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Ronald Mcdonald Scholarship


Name: The Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships

Award Amount: $1000

Information And Eligibility:

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) offers four different scholarship programs each year to help students pay for college. These scholarships are available to students in the United States living in areas served by participating Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters. The RMHC Scholarship Program is designed to invest in students who are exemplary role models within their communities and have the determination to achieve their educational goals. RMHC’s mission is to support and identify future leaders.

Eligible applicants include currently enrolled high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents, under 21 years of age, and have a minimum GPA of 2.7. They must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating RMHC Chapter that offers the scholarships. The scholarships are available to students of all backgrounds, with no restrictions on race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.
  • 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.
  • Open to all students, regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit an application that includes academic transcripts, proof of community involvement, and an essay on their educational and career goals. The scholarships are primarily $1,000 each, which can be applied toward tuition, fees, and other educational expenses, as determined by RMHC.

Deadline: January

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