Founders’ Scholarship

In Partnership with the Public Education Foundation (PEF)

Clark County School District (CCSD) High School seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary college or university, may apply for this scholarship; two $750 scholarships are available.

Preference will be given (but not required) to Hawaiian/part Hawaiian students and dependents of members of the Hawaiian Civic Club. To qualify, students must attend the college/university full-time by taking a minimum of twelve credit hours per semester.

Application period for the 2026 scholarships CLOSED on January 31, 2026

Students should have completed the PEF general application to make sure they meet the scholarship requirements before they apply for a specific scholarship. Once you submitted the general applications, you should have received a list of the scholarships you can apply for. Our scholarship should have shown up on your list of scholarships to apply.

Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required before a check is mailed from PEF to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters. Contact LVHCC for additional information on Scholarships.