Who our scholarships serve.
Sierra Summit Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Northern Nevada students attending Catholic schools. As a Section 25F scholarship granting organization, we follow a clear order of priority when awarding funds, outlined below.
Catholic Classical Schools, Grades 6–12
Students attending a Catholic classical school in Northern Nevada, in grades six through twelve, receive first priority in every scholarship cycle.
Apply for a ScholarshipOther Catholic Schools in Northern Nevada
Once priority-one awards are made, remaining scholarships go to students attending other Catholic schools throughout Northern Nevada.
Apply for a ScholarshipRenewals and siblings come first
Section 25F requires us to give priority to students who received a scholarship from us the year before, and then to their siblings, before considering new applicants within each priority group.
Before you apply
Eligible student
Recipients must qualify as an "eligible student" under Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code, which we verify before any award is made.
Enrollment
Students must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at a qualifying Catholic school in Northern Nevada.
Renewal & sibling priority
Students who received a Sierra Summit scholarship the prior year are given priority, followed by siblings of current recipients.
Curious how the Section 25F tax credit benefits donors, and the rules it places on organizations like ours? Visit ourSection 25F page.