Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship pays a per-credit-hour amount toward a Nevada college (up to 15 credits a semester) that varies by institution -- $40 at community colleges (lower-division), $60 at community colleges (upper-division) and Nevada State University, or $80 at four-year NSHE universities -- with a $10,000 lifetime cap. There is no separate application; the Nevada Treasurer's Office automatically notifies eligible graduates in July and August after high school graduation. Recipients must keep at least a 2.75 GPA each fall and spring semester and maintain sufficient enrollment (minimum credit thresholds vary by institution) to keep receiving it.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires a 3.25 GPA (weighted or unweighted) OR a 1070 SAT / 21 ACT, plus a core curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math (including Algebra II or higher), 3 years science, and 3 years social studies/history. Must be a Nevada resident for at least 2 years of high school and graduate with a Nevada high school diploma.

Applying

Paid per credit hour by institution type: $40 (community college lower-division), $60 (community college upper-division / Nevada State University), or $80 (four-year NSHE universities), up to 15 credits/semester, capped at a $10,000 lifetime total.