• Each fellowship/scholarship has a specific application timeline. See details under each award. The awards listed below are available for the 2024-2025 academic year unless otherwise specified.
• Most scholarships and fellowships are awarded for two semesters unless otherwise specified.
• Recipients must remain in good standing in your degree program and enroll in a minimum of 6 graduate credits (unless indicated differently) in each semester of the scholarship/fellowship year in order to be eligible for an award.
• Scholarships and fellowships are open to all students regardless of immigration status.
• All awards are subject to funding; award amounts change annually. Final award packages/amounts will be noted on award letters to recipients.
• See a list of current and previous fellowship winners.

• All applicants must submit a free application through the Grad Rebel Gateway.
• Each applicant must upload the following as part of their application:
  • Curriculum vitae/resume (C.V.)
  • Statement of purpose (maximum 2-3 double spaced pages).
  • Full contact information for at least one recommendation provider in the recommendation page of the application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the Grad Rebel Gateway no later than two weeks after the posted application deadline.
• Failure to submit all required information and materials by the posted deadline will render you ineligible for scholarship/fellowship consideration.
• Please read each award description below for specific/additional requirements and eligibility.
• Please view the Rubrics.

(worth $980)

The Donald Carn Scholarship was established to honor the contributions made by Professor Donald Carns, an accomplished scholar who helped establish the Department of Sociology at UNLV. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding graduate students admitted into a graduate degree-seeking program at UNLV. Preference is given to students who have a demonstrated need.

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in the Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline.
• Be an admitted degree-seeking graduate student
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on record with Financial Aid for the upcoming scholarship year by the deadline
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

(worth $1,000.00)

The Dr. Gregg Schraw Scholarship was established to honor the contributions made by Dr. Gregg Schraw and provides financial support for graduate students.

Gregg Schraw was a full professor in UNLV’s Department of Educational Psychology from 2000 until his passing in 2016. In addition to being a stunningly prolific author of journal articles, books, and book chapters and frequent editorial-board member for the top-tier, peer-reviewed journals in the field of educational psychology, Dr. Schraw was an uncommonly supportive and remarkably effective mentor to doctoral candidates at UNLV and other institutions. As both a researcher and a master teacher of other researchers, Dr. Schraw was an asset of inestimable worth to his academic field, to UNLV, and to every student he taught or mentored. Dr. Schraw’s impact on his field and the many scholars--both established and budding--with whom he interacted is described powerfully in McCrudden, M.T. (2016). Remembering Gregg Schraw. Educational Psychology Review, 28(4), 673-690, which can be read here.

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline.
• Be a doctoral student at UNLV. Preference will be given to students in:
  • Biological Sciences (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology concentration only)
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering (Environmental and Water Resources concentrations only)
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Higher Education
  • Learning Sciences
  • Public Health (Environmental and Occupational Health and Epidemiology and Biostatistics concentrations only)
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Education
• Must be alumni from one or more of the federally funded, campus-based projects housed within UNLV's Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO). These projects currently include:
  • Title III Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions
  • National Science Foundation Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
  • TIRO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Institute
  • TRIO Student Support Services

(Applicant will provide a letter of participation from UNLV CAEO as part of their application packet)

• Have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year.

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

(worth $950)

Dr. Lonnie & Sherrie Wright scholarship was created to support UNLV alumni who played on a UNLV athletic team while pursuing their undergraduate degree and are now pursuing a master's degree at UNLV. Preference will be given to students who played basketball. 

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline.
• Be admitted into a master’s degree-seeking program.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Have played on a UNLV athletic team while pursuing their undergraduate degree
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year.

Preference will be given to:

• Students who played a UNLV basketball team while pursuing their undergraduate degree.

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

(worth $490)

The Janine Lee Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of UNLV alumna Janine Lee JD'16 (read her tribute). The Janine Lee Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding UNLV masters or doctoral student. Preference will be given to students who are native to Nevada and are adult learners/single parents (If no Native Nevadans qualify, preference will also be given to students from California or Pennsylvania).

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline.
• Be admitted into a graduate degree seeking program.
• Have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.25.
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year.

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

(worth $1,000 per semester for four semesters)

McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholarships, administered by the Graduate College, are awarded in open competition to first-year graduate students who participated in a McNair Scholars program at UNLV or at another institution as an undergraduate. This prestigious award is granted over four semesters (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026).

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in the Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline.
• Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and be newly admitted to a graduate degree-seeking program at the time the scholarship begins (Fall 2023).
• Upload a certification of McNair program participation letter.
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of six graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year.

Application open: Oct. 1

Application priority deadline: Feb. 15

Decisions on applications received by the priority deadline will be made by March 15.

Applications accepted after the priority deadline will be reviewed and decisions will be posted on a rolling monthly basis.

(worth approx. $2,375)

The purpose of the Moretti Family Scholarship is to help the next generation of practitioners who will support those with learning differences. The Scholarship provides funding for graduate students at UNLV with an interest in supporting those with learning differences or special education needs.

To be eligible for the Moretti Family Scholarship, student(s) must meet the following criteria:

• Student(s) must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or above
• Students(s) must remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of six graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year
• Student(s) must be admitted into a graduate degree-seeking program at either the masters or doctoral level.
• Student(s) must have the goal of supporting those in the Southern Nevada community with learning differences and/or special educational needs and be pursuing graduate education in support of this goal, which will be outlined in the applicant's statement of purpose submitted to be considered for the Scholarship.

