Las Vegas Student Awarded $100,000 Frias Legacy Scholarship

19 Clark County students receive prestigious academic awards from local foundation.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:43am

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The Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust and the Public Education Foundation have announced the 2026 recipients of the prestigious Frias Legacy Scholarship. Among the 19 Clark County students selected, one 19-year-old was awarded the top prize of $100,000 to put towards their higher education.

Why it matters

The Frias Legacy Scholarship is one of the most competitive and lucrative academic awards in the Las Vegas area, providing vital financial support to exceptional students from the local community. Receiving this scholarship can be life-changing, opening doors to top universities and future career opportunities.

The details

The Frias Legacy Scholarship provides financial assistance to Clark County high school students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership potential. This year's 19 recipients were selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants based on their GPAs, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.

  • The 2026 Frias Legacy Scholarship recipients were announced on April 16, 2026.

The players

Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust

A local philanthropic organization that provides scholarships and other educational support to students in the Las Vegas area.

Public Education Foundation

A non-profit organization that partners with the Frias Charitable Trust to administer the Frias Legacy Scholarship program.

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What they’re saying

“Receiving this scholarship is a dream come true. It will allow me to focus on my studies and get the most out of my college experience.”

— Samantha Rodriguez, 2026 Frias Legacy Scholarship Recipient

The takeaway

The Frias Legacy Scholarship continues to be a shining example of how private philanthropy can make a profound impact on the lives of promising young students in the Las Vegas community, opening doors to higher education and future success.