Overview

The College of Liberal Arts is pleased to have the ability, based upon private funding, to award annual scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students pursuing a degree within the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). The scholarships awarded may vary from year to year based upon funding. COLA scholarships do not automatically renew.

Scholarships are awarded based upon factors established by the private donor, the College of Liberal Arts, and UNLV. Examples of such factors can include, but are not limited to, financial need, GPA, major or minor, and Nevada residence. Scholarship recipients are selected by COLA’s faculty financial aid and scholarship committee. Student information, such as their name and school, are not shared with COLA’s faculty financial aid and scholarship committee in order to make the selection process more equitable.

All students must reapply annually for scholarship eligibility. In addition to the scholarship application, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternate Need Form to be considered for any departmental or institutional scholarships. For more information about institutional scholarships, please see UNLV’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Incoming Student Scholarships

New incoming (first-year and transfer) undergraduate students who have been admitted to UNLV are able to apply for COLA scholarships. Please complete the College of Liberal Arts Scholarship Incoming Student Application available through Rebel Success Hub by the deadline of November 1. This scholarship application will give students consideration for all COLA scholarships for which they qualify.

Continuing Student Scholarships

Current undergraduate students should complete the College of Liberal Arts Continuing Student Scholarship Application available through Rebel Success Hub by the deadline of November 1. Students should have a UNLV GPA of, at least, 3.0. This scholarship application will give students consideration for all COLA scholarships for which they qualify.