Students across the country work hard to earn top marks, dreaming of the college they’ll attend and the education they’ll receive. Unfortunately, many of these students won’t be able to afford it. That’s why Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is pleased to offer RMHC U.S. Scholarships to helping students afford the education of their dreams. The purpose of scholarship is to assist the students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. A minimum of $1,000 scholarship will be given to the winning candidates.
Ronald McDonald Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent non-profit corporation that creates, finds and supports programs to improve the health and well-being of children.
Eligibility for Ronald McDonald Scholarship:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
- Must be a current high school senior who is eligible to attend a two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
- Must be a legal U.S. resident.
- Must be less than 21 years of age.
- Must have a minimum 2.7 Grade Point Average.
- Must reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter.
How to Apply:
Applying for the scholarship, the candidates are required to login themselves in through the given link by individual chapters
Award Amount:
Most local Chapters award a minimum of $1,000. The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for course load.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for RMHC U.S. Scholarships will vary by chapter.
Ronald McDonald House Contact Information:
For more information about the scholarship, the applicants can contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) via email at RMHC-at-applyISTS.com (Subject Line: RMHC) or toll-free 866-664-0236.
Ronald McDonald House Chapters currently participating in the scholarship program
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Southwest Scholarship Program
The scholarship program of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Southwest
has established scholarships honoring two women who have had a significant impact on
RMHC of the Southwest during their longtime service to the organization.
Janice Flemmons, Chief Financial Officer, retired in 2016 after 15 years. She was
instrumental in establishing the scholarship that bears her name, which has provided over
$12,000 to area high school students who have been impacted by RMHC.
In 2020, after nearly 14 years of service Dina Jeffries, President and CEO left the
organization. The Dina Jeffries Leadership Scholarship Fund was established in honor of her
exceptional leadership and unconditional commitment to Keeping families close.
In keeping with the RMHC® Scholars guidelines, each scholarship is to be awarded to a
graduating high school senior, but will have its own unique criteria as described below.
Janice Flemmons Scholarship (scholarship application.)
Focusing on children’s health, this scholarship will be awarded to applicants who have
either:
1. Had a serious childhood illness or injury
OR
2. Had a sibling who had a serious childhood illness or injury which had an impact
on the family.
The Dina Jeffries Leadership Scholarship (complete application.)
Leadership and Commitment are keys to success in business and in life. This scholarship
will be awarded to applicants who have:
1. Had a serious childhood illness or injury OR as sibling who did, which had an
impact on the family.
AND
2. Been actively involved in local/regional leadership program(s) such as Student
Council, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), Lubbock
HYPE, Scouting, etc.
For additional information, contact Cindy Antoniello at 806.744.8877
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Greater Greater Chattanooga
The Ronald McDonald House Charity Scholarships program, which is administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Chattanooga, awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors from across Tennessee who want to pursue postsecondary studies.
The scholarship is good for one academic year which can be used at any regionally accredited, non-proprietary, vocational/technical school, community or four-year college/university.
Eligibility requirements are as followed:
Financial Need for this program is defined as an expected family contribution of $25,000.00 or less. The expected family contribution is calculated using various information from your FASFA and the expected family contribution is determined by a formula developed by the United States Department of Education.
We’re looking for people who live in these 19 counties found within these four states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee.
Alabama
Jackson County
Georgia
Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties
North Carolina
Cherokee County
Tennessee
Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties
- You must be a current high school student who is eligible to enroll at a two-, three-, or four-year college or university.
- You must be a legal U. S. resident or DACA recipient who is able to provide proof of residency or eligibility for DACA status.
- Must be under 21 years old.
- You must have at least a 2.7 GPA.
Award Amount:
Scholarships usually range from $2,000-$4,000 per academic year.
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Greater Las Vegas
The Las Vegas chapter has two scholarship opportunity programs. One is for existing high school seniors looking to achieve a college education by obtaining financial assistance. The second scholarship program is for previous RMHC Scholarship recipients who are currently attending school.
