Please check back often as our scholarship announcements will be updated weekly as 2021-2022 deadlines are available. Contact scholarship@dcsd.k12.nv.us to report inaccuracies or issues with this page.
The DHS Common Application is often referred to as the DHS CAP. For most local scholarships you will be able to use the Douglas High School Common Application Packet. Follow these steps when filling out the common application:
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Douglas High School Common Application Packet Form
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Autobiography: Advice for assembling your autobiography
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At least 3 letters of recommendation (use form to request letters)
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An unofficial transcript (you can get this from the counseling office)
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Be sure to create a unique cover sheet for each scholarship which shows the name of the scholarship you are applying for and your name.
If you are applying for several scholarships, consider writing down and tracking the important details for each of the different scholarships. Use this "My Scholarships" planner to help you get started. Remember, it is helpful to have your application completed at least a week before it is due to fix any issues that arise with your application.
Many need-based scholarships require completion of the FASFA.
Many states and colleges set priority deadlines by which you must submit the FAFSA form to be considered for the aid programs they administer. There is also a federal deadline each academic year.
Scholarship help is available every Wednesday and Thursday during lunch in DHS room 302. Bring your resume and get help building your CAP or fill out an organization specific application for scholarships. Printing is available.
Scholarship Opportunities
Three Levels of scholarship
National scholarships are open to any high school senior graduating across the country.
- Abbott and Fenner (deadline June 12, 2022)
- Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (deadline January 25, 2022)
- American Indian Graduate Center (June 15, 2022)
- APIA Scholarship Program (deadline January 26, 2022)
- Balanced Man Scholarship (deadline TBA 2022)
- B. Davis Scholarship (open to juniors and seniors, deadline May 21, 2022)
- Big Sun Athletics Scholarship (deadline June 19, 2022)
- Calvin Rosser A Bold Life Scholarship (deadline January 31, 2022)
- Coca-Cola Scholarship (deadline October 21, 2021)
- Coolidge Scholarship for America (open to high school juniors class of 2023, deadline TBD)
- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship (deadline January 31, 2022)
- El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers Scholarship (June 30, 2022)
- Elks Legacy Scholarship (children/grand-children of active Elks, deadline February 7, 2022)
- Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship (deadline November 15, 2021)
- Epic Promise - Vale Resorts Scholarship (deadline TBD February 2022)
- G2 Pens Overachievers Student Grant (handwritten essay deadline November 15, 2022)
- Gates Scholarship (deadline September 15, 2021)
- Hagen Scholarship (deadline December 21, 2021)
- Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship (plan to attend a technical program 2022)
- International Virtual Learning Academy Scholarship (deadline April 30, 2022)
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (deadline January 12, 2022)
- Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships (deadline March 15, 2022)
- Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship (deadline November 18, 2021)
- Little Bundle SuperDad Scholarship (deadline December 31, 2021)
- MyOrganicCompany Wondermom Scholarship (deadline June 30)
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (make an acct, various deadlines)
- QuestBridge High School Scholars (junior and senior opportunities, September 28, 2021)
- Rita's First-Gen Scholarship (first-generation college student - deadline July 1, 2022)
- Senior Care - Aging Matters Scholarship (deadline May 15, 2022)
- Society of Women Engineers Scholarships (various)
- The Dream Scholarship (students prior to 2015)
- Truman D. Picard Scholarship (Native Americans studying Natural Resources, deadline March 11, 2022)
- WiseGeek.com Nursing Scholarship (December 1, 2021)
- Women in Mathematics Scholarship (August 1, 2022)
Here are a few general resources to get you started as you continue your national search of scholarships by your career goals and post-secondary institutions.
Regional scholarships are open to students in the state of Nevada or select regions of Nevada. Many are connected to specific colleges or universities and often have early deadlines associated with them.
