Scholarships Plus Program
Funding Amount
$250 - $20,000 per year
Deadline
January 31, 2027
298 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Scholarships Plus Program
Funder: Public Education Foundation (PEF)
Geographic Scope: Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas area)
Program Type: Post-secondary education scholarships
Overview
The Scholarships Plus program is a comprehensive scholarship clearinghouse that provides financial support to high school seniors and college-enrolled students pursuing two-year and four-year college or vocational school programs. The program offers over 900 scholarships from numerous community and corporate donors.Key Statistics:
- Current high school seniors
- Current college-enrolled students
- Students pursuing post-secondary education at two-year or four-year institutions
- Students pursuing vocational/technical school programs
- Local students (Clark County area) have stronger chances of receiving funds
Eligibility
- Academic performance (grades)
- Financial need
- Participation in school clubs and after-school activities
- Chosen major or career field
- Life experiences and overcome challenges
- Diversity (first-generation college students represented at 53% vs. 34% nationally)
- Extra-curricular achievements
Award Criteria
Eligibility extends beyond traditional metrics. Students can be awarded scholarships based on:- Costs associated with two-year college programs
- Costs associated with four-year college programs
- Vocational and technical school programs
- Post-secondary educational expenses
What They Fund
Specific Scholarship Programs Within Scholarships Plus
1. Diversity Scholarship Program - For dependents of Penn National Gaming, Inc. team members; $2,500-$10,000 annual awards 2. Vegas Strong Compassion Scholarship - For children of the 58 victims of the October 1, 2017 tragedy; approximately $1.5 million directed to this fund 3. Children of the 58 Scholarship - Created in honor of Neysa Tonks, who lost her life on October 1, 2017 4. Vegas Strong Helping Hands Scholarship - For students affected by 1 October tragedy with financial hardship or pursuing high-need fields (Accounting, Education, Health Care/Medical Services, Information Technology, STEM) 5. Vegas Strong First Responders' Dependent Scholarship - For Clark County seniors who are dependents of first responders (police, fire, healthcare, nonprofit, government disaster relief) 6. Vegas Strong Future First Responders Scholarship - For Clark County seniors pursuing post-secondary education to become first respondersContact Information
PEF Administrative Offices Phone: 702.799.1042PEF Teacher Superstore
Address: 6001 S. Decatur Boulevard, Suite D, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: 702.263.6007
Website: thepef.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Visit the online platform at thepef.org/apply-for-scholarships or thepef.org/scholarships
2. Explore scholarship opportunities - The online platform helps students determine which scholarships they are eligible for
3. Complete the online application form - Students can apply for multiple scholarship opportunities through the platform
4. Submit application - Submit through the online portal by the deadline
- Application Window: Annual
- Deadline: January 31 (of each year)
- Award Period: Following academic year
Application Timeline
- Online application form
- Eligibility information
- Academic performance details
- Financial need documentation (if applicable)
- Information about school clubs/activities and extra-curricular achievements
- Major or career field information
- Personal statement/life experiences essay
What Students Submit
- Helps students identify which scholarships they qualify for
- Streamlines the application process for multiple scholarships
- Over 300 scholarship opportunities available on platform
- Easy-to-use online system
Platform Features
- 2020-2021 cycle: Over 18,000 scholarship applications submitted (45% increase from prior year)
- Students encouraged to apply for multiple scholarships as many opportunities are available
Application Statistics
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