Scholarships at RCC:

5 RWC Arena Stone Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies, not less than $250

Abingdon Woman’s Club Scholarship

$1,000

Open to residents of Gloucester County with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who will attend RCC either full or part time. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books and uniforms.

Bank of Essex Banking Career Scholarship

$1,250

Open to students enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in the Banking Career Studies Certificate program. Recipients must reside in one of the following counties: Essex, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, or Westmoreland. Recipients must demonstrate need, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. If no applicant meets the program criteria specified above, eligible recipients enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management may be considered. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

BayLands Federal Credit Union Business Scholarship

$1,500

Open to Glenns campus attendees with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are enrolled at least part time in a Business or Computer Technology degree or certificate program. Must show evidence of need. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, testing fees, and graduation requirements.

Anton and Augusta Birkel Foundation Scholarship

$1,500

Open to students who have been accepted into the registered nursing program and who have successfully completed three semesters of the AAS degree in nursing. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours), and must reside in one of these counties: Northumberland, Richmond, or Westmoreland. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and lab fees.

Anton and Augusta Birkel Foundation Scholarship Endowment for Nursing

$500

Open to first- or second-year students meeting admission requirements for RN or LPN Nursing Program. Must maintain minimum GPA of 3.0 at RCC and must reside in one of the following counties: Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, or Westmoreland. Preference is given to those who earned a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 and who demonstrate financial need, leadership, and good citizenship Funds may be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and testing fees.

R. Tyler Bland Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies

Awarded to a second-year RCC student who has completed 30 credits in a degree program and shows potential leadership abilities. Consideration given to need. Faculty member recommendation required. Preference given to residents of these counties: Essex, King and Queen, King William, and Middlesex. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Norman A. Bowen Memorial Scholarship and Fund for Engineering Excellence

$1,500

Open to a senior graduating from high school who will enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in a certificate or degree program for the study of engineering, welding, machine technology, or nursing. The applicant must have a high school grade-point average of 2.5 or greater, must demonstrate leadership and good citizenship qualities, and must show financial need. Preference given to Rappahannock High School graduating seniors. Recipients may reapply for a second year if they maintain a grade-point average of 2.5 or greater at the college. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

Martin L. and Barbara J. Bowling Scholarship Fund

$1,000 minimum

Open to individuals employed in or residing in these counties: Lancaster and Northumberland. Recipients must be full-time students enrolled in an associate degree program. Award based on need, academic potential, and community service. Preference given to applicants who have successfully completed the Alternate School Program in Lancaster, or equivalent in Northumberland. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

Business and Professional Women’s Club of the Northern Neck and Essex County Scholarship

$250

Open to single mothers residing in the Northern Neck-Essex County area who wish to obtain additional education in order to enter or re-enter the work world. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

Arlene Cannon Memorial Scholarship

$500 maximum

Open to hearing-impaired or physically-challenged students residing in Mathews or Gloucester counties who are enrolled in the Business Management and Administration curriculum at the Glenns Campus. Students must show need, demonstrate good citizenship, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Full-time first-year student demonstrating leadership and community involvement preferred.

CNA Anonymous Scholarship

$500 minimum

Open to Certified Nursing Assistant students attending the Glenns Campus. Recipients must be recommended by program instructors on the basis of perceived need and academic performance. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, materials, uniforms, and exam costs.

Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship

$1,000 minimum

This is a merit-based scholarship for full-time students attending college for the first time and seeking an associate degree, who have demonstrated academic excellence during high school as well as a commitment to developing leadership skills. The chosen scholars must be committed to graduating from a Virginia community college, and must be willing to promote community college education and the Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program. Awardees will demonstrate a willingness to mentor future scholars. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

F. H. Daniel Cook Memorial Scholarships

Amount varies

Open to residents of Lancaster County who will attend RCC full-time (at least 12 credit hours) and who demonstrate need. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies. Available every two years (check with Financial Aid Office for availability).

