How much funding does George Von Tobel College Aid Fund provide?

George Von Tobel College Aid Fund provides $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for George Von Tobel College Aid Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for George Von Tobel College Aid Fund?

Eligible applicants: Primary eligibility: Former graduates of Ed Von Tobel Middle School.

How often is George Von Tobel College Aid Fund offered?

George Von Tobel College Aid Fund runs on an annual cycle.

George Von Tobel College Aid Fund

Nevada Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Primary eligibility: Former graduates of Ed Von Tobel Middle School

Other requirements

Must have attended four consecutive years at a Clark County district high school
Must maintain a minimum 2.3 grade point average
Must write an essay about their time at Von Tobel Middle School, emphasizing how the experience provided academic tools for success
Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship

Overview

A scholarship fund established in 1988 by George Von Tobel to provide college aid to students from Clark County, Nevada. The fund has awarded over $500,000 to hundreds of students.

Background: George Von Tobel, a civil engineer, WWII Army veteran, and four-term Nevada legislator, established this fund as NCF's very first donor with an initial investment of $202,000. The fund is managed by Nevada Community Foundation and honors the legacy of George's father, Ed Von Tobel Sr., who was a community philanthropist and founder of Von Tobel Lumber Company.

Geographic Scope: Clark County, Nevada

Focus Areas:

Higher education (tuition, textbooks, meal plans)
Trade schools and vocational programs
Four-year colleges and universities
Ivy League institutions

Eligibility:

Primary eligibility: Former graduates of Ed Von Tobel Middle School
Must have attended four consecutive years at a Clark County district high school
Must maintain a minimum 2.3 grade point average
Must write an essay about their time at Von Tobel Middle School, emphasizing how the experience provided academic tools for success

What They Fund:

Tuition costs
Textbooks
Meal plans
Other education-related expenses

Contact Information:

Nevada Community Foundation
1140 N Town Center Dr Suite 340
Las Vegas, NV 89144
Phone: 702.892.2326
Email: info@nevadacf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Requirements:

Essay about time at Ed Von Tobel Middle School
Documentation of attendance at Clark County district high school for four consecutive years
Proof of minimum 2.3 GPA
Application through Nevada Community Foundation or Public Education Foundation (PEF)

Submission Method:
Applications are processed through the Public Education Foundation (PEF) scholarship database, which provides a comprehensive database of scholarship opportunities including the George Von Tobel College Aid Fund.

Contact for Application Details:

Nevada Community Foundation
Phone: 702.892.2326
Email: info@nevadacf.org

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What Nevada Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 122
Total given: $16.49M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,150–$7.5M

By dollars: New York 48%, Nevada 26%, California 19%. Top recipient cities: Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
60% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.