A full deadline calendar can be found at the bottom of the 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 (pdf) 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 dhsstudentrecords@dcsd.k12.nv.us )
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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.
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Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.
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DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet
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.
Essay contests and Scholarships (all grades)
- Across Cultures Scholarship (deadline April 11, 2022)
- Expand Your Horizons Scholarship (deadline August 18, 2022)
- Fleet Reserve Essay Scholarship (deadline December 1, 2021)
- Jiffy Lube "What Drives You" Essay Scholarship $6,500 (drop off in DHS #302 by March 1, 2022)
- Keep Going Forward Scholarship (deadline December 31, 2021)
- $$$ Isn't Everything Scholarship (deadline December 31, 2021)
- Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest (deadline March 11, 2022)
Scholarship Opportunities
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.
Three Levels of Senior scholarships
National scholarships are open to any high school senior graduating across the country.
- 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students (various deadlines)
- 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)
- Army ROTC Scholarships
- 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 January 26, 2022)
- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship (deadline January 31, 2022)
- Earnest 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)
- Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship (deadline December 17, 2021
- G2 Pens Overachievers Student Grant (handwritten essay deadline November 15, 2022)
- Gates Scholarship (deadline September 15, 2021)
- Guide to Scholarships for Future Teachers (resource)
- 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)
- Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarship (deadline March 31, 2022)
- QuestBridge High School Scholars (junior and senior opportunities, deadline March 24)
- Rita's First-Gen Scholarship (first-generation college student - deadline July 1, 2022)
- Senior Care - Aging Matters Scholarship (deadline May 15, 2022)
- Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association Scholarship (deadline June 18)
- Society of Women Engineers Scholarships (various)
- The Bridging the Dream Scholarship (deadline February 29, 2022)
- The Completing the Dream Scholarship (ongoing deadlines)
- 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.
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Scholarship Finder
Take a short quiz here to get started.
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)
- Braces Scholarship (fall and spring awards)
- 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)
- 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)
- Joshua L. Anderson Foundation Scholarship (deadline April 8, 2022)
- Liberty Utilities (resident of Alpine County, deadline May 1, 2022)
- Minden Soaring Club Youth Scholarship (flight training, ages 14-25, TBA 2022)
- Nevada Agriculture Foundation Scholarship (letter, opens January, deadline March 15)
- Nevada Section Society for Range Management Scholarship (application, deadline April 15, 2022)
- Nevada Bighorns Unlimited - Midas Chapter Scholarship (deadline March 31, 2022)
- Nevada Telecommunications Association Memorial 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 Customer Scholarship (deadline March 31, 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 (deadline February 15, 2022)
- Remax Affiliates Association (deadline TBA 2022)
- Reno Rodeo Foundation (deadline February 10, 2022)
- Robert Nahas Scholarship Endowment
- Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Scholarship (deadline June 1, 2022)
- 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.
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.
See the list of opportunities below and check back weekly for deadline updates.
If you are a 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 scholarships may be turned in to DHS room 302 before school, at lunch, or after school. Please do not turn in applications during passing or class periods.
- Do not turn applications in an envelope
- Please use a cover page as directed for the DHS CAP when turning in an application
- Students must sign in each application for each scholarship they apply for. This process takes a couple minutes, therefore, please plan to turn in applications before school, at lunch, or after school.
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.
Invitations will be sent out on May 11 notifying students who are receiving a local scholarship award to attend. If you cannot attend on May 18, you may stop by room 302 on May 19 at lunch to pick up your scholarship award information.
Scholarship money will be mailed directly to the school you indicate on your disposition form. Please return your disposition form directly to your donor or drop off in room 302 by June 1, 2022.
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.
* Denotes scholarship details are not yet available 2022
Sponsor: Knights of Columbus
Criteria: cover sheet, info sheet, application description
1. ESSAY: The essay should discuss your interest in your major area of study and areas of specialization and the occupation you propose to pursue after graduation. What are your long term goals and how do you hope to achieve them? The essay may also include any other information that is relevant to your career plans. The essay should be typewritten or computer-printed essay of no more than 500 words, double spaced. Put your name and major field of study at the top of the page.
2. COPY OF SACREMENT OF CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATE.
3. VOLUNTEER ACTIVIIES: A list of volunteer activities, extracurricular activities during high school including any position held such as President, Secretary, etc. WORK EXPERIENCE: A list of employment during school and summer break. HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: The list may or may not be academic related.
Award: TBA
Deadline April 15, 2022
Apply: RETURN THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY APRIL 15. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED ONLY TO THE St. Galls CHURCH OFFICE.
