High school seniors concerned about funding their college education can rely on the Nevada Promise Scholarship, available through Western Nevada College. Created by the Nevada Legislature in 2017, this last-dollar scholarship covers tuition and other mandatory fees not met by federal or state aid. The scholarship provides financial assistance for up to three years for students who apply and meet the necessary requirements.
Students can potentially save more than $3,000 annually by applying for this scholarship. WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe emphasized the importance of early application: “I would like to personally encourage high school seniors to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship today! Don’t wait — even if you are not sure where you will attend college,” he said. “I remember working on this project when it was first developed — and am so happy that it has helped students pay for their education.”
Nevada high school students graduating in spring 2025 must apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship no later than Oct. 31, 2024, to take advantage of this opportunity. The scholarship is open to Nevada high school students graduating between Aug. 1 and June 15 who begin classes at WNC in the fall immediately following graduation. Applicants must be classified as Nevada residents for tuition purposes and must have earned a high school diploma from a private or public high school located in Nevada, or from a public high school located in a bordering county that accepts pupils who are residents of Nevada. Students may also qualify if they earn their general equivalency diploma (GED or HSE) before turning 20.
WNC is committed to helping applicants fulfill the requirements to maintain eligibility in 2025. Additional requirements include completing a training session by March 1, applying for FAFSA no later than April 1, fulfilling community service obligations by May 1, and meeting with a mentor by July 1.
Eligibility does not depend on income or GPA requirements; however, the scholarship does not cover textbooks, lab fees, and housing costs.
To apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship, visit wnc.edu/advising/promise and click “Apply Here.” For more information, call 775-445-3267.
