Since 1956, the Nugget has contributed over a half-million dollars to over 500 high school and community college students. The $1,000 scholarships were first awarded to four students--two from Sparks and two from Carson City. Now, over 50 years later, 24 students from high schools throughout northern Nevada and two minority students receive Nugget scholarships.

Please visit the main John Ascuaga's Nugget Web site here.