NCCAVS Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000/year
1 winner

Eligibility

Location
Nevada
Major
Physical Sciences
Education level
Four-year institutionUndergraduate
Enrollment
Full-time
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a four-year college or university in Northern California (zip codes 93700 through 96099) or Nevada with a declared major relevant to the American Vacuum Society and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.

One scholarship provides $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years while maintaining good standing and a 3.0 GPA. Recipients receive complimentary AVS student membership and are expected to participate in NCCAVS events.

Email a one-page statement of purpose, one recommendation, and an unofficial transcript to nccavs_scholarship@avs.org by April 20.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • One-page statement of purpose
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Unofficial academic transcript
  • One letter of recommendation from someone who can assess the student's potential in areas relevant to AVS (may be submitted separately by the reference)
  • Unofficial academic transcript (official transcript required before award is granted)
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Enrolled full-time at a 4-year college/university in the NCCAVS region (California zip codes 93700-96099 and Nevada)
  • Declared major relevant to AVS
  • Application due by April 20, 2026
  • Recipients must maintain good standing and a 3.0 GPA for renewal.
  • Recipients are expected to participate in NCCAVS events.