About the Scholarship

The establishment of the John and Nicanora Gurley Endowed Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Gurley family.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

Student(s) must be formally admitted to the UNLV School of Public Health and enrolled full time at the undergraduate level;

Student(s) must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; and

Student(s) must demonstrate financial need as determined in the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Need Determination Form

How to Apply

Students should submit the following application materials (no more than 1-page total) no later than March 1, 2024 to: scholarships.sph@unlv.edu.

Please Include:

  • A 250 word essay on the driving factors behind your decision to study public health.
  • Name and number of UNLV advisor that will be contacted
  • Email subject line should contain “LAST NAME and AWARD being applied to”

The awards will be given at the May 3rd, 2024 School of Public Health Honors Ceremony. Attendance is required.

Award Stipulations

Recipients of the John and Nicanora Gurley Endowed Scholarship grant(s) UNLV the right to publish their name and use the applicant’s likeness in a photograph in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. These materials will become the property of UNLV and will not be returned. Recipients grant(s) UNLV the authority to edit, alter, copy, publish or distribute this photo for purpose of publicizing UNLV’s programs or for any other lawful purpose.