Emerging Leadership Award for Women
Scholarship Sponsored by United Way of Southern Nevada Women United
Eligibility
All female seniors living in Clark County, Nevada with at 3.0 or higher GPA and a household income of $75,000 or less may apply for this scholarship. Student may be a senior at a charter, private, or CCSD high school and must plan to be a full-time student enrolled at a Southern Nevada four-year post-secondary institution. Student must demonstrate leadership roles in school activities and/or community. This involvement should reflect 10 or more hours per year in community service. Finalists will be interviewed. One scholarship in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded with the opportunity to renew each year for a total of $20,000 over four years. Recipients will be required to attend two Women United events per year.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before a 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.
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