Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship Grant

Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, supports students pursuing post-secondary and graduate studies in teaching and geriatrics. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors from Washoe County High Schools or those enrolled in relevant programs at accredited institutions. This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden of tuition costs while encouraging academic excellence and dedication to the fields of education and geriatrics.

Overview

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Established in 1998 as a Nevada nonprofit 501(c) 3 Corporation, the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada has distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships from over 300 charitable funds to strengthen our Nevada home. Scholarship Program The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Scholarship Program is intended to help students cover the ever-increasing cost of tuition. Some of our scholarships are based on financial need, but others represent an award for achievement. These scholarships typically go to students who have excelled in an academic area or have shown they can balance academics, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. There are also scholarships designated for students who have overcome adversity, students pursuing degrees in high-need areas, and adult learners outside the traditional college age group. Community Foundation scholarships can help cover tuition, books, and on-campus housing. Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship The Stegelmeyer Scholarship supports students who are pursuing post-secondary and graduate studies in teaching and/or geriatrics. Eligible applicants for the Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship are graduating seniors in a Washoe County High School–or students pursuing post-secondary or graduate studies in teaching and/or geriatrics–who will attend teaching and/or geriatric programs through a community or junior college, private school, or accredited college of a university, in or outside of Nevada.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are eligible to apply for this scholarship if you: are a Washoe County High School graduate or graduating seniorare interested in the field of education or geriatrics as a careerhave a minimum high school GPA of 3.0have a minimum 1050 SAT or 18 ACT (if still in high school)agree to maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average and provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester you are receiving a scholarship