Creating opportunities for success

The Public Education Foundation administers a variety of scholarships to help students pursue higher educational goals.  In many cases, the scholarships make college and university experience accessible to students who might not otherwise dream of a college education.  The Public Education Foundation offers more than 80 different scholarship opportunities for Southern Nevada’s high school seniors to attend both in-state and out-of-state schools.

Our scholarship donors are corporations, associations, organizations, foundations and individuals who want to create a brighter future by encouraging education. Each donor has the opportunity to determine the criteria of their scholarship and plays an active role in selecting the scholarship recipients.  The Foundation provides professional assistance in establishing the scholarship funds including advertising and promotion, clerical support, and an awards recognition luncheon in May.  The luncheon gives the donors and scholarship recipients the opportunity to meet if they haven’t already done so during the selection process. 

To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $4,152,236 to 1,816 students.

Other Opportunities for High School Students

U.S. Senator Harry Reid is accepting applications for the U.S. Senate Page Program.

The United States Senate Page Program exposes high school students to many interesting and challenging experiences. Pages play an important role in the daily operation of the U.S. Senate.  You must be a high school junior, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and be 16 or 17 years of age.

Click here for more information - or apply online by clicking here.

For Donors
Establishing or adding to a Scholarship Fund
You can get the help you need to quickly set up a Scholarship Fund. Our Scholarship Coordinator works tirelessly to be sure information is distributed to guidance counselors and potential applicants; applications are processed promptly and contain complete information; checks are written and gifts acknowledged promptly when the fund receives donations.

Contact us to learn more about how you can establish a scholarship fund or contact Shana Venenga directly at 799-1042. 

Donate Now by credit card to any scholarship fund.

For Students
Scholarship Selection Process
Review committees select recipients based on information submitted by the applicant. Some scholarship funds have specific eligibility requirements established by the donor, such as enrollment at a particular high school or specializing in a particular field of study. Committees make their selections and the recipient is notified prior to the Scholarship Recognition Luncheon in May.