PEF Scholarships Plus is the scholarship program of the Public Education Foundation (PEF), Nevada’s largest scholarship management provider, serving public schools in Clark County (the Las Vegas area). Each year PEF awards more than 900 scholarships worth over $6 million, with individual awards from $250 to $100,000 — and one free general application matches you to every scholarship you qualify for.
Key Details
- Program: PEF Scholarships Plus — Public Education Foundation
- Who it serves: students in Nevada’s Clark County public schools
- Scale: 900+ scholarships a year, worth over $6 million
- Award amounts: $250 to $100,000 per award
- Application: one free PEF General Application
- Deadline: Deadline: February 2, 2027 (named legacy scholarships: January 20, 2027)
Named Legacy Scholarships (Deadline January 20, 2027)
PEF’s named legacy scholarships include the Frias Legacy Scholarship, the Hispanic & Latino Legacy Scholarship, the LGBTQ+ Scholarship, the Black Girl Magic Scholarship, and the PENN Scholarship. These awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 and share the January 20, 2027 deadline.
How to Apply for PEF Scholarships
- Go to thepef.org/scholarships and start the PEF General Application (via apply.mykaleidoscope.com).
- Applications opened October 1, 2026 — submit by February 2, 2027 (or January 20, 2027 for the named legacy scholarships above).
- Prepare your transcript, resume, financial need letter, and a letter of recommendation — the one application matches you to every PEF scholarship you are eligible for.
- There is no application fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are PEF scholarships?
PEF Scholarships Plus is the scholarship program of Nevada’s Public Education Foundation. It awards 900+ scholarships a year worth over $6 million to students in Clark County public schools, from $250 to $100,000 each.
Who can apply for PEF Scholarships Plus?
Students in Nevada’s Clark County public schools (the Las Vegas area). One free general application matches you to every PEF scholarship you qualify for.
What is the deadline for PEF scholarships 2027?
February 2, 2027 for most PEF scholarships; the named legacy scholarships (Frias, Hispanic & Latino Legacy, LGBTQ+, Black Girl Magic, PENN) close earlier, on January 20, 2027. Applications opened October 1, 2026.
How much are PEF scholarships worth?
Individual awards range from $250 to $100,000; the named legacy scholarships range from $10,000 to $100,000.
How do I apply for PEF scholarships?
Complete the free PEF General Application at thepef.org/scholarships (hosted on apply.mykaleidoscope.com) with your transcript, resume, financial need letter, and a letter of recommendation.