Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award Grant

Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: March 08, 2026

Summary

Overview

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year. Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award The Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award is designed to support graduating high school seniors from Northern Nevada who are planning to attend a 4-year university to complete their degree. One scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded each year to a student who the committee feels exemplifies the qualities that Nico possessed. Consciously, Nico had a love for learning and pursuit of knowledge that was inspiring to his classmates and teachers. Subconsciously, Nico walked through life with a kindness and compassion that impacted the lives of others. Together, these qualities can have a lasting impact on the world around you. This is a one-time award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be graduating high school seniors in Northern Nevada (typically defined as Tonopah and north)Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or abovePlan to attend any 4-year university (in or out of state)Agree to be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA during the time they are receiving a scholarship