NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship

The Powerful Partnership Scholarship Program is a service provided by the NV Energy Foundation to assist youngsters in pursuing higher education. The Powerful Partnership Program honors and supports the achievements of 30 exceptional high school seniors who have shown leadership in their studies and volunteer work.

Full Description

The NV Energy Powerful Partnerships Scholarship is available to high school seniors in the northern service territory of NV Energy, which includes all the communities it serves in northern Nevada. This $1,000 one-time scholarship is given out in accordance with the program’s criteria for selection and the number of applications submitted.

Both the general public and the dependents of NV Energy employees will profit from the scholarship. Any Nevadan-authorized university, college, or community college may accept the scholarship. Seniors in high school, whether they attended a public or private institution or were homeschooled, are encouraged to apply.

Who's eligible?

  • Eligible Grade: High School Senior – Undergraduate
  • Maximum Age: Any
  • Required GPA: 3.0
  • Geographic Eligibility: Nevada
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Any


How to Apply

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Essay
  • Grade transcript
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Recommendation letters

How to ace the NV Energy Powerful Partnership Scholarship?

1. Make sure you meet the selection criteria

Please review the conditions before applying: be a graduating high school senior enrolled in classes, homeschooled, or both; have evidence of your academic achievement with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and intend to pursue a degree at an authorized institution of higher learning in Nevada.

2. Check your residency status

Those, who are U.S. citizens, are eligible for this scholarship. If you are not a citizen, but you are a permanent resident, you may apply. Have the official certificates or identification documents that attest to this ready.

3. Complete the application requirements

This includes submitting the online application, your high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, among other things you can check when starting the online application process. You must enter the Employee ID number of your parent or legal guardian if you are a dependent of an NV Energy employee.

4. Commit to following the conditions

Recipients of awards must show proof of enrollment in a Nevada institution of higher education (such as an acceptance letter, a class schedule, etc.). Additionally, you must consent to keep your GPA at least 2.5 and submit an unofficial transcript at the conclusion of each semester you receive an award.

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