Wilter Ocampo Scholarship

What is the Ocampo Scholarship?

  • The Wilter Ocampo Scholarship was established in 2000 in honor of Wilter Ocampo, an international alumnus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Ocampo received a B.S. in Accouting and CIS in 1986, and an M.S. in Couputer Science in 1989. Wilter was a Bolivian citizen and was a Bolivian National Motor Cross Champion for several years. He died during a motor cross championship race on June 20, 1999 at the age of 36. His wife, Lucia, established this scholarship with the hope that other young Bolivians might have the same opportunity to study at UNR. This is a partial scholarship that pays for a portion of the out-of-state tuition (non-resident tuition) for the academic year for which the award is granted.
Who is eligible for an Ocampo Scholarship?
  • Applicants must be from Bolivia
  • Students with a  total cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
  • Students must have full time enrollment at UNR during the semster of the award
  • Students may have other small scholarships, but no substantial scholarship aid from any other source.
On what criteria is the Ocampo Scholarship Award based?
  • Applicants must be from Bolivia
  • The Student's GPA (the higher the GPA, the more consideration)
  • Extracurricular Involvement
How do students apply for an Ocampo Scholarship?
  • Complete all sections of the Ocampo Scholarship Application
  • Attach any additional documentation that would be helpful in making the decision (recommendations, proof of special circumstatnce or any other documentation that would be helpful)
When will Ocampo Scholarship applicants be notified?
  • Recipients are usually notified within one month of the application deadline whether they have, or have not, received the Ocampo Scholarship
How will recipients receive the Ocampo Scholarship?
  • The Ocampo Scholarship will be applied directly to the student’s tuition through the Cashier’s Office.

Where do I get an application for the Ocampo Scholarship?

  • You can pick up an application at OISS, room 120 SSB or print the online copy.