Nevada Women's Fund Empowers Local Women and Girls Through Scholarships

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The Nevada Women's Fund (NWF) is a long-standing women's philanthropy group based in Reno that supports efforts to benefit local women and children in Northern Nevada. While the organization provides limited grant funding to nonprofits, its primary focus is on awarding scholarships to help women and girls access higher education, vocational training, and other non-degree programs.

Why it matters

The Nevada Women's Fund plays a vital role in breaking down financial barriers to education and training for women in the region, empowering them to improve their lives and support their families. In a state where access to higher education can be challenging, especially for underserved populations, the fund's scholarship program makes a significant difference in the lives of its recipients.

The details

The Nevada Women's Fund awards two main types of scholarships: Degree-Seeking Scholarships for women pursuing associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees, and Non-Degree Seeking Scholarships for women pursuing certificate programs, trade or vocational training, continuing education, and licensing. In recent years, the fund has distributed over $500,000 annually in total scholarship funding, with individual awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. To be eligible, applicants must attend a regional institution or an accredited online program and, for degree-seeking scholarships, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit FAFSA documentation.

• The fund accepts applications for Degree-Seeking Scholarships between October 1 and January 5 of the following year.
• The fund accepts applications for Non-Degree Seeking Scholarships on a quarterly basis.

What’s next

The Nevada Women's Fund will announce its latest round of scholarship recipients in early September 2026.