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Scholarships (31)
A.R. Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
- Must be enrolled in 5 units
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Identify as Criminal Justice System impacted and/or participant of RISE Scholars Program
- Enrolled or completed CTE or Automotive courses
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
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AAUW Whittier Branch - Myra Long Scholarship
Requirements:
- Female student 23 years or older as of September 1 of the year of application
- 3.0 GPA
- Transferring to a four (4) year institution as a full-time student in the next academic fall semester
- Demonstrates financial need
- Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from Rio Hondo College faculty.
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Albert Kim Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- completed 30 units at RHC
- Philosophy or Theology major
- Accepted to a 4 year university
- demonstrates financial need
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Assistance League of Whittier Scholarship
Requirements:
Candidate(s) will be selected by the Assistance League of Whittier Scholarship Committee. Recipients must be available to attend an interview with the Assistance League® of Whittier Scholarship Committee, and attend the Assistance League® of Whittier recognition luncheon at the ALW Chapter House (date to be announced).
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
- GPA 3.0
- continuing full time student (12 units or equivalent)
- residing in the greater Whittier area
- Single parent students with children under 18 living with them; OR
- student with financial need; OR
- student in good standing in the nursing program (LVN or RN/ADN). Not pre-nursing.
Candidate(s) will be selected by the Assistance League of Whittier Scholarship Committee. Recipients must be available to attend an interview with the Assistance League® of Whittier Scholarship Committee, and attend the Assistance League® of Whittier recognition luncheon at the ALW Chapter House (date to be announced).
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Donor
Burl F. Wilson Scholarship
Requirements:
3.0 GPA
Minimum of 48 units completed
Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
Demonstrate Financial Need
Scholarship intended for low-income students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing higher education. Priority to students from underserved populations transferring to a four-year university.
3.0 GPA
Minimum of 48 units completed
Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
Demonstrate Financial Need
Scholarship intended for low-income students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing higher education. Priority to students from underserved populations transferring to a four-year university.
Dr. Leonard A. Grandy Scholarship
Requirements:
- 3.2 or higher GPA
- Transferring to a four (4) year college or university. Proof of acceptance will be required.
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Edison International STEM Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Majoring in an Edison approved STEM major
- Passes at least one major STEM prep course
- Will enroll in one major STEM prep course in semester following application
- Educational plan for transfer to a 4 year institution by the end of the current academic year
- Demonstrates financial need
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Edison International Veterans Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Student must be a certified veteran
- Completed at least thirty (30) transferable units
- Must not be receiving financial support for textbooks and academic supplies from another source
This is a bookstore credit to be used at the RHC Bookstore.
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EMSEM Chamber of Commerce Book Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimun 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled in a minimum of 3 units
- Must be a graduate or equivalent of El Monte Unified High School District
- Must demonstrate financial need
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Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance (GSEJA) Fire Academy Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled/accepted at Rio Hondo Fire Academy
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from Fire Academy Faculty
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Grace and Yosh Nakamura Arts and Cultural Programs Transfer Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Completed at least 30 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Major in and Arts or Cultural Program discipline
- Transferring to a four-year university by the end of the current academic year
- Demonstrates campus and community invovement
- Demonstrates financial need
Donor
Harry L. Keats Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- English major
- Completed 30 units at Rio Hondo College
- Transferring to a 4 year college or university by the end of the current academic year
- Must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from English department faculty
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Jean Korf Theatre Arts Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Currently enrolled in at least 6 units
- Actively involved in Theater Arts program during the fall semester and continuing during the spring semester (enrolled in 9 units between both semesters)
- Must submit one (1) Recommendation Letter must be from full-time member of the Rio Hondo College Theatre Arts Department faculty or technical Theater staff
Donor
Jeanne McAndrews Bilar Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Nursing major
- Currently enrolled in at least twelve (12) units or the equivalent
- Transferring to a 4 year college or university RN program by the end of the current academic year (proof of acceptance required)
- Show sincere dedication to the need and care of hospital patients
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Joe Olmos Humanitarian Scholarship
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA
- Currently enrolled in 12 units or 8 for nursing majors
- Demonstrate community involvement
- Demonstrate financial need
Donor
Library Scholarship
Requirements:
This is a bookstore credit to be used at the RHC Bookstore.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Has completed at least 9 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Library member in good standing
This is a bookstore credit to be used at the RHC Bookstore.
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Linda Hawley Scholarship
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Completed 24 or more units
• Enrolled in at least 9 units or equivalent
• First completed math class ·at Rio Hondo
• Has completed a transfer level math class with a C or better
• Transferring to a 4-year college or university
• Letter of Recommendation
• Completed 24 or more units
• Enrolled in at least 9 units or equivalent
• First completed math class ·at Rio Hondo
• Has completed a transfer level math class with a C or better
• Transferring to a 4-year college or university
• Letter of Recommendation
Donor
Osher Initiative for CA Community College Students
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Completed 24 or more "degree applicable" semester units (or the equivalent) at the time scholarship disbursement
- Enrolled in 6 or more units
- Must be receiving a Community College Promise Grant (formerly BOGW)
Award may be pro-rated on number of enrollment units. Students awarded who continue to meet criteria may receive a renewal award for up to 5 semesters.
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Donor
Owen Newcomer Scholarship
Requirements:
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
- Attended Whittier City School District for 4 years (with proof of graduation)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Completed 18 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units or equivalent
- Must submit one (1) Recommendation Letter must be from full-time member of the Rio Hondo College faculty in the applicant’s declared major
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Donor
Peel Family Scholarship
Requirements:
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Donor
President Teresa Dreyfuss Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Completed 6 units
- Enrolled in 6 units
- Business or Accounting Major
- Ed plan to transfer to 4-year college or university by the end of the academic year
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RHC Foundation Transfer Scholarship
Requirements:
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Transferring to a 4 year institution before the end of this academic year (Fall 2020, Spring 2021 or Summer 2021, proof of acceptance will be required)
- Receiving no other financial aid
This is a transfer award paid directly to your account at your transfer institution after you have provided proof of registration.
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RHC Leadership Academy Scholars
Requirements:
- 3.0 G.P.A. or higher
- Must currently hold a leadership position within a campus club/organization, or student government, or currently involved in the Student Leadership Institute.
- Currently enrolled in at least nine (9) units
- Demonstrate previous or current community service involvement.
- Exhibits leadership characteristics while committed to their education and/or volunteer work
- Must submit 1-3 letters of recommendation
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Rio Hondo College Management/Confidential Council Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Completed 12 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 12 units or equivalent
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Robert Birnbaum Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Completed 1 semester at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 12 units
- Physical Education or Kinesiology major
- OR
- Student athlete at Rio Hondo College
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Sacchi Student Success Scholarship
Requirements:
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled 6-11 units
- Continuing at RHC for next semester
- Ed Plan transfer for BA
- Demonstrate financial need and perseverance
- Must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member in major area of study
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Donor
Sankofa Scholarship
Requirements:
• Complete scholarship application
• Must be an RHC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester units
• Must be Black/African American
• Black Scholars Program participant (Participation means must have met the requirements of the program.)
• Must have at least a 2.0 GPA
• Must write a statement on how the scholarship money will be used to support black scholarship and wellness
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
• Complete scholarship application
• Must be an RHC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester units
• Must be Black/African American
• Black Scholars Program participant (Participation means must have met the requirements of the program.)
• Must have at least a 2.0 GPA
• