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Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship Program
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Program
web site |
http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
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| Sponsor |
Ronald McDonald House Charities |
| Deadlines |
February 16, 2009 |
| Purpose |
Local Chapters of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), with support from RMHC Global offer scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities.
The RMHC National Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible graduating high school seniors who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. Students are selected and awards are distributed based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. Additional selection criteria may be specified by the respective participating local RMHC Chapter based on strategic goals and community needs. |
| Eligibility |
To apply for the RMHC National Scholarships, students must:
be a high school senior;
be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study;
be a legal U.S. resident
reside in a participating local Chapter's geographic area;
submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
For each individual scholarship program the following are also required:
RMHC/ASIA -applicant must have at least one parent of Asian/Pacific-Islander heritage;
RMHC/African American Future Achievers - applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage;
RMHC/HACER - applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage;
RMHC Scholars - ALL students may apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
See Program web site for a list of eligible counties. |
Geographic
coverage |
Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
Most local Chapters award a minimum of $1,000,
although amounts may vary in some Program areas.
Applicants should contact their corresponding local
Chapter for detailed information. Contact information is
available at http://www.rmhc.org.
Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend a twoor
four-year accredited college or university or vocational/
technical school in the academic year following their
selection. Verification of enrollment is required. Scholarship
funds will be paid via check directly to the accredited
institution in which the student enrolls. Scholarship funds
will not be paid directly, nor reimbursed, to an award
recipient.
Scholarship funds will be applied toward tuition, fees
and other appropriate educational expenses, as determined
by RMHC. |
Application
process |
A link to the application is available on the Program web site. |
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For more information contact:
Ronald McDonald House Charities
One Kroc Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 630-623-7048
Fax: 630-623-7488 Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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