UNLV has received funding for three new scholarships and a grant to the library from First Security Bank of Nevada.

The bank, a subsidiary of First Security Corp. of Salt Lake City, gave $3,700 to UNLV through the UNLV Foundation.

The gift will fund three $1,000 scholarships for students majoring in business, and will provide $700 to purchase books, periodicals, or audio or video taped material for the library.

Founded in 1928 with offices in Utah and Idaho, the bank contributes to the well-being of the communities it serves through the First Security Foundation, according to Spence Eccles, foundation president.

"UNLV is most grateful for this gift, which will directly benefit three scholarship recipients, as well as the many students who will use the library materials purchased with First Security Bank's grant," said Dr. Kenny Guinn, interim UNLV president.