GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Here’s a clearer, more teacher-ready version of the scholarship description — organized so a student can quickly see whether they qualify and what to prepare.

Quick summary
- The GIAR Grandmothers Scholarship supports the college education (undergraduate or graduate) of first‑generation young women of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American or South American ancestry who are under 25 and live in northern Nevada (generally Tonopah and north) or the state of Hawaii. Financial need is a factor.

Who “first‑generation” means here
- A young woman who herself immigrated to the United States and became a naturalized citizen, or a young woman who is the daughter of an immigrant from the listed ancestries.

Eligibility checklist
- Female, under age 25
- Of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American, or South American ancestry
- First‑generation as defined above
- Resident of northern Nevada (typically Tonopah and north) or the state of Hawaii
- High school graduate or graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university

Award amounts and renewal
- This is primarily a one‑time award of up to $5,000, awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need (need will be verified using your FAFSA and other financial aid documents).
- In some cases, one scholarship recipient may receive funding that covers full cost of attendance at the University of Nevada, Reno (up to $25,000), also based on need.
- Awards may be renewed, but renewal requires reapplication.

Academic expectations while receiving the scholarship
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while funded.
- Provide a copy of unofficial transcripts at the end of each semester you receive the scholarship.

Application materials (you must include)
- Official or unofficial high school/college transcript
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited U.S. college or university
- One‑page essay written by the student
- Financial aid packet (including FAFSA and any other requested financial documents)

If you think you qualify, gather these documents carefully and make sure your FAFSA is complete — the selection committee will verify financial need. If you’d like, I can help you draft the one‑page essay or review your application checklist.