Nevada Institutional Resources:
- UNR Scholarship Page
- UNLV Scholarship Page
- Nevada Millennium Scholarship
- TMCC Promise Scholarship (deadline October 31st)
- WNC Promise Scholarship (deadline October 31st)
- Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Other Regional Opportunities:
- Alyce McCracken Memorial Scholarship (deadline TBA 2022)
- American Institute of Architects of Northern Nevada Scholarships (various)
- Daughters of Norway, Queen Maud Lodge #42 Scholarship (deadline April 15, 2022)
- Elks Legacy Scholarship (deadline February 7, 2022)
- Elks Nursing Scholarship (deadline TBA 2022)
- Elks Vocational Scholarship (deadline February 15, 2022)
- Fleet Reserve Essay Scholarship (deadline December 1, 2021)
- Foster Children Education Scholarship (deadline April 30, 2022)
- George S. &l Stella M. Knight Essay Scholarship Contest (deadline December 31, 2021)
- Gov. Guinn Memorial Scholarship (college seniors majoring in education, planning to teach in NV)
- Greater Nevada Credit Union (deadline March 31, 2022)
- Grit Reading Literacy Scholarship (deadline TBA 2022)
- Jiffy Lube "What Drives You" Essay Scholarship $6,500 (drop off in DHS #302 by March 1, 2022)
- Joshua L. Anderson Foundation Scholarship (deadline April 8, 2022)
- Liberty Utilities (resident of CA counties, deadline TBA 2022)
- Minden Soaring Club Youth Scholarship (flight training, ages 14-25, TBA 2022)
- Nevada Agriculture Foundation Scholarship (letter, opens January, deadline March 15)
- Nevada Bighorns Unlimited - Midas Chapter Scholarship (deadline March 31, 2022)
- Nevada Water Resource Association Scholarship (deadline November 29, 2021)
- NNGA Girls Golf Scholarship (deadline April 15, 2022)
- Northern Nevada Jiffy Lube "What Drives You" Scholarship (deadline March 14, 2022)
- Northern Nevada Telecommunications Association Scholarship (Frontier customers, deadline TBA 2022)
- NSEA Loretta Harper "reach for the stars" Scholarship (deadline TBA 2022)
- NvACD Scholarship (TBA February 2022, deadline May 2022)
- NV Energy Powerful Partners Scholarship (deadline TBA 2022)
- Otto A. Huth Scholarship (recipients from child welfare, deadline April 15, 2022)
- Pony Express Scholarship (application, deadline March 15, 2022, turn into DHS room 302)
- Recorders Association of Nevada TBA (deadline TBA 2022)
- Remax Affiliates Association (deadline TBA 2022)
- Reno Rodeo Foundation (deadline February 10, 2022)
- Robert Nahas Scholarship Endowment
- Western Nevada Cattlewomen (deadline TBA 2022)
- Zonta of Reno (female applicants, various deadlines)
Local scholarships are open to Douglas High School or Douglas County graduates specifically. These are provided by local businesses and organizations to help our students who qualify based on the sponsoring organization's requirements. See the list of opportunities below and check back weekly for deadline updates.
Many of our local donors use the Douglas High School Common Application Packet. See this side-bar section for help assembling your CAP with an autobiography, three letters of recommendation, transcript, and general information form.
If you are an interested business or organization interested in offering a local scholarship, contact scholarship@dcsd.k12.nv.us to join the list of local scholarships offered to Douglas High School students.
Local scholarship recipients will be notified in person at the Douglas High School Award and Scholarship Night to be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 6pm at the LifePoint Church, 1095 Stephanie Way, Minden, NV 89423.
Sponsor: Knights of Columbus - Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 12845
Criteria: confirmed member of St. Gall Catholic Church; active in the church and community; extra-curricular activities, sports, volunteer work; professional goals and life-long goals; financial need
Award: $1,500
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: Organization specific application
Mail to: church address
St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Ln., Gardnerville, NV 89410
Sponsor: Alpine Parents Group
Criteria: must reside in Alpine, CA; GPA, ACT, SAT scores; character, community involvement; financial need; past attendance of Diamond Valley or Bear Valley Schools (preferred)
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA March 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Sierra Nevada Realtors
Criteria: see form TBA
Award: $1,000
Deadline: TBA April 2022
Apply: Organization specific application TBA
Sponsor: Barton Hospital
Criteria: letter
The award will be based on:
1. Academic achievement
2. Personal autobiography
3. Financial need
4. One (1) letter of recommendation from the high school
5. One (1) letter if recommendation from an outside source (i.e.employer, club
coach, etc.)
Award: $1,500 (2 scholarships available)
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: Complete Application packages must be received at Barton Memorial Hospital Front Desk. Applications may also be mailed in order for them to be received or delivered no later than March 15, 2020 to Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 to the attention of the Scholarship Chair. They may also be emailed to Blair Bolles at bbolles@me.com
Sponsor: DHS Block D
Criteria: must finish the 2021-22 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 1, 2022
Apply: after spring meeting, see Mr. Andrews in DHS room 723 for application and to submit completed application
Eli Weigel and Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: C.C. Meneley Elementary School
Criteria: C.C. Meneley attendance at least 1 full year (give years attended), financial need, GPA, community, extra-curricular, job experience, professional goals
Award: $1,000 (2 awards available)
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Apply: CCMES cover letter & DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Carson Valley Girls Softball Association
Criteria: GPA, Played a minimum of 1 year in the CVGSA League, Pursuing Secondary education, Students receiving a full-tuition scholarship are not eligible
Award: $1,000
Deadline: TBA April 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Carson Valley Inn
Criteria: character, financial need, GPA, community service, extra curricular activities
Award: $3,500 (4 scholarships available)
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Carson Valley Lions
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA April 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Carson Valley Masonic Lodge No. 33 Free and Accepted Masons
Criteria: whole student, financial assistance, ability to complete/compete at University level, exception of special majors, plan to stay in Nevada, professional goals
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA April 2022
Apply: organization specific application, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Carson Valley Middle School
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Carson Valley Quilt Guild
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
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: February 15, 2022
Apply: organization specific form: Sertoma Memorial Book Scholarship Form; turn in to DHS room 302
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: February 15, 2022
Apply: organization specific form: Sertoma Vocational Scholarship Form; turn in to DHS room 302
Sponsor: Carson Valley Medical Center
Criteria: Douglas County high school student pursuing a degree in a healthcare field.
