Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship Selection Criteria for Riverland Community College Foundation Scholarships
The scholarship review committee reviews the entire scholarship application packet including financial need, scholastic achievements, and responses to application questions (including education and career goals, service to others, and scholarship impact).
FINANCIAL NEED
A student’s education-related expenses not covered by financial aid will be examined. Students receive points for various levels of financial need. Applicants must complete either the financial aid application (FAFSA) or the Financial Need section on the scholarship application form. Additionally, students should describe financial need as requested on the scholarship application.
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
Students receive points for various levels of academic achievement. Students receiving the award must have at minimum a cumulative "C" average (2.00 GPA).
EDUCATION AND CAREER GOALS
A detailed description of your education and career goals, including why you chose your major or career path and what you hope to achieve with after completing a degree or program at Riverland community College will be reviewed in this section of the application.
SERVICE TO OTHERS
Your involvement in service to others is a consideration for selection. Share examples including what you do to help your family, how you’re involved in the community, and ways you positively impact the world.
SCHOLARSHIP IMPACT
Finally, your reason(s) for applying for scholarships and how being awarded will help you pay for your education will be reviewed. Share how a scholarship will help you when you attend Riverland, the family responsibilities that will impact your ability to pay for college, and you’ll pay for college without scholarship support.
APPEARANCE OF THE APPLICATION AND COMPLETION OF ENTIRE APPLICATION
A professional-looking and complete application can be a decisive factor for selection. Please respond professionally to each question and remember to check your grammar and spelling.