New freshman scholarships

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is working on exciting new scholarship opportunities for new freshman. Please continue to check our website for scholarship announcements no later than October 1, 2025.

For maximum financial aid and scholarship consideration, applicants should have the following items on file with the University no later than February 15, 2026:

  • Completed application for admission
  • Transcripts
  • Test scores (ACT/SAT)
  • General scholarship application in MyNevada (Opens Oct. 1, 2025)
  • 2026-2027 FAFSA or Institutional Methodology Form (non-FAFSA filers)

National Merit Scholarship

Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship for students who are National Merit finalists.

College and department scholarships

Get more information about the varied scholarships available from departments and colleges.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Undergraduate students from eligible western states can save up to $15,000 on their 2026-2027 tuition with the Western Undergraduate Exchange reduced tuition scholarship.

Pack Exchange Program

Undergraduate students from eligible western states can save up to $10,500 on their 2026-2027 tuition with the Pack Exchange Program reduced tuition scholarship.

Pack Promise+

Qualifying students from Nevada can receive at least $11,500 in gift aid (grants and scholarships) for the 2026-2027 academic year to help pay for their tuition, fees and books.