Dorothy C. Cooke Scholarship Endowment

Amount varies

Open to residents of the counties served by RCC who are high school graduates, GED recipients, or continuing college students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference is given to Gloucester County residents. Need is a consideration. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Marjorie Courtney Danner and Alan F. Courtney Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to first-time students enrolled with a minimum of six semester hours. Consideration is given to students demonstrating need, leadership ability, or community involvement as verified by a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, minister or other qualified person. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5. Preference is given to students residing in these counties: Essex and King and Queen. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition and books.

Oscar T. Dixon and Florence A. Dixon Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to residents of Northumberland County enrolled in a two-year degree program who have a cumulative high school or college grade-point average of 2.5. Recipients may reapply for a second year if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Fred D. Durham Scholarship and Fund for Engineering Excellence

Amount varies

The primary consideration for awarding this scholarship is academic achievement; secondary consideration may be given to financial need, family circumstances, and community service. Special consideration will be given to students intending to seek further education in engineering or, secondarily, teaching. Preference is given to students from these counties: Essex and Richmond. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

William S. Elliott Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to residents of RCC service region who are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in an occupational or technical degree or certificate program, and who are working or planning to begin work upon completion of the program. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

The Thomas Peterson and Alvin Jeanette Roane Fary Memorial Scholarship

$1,000

Applicants must have resided in one of the counties in the RCC service region for not less than two years (24 months) immediately preceding the beginning of the academic year. Need is a consideration. Applicants must possess and maintain a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 in high school or 2.5 at RCC, and must be full-time students (at least 12 credit hours). A letter of recommendation that speaks to leadership, good citizenship, and community involvement is required. Current recipient may reapply.

Martha Garner Excellence in Nursing Scholarship Fund

Amounts vary

Awards will support students enrolled in Nurse Aide, LPN, and RN programs, in that order. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and must demonstrate need, leadership, good citizenship, and community involvement as verified by a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, minister, or other qualified person. Awards may be carried over until completion of academic program at RCC if minimum requirements are met. Funds may be used for all program-related expenses, and may include living expenses if funds are sufficient.

Katherine B. and Mills E. Godwin Scholarship

$1,000

Open to a full-time (at least 12 credit hours) student at RCC interested in pursuing a public service career. Student must have successfully completed at least 12 credits of study at RCC with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and be a graduate of Middlesex County High School. Preference given to students who demonstrate good citizenship and community involvement. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, books, and fees. This scholarship honors the life and accomplishments of Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr., under whose administration the Virginia Community College System was created.

The Barbara Gornowich Rappahannock Alliance of Foreign Language Teachers-Hispanic Culture Club Scholarship

$500

Open to a full-time (at least 12 credit hours) second-year student who has completed 30 credits in an Associate of Arts & Science degree program. Applicants must have completed foreign language requirements. Applicants must reside within the RCC service region, and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Secondary consideration given to need.

Louise E. Gray Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to graduates of local high schools, with preference given to graduates of Middle Peninsula (Middlesex or King and Queen County) schools who are registered in a degree or certificate program, full or part time. Applicants must show potential for academic achievement. Consideration given to need. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

The Leslie and Loretta Hinton Educational Fund

Amount varies

Open to students who reside in Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, or Westmoreland counties; demonstrate need; maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 at RCC; and maintained a minimum high-school GPA of 2.0. Preference given to full-time students, but part-time students will be considered. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and other educational supplies, and testing fees.

Historyland Community Workshop Scholarships

Club assigns

Open to Adult Basic Education graduates from Lancaster County who will attend RCC full or part time (at least 6 credit hours). Requires a copy of GED scores and two recommendations (one from tutor or ABE teacher). Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies. Special consideration given to current recipients who may reapply; minimum GPA for returning students is 2.5.

Dr. Norman Howe Scholarship Fund

Amount varies; $500 maximum

Open to deserving students enrolled at RCC. Funds to be awarded according to RCC guidelines. Recipient may use award for educational and living expenses.

Dr. Gertrude Kasbekar Scholarship

Amount may vary; $1,000 maximum

Open to students entering the second year of the RN program who show evidence of need and who obtain the recommendation of the program coordinator. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Kingston Parish Scholarship

$500

Open to a returning RCC student from Mathews County, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, who has chosen a vocational or professional goal and/or direction. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Sally Bet Walker Lawson Fund

$667.09

Open to female Certified Nursing Assistant students attending the Glenns campus. Recipients will be recommended by program instructors on the basis of perceived need and academic performance. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, materials, uniforms, and exam costs.

