Please Note:

• Applicants must submit a new application  each semester, including a new recommendation form.
• 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 Option (PSEO) or concurrent enrollment classes for the academic year are not eligible for Riverland Foundation scholarships.
• Awards will be given starting the 11th day of class for either fall or spring semester and will be applied to the students' tuition accounts at Riverland Community College.
• Complete applications must be post marked by the deadline date or must be hand-delivered to a Riverland Student Service Representative or Foundation Staff member by 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date; deadline to submit a fall scholarship application is June 1 for presidential scholarships and June 1 for all other fall scholarships; spring scholarship applications are due November 1.
• Students do not need to qualify for financial aid to be considered for a scholarship.

 Scholarship Review Criteria

The scholarship review committee reviews the entire scholarship application packet including scholastic achievements, responses to application questions (including community service, education and career goals, etc.) and recommendation form.

Scholarship Selection Criteria for Riverland Community College Foundation Scholarships:

Scholastic Achievement
(Up to 25% of selection decision)Students receive points for various levels of academic achievement. Students receiving the award must have at minimum a cumulative "C" average (2.00 GPA).

Activities Participation and Service to Others
(Up to 20% of selection decision)Your active involvement in clubs, committees, sports, music and other activities, in addition to involvement in service to others is a consideration for selection.

Reason for Application and Future Goals
(Up to 20% of selection decision)Your reason(s) for application, your future goals, and what you hope to achieve with your education are reviewed in this section of the application.

Recommendation
(Up to 20% of selection decision)A positive recommendation from an instructor, or counselor or principal is very important in the selection process.

Appearance of the Application and Completion of Entire Application
(Up to 10% of selection decision)A professional looking and complete application can be a decisive factor for selection particularly among competitive applicants. Respondents are expected to respond to each question. Remember to spell-check your application.

Financial Need
(Up to 10% of selection decision) Your description of financial need will be reviewed. You do not need to apply for financial aid nor do you need to qualify for financial aid to be considered for a scholarship. However, the committee may review your FAFSA information, if you did apply for financial aid.