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    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.

    Common Application Packet

    For the local scholarships you will often be able to use the Douglas High School Common Application Packet.  Follow these steps when filling out the common application:

    You can use the following to complete the Common Application Packet (CAP):

    Free Application for Student Aid

    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 Desk

    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.

     

    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:

    Other Regional Opportunities:

    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.

     

     

     

     

    Award and Scholarship Night

    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.

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    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: TBA

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    Sponsor: C.C. Meneley Elementary School

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

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA April 2022

    Apply: 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: TBA

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    Sponsor:  Carson Valley Sertoma

    Criteria: TBA

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    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:  Dean Seeman Foundation

    Criteria: TBA

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    Sponsor:  DHS Alumni Football

    Criteria: TBA

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    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, goals, character, financial need

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 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, community service, extra-curricular activities

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: organization specific application, 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:  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: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: DHS CAP, mail to 1694 Coyote Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410

    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:  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: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    Sponsor:  Jacks Valley Elementary School PTO

    Criteria: attended Jacks Valley Elementary School

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    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: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302

    Sponsor: Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School

    Criteria: TBA

    Award: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 2022

    Apply: TBA

    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: TBA

    Award: $1,000 (3 scholarships available)

    Deadline: TBA 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: TBA

    Deadline: TBA 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: TBA

    Award: $5,000

    Deadline: April 1, 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

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    1670 Hwy 88
    Minden, NV 89423
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    The Douglas County School District does not knowingly discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity or expression or political affiliation in admission or access to, treatment, or participation in its programs and activities. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. All programs, classes, and opportunities are available to all students.
     
    Complaints brought on behalf of students alleging discrimination based on disability shall be handled in accordance to Douglas County School District Administrative Regulation 103, 104.
     
    If you have questions or concerns contact your school teacher, counselor, administrator, or the DCSD Equal Opportunity Officer.

     

    DCSD Equal Opportunity Officer

    Joe Girdner
    Executive Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
    1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada 89423
    Phone: (775) 782-7177 | email: jgirdner@dcsd.k12.nv.us

    Douglas County School District

    1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada 89423

    (775) 782-5134 Phone | (775) 782-3162 Fax 

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