College Scholarships
Empowering Nevada’s youth through educational opportunities
Scholarship Program
The Uplift Foundation of Nevada is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to empowering youth through education, mentorship, and civic engagement. One of its core initiatives is providing college scholarships to support academically motivated, underserved students—particularly male high school seniors of Black/African American descent in Clark County, Nevada—who plan to pursue post-secondary education.
These scholarship awards help reduce financial barriers to college attendance and encourage recipients to achieve their academic and career goals while contributing positively to their communities.
Eligibility Requirements
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Must be a male high school senior of Black/African American descent
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Resident of Clark County, Nevada
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Minimum 2.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale)
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Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college/university
Scholarship Details
Success Stories
Marcus Johnson
UNLV, Class of 2023
“The Uplift scholarship made it possible for me to attend college without the burden of excessive student loans. Their mentorship program also connected me with professionals in my field who guided my career path.”
Devin Williams
Nevada State, Class of 2024
“Being an Uplift scholar gave me more than financial support – it gave me a community of mentors and peers who pushed me to excel academically and give back to my community.”
Tyler Robinson
UNR, Class of 2025
“The Uplift scholarship allowed me to focus on my engineering studies without worrying about finances. Their networking events helped me land an internship that turned into a full-time job offer.”
Jordan Carter
CSN, Class of 2026
“As a first-generation college student, I didn’t know where to start. Uplift’s guidance and financial support made all the difference in helping me navigate higher education successfully.”