Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship (Nevada)

About the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship is confirmed for the 2026/2027 academic year, though the exact application window is best checked on the official site. The award gives Nevada high school graduates up to $10,000 in lifetime merit funding toward study at eligible in-state colleges. It rewards students who met set GPA and core coursework standards in high school and then enroll within the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Because it is a merit-based program tied to your high school record, you qualify by graduating from a Nevada high school and meeting the required academic thresholds. The funding then supports your undergraduate or community college costs across your studies.

Who Runs the Program

The State of Nevada administers the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, with the program managed through the Office of the Nevada State Treasurer. The Treasurer’s office handles applications, eligibility verification, and disbursement of funds to participating institutions.

The scholarship works alongside Nevada’s public higher education network, so payments flow directly to the eligible college or university where you enroll.

Study Level and Eligible Fields

The award supports students at three points: high school seniors preparing to graduate, undergraduate students, and community college students. It applies to study within Nevada at eligible institutions.

No specific field of study restriction is stated. The program focuses on your enrollment status and academic eligibility rather than your major, so a wide range of programs can be covered.

How Many Awards Are Offered

The number of Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship awards is not specified. The program operates as a statewide merit award available to every Nevada graduate who meets the requirements, rather than a fixed number of slots.

Because eligibility is standards-based, your award depends on meeting the criteria rather than competing against a set quota.

Who Can Apply

This scholarship is for students who graduate from a Nevada high school and remain in the state for college. You must be a Nevada resident and meet the GPA and core coursework requirements set for graduates.

The program serves high school seniors moving into higher education, current undergraduates, and community college students, provided they attend an eligible Nevada institution.

Funding and Benefits

The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship provides a merit award of up to $10,000 over your lifetime of eligibility. The funding helps cover college costs at eligible Nevada System of Higher Education institutions.

Because the cap is a lifetime total, you draw on it across your terms rather than receiving the full amount at once. The exact per-credit or per-term rate is set by the program, so confirm the current disbursement details with the Treasurer’s office.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, you generally need to meet these conditions:

• Be a Nevada resident.
• Graduate from a Nevada high school.
• Meet the required GPA and core coursework standards (verify the current thresholds, as they can change).
• Enroll at an eligible NSHE institution, such as a Nevada college or university.

Because the specific GPA and coursework thresholds are set each year, check the official program pages before you rely on any figure.

Application Process for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

Applications for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship are handled for the 2026/2027 academic year through the Nevada State Treasurer’s office. Follow these steps:

1. Confirm you meet the residency, GPA, and coursework requirements as a Nevada high school graduate.
2. Review the forms and instructions on the official program page.
3. Enroll at an eligible NSHE institution.
4. Submit the required forms and any verification your high school or college provides.

Supporting materials typically requested include:

• Proof of Nevada high school graduation.
• Your academic record showing the GPA and core coursework met.
• Proof of enrollment at an eligible Nevada institution.

Because deadlines and required documents can shift each cycle, verify the exact dates for the 2026/2027 academic year before submitting. Direct any questions to the Office of the Nevada State Treasurer through the contact details on their site.

Official Website

You can review the forms and current requirements on the official page: https://www.nevadatreasurer.gov/GGMS/Forms/Forms/