TRIO Classic & STEM Scholars Programs

Helping first-generation students succeed

Our mission is to support income-qualified, first-generation University of Nevada, Reno students to overcome the academic and socioeconomic barriers to success in higher education.

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TRIO Scholars

The TRIO Scholars Program provides qualified undergraduates with the academic assistance and support necessary to successfully complete a baccalaureate degree. Services are available at no cost to help participants achieve their academic goals. The TRIO Scholars Program is a federally funded Student Support Services (SSS) program operating on an annual budget of approximately $375,000. Our grant allows us to serve 182 participants annually.

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TRIO STEM Scholars

The TRIO STEM Scholars Program provides qualified undergraduates with the academic assistance and support necessary to successfully complete a baccalaureate degree in a STEM- or health-related major. Services are available at no cost to help participants achieve their academic goals. The TRIO STEM Scholars program is a Student Support Services (SSS) program federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education, operating on an annual budget of $261,888. Our grant is funded to serve 120 undergraduate students annually.

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