The Nevada Treasury is now accepting applications for the 2025 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship, which awards $5,000 scholarships each to two college students in Northern Nevada and in Southern Nevada respectively, who are majoring in elementary or secondary education with the intent of teaching in Nevada.
The Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship was created in 2011 and has provided scholarships each year to exemplary Nevada college students working to advance public education in the State.
To be eligible to receive the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
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Eligible to receive the Millennium Scholarship.
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Must be entering his or her senior year of study at either the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Great Basin College, Nevada State University, Western Governor University, Touro University, or any other college or university in Nevada that awards a bachelor’s degree in education.
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Have a declared major leading to licensure in elementary education or secondary education.
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Maintain a college grade point average of not less than 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale, or a commensurate level of academic achievement provided to and verified by the College Savings Board for students enrolled at an educational institution that does not calculate the grade point average.
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Must have a written commitment to teaching in Nevada following graduation.
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Have a demonstrated record of community service.
To be considered for the scholarship award, students must apply through the Nevada Treasury scholarship application at bit.ly/NVigateMemorial. Applications are open starting Monday, February 3 through Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (PST).
For more information on the Memorial Scholarship, please visit nvigate.gov/programs/kenny-c-guinn-memorial-scholarship/ or contact the Millennium Scholarship office at millenniumscholars@nevadatreasurer.gov or call 702-486-3383.
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About the Nevada Treasury
The Nevada Treasury is responsible for several critical State functions, including State banking, and transaction management; investment and debt portfolio management; collecting and returning unclaimed property; and administering a number of college savings and scholarship programs. The State Treasurer is elected by the people to a four-year term. Zach Conine is the current State Treasurer. For questions or more information, please call 702-486-6980 or email collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov.
