarship based on academic success, participation in extracurricular activities and community service.

Vocational Sponsoring Organization Form - participation and success at Douglas High School in the Career and Technical Education program. The award winner will receive the scholarship based on academic success, participation in extracurricular activities and community service, and plan to attend a vocational training program.

Award: $1,000 (academic - bachelors program and vocational-2 year associate's degree program or 1-year tech training)

Deadline: March 15, 2023

Apply: organization specific form (links above), 500 word essay, and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302

Please note you may only apply for the academic or vocational scholarships, not both. If you have questions, please come to the scholarship office.

Sponsor:  Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse

Criteria: Overall GPA >= 3.0, plan to pursue an education in agriculture, animal science, criminal justice, nursing, trade school, first responder, or volunteer time at Douglas County Sheriff's Posse event

Preference: character, community service, educational goals, GPA, leadership, financial need, extracurricular activities, athletics, specific field of study specified above

Award: $1,500

Deadline: March 27, 2023

Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school 

Sponsor: University Women of Carson Valley

Criteria: female student, merit, GPA, field of study, classes taken, financial need, extra-curricular activities, community involvement

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 17, 2023

Apply: sponsoring organization form and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor:  Warren and Ethyln Reed/ Lions Club

Criteria: see application; scholarship is for students in a single parent household

Award: $2,000

Deadline: April 14, 2023

Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school

Sponsor: Wester Nevada Cattlewomen

Criteria: At least a 3.3 or above GPA (unweighted); Graduating high school senior pursuing a degree relating to the field of agriculture.  We want to see their; interests and activities as well as financial needs. The student does not need to be involved with the cattle industry. We are looking for well-rounded individuals who will continue school in the United States.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: April 21, 2023

Apply: organization specific application and high school transcript; turn in to room 302 by April 13, 2023

Or mail to: 

Western Nevada Cattlewomen

c/o Annalyn Settelmeyer

750 US Highway 395 N.

Gardnerville, NV  89410