LPN Scholarship

Amount varies; $50 minimum

Letter of recommendation required: for new students, a letter from their high school guidance counselor or an individual with knowledge of their potential for success; for returning students, a letter from the LPN program head. Applicants must have completed the Nurse Entrance Test, must have been admitted to the Licensed Practical Nursing Program, and must be planning to complete the certificate with the current academic year’s graduating class. Applicants must show evidence of need, and must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.0. Scholarship funds applicable to uniforms, nursing supplies, cap and pin, testing fees, and other graduation requirements.

Jesse Lynn Luthy Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to Westmoreland County residents who are current high school graduates or first-year students at RCC. Applicants must demonstrate need, and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Leslie J. Lyons Memorial Scholarship

$300

Open to a Middlesex County resident, on the basis of need, to be applied to tuition, fees, and books. Recipient must be an adult learner, age 25 or older, who is either employed by a small business or has an interest in establishing a small business in the future.

Dr. Bruce C. and Emily M. K. Martin Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies; $300 minimum

Open to students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who reside in one of these counties: Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Mathews Chapter Continentals Scholarship

$200 for Spring Semester only

Open to recent high school graduates residing in Mathews County. To be used during the spring semester, after earning a 2.5 GPA for the preceding fall semester at RCC. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Grady N. McGhee Award

Amount varies

Open to a rising sophomore at RCC who has in his or her freshman year encountered major obstacles that would have discouraged most people. Applicants should be shown to have remained focused under stress, passing all of their classes at RCC while also surviving personal challenges. A recommendation from a faculty or staff member should accompany the application. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

Ed Merrell Engineering Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to a beginning or current pre-engineering student from one of these counties: King and Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, or New Kent. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student who has a 3.0 GPA and exhibits good citizenship. Additional selection criteria include need, demonstrated leadership ability, and history of community involvement. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and Engineering Societies expenses.

Mary Louis Michal Inspirational Scholarship

$500

Open to full or part time, first or second year students within RCC service area. Preferred program of study is English with a demonstrated intention to pursue a degree or career in communication, journalism, or English instruction. Funds may be used for educational and living expenses.

Middlesex American Legion Scholarship

Amount varies, approximately $200

Open to residents of Middlesex County who are related to a veteran of the armed forces. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Middlesex County Rotary Club

$4,000-$6,000

James F. Moore Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to residents of Essex County with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who will attend RCC either full or part time. Consideration is given to need. Preference will be given to a student with a record of community/public service, or one who is enrolled or plans to enroll in a program of study related to public service. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies. .

E. Peyton Motley Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies, $1,250 maximum

Preference will be given to full-time students from Richmond County, with consideration for residents of all other Northern Neck counties, including Essex County. Preferred area of study is business.

Julia Penington Norris Nursing Tuition Assistance Fund

$2,500

This award is based on need, and will be given to a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours), with a minimum GPA of 2.5, who has completed the first three semesters of coursework. Additional selection criteria include demonstrated leadership ability, good citizenship, and a history of community involvement.

Northern Neck Character Building Scholarship

Amount varies; $300 minimum

Applicant must be a high school senior, graduating from a Northern Neck high school and residing in the college service region, who agrees to sign the pledge (contact Financial Aid Office for details) and make a commitment to strive toward the attributes named in the pledge. Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation that speaks to financial need and character. The scholarship will be used for the applicant's first year at RCC. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

William F. and Catharine K. Owens Foundation Scholarship Fund

Amount varies; $750 maximum

Open to a Mathews High School graduate showing evidence of need. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

RCC/EFI County Scholarships

Amounts vary, up to $500

Applicants must either have graduated from high school, with a GPA of at least 2.0; must have earned a GED; or must qualify under the ability to benefit provision. Applicants must reside within the RCC service region, and must attend RCC at least half time (at least 6 credit hours). A letter of recommendation verifying need, leadership ability, and good citizenship is required. Funds are applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

RCC/EFI Scholarship of Merit (Treakle Foundation)

