AAUW Boulder City (NV) Branch Scholarships

Applications for Fall, 2025 scholarships will be available on this page in February. Our branch awarded $6000 in scholarships for spring semester 2025 to seven Nevada State University and University of Nevada Reno students.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. U.S. citizen who is a high school graduate or GED recipient.
2. Resident of Boulder City, NV or Henderson, NV for at least one year.
3. Enrolled or accepted in a degree program leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate degree at a regionally accredited community college, four-year college, or university.
4. Have completed at least 15 college-level credits, excluding remedial courses, with an average GPA of 2.75 or higher.
5. Preference given to women.
6. Agree to an in-person interview, if requested.

Scholarship recipients must also agree to:

1. Become a member of the AAUW Boulder City branch for one year (no cost to students).
2. Volunteer at two branch fundraising events (e.g., Home Tour, Wine and Chocolate Tasting).
3. Agree to participate in at least two branch activities (e.g., meetings, board meetings, book group, etc.).

The following documents must be submitted to apply for the scholarship:

1. Application  Complete the form by following the link below.
2. One letter of recommendation addressing your accomplishments, attributes, academic and career goals. Letters cannot be written by relatives and must contain contact information for the author.
3. Personal Statement  Limit to one page (typed, double-spaced) narrative addressing your education and career goals, as well as steps you have taken to achieve those goals, your financial need for this scholarship and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
4. Unofficial transcripts of ALL college courses indicating at least 15 credits successfully completed with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.