Imagine for yourself anything
, everything, whatever
and achieve it
$356,950
Achievement Beyond Obstacles
Achievement Beyond Obstacles (ABO) is an innovative scholarship program dedicated to students sometimes overlooked by other scholarships. Counselors from every high school in Washoe County—currently more than 20, including charter and private high schools—nominate one or more students for this program. These students have overcome major obstacles in their lives, will be continuing their education, and often do not qualify for other scholarships which are typically based upon grades or school participation.
ABO
Scholarships
2018 through 2024,
we have provided the following:
Total Scholarship Amount: $356,950
98 High School Seniors
114 College Alumni
| SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amt Given | Seniors | ABO Alumni |
| 2018 | $37,500 | --- | 11 |
| 2019 | $42,450 | 12 | 14 |
| 2020 | $47,000 | 16 | 14 |
| 2021 | $47,000 | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | $53,000 | 11 | 19 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 23 | 24 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 21 | 17 |
Workshops We Offer to Insure Student Success
Why Consider an ABO Scholarship?Achievement beyond Obstacles (ABO) is a Rotary-sponsored scholarship program designed to provide help to students who might not otherwise have the resources to compete for scholarships in higher learning opportunities.
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Selected by School Counselors
Your Reno/Sparks NV school counselors help guide you to participate in applying for scholarship help with their recommendation to Rotary.
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Workshops to Prepare You for Higher Learning
Learn how to create a budget, effectively communicate and find more financial assistance as needed.
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Dedicated Team
Students have an ABO Liaison to help them on the path to success in obtaining scholarships and preparing a budget
What Students Say About ABO
Our high school seniors who receive a scholarship are invited to apply each following year of their education. We offer scholarships for community college, college and university education as well as vocational and trade school pursuits.
ABO Team: I need some “testimonials” from our alumni, sponsors or Rotarians.
Student #4
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Marta
Thank you for everything that...ABO has done for me, helping me fund for my higher education. I will be graduating in May with my Bachelors Degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration and I could not thank you...enough for helping me get here....I will forever show resilience in everything I do! Once again, thank you...so much!
Student #2
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Student #3
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Student #4
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Marta
Thank you for everything that...ABO has done for me, helping me fund for my higher education. I will be graduating in May with my Bachelors Degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration and I could not thank you...enough for helping me get here....I will forever show resilience in everything I do! Once again, thank you...so much!
How it's works
To begin...
Workshops
Scholarship Application
Rotary Presentations
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