Change Your Career. Change Your Life.
Richland Community College Foundation awards over $1.75M in scholarships annually to nearly 1,000 full- and part-time Richland students. Foundation scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our donors and alumni who are inspired by you and your commitment to achieving a quality education at Richland Community College. Watch the video below to see the impact that scholarships have had on a Richland student.
Scholarships are the first step in changing your life. Let’s get started!
Apply for Scholarships
THE SPRING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN. The Early Consideration deadline is November 24, 2024; however, scholarship applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline as long as funding remains available.
Students will need to register for classes and submit the FAFSA before eligibility can be determined. New students will also need to submit their high school transcript to records, 7th semester transcripts are accepted.
Notification of scholarship offers goes to your Richland Outlook email. Make sure you are monitoring your Richland email for important scholarship information.
Visit the Foundation Scholarships Canvas Course to find step-by-step instructions to complete the scholarship application in both text and video format.
Everyone should apply for scholarships:
- Regardless of GPA
- Whether you qualify for full financial aid or no financial aid
- Full-time or part-time status
- Entering freshman or returning student
- Pursuing degree-seeking or job skills training
Many scholarships are available:
- Financial need-based
- Merit-based
- Program of study
- View a complete list of our Scholarship Opportunities
- Apply for non-credit scholarship. For a full list of non-credit classes.
To apply for a scholarship, students must have completed the following:
- New students – Submitted the online Admission Application and activated student account.
- New Students – Had an official transcript sent to the college – High School Seniors will need an official 7th-semester partial transcript (which includes the cumulative GPA and testing scores) submitted to the College’s Records Department. A final transcript should be sent to Records after graduation.
- All Students – Completed the FAFSA and enrolled in classes.
- NOTE: Do not apply for a scholarship the same day the Admissions Information Form has been completed. Wait at least 24 hours to allow the system to update the information.
Questions?
- View a complete list of our Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
- Please review the Foundation Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions
- Email scholarships@richland.edu for assistance.
Contact Our Team
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Tara Mata
Assistant Director, Scholarships & Advancement Services
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Julie Melton, CFRE
Vice President of Institutional Advancement