Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship

Name: Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:
The Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship is an educational award administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada that supports students in the region who are pursuing post-secondary education and striving to overcome financial barriers. Established by philanthropists Ron and Linda Smith, this scholarship reflects the family’s commitment to fostering access to higher education and encouraging students who demonstrate academic promise, strong character, and community involvement.

This scholarship offers recipients financial support that can be applied toward essential college or university expenses such as tuition, required fees, textbooks, supplies, and other costs directly connected to academic success. While award amounts vary depending on available funding and the applicant pool, the Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship provides meaningful assistance that can help reduce reliance on student loans and allow recipients to focus more fully on their educational and career goals.

Applicants are evaluated based on a combination of academic performance, community engagement, leadership potential, personal resilience, and clarity of purpose. The selection committee seeks students who balance scholastic achievement with active participation in extracurricular activities, volunteer service, work experience, or other forms of civic contribution. Personal essays or narrative statements are an important part of the application, offering students a chance to describe their aspirations, the impact of education on their lives, and how the scholarship will support their next steps.

Many recipients of the Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship are first-generation college students or individuals who have faced unique challenges while maintaining a strong commitment to academic and personal growth. By investing in students’ futures, this scholarship contributes to broader community resilience by empowering emerging leaders and professionals across diverse fields of study.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Northern Nevada.
• Must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student.
• Must plan to enroll or be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in the United States.
• Must demonstrate academic potential and a commitment to personal and educational goals.
• Must demonstrate involvement in community, work, or extracurricular activities.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Ron and Linda Smith Family Scholarship application form.
• Official academic transcript.
• Personal essay outlining educational aspirations and career goals.
• Letters of recommendation from educators, mentors, or community leaders.
• Any additional documentation requested by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada.

Deadline: April

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