Career Opportunity Scholarship Fund

The Career Opportunity Scholarship Fund is available to students who are current or former participants of St. Jude's Ranch for Children programs.

Eligible Programs

• Therapeutic Residential Foster Care
• Pregnant Parenting Teen
• Transitional Living
• Child Focus
• Crossings
• New Crossings
• Family Support

Funding Uses

Funds will typically be used to cover expenses for:

• Tuition
• Student housing
• Books
• School supplies
• On-the-job training (in some circumstances)

Eligibility Requirements

• Current or former St. Jude's Ranch participant in one of the above programs
• Education completion: High School Graduate, General Education Diploma (GED), or High School Equivalency (HiSET)
• Enrollment proof: Must provide proof of enrollment in an educational institution (vocational school, college, university)
• Initial applicants: Must have a 2.0 GPA minimum
• Essay requirement: Typed 750-1,000 words covering:
  • Bio about youth
  • Educational goal
  • How scholarship funds will help meet educational goal
  • Career choice

Ongoing Requirements

• Students must maintain above a 2.0 grade point average for each course taken
• Must complete the course once approved for scholarship
• A grade below 2.0 or "incomplete" status disqualifies student from receiving equivalent funds for books and tuition for next request
• Copies of current and prior semester grades required with each funds request

Contact Information

Kevin Nelson - Program Manager/Scholarship Chair

• Email: Scholarship@stjudesranch.org
• Phone: 702-436-1624 ext: 220
• Address: 2685 S. Rainbow Blvd Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89146 OR 5005 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89120

Organization Contact

St. Jude's Ranch for Children

• Phone: 702.294.7100
• Email: info@stjudesranch.org
• Address: 200 Wilson Circle, Boulder City, NV 89005
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Application Process

1. Determine eligibility - Confirm you are a current or former participant of one of the eligible programs
2. Obtain required documentation:
   • Proof of high school graduation, GED, or HiSET
   • Proof of enrollment in an educational institution
3. Prepare essay:
   • Type 750-1,000 words
   • Address all four required topics:
   • Bio about youth
   • Educational goal
   • How scholarship funds will help meet educational goal
   • Career choice
4. Verify GPA - Ensure minimum 2.0 GPA (initial applicants)
5. Submit application:
   • New Application form (for first-time applicants)
   • OR Renewal Application form (for returning applicants)
6. Ongoing submissions:
   • Include copies of current and prior semester grades with each funds request
   • Maintain above 2.0 GPA to remain eligible

Required Materials

• Completed application form (New or Renewal)
• Typed essay (750-1,000 words)
• Proof of high school completion (diploma, GED, or HiSET)
• Proof of enrollment in educational institution
• Copies of current and prior semester grades (for renewal requests)

Contact for Application

Kevin Nelson - Program Manager/Scholarship Chair

• Email: Scholarship@stjudesranch.org
• Phone: 702-436-1624 ext: 220
• Address: 2685 S. Rainbow Blvd Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89146 OR 5005 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89120