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.

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 2025 scholarships is open! There’s a new process so please follow it to be taken to our Founder’s Scholarship to apply.

Students are to fill out a general application at this link: https://thepef.org/apply-for-scholarships, and then a link will be provided so applicants can search for the “Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club’s Founders Scholarship” to apply

Two scholarships in the amount of $750 each are available to be awarded.

Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required before a check is mailed from LVHCC 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.