Education briefs: Scholarships offered to high school seniors

Scholarships offered to high school seniors

High school seniors can apply for NV Energy’s Powerful Partnerships scholarship program supported by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada.

NV Energy offers $1,000 scholarships to students based on the program’s selection criteria and number of applications received.

Since the program’s inception in 2000, NV Energy has awarded nearly 900 scholarships to students statewide. These one-time scholarships of $1,000 can be used at any accredited university, college or trade school. Scholarship recipients will be invited to an award ceremony honoring scholarship recipients and their families.

Applications must be completed online by Tuesday, March 15. For an application and eligibility requirements, go to http://nevadafund.org/nv-energy-powerful-partnerships-scholarships-2/.