Sponsor: Sierra Nevada Realtors
Criteria: see instruction sheet
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Apply: sponsoring organization form, mail to Sierra Nevada Realtors
THIS 4 PAGE FORM AND INSTRUCTION SHEET MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL AND RETURNED WITH ALL
ATTACHMENTS TO SIERRA NEVADA REALTORS
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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Carson Valley Girls Softball Association
Criteria: participant in Carson Valley Girls Softball/Carson Valley Fastpitch***, community service, financial need, leadership, character, GPA, professional goals
***In order to be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have participated a minimum of one year in the Carson Valley Girls Softball Association/Carson Valley Fastpitch recreation league.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 8, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Carson Valley Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge No. 33
Criteria: whole student, financial assistance, ability to compete/complete at the University level in Nevada (exceptions made for special majors), professional goals
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 7, 2022
Application: organization specific form, counselor recommendation (included in form)
Apply: turn in organization packet form to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Foundation
Details: CVMC Hospital Foundation; Organization Specific Application
Criteria: 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: April 4, 2022
Application: DHS CAP and Proof of acceptance into an accredited higher education institution
Apply: Applications and supporting documents must be electronically submitted to the CVMC Hospital Foundation at: foundation@cvmchospital.org or personally delivered to the Hospital Foundation office at 897 Ironwood Drive, 3rd Floor Minden, NV 89423.
Sponsor: Carson Valley Quilt Guild
Criteria: character, art courses and awards or achievements, academics, GPA, at least one recommendation from an art teacher
Award: $500
Deadline: April 7, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
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: turn in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school => organization form
Sponsor: DHS Alumni Football
Criteria: TBA *Details not yet available 2022
Award: TBA *Details not yet available 2022
Deadline: TBA 2022 *Details not yet available 2022
Apply: See Coach Mays for details
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise
Criteria: GPA, Community Service, at least one year of Culinary class at DHS
Award: $1,500 - 2 awards available
Deadline: May 6, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
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
Extended Deadline: April 7, 2022
Apply: organization specific application and student transcript, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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, essay and DHS CAP
Completed applications must be sent to:
DCPEA
1329 Hwy 395 North Ste 10, Box 131
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Attn: Scholarship Committee
Sponsor: Douglas County Republican Women
Criteria: character, leadership skills, financial need, community service, extra-curricular involvement, GPA, field of study, professional goals, athletics
Award: $500-1,000 x3
Deadline: April 28, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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: Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670
Criteria: See letter
Award: TBA*
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Apply: sponsoring organization form (use form dated for 2021) bring this application ASAP to the Lodge 2670 office Monday -Wednesday 9-11 ( 1227 Kimmerling in Gardnerville Ranchos -across from Bings Gravel) or mail it to the Elks Lodge 2670 p.o. box 143 , Minden, NV. 89423 , Attention: Robert Haug Scholarship Coordinator , with the post mark by March 22
*Details not yet available 2022
Sponsor: Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670
Criteria: See letter
Award: TBA*
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Apply: sponsoring organization form(use form dated for 2021) bring this application ASAP to the Lodge 2670 office Monday -Wednesday 9-11 ( 1227 Kimmerling in Gardnerville Ranchos -across from Bings Gravel) or mail it to the Elks Lodge 2670 p.o. box 143 , Minden, NV. 89423 , Attention: Robert Haug Scholarship Coordinator , with the post mark by March 22
*Details not yet available 2022
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 in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Literacy Solutions of Nevada
Criterial: Do you have grit? We are looking for students who have, or may have dyslexia. (Or- have had to work hard to overcome a learning struggle to get to graduation.) The students' we select don't necessarily need to be headed to a college. We know many of our students' thrive at trade schools too!
Award: $1,000 - 2 awards available
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP with personal statement addressing criteria; turn in to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley
Criteria: SPECIFIC CRITERIA REQUIRED OF APPLICANT
Name, mailing address, best contact phone number, e-mail address
Current school attending
Proposed major field for post-secondary study
Proposed institutions for post-secondary study: vocational tech, community college, four-your college or university
Attach most recent high school transcript which indicates Grade Point Average
List any test scores, aptitude or proficiency tests you have taken (SAT, ACT, any other)
Statement of financial need. Why do you need this scholarship?
Extracurricular activities such as organizations, clubs, athletic participation. What are your non-school volunteer experiences including time spent/hours volunteering with each experience? What were your roles (organizer, leader, team participant individual activities)?
Honors, awards, recognitions, dates received: be specific and write out names (not abbreviations or just letters)
Work experience: where, how long, how much time per week?
Personal statement and anything you would like to share with the Kiwanis Club Scholarship Committee
Award: $2,000
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Apply: Turn in resume with specified criterial listed above, transcript, and personal statement to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Minden Elementary School
Criteria: experience at MES, financial need, community service, extracurricular involvement, professional goals, Applicant must write a narrative explaining how the student’s experience at Minden Elementary School has impacted their educational journey thus far
Award: $500 x1 academic excellence, $500 x2 financial need
Deadline: April 1, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, essay about experience at MES impacting educational journey, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: MEFIYI
Criteria: Academic Excellence - The nominee must currently have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.
