Assistance League of Las Vegas Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Assistance League Las Vegas
Assistance League of Las Vegas has been serving the children in our community for over forty years. Our organization is all volunteer, with no paid staff. Our largest program, Operation School Bell, provided new clothing to nearly 8,000 children in need. In addition, Assistance League has programs to provide teddy bears to first responders, performs puppet shows on topics such as bullying to third graders, provides layettes to expectant mothers, provides high school youth in need with backpacks and gift cards, and maintains clothing "closets" in 50 Title I schools.
Eligibility
College bound seniors living in Clark County, Nevada, with a 3.0 GPA or higher and planning to attend an accredited four-year college in Nevada may apply for this scholarship. Student may be a senior at a charter, private, or Nevada CCSD high school. Scholarship(s) in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded. No Assistance League member, relative, or Assisteen is eligible for this scholarship.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters.