Scholarships
Awaken Christian Academy is approved for the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship), helping K–8 families make a Christ-centered education affordable.
Nevada Opportunity Scholarship
How the program works
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Businesses give
Taxpayers who are required to pay Nevada’s Modified Business Tax receive a tax credit for donations made to Scholarship Grant Organizations (SGOs).
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SGOs award scholarships
The SGOs use those funds as scholarships for kindergarten through 8th grade students who attend private school and fall within the income guidelines.
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Your child attends ACA
Awaken Christian Academy is approved to be part of this program, so scholarship funds can be applied to your child’s education here.
Official program details: Nevada Department of Education →
2026–2027 Directory
Registered Scholarship Grant Organizations
Apply directly with any of these organizations. All 5 serve the entire state of Nevada.
Tip: each organization has its own documentation, approval requirements and deadlines. Visit their websites or call them to confirm before applying.
- Visit aaascholarships.org
AAA Scholarship Foundation – NV
Henderson- Phone
- (888) 707-2465
- Contact
- Kim Dyson, CEO/PresidentLupe Baergen, Program Director
- Address
- 1452 W. Horizon Ridge Road, #541, Henderson, NV 89012
- Visit silverstatescholarships.org
Silver State Scholarships
Las Vegas- Phone
- (702) 736-7787
- Contact
- Michele Morgan-Devore, Executive DirectorDāna Stern, Scholarship Manager
- Address
- 6655 W. Sahara Ave. #D106, Las Vegas, NV 89146
- Visit efnn.org
Education Fund of Northern Nevada
Reno- Phone
- (775) 742-4285
- efnninfo@gmail.com
- Contact
- Christopher Benna, PresidentDiaz Dixon
- Address
- 3025 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89509
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Injured Police Officers Fund
Las Vegas- Phone
- (702) 380-2840
- Contact
- Minddie Lloyd, Project DirectorChelsea Stuenkel, President
- Address
- 9330 W. Lake Mead Blvd. #130, Las Vegas, NV 89134
- Visit studentchoicefundofnevada.org
Student Choice Fund of Nevada
Las Vegas- Phone
- (702) 410-8143
- Contact
- Darren Hargrove, Director
- Address
- 1755 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Good to know
Scholarship questions
Quick answers about the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship and paying for school at ACA.
What is the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship?
The Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship) lets businesses that pay the Modified Business Tax receive a tax credit for donations to Scholarship Grant Organizations, which then award scholarships to K–8 students attending private schools who fall within the income guidelines.
Is Awaken Christian Academy approved for the Opportunity Scholarship?
Yes. Awaken Christian Academy is approved to be part of the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Apply directly with a Scholarship Grant Organization. Each SGO has its own documentation, approval requirements and deadlines, so please contact each organization for details. All 5 registered SGOs serve the entire state of Nevada.
Who can I talk to at ACA about scholarships?
Call our office at (702) 248-8879, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm.
Next Steps
Plan for your child’s education
Review this year’s tuition and fees, then start your application. Questions? Call (702) 248-8879.