AMERICA250 NEVADA SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATOR AWARDS OPEN
Reno, Nev. (Nov. 13, 2025) – America250 Nevada is encouraging students and educators to submit applications for 2026 Civic Seal Student Scholarships and Awards for Civics Educators via the America250 Nevada Program. Scholarships and classroom awards are available for students and educators who model civic responsibility and active leadership in their communities.
The Civic Leader Educator Award honors Nevada teachers who are dedicated to civics education and engagement in their classroom and community. Award recipients will be honored with a $1,776 classroom or professional development grant. Applications are due on Jan. 15, 2026, and recipients will be notified in June 2026. The 2026 Civic Leader Student Award honors high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and commitment to civic engagement. This is open to any senior from any Nevada school after completion of the Civic Seal requirements. Award recipients will be honored with a $2,500 scholarship toward their post-secondary education. Applications are due on Jan. 15, 2026, and recipients will be notified in April 2026.
A second round of scholarships will be made available to students taking government classes in the spring of 2026. Those applications will be due in May 2026 to give students adequate time to complete the necessary requirements. Awards will be announced in June 2026. Exact deadlines for the spring scholarships will be posted in April on America250Nevada.org.
The complete list of requirements and scoring rubrics are located on the site America250Nevada.org, along with the link to each application form.
The Civic Seal and scholarship program is a partnership with Nevada’s Department of Education and the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, with financial support from NV Energy Foundation. This program aims to expand and deepen civics education with funding to schools to support the Civic Seal program, which teaches government, public speaking, and leadership skills.
