Applications for the 2026 Arnold/Jones/Evans Scholarship Fund are now open! Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026.
Requirements to apply:
*Must be a Nevada high school senior in the graduating class of 2026 with a 2.0 or higher GPA.
*Upload unofficial transcripts.
*Student must be planning to attend a college, university, vocational, or trade school.
*One parent must be an active or retired member in good standing of any local union affiliated with the Nevada State AFL-CIO (Culinary Union and Bartenders Union are part of the Nevada State AFL-CIO).
*Statement of your career goals. Please include the name of school you will be attending after high school and your career goals.
*You must write a 1,000 words (minimum) essay answering the prompt below.
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As AI continues to advance and permeate every aspect of our lives, how do you see AI and automation impacting the labor movement? How can unions respond to these new technologies in the workforce?
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The 2026 Arnold/Jones/Evans Scholarship is administered through the Public Education Foundation.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees, and other appropriate educational expenses. The funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters.
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026, follow the below application instructions to apply:
*Visit https://thepef.org/scholarships and click "Apply Now."
*Complete the general application and be sure to select "Yes" to the question, "Is your parent an active or retired member in good standing of any local union affiliated with the Nevada State AFL-CIO?"
*Once complete, all scholarship opportunities you are eligible for will appear, including the 2026 NV AFL-CIO Arnold/Jones/Evans Scholarship.