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 $500 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 2027 SCOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN!

Please click this link to go to the Public Education Foundation (PEF) start page. Once there, click the blue “APPLY NOW” button, follow the instructions to complete the general applicaiton, and then search for “LAS VEGAS HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP” and complete the applicaiton.

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.