Nevada credit union offering $75K in scholarships, applications now open

Stephanie Overton
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Nevada-based credit union opened applications for its annual scholarship program Friday, offering $75,000 for its 75th anniversary.

According to a release, The Greater Nevada Credit Union awards 37 individuals with $2,000 scholarships toward undergraduate, technical, or trade school education goals.

This year, the company is adding a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded, bringing the total number of funds to $75,000.

These funds will be awarded for the 2024-2025 school year.

Anyone pursuing post-secondary education can apply for a GNCU scholarship within one of two categories, listed below:

  • 24 years old and younger: Thirty-two $2,000 scholarships will be available to applicants who are a GNCU member, or the child, spouse, or parent of a GNCU member, and will be 24 years old or younger at the time of the application deadline.

  • 25 years old and older: Five $2,000 scholarships will be available to applicants who are GNCU members with a valid savings account number and will be 25 years or older at the time of the application deadline.

Applicants should submit their applications by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 29 on the GNCU website, by mail, or delivered in person to a GNCU branch.

The release stated that winners are selected based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement, and educational/professional goals. Awarded scholarship funds can be used for tuition, course registration, special classes or laboratory fees, room and board, textbooks, and class materials.

Since its inception in 2000, GNCU’s scholarship program has helped more than 430 students and awarded nearly $670,000 in funds.

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