Welcome to the Nevada Joint Union High School District Scholarship Site. Scholarships on this website are open to any student attending a Nevada Joint Union High School District High School who meets the scholarship's criteria.
Scholarship Opportunities for Students:
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Opportunity:
Eligibility:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States, are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Students can access the application by going to enf.elks.org/MVS and clicking the big, “Apply Now” button.
Application closes on November 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
Scholarship Information & Updates
🎯 Scholarship Prep To-Do List for Seniors
💻 Create Your Going Merry Account
Use your personal email (not your school email) when signing up Visit Going Merry
📝 Start Your Scholarship Writing Responses
Begin drafting your four required scholarship application responses.
Prompts are available on the District Scholarship Application tab.
Starting early gives you time to revise and improve!
✉️ Letters of Recommendation
Request two letters:
One from a community member
One from a staff member
📅 Important Dates
October 1 – FAFSA Opens
October 2 – Going Merry Local Scholarships Open.
December 15 – Letters of Recommendation due (upload to Going Merry)
January 16 – Applications Close
April 22 – Scholarship Night Event
👨👩👧 Senior Parent Google Meet Information Sessions
Learn about the scholarship program, deadlines, and tips for success!
Choose a session that works best for you:
Thursday, August 21 at 12:30 pm
Monday, August 25 at 8 am
Wednesday, August 27 at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 2 at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 3 at 6 PM
⏰ Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Senior Parent Google Meet Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fvj-qgkg-rsr Or dial: (US) +1 470-499-1643 PIN: 201 968 367# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fvj-qgkg-rsr?pin=1579887781998
✅ Junior and Sophomore Scholarship Prep To-Do List
📚 Academic Preparation
Do your best in your classes — not all scholarships are GPA-based, but putting in effort and showing growth matters.
Build strong relationships with teachers — they can offer guidance and write recommendation letters later.
🧠 Skill Development
Practice writing essays through English class or journaling.
Work on time management — balancing school, activities, and responsibilities.
🌟 Extracurricular Involvement
Join clubs, sports, or organizations — depth and leadership over time look great.
Track activities and achievements — keep a running list for later use.
💖 Community Service
Find a volunteer activity you care about and stick with it.
Start logging hours and impact — time, duties, lessons learned, etc.
👩💼 Personal Branding
Start a resume or brag sheet — list honors, awards, work experience, etc.
Identify passions and strengths — what do you care about? What comes naturally?
📚 Scholarship Awareness
Start a scholarship folder (digital or paper) with:
Interesting scholarships you hear about
Deadlines (set reminders for future years)
Essay prompts (some repeat yearly)
Look into local scholarship foundations or programs now — they often support students early.
💬 Mentorship and Support
Meet with your school counselor and let them know you're interested in scholarships.
Ask older students about their scholarship experiences.
💻 Online Presence (Optional but Helpful)
Create a professional email address.
Clean up social media — scholarship committees may check.
✍️ Personal Writing Practice
Draft reflections on:
Your background and goals
A challenge you've overcome
What you want to study or do with your life
These will evolve, but they will help with scholarship essays later.
🔍 Financial Aid Basics
Learn about FAFSA and financial aid terms early.
Talk with family about college costs and expectations.
CalKIDS College Fund
Contact Information
Brandy Sanders
District Scholarship/Fund Coordinator 11645 Ridge Road Grass Valley, CA. 95945 Phone: (530) 273-4431 ext. 2038 Email: bsanders@njuhsd.com