Coyote Campus Engagement Scholarship

The Coyote Campus Engagement Scholarship seeks to encourage students to socialize with others by joining CSN sanctioned clubs or organizations to build a sense of CSN community, and to recognize and reward students who have positively impacted the institution. Scholarships are awarded through the recognition of student volunteerism and participation hours at CSN approved events with documentation.

Award Amount: $500 - $1000 dependent on enrollment status

Fall 2026:

Open: August 24, 2026

Deadline: November 31, 2026 (or until funds are exhausted)

Spring 2027

Open: January 18, 2027

Deadline: April 14th, 2027 (or until funds are exhausted)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must complete current year FAFSA application and financial aid file must be complete
  • Must have a declared Degree/Certificate-Seeking (DCS) or Bachelor (BACH) program
  • Must be a Nevada Resident
  • Must be enrolled in at least 6 eligible credits in current academic year
  • Must be meeting (SAP) Satisfactory Academic Progress criteria
  • Must have completed at least 4 hours of volunteering(unpaid) at a CSN approved event during this term Note: Nevada Promise Community Service hours are not acceptable
  • Must provide a signed & dated letter on CSN letterhead by staff member. Describing their character, volunteer service, and positive impact towards others. Include names of events and full dates. Electronic signatures are accepted.
  • CSN High School Students are ineligible

Application Process:

  1. Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA at FAFSA.gov
  2. Submit the Coyote Campus Engagement Scholarship Application via online application and attach confirmation of participation letter
  3. Ensure all eligibility requirements are met and attached to application before submitting by the stated deadline. Any application missing documentation will be denied and cancelled.

Scholarship Notification Timeline:

Scholarship recipients will be notified within 30 days of application receipt through the MyCSN Communication Center – Aid Notification.

Additional Notes:

Funds will be applied toward tuition, fees, and other educational costs first. If there is credit remaining on your account, the Cashier’s Office will send you the credit via Direct Deposit. Please be sure to add Direct Deposit to your MyCSN account.

Contact Information:

Email: scholarship@csn.edu 

To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must actively participate in all scheduled classes and complete coursework from start to finish. Failure to engage within the first two weeks may lead to course removal and loss of aid.