Scholarships

Students can pursue scholarships from various sources, including external organizations, the State of Nevada, and the University of Nevada, Reno.

Scholarships for first-year students

Learn more about the variety of scholarships available to new first-year students, such as the Presidential Scholarship (worth $8,000 per year for up to four years).

Scholarships for transfer students

Continue at Nevada with the Transfer Bridge Scholarship, designed for TMCC graduates transferring to the University of Nevada, Reno. Eligible students can receive up to $1,000 per semester for up to four consecutive semesters.

Pack Promise+ for Nevada residents

Pack Promise+ ensures eligible Nevada students receive at least $11,750 in gift aid — money that doesn’t need to be repaid—to help cover tuition, fees and books.

Scholarships for Nevada residents

Do you call Nevada home? Explore financial aid and scholarships created for Nevada residents.

Millennium Scholarship

The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Nevada high school graduates that meet eligibility requirements.

College- and department-based scholarships

To be considered for college and department scholarships, new and continuing undergraduate and graduate students must complete the annual scholarship application in MyNEVADA supplemental forms.

Scholarships for non-Nevada residents

Coming to campus from outside of Nevada? Explore financial aid and scholarships created for non-Nevada residents.

National Merit Scholarship

The National Merit Scholarship provides select students with up to $16,000 per year for up to four years of consecutive undergraduate study at the University of Nevada, Reno.

External scholarships

Many external organizations not affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno provide scholarship opportunities to students.