Kayoko Okumoto Scholarship at University of Nevada 2024-25

The University of Nevada, Reno is offering the Kayoko Okumoto Scholarship to international students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate course at the University.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be continuing or new F-1 or J-1 students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University.
• Applicants must meet the University's Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
• During the semesters of the award, undergraduate students must be enrolled in 15 University credits. Graduate students must be enrolled in 9 University credits or 6 with a graduate assistantship.
• Last semester students may enroll in at least 6 credits and must have applied for graduation to receive their semester award.
• Students may be enrolled less than full-time with a Disability Resource Center-approved reduced course load.
• Students from Japan are given preference.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must complete the (GUS) Application in their MyNEVADA account between October 1 and February 1 annually. 

Value of the Scholarship:

Selected candidates are awarded USD 1,000 yearly.