Moretti Family Scholars will be invited to meet with the Head of School at New Horizons Academy and tour the campus to learn more about work in the Las Vegas community supporting those with learning differences.

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

As a Financial Partner of the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, UNLV will waive its out-of-state tuition and provide scholarships to FAIT Fellows enrolling in the following eligible master’s degree programs:

• Master of Science in Management Information Systems
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity

The scholarships cover the cost of mandatory health insurance and assist with optional meal plan costs.

Benefits for FAIT Fellows

The following benefits are awarded for the first year of study and are renewable in the second year provided the student remains a FAIT Fellow in good academic standing in their approved degree program and maintains a minimum 3.2 GPA.

• UNLV will waive the out-of-state tuition for FAIT Fellows enrolling in its eligible master’s degree programs, charging only the in-state tuition fee, which is fully covered by the FAIT Fellowship tuition assistance.
• UNLV will also waive the application fee for FAIT Fellows.
• FAIT Fellows enrolled in UNLV’s eligible master’s degree programs will also receive a scholarship that will cover the costs of the following:
  • The mandatory Graduate Student Health Insurance, allowing FAIT Fellows to purchase the health insurance with no out-of-pocket expense.
  • The 90-meal Commuter Plan, should the FAIT Fellows choose to purchase a meal plan.

Eligible Programs

FAIT Fellows are eligible to enroll in the following four-semester (fall and spring), full-time master’s programs offered by UNLV:

• Master of Science in Management Information Systems
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity

(worth $470)

The School of Public Policy and Leadership Travel Award provides funding for students presenting at conferences or doing professional development. To be eligible for the Award, applicants must be a doctoral student in the Public Affairs program or a master’s student in the Public Administration program with an interest in continuing their graduate education

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in the Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline.
• Be an admitted master’s student in Public Administration or a doctoral student in Public Affairs.

Note: Statement of purpose should describe how the travel funds will be used if awarded.

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

(Package worth $1,000)

The Tina Kunzer-Murphy scholarship was created in honor of Tina’s service to UNLV. This award is in support of a UNLV alumna who played on a women’s athletic team and is now pursuing a master’s degree.

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in the Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) by the deadline
• Be admitted into a master’s degree-seeking program
• Have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 (incoming grad students must have a minimum undergrad GPA of 3.0).
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year.

Preference will be given to:

• Students who are native of Southern Nevada and graduated from a Clark County School District High School
• Students who played on a women's UNLV athletic team while pursuing their undergraduate degree

Application open: Oct. 1

Application deadline: Dec. 1

($150 - $2,500 depending on documented need and expenses)

The Graduate Student Access Childcare Scholarship program is a retroactive, reimbursement-based scholarship available in an effort to offer competitive, need-based scholarship funding to admitted/enrolled graduate students with young dependents. This scholarship is available on a highly competitive basis to graduate students who have documented financial need and pay for professional daycare or childcare in order to attend graduate school and pursue their graduate research.

Applicants must:

• Submit an application with all required supporting documents in the Grad Rebel Gateway (see Required Application Materials section above) at any point throughout the year (there is no deadline for this scholarship).
• Have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on record with Financial Aid for the upcoming scholarship year by the deadline (international students are exempt from FAFSA).
• Be admitted to a graduate degree seeking program.
• Have a minimum graduate GPA of at 3.3.
• Submit documentation that provides a Tax ID # for the childcare provider(s) and receipts showing the cost of childcare during academic semesters.
• Remain in good standing in their degree program and enroll in and complete a minimum of 6 graduate credits in each semester of the scholarship year.

Those who have all the proper documentation submitted by the deadline will be considered for a Childcare Scholarship; available childcare scholarship monies will then be distributed competitively based on financial need, childcare expenses, and graduate student GPA.

As a Financial Partner of the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, UNLV will waive its out-of-state tuition and provide scholarships to Clarke DS Fellows enrolling in its eligible master’s degree programs. The scholarships cover the cost of mandatory health insurance and assist with optional meal plan costs.

Benefits for Clarke DS Fellows

UNLV will waive the out-of-state tuition for Clarke DS Fellows enrolling in its eligible master’s degree programs, charging only the in-state tuition fee, which is fully covered by the Clarke DS Fellowship tuition assistance.

• UNLV will also waive the application fee for Clarke DS fellows.
• Clarke DS fellows enrolled in UNLV’s eligible master’s degree programs will also receive a scholarship that will cover the costs of:
  • The mandatory Graduate Student Health Insurance, allowing Clarke DS Fellows to purchase the health insurance with no out-of-pocket expense.
  • The 90-meal Commuter Plan, should the Clarke DS Fellows choose to purchase a meal plan.

These benefits are awarded for the first year of study and are renewable in the second year provided the student remains a Clarke DS Fellow in good academic standing in their approved degree program and maintains a minimum 3.2 GPA.

Eligible Programs

Clarke DS Fellows are eligible to enroll in the following four-semester (fall and spring), full-time master’s programs offered by UNLV:

• Master of Science in Management Information Systems
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity