RMHC U.S. Scholarships

Students across the country work hard to earn top marks; they dream of the college they'll attend and the education they'll receive.

Unfortunately, many of those students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams. 

We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement.

Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local Chapters (Download PDF of participating Chapters). Students may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The four types of scholarships available include:

Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local Chapters. Students may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The four types of scholarships available include:

  • RMHC Scholars

    For all students
    >> Download requirements and application

  • RMHC/Asia

    For students of Asian-Pacific heritage
    >> Download requirements and application

  • RMHC/African-American Future Achievers

    For students of African American or Black Caribbean heritage
    >> Download requirements and application










  • RMHC/HACER

    For students of Hispanic heritage
    >> Download requirements and application*

    Four additional RMHC/HACER National Scholarships are also available, each totaling $100,000, payable over four years. Recipients will be chosen from the pool of applicants for the HACER U.S. Scholarship. These scholarships are supported by the McDonald’s Hispanic Operators Association.

    * Applications are accepted nationwide so students are eligible whether they live in an area with a participating local RMHC Chapter or not.

General Eligibility Requirements

To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must:

  • Be a high school senior
  • Be younger than 21 years old
  • Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study
  • Be a legal U.S. resident
  • Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
  • Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application
  • Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
  • Verification of enrollment each year at the student’s accredited post-secondary institution

RMHC at Work

  • RMHC has awarded more than $29 million to help U.S. high school students attend college.

How to Apply

The deadline for the 2008/2009 academic year is February 16, 2009.

By Mail

All downloaded and completed applications must be postmarked by this date and sent to:

RMHC U.S. Scholarship Program
International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202

Please note: To ensure timely delivery, applications should be sent via certified mail or with return receipt.

Online

To apply directly online, go to www.applyists.net and use “RMHC” as the access key.