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RMHC Scholarship Future Achievers


Name: The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) offers a variety of college scholarships to a wide range of students. The RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship program is available to currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage and who are eligible to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, be less than 21 years of age, have a minimum 2.7 GPA and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers a scholarship under the RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship program. Most local RMHC Chapters award a minimum of $1,000, although scholarship amounts may vary in some program areas.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.
  • Must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage.
  • Must be a U.S. resident under the age of 21.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7.
  • Must reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating RMHC Chapter that offers this scholarship.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit an application along with their academic transcripts, proof of community involvement, and an essay on their educational and career goals. Most local RMHC Chapters award a minimum of $1,000, although scholarship amounts may vary by location.

Deadline: January

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