Financing Education
Scholarship InformationFor Applicants
Whether you’re a high school student, college student, nontraditional, or adult-learner, colleges offer scholarships to recruit a talented and diverse student body. Through scholarships the CSN Foundation helps to graduate students Debt-free. Whether you’re a student or thinking of becoming a student, scholarships can be helpful in funding your education.
Below, you’ll find the criteria for 28 different scholarships available to current and prospective CSN students for the 2021-2022 academic year. The CSN Foundation has over $240,000 to award to students just like you!
Review qualification criteria
The first step is to make sure you qualify for the scholarship. Apply for every scholarship for which you are eligible. Every dollar you earn in scholarships is a dollar less you have to borrow.
Plan Ahead
Some scholarships have additional requirements such as letters of recommendation. Be sure to give yourself enough time to gather necessary materials.
Keep an eye on deadline dates
The deadline to apply is January 31st. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this opportunity.
Repurpose or reuse your essays
Writing a strong essay can help you stand out among applicants. Essays can often be reused on multiple scholarship applications with slight tweaks, saving you a lot of time.
Scholarship Criteria for Application
| Name of Scholarship | Scholaraship Award per Recipient | Number of Scholarships Available | Letters of reference or recommendation required? | Scholarship Notes | Essay information | Cumulative GPA at CSN | In or out of state or International | Financial Need | CSN School | Program/Degree if applicable | Full-Time or Part-Time? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph & Betty Engelstad SHS Limited Entry Program | $2,000 | 15 | No | 20 volunteer hours during the prior semester. | 500 words or less about why the student is pursuing a degree in nursing or cardio respiratory therapy. | 2.75 | Any | Any | Engelstad School of Health Science | Nursing or Cardiorespiratory Therapy | FT |
| Carlos Jackson | Yes - 2 | Must have completed 15 credits at CSN and enrolled in a minimum of six credits. | 500 words or less on the importance of education. | 2.8 | NV or Out, no intl | yes | Business, Hospitality and Public Service | Business | PT | ||
| NV Energy-Buck Wong Family | $3,000 | 1 | Yes -1 | 500 words or less on the role of scienec in furthering humanity | 3 | NV | No | Math and Science | Assoc in Applied Science or Science | PT | |
| Cardenas Market Foundation | $2,500 | 4 | Yes - 2 CSN Faculty | Student with demonstrated studies or knowledge of Latinx culture, history, and/or language that can be illustrated through submitted written materials. | 1,000 words or less demonstrating the student's studies or knowledge of Latinx culture, language and/or history as well as student's educational goals, degree major and how this scholarship will assist in the achievement of student's educational goal. | 3 | NV | Yes | Any | Any | PT |
| Theo Ella Byrns Scholarship | $2,000 | 1 | 500 words or less stating student's career goals in nursing. | 2.5 | No | Engelstad School of Health Science | Nursing | PT | |||
| CSN Opportunity Fund needs updating | $2,500 | 8 | 500 words or less what receiving your CSN degree will mean to the student and future plans. | 2.8 | Any | Yes | Any | Degree declared | FT | ||
| George Floyd Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 | 1 | 250-500 word essay demonstrating the students studies or knowledge of African American culture and/or history. | 500 word or less essay demonstrating the student's studies or knowledge of African American culture and/or history. | 3 | NV | Yes | Any | Any | FT |