The Sergott Family Scholarship aims to propel current and former foster youth and young adults from Washoe County and all other Rural Region counties to a successful higher education experience. Five Scholarship recipients will each receive $1000 to help alleviate the financial barriers associated with pursuing a college degree or vocational certification.

Eligible applicants must:
 - Be a current or former foster youth that experienced being in
    care in any NV county except Clark County
 - Be a U.S. Citizen
 - Provide proof of High School completion (Diploma or
    equivalent)
 - Provide proof of foster care experience (Proof of Wardship
    Letter)
 - Provide proof of enrollment at time of application submission
 - Not yet reach the age of 26 by application deadline: July 31,
    2023
 - Submit a personal statement essay as part of their application.

Applications MUST be submitted to the Educationhelp@dcfs.nv.gov during the established timeframe

We want to ensure Nevada’s best scholars stay in Nevada. The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship awards up to $10,000 in tuition to our state’s brightest students who decide to attend college here in Nevada. The Scholarship allows qualified students an opportunity to save a significant amount of money by simply going to school at an in-state college or university. If you’re a high-achieving student with a desire to attend college, this is an opportunity that is too good to pass up!

Students graduating from a public, private, or charter high school in the state of Nevada must meet the following requirements to qualify for the scholarship:
 - Graduate with an overall GPA of 3.25 (weighted or unweighted)
    or earn a qualifying test score on the SAT (1070 or higher) or
    ACT (21 or higher).
 - Complete while in high school, 4 years of English, 4 years of
    Math (including Algebra II or higher), 3 years of science, and 3
    years of history.
 - Be a resident of Nevada for at least two years.

Nevada’s Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) Program, operated by The Children’s Cabinet and Clark County Social Service (CCSS), provides financial assistance for postsecondary training and education to youth who have aged out of foster care or who have left foster care after age 16 through kinship, guardianship, or adoption in Nevada.

Eligibility Requirements
1. ETV is for young adults who have aged out of foster care or who have left foster care after age 16 through kinship, guardianship, or
     adoption (we will verify this information with you).
2. Accepted to an accredited post-secondary or vocational school.
3. Complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
4. Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. Not have reached your 26th birthday.
6. Have not participated in the ETV program for more than 5 years.

ETV can pay for:
1. Tuition and fees
2. Room and board (both on campus and off campus)
3. Books and school supplies
4. Transportation for school attendance
5. Computer, software, and equipment
6. Childcare expenses
7. Miscellaneous personal/educationally related expenses
8. Monthly personal stipend (limited to $250 each month)

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.