WNC: Promise Scholarship application deadline Oct. 31

High school seniors who are concerned about funding their college education can count on the Nevada Promise Scholarship and the opportunity to receive this higher education funding through Western Nevada College.

The Nevada Legislature created this last-dollar scholarship funding in 2017 to cover tuition and other mandatory fees not met by federal or state aid. The scholarship provides financial aid for up to three years for students who apply and follow through with the requirements for receiving the scholarship.

Students can save more than $3,000 per year by applying for the scholarship.

Nevada high school students graduating in spring 2025 must apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship no later than Oct. 31. Nevada Promise is open to Nevada high school students graduating between Aug. 1 and June 15 who begin classes at WNC in the fall immediately following graduation.

Applicants must be classified as a Nevada resident for tuition purposes and must have earned a high school diploma from a private or public high school in Nevada, or a public high school that is located in a county that borders the state and accepts pupils who are residents of this state. Students may also qualify if they earn their general equivalency diploma (GED or HSE) prior to age 20.

Other requirements to receive the scholarship are completing a training session by March 1, applying for FAFSA no later than April 1, fulfilling community service obligations by May 1 and meeting with your mentor no later than July 1.

To apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship, go to wnc.edu/advising/promise and click to “Apply Here". For information, phone 775-445-3267.

WNC Foundation Invites You to Rewarding Golf Experience

Participants in Western Nevada College Foundation’s Golf for Education tournament are providing funding for students to train to become part of Northern Nevada’s workforce.

WNC Foundation is presenting its 25th Golf for Education tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 27, at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.

To register for the tournament or sponsor the event, visit wnc.edu/foundation/golf-for-education.

For information, call the WNC Foundation office at 775-445-3240 or visit wnc.edu/golf.

William N. Pennington Scholarship applications open

The William N. Pennington Foundation Career and Technical Education Scholarship application is open to students attending WNC.

The scholarship helps students pursue careers in a variety of in-demand fields such as computer information technology, welding, automotive, machine tool technology, manufacturing, construction, truck driving and phlebotomy.

Apply at wnc.edu/financial.

Veterans Resource Center, Wildcat Vet Club Pay Tribute to 9/11 Victims with Stairclimb Challenge

In remembrance of the 2,977 victims who lost their lives in 2001, WNC’s Veterans Resource Center and Wildcat Veterans Club hosted the second annual Stair Climb Challenge on Wednesday.

The challenge was part of the college’s Club and Career Fair in front of Joe Dini Library and focused on having participants collectively complete 110 floors and 2,071 steps — the distance from bottom to top in the Twin Towers, according to Richard Tidrick of the Wildcat Veterans Club.

First-year WNC student Aidan Concannon, who is taking welding classes, emerged as the challenge’s victor, completing 120 floors and the goal for the group. He won an Akaso action camera that he had immediate plans to use.

“I need the action footage,” he said. He said he enjoys snowboarding, skiing, cliff jumping and rock climbing and hinting that he might add sky diving to his list of adventurous activities.

Avian Displays Updated in Aspen Building

The avian displays on the second floor of the Aspen Building have been updated with additional birds from the Lahontan Audubon Society.

WNC Liberal Arts and Science Division instructor Robin Eppard welcomed LAS's Alan Gubanich, a retired University of Nevada, Reno biology professor, to campus to view the avian displays Aug. 30.

New birds in the exhibit are the Black-crowned Night Heron, Spotted Towhee, Greater Sage Grouse, Bullock's Oriole (male), Western Bluebird, Steller's Jay, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Northern Pygmy Owl.

The exhibit also includes the Adult and juvenile Great Horned Owl, adult Great Horned Owl (attack), Barn Owl (flight), Magpies (adult and juvenile), Gadwall and Common Golden Eye ducks (flight).

Register for Open Entry, Late Start and Short-Term Classes

Students have other options to take classes at Western Nevada College, even though the semester has started. Open entry (through ninth week of semester), late start and short-term courses are available.

Refer to a list of classes at wnc.edu/class-schedule/ to begin planning for your future.

New students can phone Admissions & Records at 775-445-3277 and view requirements to complete enrollment at wnc.edu/starthere. For assistance with courses and career planning, phone Academic Advising & Access at 775-445-3267.