Scholarship for High School students
The scholarship opportunity for high school students requires the following eligibility criteria:
- You must be a current high school student who is eligible to enroll at a two-, three-, or four-year college or university.
- You must be a legal U. S. resident or DACA recipient who is able to provide proof of residency or eligibility for DACA status.
- Must be under 21 years old.
- You must have at least a 2.7 GPA.
- Must be located within Clark or Nye Counties.
Additional eligibility requirements will include submitting the following:
- Personal Statement (included on the application)
- Certified High School transcript
- ACT or SAT test scores
- Completed FAFSA
- 1-2 Letters of Recommendation
RMHC® ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The college scholarships opportunity for RMHC alumni scholarship recipients requires the following eligibility criteria:
- You must be a current student at a two-, three-, or four-year college or university and provide verification of enrollment
- You must be a past recipient of the RMHC of Greater Las Vegas Scholarship Program..
- Must be under 21 years old.
- Your academic performance at your current school must be at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Provide an online application with all required documents.
Additional eligibility requirements will include submitting the following:
- Personal Statement (included on the application)
- Certified college transcript
- 1-2 Letters of Recommendation
Questions and Answers about the RMHC greater Las Vegas scholarships
Is this award renewable?
No. There is an Alumni Application for previous winners to re-apply on a year to year basis
Who administers this Program?
To ensure complete impartiality in the selection of recipients and to maintain a high level of professionalism and security, the program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship, grant, tuition assistance, and tuition reimbursement programs.
What are the selection criteria?
An independent selection committee will evaluate the Complete applications and select recipients considering:
• Academic achievements and records
• Community involvement
• Volunteerism
• Financial need
• Essay content
• Recommendation
Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.
What are the details of the award?
• The amount of the award will vary from Chapter to Chapter.
• Scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, and supplies required for course work at accredited
institutions in the United States. These institutions include: two-year colleges, four-year colleges, vocational schools, and technical schools. Students may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.
• Scholarships may not be applied to room and board and cannot be used to purchase a laptop if not required for all students attending the institution or course.
What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient?
You must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded. Funds must be used in the first year of college and cannot be deferred to the sophomore or later years. You must continue the entire academic year without interruption unless approved by the scholarship sponsor.
How and when are funds issued?
Your check will be made payable to your institution listed on your My Profile page only. Your scholarship check cannot be made payable to you, the applicant. Checks will be mailed by ISTS directly to the recipient’s college or university after verification of enrollment. You will receive an email notification once your funds have been issued.
Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision?
You should list your first-choice school on the application. You can change your college choice any time prior to the application deadline. If selected as a recipient, you will be asked to confirm your final school choice. If your school changes after the acceptance deadline, you will be able to update this information on your My Profile page.
What are the differences between Official and Unofficial Transcripts?
Official transcripts must be obtained through your high school administration office, or your college registrar office. Transcripts are normally printed on official letterhead and/or state that they are official. Transcripts may contain or require a signature.
Note: Your official transcript may come to you in a sealed envelope, stating it will become unofficial if opened. When scanning or copying your official transcripts, a watermark may appear noting that they are now unofficial. Despite any watermarks or sealed envelopes, you may open the envelope if needed to upload the document. These documents will be considered official for our purposes. Acceptable file types are .pdf, .tif, .png, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp and .xps. When scanning or copying, you do not need to include a copy of the sealed envelope.
Unofficial transcripts may be accessed through your school’s online student portal. These pages must still be converted to one of the acceptable file formats. Unofficial transcripts must contain your name.
Should I submit all of my information before I request a recommendation?
You should request your recommendation as early as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the recommendation to be submitted by the recommendation deadline. You do not have to wait until all other portions of your application are complete before requesting your recommendation.
Where and when should I send my supporting documents?
All required supporting documents must be uploaded to your online application by the application deadline. If you do not follow the upload instructions exactly, your application may remain incomplete. Documents that meet the criteria required for this application that are uploaded by the deadline will be processed and considered on time.
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