Wynn Resorts, CEO Establish $2M UNLV Scholarship for Employees' Children

The new endowment will support undergraduate students in key Southern Nevada industries.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Wynn Resorts and its CEO, Craig Billings, have announced a $2 million endowment to create scholarships for children of the company's employees attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The first scholarships from the Craig S. Billings Endowed Scholarship for the Children of Wynn North America Employees will be awarded for the fall 2027 semester, supporting students pursuing undergraduate degrees at UNLV's Lee Business School, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, or William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

Why it matters

The scholarship program aims to help children of Wynn's dedicated employees access higher education and prepare for careers in industries critical to Southern Nevada's economy, including business, engineering, and hospitality. As a UNLV alumnus, Wynn CEO Craig Billings hopes the endowment will enable more students to achieve their academic and professional goals.

The details

The scholarship will cover up to 140 undergraduate credit hours per recipient and provide support through graduation. Eligible students must be children of qualifying Wynn Resorts employees in North America who are pursuing degrees at the specified UNLV colleges.

  • The first scholarships will be awarded for the fall 2027 semester.

The players

Wynn Resorts

A major casino and resort company operating in Las Vegas and other locations.

Craig Billings

The CEO of Wynn Resorts, who graduated from UNLV with an accounting degree.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

A public research university located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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What they’re saying

“It is such a privilege to be a colleague of the dedicated employees at the Wynn Resorts entities in North America. So many of those folks work tirelessly every day, delivering the Wynn experience, in part to do what all parents strive to do – allow their children to achieve more.”

— Craig Billings, CEO, Wynn Resorts (UNLV)

What’s next

The first scholarships from the endowment will be awarded for the fall 2027 semester, supporting eligible children of Wynn Resorts employees in North America who are pursuing undergraduate degrees at UNLV's Lee Business School, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, or William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

The takeaway

This scholarship program demonstrates Wynn Resorts' commitment to supporting the educational and career aspirations of its employees' families, investing in the next generation of leaders in key industries for the Las Vegas region.