$1,000

Open to graduating seniors of high schools located within the RCC service region. Students must be planning to attend RCC full-time (at least 12 credit hours), and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Letters of recommendation are required from the applicant's high school principal and high school counselor, and a high school teacher. The scholarship award is based on academic achievement, with consideration given to leadership ability, good citizenship, and need. Recipient must maintain full-time status (12 or more credit hours) and a GPA of 2.5 or better during the fall semester to remain eligible for the award during the spring semester of that academic year. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

RCC Gullwing Scholarship

$500 for Spring Semester only

Open to first- or second-year full-time students (12 or more credit hours). A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Additional selection criteria include demonstrated leadership ability, good citizenship, and a history of community involvement.

RCC Support Staff Association Scholarship

$250

Open to deserving students enrolled at RCC. Funds to be awarded according to RCC guidelines. Recipient may use award for tuition, fees, or books.

Walter E. and Florence P. Rex Scholarship

$500 maximum

Open to a part-time Business Management student demonstrating need. Preference given to student demonstrating good citizenship and community involvement. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, testing fees and graduation expenses.

Eugene and Lavinia Ruark Endowment

Amount varies

Open to graduates of a Middle Peninsula high school (preferably Middlesex County, but residents of other counties in the RCC service region will be considered) who are enrolled full or part time in an RCC degree or certificate program. Consideration given to need. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Scholarship

$500

Open to full-time RCC students (at least 12 credit hours) in good academic standing who reside in one of these counties: Lancaster, Middlesex, or Northumberland. Consideration is given to need. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Alice Phillips and A. Marvin Self Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies

Open to nursing students who have completed one semester in the RCC RN program. Requires a recommendation from program coordinator. (Student may reapply for the second year.) Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Serendipity Book Club Scholarship

$500 maximum

Open to students graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school class who enroll in RCC's Associate of Arts and Sciences curriculum with the long-term goal of a bachelor’s degree in education. Recipient must reside in one of these counties: Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, or Westmoreland. Preference given  to student with demonstrated need.

David Sisson Memorial Scholarship

$500

Open to residents of these counties: Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland. Residents of other counties may be considered. Applicants must have graduated from high school with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0, and may attend RCC full or part time. Special consideration given to current recipient who may reapply. Consideration is given to students with need. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

H. Marston Smith Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies, two year award

Open to residents of RCC service region who are entering RCC as full-time (at least 12 credit hours) freshmen in the arts and science (transfer) degree program, and plan to complete a baccalaureate degree. When applicants are equally qualified, the determining factor will be need. One letter of recommendation required, speaking to applicant’s need, leadership ability, and good citizenship. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, and books.

Student Support Services Scholarship

Amount varies; $100 minimum

Open to current Student Support Services (SSS) participants who have been in the program for at least one full semester. For consideration, the applicant must be enrolled in one of the following programs of study: Associate of Arts and Science or Associate of Applied Science. Applicants must currently be in good academic standing, with a grade-point average of at least 2.3. Consideration given to need and to active SSS participation. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, and other college-related expenses.

Tappahannock Kiwanis Club Scholarship

$1,000

Tappahannock Rotary Club Scholarship

$750

Open to graduating seniors from a local high school (preference for students from Essex and King and Queen counties) who will enter RCC as first-time freshmen. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Atwood Barrett Tate, Sr. and Della Marie Tate Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Amount varies, two year award

This two-year scholarship is awarded every other year. Open to students from Essex County and the Northern Neck who will enroll in a full-time (at least 12 credit hours) two-year program. Applicants must provide evidence of their ability to complete a two-year program. Consideration given to need. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Tidewater Foundation, Inc., Scholarship

$1,000

Open to current RCC students with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Must be enrolled in either the LPN or the RN program at RCC. Preference is given to residents of these counties: Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, and Richmond. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Tidewater Marine Trades Association  Scholarship

$1,200

Open to a student in the Marine Trades career studies certificate program or the Marine Trades ABYC certificate program at RCC, or to a high school student who is dually enrolled in the Marine Trades program. Preference is given to students with demonstrated need, leadership, good citizenship, and community involvement. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, and books.  Recipient is asked to attend monthly TMTA meetings during academic year.

