MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors, current college or career tech students, and non-traditional students.
Past recipients of an RCF scholarship are eligible to receive awards again. No scholarships through the Foundation are automatically renewable so applicants must apply each year.
New applicants, applying for college scholarships, including high school seniors must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA), and returning applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, attend an accredited school and be a resident of Richland County, or a graduate of a Richland County high school.
The deadline for college scholarship applications is April 1. Scholarships are awarded based on the financial need of the applicant.
All awarded scholarships will be sent directly to the school. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $1M in scholarships.
The Foundation also awards career technical education (CTE) scholarships to individuals who want to obtain certifications and credentials at accredited technical institutions. The Foundation Scholarship Committee implemented a rolling deadline for CTE scholarships to meet various enrollment deadlines.
In aligning with Ohio’s Attainment Goal, the Foundation wants to help fill the gap between job openings and certified employees as well as lead the way to support workforce development through CTE scholarships.
For more information visit the website at richlandcountyfoundation.org or contact Community Investment Officer Bobby Rhea at 419-525-3020 or brhea@rcfoundation.org.
About the Richland County Foundation
The Richland County Foundation, a not-for-profit 501c3, was established in 1945 as a way for individuals to pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County and its residents.
The Foundation helps people in Richland County give back to their community by investing their gifts wisely so that grants can be made to improve the quality of life for all the county’s citizens.
Working together with donors, the Foundation meets important needs today and plans for a strong future.