Scholar Programs

  Join a Scholar Program— Your First Step to College Success!

Are you starting college in Fall 2025? Looking for a head start on your journey? Scholar Programs at Nevada State are designed to help incoming students build connections, gain confidence, and set themselves up for success while exploring their passions and academic interests!

Why Join a Scholar Program?

Each Scholar Program offers:

• A shared theme— Connect with students who have similar interests.
• A one-week summer bridge experience— Get insider tips on college life, explore campus, meet professors and make friends before the semester even starts.
• A first-year course tailored for your cohort— Build connections and explore your program’s theme in a supportive classroom setting during the Fall semester.
• Faculty mentorship— Get guidance from professors who are invested in your success.
• Exclusive scholarships— Available only to Scholar Program participants during their first year.

By joining a Scholar Program, you’ll feel at home from day one and prepare for a successful college journey. Plus, you’ll get a head start in your academic journey and make meaningful connections along the way!

Which Scholar Program is right for you?

• Humanities Scholars – A supportive and engaging community for students majoring in English, Deaf Studies, Visual Media, History, or Communication, designed to deepen their knowledge and connections in the Humanities.
  • Summer Bridge Dates: July 21-25, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM
• Sustainability Scholars – A program for students passionate about protecting the planet, tackling environmental challenges, and using science to create a greener future through innovative, real-world solutions. Open to all students interested in sustainability, with a special focus on science majors, including health and data science.
  • Summer Bridge Dates: July 14-18, 2025 | 9 AM – 2 PM
• Explorer Scholars – Not sure what to major in? This program helps you explore different fields, match your skills and interests to potential careers, and find the right path for your future.
  • Summer Bridge Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Who Can Apply?

Scholar Programs are open to incoming first-year students starting at Nevada State in Fall 2025. Each student may only join one Scholar Program.