RMHC U.S. Scholarships
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Unfortunately, many of those students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams.
We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $44 million in scholarships have been awarded.
Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. Please note that not all Chapters offer all four scholarships below. To view a complete list of participating RMHC Chapters, their respective counties and the scholarships they offer, please click here.
How to Apply:
Beginning November 11, 2011, students may apply online by clicking here. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status in May – June 2012. The deadline for the 2011/2012 academic year is January 27, 2012. All mailed back-up documents must have been postmarked by Jan. 27. The four types of scholarships available include:
RMHC®/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
RMHC®/Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific 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/Latino heritage.
Congratulations 2010-2011 RMHC/HACER National Scholarship Recipients
- Loren Ramirez -- Washington University in St. Louis, MO
- Francisco Peña -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Sophia Ottleben -- Johns Hopkins University
- José Limón -- Yale University
General Eligibility Requirements
To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:
- Be a high school senior
- Be younger than 21 years old
- Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
- Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
- Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
- Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution
Through RMHC, you can make a world of difference for the families who depend on us. We invite you to learn more about our core programs: the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile; and download the RMHC Club Kit, a manual for students with practical ideas on how to make a difference through RMHC. So spend time with us, and learn how you can help thousands of families spend time with their kids.