The UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs has received generous funding from donors to distribute scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship opportunities include need-based scholarships for undergraduate students. Additionally, our schools and departments will occasionally disperse monetary awards.
Information about scholarships and awards will be posted on this page as it becomes available. Please contact the Urban Affairs Dean’s Office at 702-895-3291 with any questions.
CSUN/GCUA Continuing Education Grant
The Continuing Education Grant from UNLV's CSUN Student Government and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will be awarded to graduating seniors who are facing financial hardships or barriers that may affect their ability to complete remaining coursework.
Award Amounts: Funds are limited and can only be used to assist with tuition and fees. Funds will be directly applied to a student's account and will not exceed the amount owed to UNLV.
- Undergraduate student in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
- Minimum 2.0 UNLV GPA
- Earned 100 or more credits by the end of this semester
- Enrolled in at least 3 credits in Fall 2024 semester
- Projected Graduation Term: Fall 2024
The application is open now. The submission deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.
Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumni Chapter Scholarships
5 for 5 Scholarship
The 5 for 5 Scholarship is available for undergraduate students currently enrolled in one of the five departments or schools housed in the College of Urban Affairs. Five scholarships of $500 scholarships each will be awarded to five total undergraduate students.
You must be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the following departments/schools:
- Department of Communication Studies
- Department of Criminal Justice
- Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies
- School of Public Policy and Leadership (Urban Studies)
- School of Social Work
This page will be updated when the scholarship is available again in 2025.
Department of Communication Studies Awards
Outstanding Student Creative Communication Award
The Outstanding Student Creative Communication Award recognizes creative projects (websites, presentations, podcasts, etc.) completed by undergraduate students in the Department of Communication Studies. Faculty members can nominate students who have created exceptional projects, or students may self submit their own projects for consideration.
- Must be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Department of Communication Studies
- Projects must exhibit the following characteristics:
- Rigorously created: Based on communication theory or research
- Professional and polished: High-quality, accurate work that communicates well
- Creative and innovative: Not formulaic, but creative and reflective of personal insights
- Nominations must be submitted by faculty members or self submitted by students
- Faculty members can upload multiple projects but should consider the overall quality across their courses and nominate only the "best" projects for consideration.
- Students who submit nominations on behalf of themselves must provide a copy of the assignment instructions and rubric. Projects must also be improved based on your instructor’s feedback before submitting them through the application form.
This page will be updated when the scholarship is available again in 2025.
Communication Rising Star Award
The Communication Rising Star Award recognizes two students (a rising first-year student with under 30 credits and a rising second-year student with under 60 credits) in the Department of Communication for the academic year. Faculty members can nominate rising students, or students may self submit their own nominations.
- Must be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Department of Communication Studies
- Must have under 30 credits to be considered a first-year and under 60 credits to be considered a second-year
- Must demonstrate excellent academic performance through grades, completed projects, and assessments of in-class performance
- Must be involved within the Communication major, UNLV community, or greater community
- Faculty members must submit a letter of recommendation for each student. Self-nominated students must submit a one-page letter of interest and a resume.
This page will be updated when the scholarship is available again in 2025.
Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies Scholarships
The School of Journalism and Media Studies awards over $20,000 in scholarships every year ranging from $500 to $2,000. We are grateful for our donors and the scholarship opportunities they make available for our students.
Scholarship applications open each spring semester. If you have any questions in the interim, contact Dave Nourse, our scholarship chair.
Department of Criminal Justice Awards
The Department of Criminal Justice offers a number of scholarships and non-monetary awards to their undergraduate and graduate students. This page will be updated when the scholarship is available again in 2025.
Scholarships
Dan Riley Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a junior (going into senior year) who has displayed academic excellence.
Felipe Ortiz Scholarship in Criminal Justice
This scholarship is for underrepresented undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Applications are currently closed.
Jay Hahn Law Enforcement Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a sophomore (going into junior year) who has displayed academic excellence.
Non-Monetary Awards
August Vollmer Award
This is a non-monetary award that recognizes a graduating senior who has worked in the field of criminal justice while attending UNLV. Please note, internships do not qualify.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
This award recognizes a graduate student who has displayed outstanding academic performance during graduate studies.