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Emerging Leadership Award for Women Scholarship

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emerging Leadership Award for Women Scholarship

Overview: A scholarship program developed by United Way of Southern Nevada and Women United to support and nurture future community leaders by enabling women to pursue college degrees.

Geographic Scope: Southern Nevada

Eligibility:

  • Women pursuing college degrees

  • Demonstrated commitment to community leadership

  • Focus on first-generation college students (based on example)
  • What They Fund:

  • College tuition and education costs

  • Support for pursuing bachelor's degrees
  • Support Provided Beyond Financial:

  • Mentorship from Women United members

  • Career advice and guidance

  • Professional networking opportunities

  • Resume preparation assistance

  • Community recognition and support
  • Program Impact:
    Has helped 8 women pursue college degrees and achieve their dreams as of the 2020 announcement.

    Background:
    Developed as a way to "replace ourselves" and support future community leaders. Women United members actively mentor and support scholarship recipients throughout their college journey.

    Contact Information:

  • United Way of Southern Nevada

  • Phone: 702-892-2300

  • Address: 5830 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103

  • Website: uwsn.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womeneducation

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