Application Period Now Open Through February 4, 2024
Southern Nevada’s foremost advocate for arts and education, The Rogers Foundation, encourages Clark County high school seniors to apply for a significant opportunity – more than $400,000 in college scholarships. The application period is now officially open and will remain so until February 4, 2024.
Aspiring scholars are encouraged to review the minimum eligibility criteria and submit their applications directly through The Rogers Foundation’s website at therogers.foundation. It’s important to note that while applicants are required to complete the SAT or ACT, there is no minimum score requirement.
The Rogers Foundation is committed to shaping the futures of promising students by offering annual scholarships totaling $100,000, with a cumulative contribution of $400,000. These scholarships, spanning from $5,000 to $25,000 per year for four years, are designed to support students in their pursuit of higher education within and beyond the state of Nevada. The scholarships are for students attending any institution of higher education, including vocational or technical schools, community colleges, or state universities.
$25,000 Scholarship: This prestigious scholarship, renewable for an additional three years, will be awarded to one outstanding recipient.
$10,000 Scholarships: Five deserving students will be awarded $10,000 each annually, renewable for an additional three years, to attend the institution of their choice.
$5,000 Scholarships: An additional five students will receive $5,000 annually, renewable for an extra three years, to further their education at their preferred institution.
Michelle Sanders, Executive Vice President, and COO of The Rogers Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for the scholarship season, saying, “Scholarship season is the best time of the year for us, as it allows us to honor our commitment to changing lives through the power of education. We urge students to seize this opportunity to apply for a scholarship and pursue their educational aspirations. We understand the very real and daunting challenges of planning for college, including the financial burden it can bring. Our mission is to alleviate this burden and provide a brighter future for these aspiring scholars.”
About The Rogers Foundation
The Rogers Foundation is one of the largest privately funded charitable foundations in Nevada. Its mission is to transform lives through arts and education. Previously named Foundation of The Year and a 2019 Angel Award recipient, among the many charitable activities undertaken by The Rogers Foundation are: funding scholarships to attend college, providing funding for statewide educational reform efforts focused on educational equity through Educate Nevada Now, powering education non-profit CORE, a two-generation program that serves underserved students and families from middle school to graduation, and Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena and live music venue, The Beverly Theater. Additionally, The Rogers Foundation is a supporter of Black Mountain Institute and is among the largest private donors to Nevada State College. The Foundation also has previously sponsored the annual Heart of Education Awards, a ceremony to honor the work of Clark County K-12 public school teachers. For more information visit therogers.foundation or follow @therogersfoundation
