UNCF Las Vegas Inter-Alumni Council

06/27/2026

After another successful scholarship brunch, we want to take the opportunity to reach out more to the community of HBCU supporters to join the mission.

Please Save the Date and join us on September 12th!

06/03/2026

Its TIME, Get your tickets. There will be live music, DJ, and food. Thank you in advance for supporting the local LVIAC UNCF chapter. UNCF, the largest and most effective minority education organization, enables students to get the college education they need and that we as a nation need them to have. Your continued support will help the local UNCF Las Vegas Inter-Alumni Council change lives by helping today's students become the lawyers, engineers, doctors and nurses of tomorrow.

Event Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVnTs43oCE9q9fzMq6G7l5QXaooUe6pV1ps1Vf6JNT8VBnvw/viewform

Link is also found in the bio.

05/30/2026

02/26/2026

Its TIME, Get your tickets. There will be live music, DJ, and food. Thank you in advance for supporting the local LVIAC UNCF chapter. UNCF, the largest and most effective minority education organization, enables students to get the college education they need and that we as a nation need them to have. Your continued support will help the local UNCF Las Vegas Inter-Alumni Council change lives by helping today's students become the lawyers, engineers, doctors and nurses of tomorrow.

Event Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVnTs43oCE9q9fzMq6G7l5QXaooUe6pV1ps1Vf6JNT8VBnvw/viewform

02/05/2026

This Black History Month, we’re partnering with POWER 88 to invite Nevada middle school students to honor African American heroes through creative essays. 📚 Black History Month is a time to reflect, celebrate leadership, and uplift the stories that continue to shape our communities.

Submit a 250-word essay for a chance to earn a Nevada-sponsored 529 scholarship. The contest runs from February 1 through February 28, 2026, and is open to all Nevada students in grades 6–8. Together, let’s empower youth and celebrate the impact of African American heroes across Nevada.

Learn more and access contest details:
🔗 [LINK] https://www.power88lv.com/

Note: All essay submissions must be emailed by 5 p.m. PST on February 28 or postmarked no later than February 28, 2026.

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02/02/2026

Nevada’s UNCF Scholarship Fund
Students will be selected for this scholarship program and granted a $5,000 “last dollar” scholarship award so that they can satisfy any outstanding tuition and fees that may hinder their advancement or graduation once the following criteria is met:

➊ Student must have a permanent address in Nevada;

➋ Student must be a high school graduate entering college, returning to college, or transferring from an accredited community college;

➌ Preference will be given to students enrolled at any of the UNCF member institutions, other historically black colleges or universities (aka HBCUs) or an accredited four year institution within Nevada;

➍ Student must have a minimum grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;

➎ Student must have an unmet financial need as verified by the college or university financial aid office where they are enrolled;

➏ Student must complete the UNCF online application describing extracurricular activities, honors and awards, community service, and interests;

➐ Student has completed their application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

05/17/2025

Have you purchased your tickets yet? What you waiting for?!

Join us on June 8th! 🎓