Scholarships

500+ Sponsored Scholarships Available Through Riverland Foundation

More than 500 scholarships are available through the Riverland Foundation to help you achieve your educational goals. Scholarships are sponsored by faculty, staff, corporations, community organizations, and friends of the college.

Key Benefits:

  • Scholarships can help cover tuition and fees.
  • Scholarships do not need to be paid back.
  • Awards are based on criteria like program of study, GPA, and location.

Scholarship Application Dates:

Fall Semester:

  • March 1: Application Opens

  • May 15: Application Deadline

Spring Semester:

  • Oct 1: Application Opens

  • Nov 1: Application Deadline

Please Note

  • Applicants will be notified and must update their application each semester.
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  • Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of six Riverland credits and must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, unless otherwise noted in the scholarship criteria, to receive a Foundation scholarship.
  • Students enrolled in Post Secondary Enrollment (PSEO) or concurrent enrollment classes for the academic year are not eligible for Riverland Foundation scholarships.
  • Students will be notified by letter or email if they are a recipient of a scholarship. Awards will be placed on student tuition account at Riverland Community College starting the 11th day of class for either fall or spring semester.
  • Students do not need to qualify for financial aid to be considered for a scholarship.

If you need assistance with scholarship applications or have questions, please contact the Riverland Foundation office at (507) 433-0630.