Lillian Marie Towles Scholarship

$100

Applicants must be graduates of one of these high schools: Lancaster or Northumberland. Funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

John H. Upton Leadership Scholarship

Amount varies (one half awarded at the beginning of the fall semester; the remainder at the beginning of the spring semester)

This scholarship recognizes academic achievement and leadership potential, and involves special experiences and elective credit. Open to full-time (at 12 credit hours) degree-seeking transfer students who have completed at least 30 credits of course work at RCC. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 for the first 30 credits earned at RCC, and must show evidence of leadership potential, including but not limited to community service. Three letters of recommendation are required: one from an RCC faculty member who has taught the applicant, one from an RCC staff member who has knowledge of the applicant’s campus leadership activities or potential for leadership, and one from an individual not affiliated with the college who can describe the applicant’s public service and community service activities. Continued eligibility from the fall semester to the following spring semester requires that the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3, and must have completed 45 credit hours. Additionally, the student must attend at least one IEM (Institutional Effectiveness Meeting) , must participate in the Student Government Council, and must participate in at least one leadership development activity per semester. Should the Upton Scholar not complete a full-time (at least 12 credit hours) course load for either semester, he/she will refund to the Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., the percentage of the scholarship award used for courses not completed under the 12-credit minimum. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

George Verlander Foundation Annual Scholarship

$1,000

Open to residents of Lancaster County, with preference given to those from Weems. Recipients are required to have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 and maintain a 2.0 GPA at RCC while attending full or part time. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, and costs associated with the Nursing program.

George Verlander Foundation Scholarship Endowment

Amount varies; $500 - $2500

Open to residents of Lancaster County, with preference given to those from Weems. Recipients are required to have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 and maintain a 2.0 GPA at RCC while attending full or part time. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, and costs associated with the Nursing program.

Ware River Circle of the King’s Daughters Nursing Scholarship

$500

Open to residents of Gloucester County who have enrolled in the RN program at RCC, or who are currently studying in RCC's LPN program and plan to move on to the RN program. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Warsaw-Richmond County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

$500

Open to residents of Richmond County who attend or plan to attend RCC on a full-time (at least 12 credit hours) basis. Must demonstrate need, good citizenship, and potential for success, and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition and books.

Waste Management Scholarship

$500

Open to Gloucester County residents who will study full or part time in a technical, business technology, or engineering technology program. Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability, good citizenship, and community involvement. Consideration given to need. Recipient may reapply for a second year in this scholarship. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Neil W. Webre Scholarship

$500

West Point Area Centennial Scholarship Fund

Amount varies

Open to students who will attend the Glenns Campus, and whose homes are in the town of West Point or its magisterial district; King William County and/or Weir Creek Magisterial District; New Kent County and/or Buena Vista District; or King and Queen County. Applicants may be former or current students of any public or private school. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

Nettie Lokey Wiley and Charles L. Wiley Foundation Scholarship

$1,000

Preference given to a Northern Neck resident planning to complete a bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education, or a nursing student planning to pursue pediatric nursing. Open to entering, returning, or transferring students. Scholarship funds applicable to tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies.

The Woman’s Club of Northumberland County Scholarship Endowment

Amount varies; $500 - $1,500

Open to a mature woman, thirty years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED, who meets RCC’s admission requirements or is already a student in good standing. Applicants must reside in one of these counties: Northumberland, Lancaster, Richmond or Westmoreland. Preference is given to Northumberland County residents. Applicants should be resuming their education after an interruption for family or financial reasons, and must show good citizenship qualities. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time (at least 12 credit hours) students in a degree program. This scholarship is awarded annually, but may be given to the same recipient for a second year if a grade-point average of 3.0 or greater is achieved. Scholarship funds are applicable to tuition, fees, books, and other necessary college-related expenses.

The Woman’s Club of Northumberland County Scholarship

$600

Open to a graduating senior of Northumberland High School who has been accepted by RCC as a full-time (at least 12 credit hours) student in a degree program. Proven need for financial assistance, good citizenship qualities, and a GPA of 2.5 or better are required. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, and fees.

Christopher L. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship

$200

Charles S. and Jean G. Ylonen Nursing Scholarship

$2,500