ATTENTION: CLARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND PARENTS
The Rogers Foundation to Award $400,000 in College Scholarships to Nearly a Dozen CCSD High School Seniors
Application Period Open Now Through Feb. 2, 2025
Southern Nevada’s foremost advocate for arts and education, The Rogers Foundation, encourages Clark County high school seniors to apply for a significant opportunity – more than $400,000 in college scholarships. The application period is now officially open and will remain so until February 2, 2025.
Those interested in scholarship opportunities are urged to discover the minimum eligibility requirements and apply directly online via The Rogers Foundation’s website at therogers.foundation to meet the Feb. 2, 2025 deadline. It’s important to note that while applicants are required to complete the SAT or ACT, there is no minimum score requirement.
The Rogers Foundation is committed to shaping the futures of promising students by offering annual scholarships totaling $100,000, with a cumulative contribution of $400,000. These scholarships, spanning from $5,000 to $25,000 per year for four years, are designed to support students pursuing higher education within and beyond the state of Nevada. The scholarships are for students attending any institution of higher education, including vocational or technical schools, community colleges, or state universities.
The Rogers Foundation will offer a minimum of 11 scholarships:
- $25,000 Scholarship: This prestigious scholarship, renewable for an additional three years, will be awarded to one outstanding recipient.
- $10,000 Scholarships: Five deserving students will be awarded $10,000 each annually, renewable for an additional three years, to attend the institution of their choice.
- $5,000 Scholarships: An additional five students will receive $5,000 annually, renewable for an extra three years, to further their education at their preferred institution.
Since its inception in 2015, The Rogers Foundation has enabled 262 Clark County high school graduates to pursue their higher education dreams.
Janae Downey, Chief Financial Officer of The Rogers Foundation, shared her excitement about the upcoming scholarship season, stating, “This is truly the best time of year for us, as it reflects our dedication to transforming lives through education. We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for a scholarship to pursue their academic dreams. We recognize the significant challenges that come with preparing for college, especially the financial strain. Our mission is to help ease that burden and open doors to a brighter future for these deserving scholars.”
About The Rogers Foundation
The Rogers Foundation is one of the largest privately funded charitable foundations in Nevada. Its mission is to transform lives through arts and education. Previously named Foundation of The Year and a 2019 Angel Award recipient, among the many charitable activities undertaken by The Rogers Foundation are: funding scholarships to attend college, providing funding for statewide educational reform efforts focused on educational equity through Educate Nevada Now, powering education non-profit CORE, a two-generation program that serves underserved students and families from middle school to graduation, and Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena and live music venue, The Beverly Theater. Additionally, The Rogers Foundation is a supporter of Black Mountain Institute and is among the largest private donors to Nevada State College. The Foundation also has previously sponsored the annual Heart of Education Awards, a ceremony to honor the work of Clark County K-12 public school teachers. For more information visit therogers.foundation or follow @therogersfoundation
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ATTENTION: CCSD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND PARENTS — The Rogers Foundation to Award $400,000 in College Scholarships to Nearly a Dozen CCSD High School Seniors
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ATTENTION: CCSD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND PARENTS — The Rogers Foundation to Award $400,000 in College Scholarships to Nearly a Dozen CCSD High School Seniors