Who Can Apply:
- Eligible applicants will be young women who are graduating high school seniors from Washoe County, Nevada, and Huron County, Michigan, who will be attending accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools to obtain and 2 or 4-year degree or certificate.
- Applicants must be seeking a certification, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution; have a minimum GPA of 2.5; have a minimum SAT score of 1000 and/or ACT score of 22; be a U.S. citizen; and agree to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit an unofficial copy of transcripts at the end of each semester they are receiving an award.
Submission: Applications must include:
1.) transcript;
2.) letter of recommendation from a high school teacher/faculty or a current employer;
3.) letter of acceptance from the chosen accredited institution of higher education;
4.) essay explaining why you chose your course of study, what you will accomplish with your education, and how this will impact your life and your family.
Deadline: April 15, 2023
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://nevadafund.org/donate/mary-j-yamamoto-memorial-scholarship
