The starting point
Nevada residents get a fully automatic GPA + test-score scholarship grid (Presidential $8,000/yr down to Luna $750/yr); out-of-state students route through WICHE tuition reductions (WUE/PEP) or a stackable Tahoe/Dean's Pack/Honors set worth up to $12,000/yr. (DRAFT)
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 7 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Nevada Resident Four-Year Scholarship Grid (Presidential / Provost / Nevada Scholars / Pack Pride / Alphie / Luna)
$750-$8,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 3.0 minimum for consideration · SAT: 960 minimum · ACT: 18 minimum
Eligibility: Nevada resident; new freshman Fall 2026; full-time 15 credits; in-person; enrolled by June 15; completed file (app, transcripts, ACT/SAT, FAFSA/IM, MyNEVADA general scholarship app) by Feb 15 for max consideration
Renewal: Per year for up to four consecutive years or graduation, whichever is first. Maintain Nevada residency, meet federal SAP, complete 15 credits each fall/spring. Cumulative UNR GPA to maintain: Presidential 3.5, Provost 3.2, Nevada Scholars 2.9, Pack Pride 2.8, Alphie 2.8, Luna 2.8. GPA enforcement begins start of second year.
Other terms: Award level is set automatically by an unweighted-GPA x test-score grid. Eligible students receive ONE of these awards. Transfer students are not eligible for the in-state renewable scholarships.
https://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships/nevada-residents
Alternative One-Year Scholarship for Nevada Residents (no test scores)
$500-$3,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 3.0-4.0 (GPA-only bands) · SAT: None submitted · ACT: None submitted
Eligibility: New freshman who do not submit SAT/ACT scores
Renewal: One-year award only.
Other terms: GPA-only award for test-optional applicants. NOT stackable with the four-year scholarships or the National Merit Scholarship. Bands: 4.0=$3,000; 3.8-3.99=$1,500; 3.4-3.79=$750; 3.0-3.39=$500.
https://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships/nevada-residents
Presidential Level Scholarship (WICHE / out-of-state)
$8,000 · Published amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 4.0/32+ ACT/1420+ SAT down to 3.6/36/1570+ · SAT: 1420+ at 4.0 GPA · ACT: 32+ at 4.0 GPA
Eligibility: Resident of a WICHE state (excludes Nevada)
Renewal: Same renewal structure as resident Presidential (cumulative 3.5 GPA, 15 credits/term).
Other terms: Students from WICHE states may qualify for the Presidential Level Scholarship ($8,000/year). WUE and PEP are stackable with the Presidential. The Presidential and National Merit may NOT be combined. Students who receive the Tahoe/Dean's Pack/Honors awards are NOT eligible for the Presidential.
https://www.unr.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/first-year-scholarships/non-residents