Athletic Commitment - the nominee participates to the fullest of their abilities in team sports, individual sports or competitive recreational activities. Community Services - The nominee has volunteered their time to make Douglas County a better place. Refer to flyer for event details.
Award: $10,000
Deadline: April 8, 2022
Apply: organization form and DHS CAP, mail to MEFIYI, Attn: Nomination committee P.O. Box 606
Gardnerville, NV 89410, or turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
eSponsor: Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund
Categories: softball, girls sports, boys sports (see individual application forms for details)
Criteria: Varsity letter, GPA, essay, character
Award: $10,000 - varied amounts per category
Deadline: April 6, 2022 (extended to April 7)
Apply: organization specific application:
turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: P.E.O., Chapter AN
Criteria: Merit GPA, field of study, classes taken; financial need; extra-curricular community/school; female student;
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 7, 2022
Apply: organization specific application and DHS CAP; turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Pinon Hills PTO
Criteria: Attended Pinon Hills Elementary for at least three year (list teachers and grade levels)
Award:$1,000 x2
Deadline: April 13, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Pony Express Association, Nevada Division
Criteria: Scholarship Rules
A. The contest is open to those seniors who will graduate at the end of his/her current senior year and plans on a career in Medical or Forestry programs. Also is a resident of Douglas, Carson, Lyon, Churchill, Landers, Eureka, or White Pine Counties.
B. Any senior who is a member in good standing or is the child of a parent that is in good standing of the Nevada Division of the National Pony Express Association is automatically eligible to participate regardless of County of residence.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
Apply: Turn in organization specific form and transcript to DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Pop Warner Alumni Scholarship is a $1000 Scholarship awarded to one past Cheer and Football participant who is looking to further their education at a university or trade school.
Applicants must submit an essay on how Douglas Pop Warner impacted their lives.
Deadline of 4/19/2022
Send Essay Applications to DouglasPopWarner@hotmail.com
Questions? Call Jake Fair @ 775.790.1390
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 at lunch or after school
Phyllis Robison was an educator in Douglas County for 26 years, and valued community service and giving back to the community above all else. She would tell her daughters that “in life it really didn’t matter how smart you were or how good looking, what truly mattered is that you have a good and giving heart.”
Criteria: Community Service (autobiography to include how community service and service to others has influenced you), Extra-curricular Activities, Financial Need
Award: $250
Deadline: April 13, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Minden, Nevada
Criteria: financial need, community service, extra-curricular involvement, character, leadership, GPA, athletics, professional goals.
Applicant will be attending a community college or 4 year college/university of Nevada
Applicant agrees to provide the Rotary Club of Minden with an update in person or via internet after first semester is complete. Rotary contact person will arrange the meeting with the scholarship recipient.
Award: $500 - x2
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Roy E. Smith Trust
Criterial: Graduating Senior attending college or university.
Citizenship, Attitude, Promise.
Award: $2,800 (5 awards available)
Deadline: April 26, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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Use only ONE staple to secure your entire packet. If you have parts stapled together such as letters of rec or autobiography, take out these extra staples before the final staple.
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DO NOT (1) use paper clip, binder clip, or other such fastener; (2) use a folder, plastic sheet protector, or other covering for your packet. These will not be accepted.
*Details not yet available 2022
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 at lunch or after school
Criteria: GPA 3.5+ and plan to study agriculture or an ag-related field at college or university
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 13, 2022
Apply: DHS CAP, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: The Topaz Sagehens
Criteria: organization specific form, transcript, two letters of recommendation, autobiography, 500 word essay to address how the following quote applies to your experience at Douglas High School.
"The Past is your Lesson
The Present is your Gift
The Future is your Motivation"
- Anonymous
Academic Sponsoring Organization Form- participation and success at Douglas High School. The award winner will receive the scholarship based on academic success, participation in extracurricular activities and community service.
Vocational Sponsoring Organization Form - participation and success at Douglas High School in the Career and Technical Education program. The award winner will receive the scholarship based on academic success, participation in extracurricular activities and community service, and plan to attend a vocational training program.
Award: $1,000 (academic and vocational)
Deadline: April 14, 2022
Apply: organization specific form (links above), 500 word essay, and 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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: University Women of Carson Valley
Criteria: female student, merit, GPA, field of study, classes taken, financial need, extra-curricular activities, community involvement
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 2, 2022
Apply: sponsoring organization form, turn in DHS room 302 at lunch or after school
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 at lunch or after school
Sponsor: Wester Nevada Cattlewomen
Criteria: At least a 3.3 or above GPA (unweighted); Graduating high school senior pursuing a degree relating to the field of agriculture. We want to see their; interests and activities as well as financial needs. The student does not need to be involved with the cattle industry. We are looking for well-rounded individuals who will continue school in the United States.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: April 29, 2022
Apply: organization specific application;
Or mail to:
Western Nevada Cattlewomen
c/o Annalyn Settelmeyer
750 US Highway 395 N.
Gardnerville, NV 89410
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.