Recipients of the Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy Scholarship met with College of Southern Nevada (CSN) president William Kibler in recognition of their exceptional achievement of a $100,000 scholarship.Five CSN students were awarded the Frias Legacy Scholarship over the past three years based upon their courage, character, and determination to overcome significant challenges outside of their control during their high school years. Each scholar has an inspirational story demonstrating their grit. Overall, 41 Charles and Phyllis Frias Legacy Scholars are making positive progress on their college educational trajectories, representing a $4.1 million investment in students from our community by the Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust.
The Public Education Foundation (PEF), in partnership with the Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust, appreciates the opportunity to bring these CSN scholarship recipients together with community leaders in order to inspire and support their academic and career goals.
Current high school seniors and college students can apply for scholarships through Feb. 2, 2025. To learn more about scholarships through PEF, please visit thepef.org/scholarships.
PEF’s Scholarships Plus program is Nevada’s largest scholarship management program. In 2024, the program awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to more than 800 students. PEF recognizes the amazing partnership with CSN and other community partners that make this possible.
About the Public Education Foundation
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) unites the community to inspire support of our public schools. In
partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD), PEF helps guide effective investments in
education to meet the immediate, critical needs of our students, families, and educators. For more
information about PEF, please visit www.thepef.org. Follow us on Facebook
@ThePublicEducationFoundation, X/Twitter @ThePEFtoday, and Instagram @ThePEFtoday.
The Public Education Foundation (PEF) unites the community to inspire support of our public schools. In
partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD), PEF helps guide effective investments in
education to meet the immediate, critical needs of our students, families, and educators. For more
information about PEF, please visit www.thepef.org. Follow us on Facebook
@ThePublicEducationFoundation, X/Twitter @ThePEFtoday, and Instagram @ThePEFtoday.
About the Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Legacy Trust
The Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust was established to continue the remarkable
philanthropy and life story of two individuals who committed to giving back to the community they so
cherished. In 1958, Charles and Phyllis Frias came to Southern Nevada with nothing more than the
clothes on their backs. Neither one had attended college, but with a firm determination and tireless work
ethic, they built a five-cab company into the largest transportation company in the state of Nevada,
fueling the lifeblood of the Las Vegas tourism economy for decades by providing safe and efficient
transportation experiences. Hand in hand with their business success, the Frias couple actively engaged
in philanthropy by donating millions of dollars to support children, education, and the less fortunate
members of the community. The positive impact that Charles and Phyllis Frias made on Las Vegas is one
that few, if any, will ever match. Grateful for the successes Las Vegas provided them and resolute in their
belief that all children, regardless of background, should be afforded the opportunity for a quality
education, the couple’s generosity allowed many Southern Nevadans to attend college who would not
otherwise have been able to do so, as well as multitudes of high school students in Clark and Lincoln
counties who benefited from their generosity over the decades.
philanthropy and life story of two individuals who committed to giving back to the community they so
cherished. In 1958, Charles and Phyllis Frias came to Southern Nevada with nothing more than the
clothes on their backs. Neither one had attended college, but with a firm determination and tireless work
ethic, they built a five-cab company into the largest transportation company in the state of Nevada,
fueling the lifeblood of the Las Vegas tourism economy for decades by providing safe and efficient
transportation experiences. Hand in hand with their business success, the Frias couple actively engaged
in philanthropy by donating millions of dollars to support children, education, and the less fortunate
members of the community. The positive impact that Charles and Phyllis Frias made on Las Vegas is one
that few, if any, will ever match. Grateful for the successes Las Vegas provided them and resolute in their
belief that all children, regardless of background, should be afforded the opportunity for a quality
education, the couple’s generosity allowed many Southern Nevadans to attend college who would not
otherwise have been able to do so, as well as multitudes of high school students in Clark and Lincoln
counties who benefited from their generosity over the decades.
About the College of Southern Nevada
The College of Southern Nevada empowers our students and communities to achieve, succeed, and
prosper. Founded in 1971, CSN is a nationally recognized student success leader specializing in two-year
degrees and a select number of bachelor’s degrees in specialized fields. Connect with the state’s largest
community college at news.csn.edu.
The College of Southern Nevada empowers our students and communities to achieve, succeed, and
prosper. Founded in 1971, CSN is a nationally recognized student success leader specializing in two-year
degrees and a select number of bachelor’s degrees in specialized fields. Connect with the state’s largest
community college at news.csn.edu.