- 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: TBA 2022
Apply: Apply: Applications and supporting documents must be electronically submitted to the CVMC Hospital Foundation at: email or personally delivered to the Hospital Foundation office at 897 Ironwood Drive, 3rd Floor Minden, NV 89423. More details.
Sponsor: DHS Alumni Football
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise
Criteria: GPA, Community Service
Award: $1,500 - 2 awards available
Deadline: May 6, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
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: April 1, 2022
Apply: sponsoring organization form and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
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: April 1, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
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: April 1, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
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: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Apply: organization specific application and student transcript, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Douglas County Professional Educators Association
Criteria: The applicant must be the child of a member of DCPEA: 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, 2022
Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Douglas County Republican Women
Criteria: financial need, commitment to family and community, leadership, character, extra-curricular activities, GPA, field of study
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670
Criteria: leadership, academic achievement and records, community involvement, and financial need
Award: $1,000 (4 scholarships available)
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Apply: online application
Sponsor: Fleet Reserve Association Branch #137
Criteria: Americanism Essay Contest "Why I am Proud to be an American"; Essay Rules
Award: $5,000
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Apply: Essay Cover Sheet, Essay, Mail to: John Trammell
Sponsor: Carson Valley FFA Chapter
Criteria: financial need; extra curricular activities including FFA, character, leadership skills, specific field of study: agriculture related
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
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: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn into DHS room 302
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: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose, and Throat
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Minden Elementary School
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Minden Fortnightly
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Minden Rotary Club
Criteria: pursing a degree in criminal justice, criminology, or related policing field; intend to pursue a career in Law Enforcement; letter explaining intended area of study, financial need and description of how the scholarship would benefit; involvement in community service, extra=curricular activities, and/or athletics considered but not required; agree to update Minden Rotary Club in person or virtually after the first semester is complete
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: TBA
Sponsor: Minden Rotary Club
Criteria: will attend community college or university in Nevada; GPS >= 2.75; letter explaining area of intended study, financial need, description of how the scholarship would benefit; documentation for: community service, extra-curricular activities, and/or athletics; agree to update Minden Rotary Club in person or virtually after the first semester is complete
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Minden Rotary Club
Criteria: will attend vocational college or trade school in Nevada; GPS >= 2.75; letter explaining area of intended study, financial need, description of how the scholarship would benefit; documentation for: community service, extra-curricular activities, and/or athletics; agree to update Minden Rotary Club in person or virtually after the first semester is complete
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: MEFIYI
Criteria: Recipients of the Molly Youth Award 2022 (apply https://www.mefiyi.org/molly-awards ) ; community service; GPA >=3.0; athletic commitment (team sport, individual sport, competitive recreation activities)
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund
Categories: softball, girls sports, boys sports
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: organization specific application & DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: P.E.O., Chapter AN
Criteria: Merit GPA, field of study, classes taken; financial need; extra-curricular community/school; female student;
Award: $3,000
Deadline: March 7, 2022
Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
Scholarship 1 Criteria: Pau-Wa-Lu Alumni, Native American, college/military/trade school bound, high school graduate.
Scholarship 2 Criteria: Pau-Wa-Lu Alumni, financial need, of good character, community involvement, field of study in public service, ie, law enforcement, fire fighter, paramedic, medical, military. College or trade school bound.
Award: $500 - 2 scholarships are available
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Pinion Hills Elementary School PTO
Criteria: attendance at PHES for 3+ years; leadership; academics; financial need
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302
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 15, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Roy E. Smith Educational Trust
Criteria: plan to attend college, university, trade school; financial need; academic achievement of promise; high school civic and/or campus contributions;
Award: $2,800 - 5 awards available
Deadline: March 18, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302
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 1, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Timken - Sturgis Foundation
Criteria: GPA, field of study, character, leadership, financial need, community involvement, extra-curricular activities
Award: $5,000
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse
Criteria: Overall GPA >= 3.0, plan to pursue an education in agriculture, animal science, criminal justice, or volunteer time at Douglas County Sheriff's Posse event
Award: $2,000
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Topaz Sagehens
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: organization specific application, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Topaz Sagehens
Criteria: TBA
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: organization specific application, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: University Women of Carson Valley
Criteria: female student; merit, GPA, field of study, classes taken; financial need; extra-curricular activities/school
Award: TBA
Deadline: TBA 2022
Apply: organization specific application, turn in DHS room 302
Sponsor: Warren and Ethyln Reed/ Lions Club
Criteria: see application; scholarship is for students in a single parent household
Award: $2,000
Deadline: April 15, 2022
Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302
Local scholarship opportunities are provided by DCSD elementary and middle schools, local businesses, philanthropic service and political organizations that set the criteria for selecting the recipients of their awards. Please contact scholarship@dcsd.k12.nv.us if you have any questions about a local scholarship or would like to contact the representative from the donating organization.
