Nevada Joint Union
High School District
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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 by CLass:

Class of 2025

🎓 Scholarship Recipient To-Do List

 

✅ Due by May 30:

  • Submit your Thank You Note
    Write a thoughtful thank-you note for the donors who made your scholarship possible. This is required to receive your scholarship payment.

📝 As Soon As Possible:

  • Complete the Scholarship Payment Google Form
    Make sure to fill out the form with your accurate payment information.

📄 Provide Proof of Full-Time Enrollment:

  • Upload an unofficial transcript or enrollment verification that clearly shows:
    • Your name and ID number
    • The Fall 2025 semester
    • The number of units/credits you are enrolled in (must be full-time)

💰 Scholarship Payments:

  • Payments will begin in the last week of July 2025
    (pending completion of all above requirements)
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Class of 2026
 

🎯 Scholarship Prep To-Do List for Juniors

 

📚 Get Involved!

  • Participate in school activities and volunteer work
    This boosts your scholarship and college applications — start now!

💻 Create Your Going Merry Account

📝 Start Your Scholarship Writing Responses

Begin drafting your four required scholarship application responses. Starting early gives you time to revise and improve!

👨‍👩‍👧 Junior Parent Google Meet Info Sessions

Learn about the scholarship program, deadlines, and tips for success! Choose a session that works best for you:Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, May 22 at 12:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, June 4 at 3 PM
  • Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday, June 18 at 6 PM
    ⏰ Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
🔗 Join the Google Meet: Junior Families Google Meet

Class of 2027 and 2028

✅ Freshman 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.
 
 

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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
 
 
 
 

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