A Bright Start scholarship was designed to defray the CSN student’s cost of childcare incurred while pursuing academic requirements. Hence, students will focus on learning and achieving their educational goals while their children are taken care of.
Award Amount: $1000 per semester
Terms Available: Fall and Spring Terms Only. Not offered during the Summer Term.
Available to Apply: 10/25/2025 for Fall
Deadline to Apply: 12/15/2025 for Fall
Available to Apply: 03/26/2026 for Spring
Deadline to Apply: 05/01/2026 for Spring (or when funding is exhausted)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits/half-time
- Must be meeting CSN’s Satisfactory Academic Progress criteria
- Must be a Nevada Resident
Application Process:
- Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA at FAFSA.gov
- Submit the A Bright Start Scholarship Application via online application link
- Ensure all eligibility requirements are met before submitting by the stated deadline
If any information is missing from application, the application will be denied
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. Be sure to set up Direct Deposit on your MyCSN.
Contact Information:
Email: scholarships@csn.edu
