NSHE Regents' Scholar Award (Undergraduate and Graduate Research)

Academic Overview & Description

Highest academic honor conferred annually by the Board of Regents to one undergraduate and one graduate scholar at each NSHE institution demonstrating exceptional research.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Cash stipend of $5,000 per recipient with formal commendation at the Board of Regents meeting

Tuition Rate

Constituent campus rates

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.8+ cumulative collegiate GPA, junior/senior or graduate standing

English Language

Satisfied via university enrollment

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Institutional nomination dossier, curriculum vitae, published research portfolio

Letters of Recommendation

Nomination by institution president

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Nevada System of Higher Education's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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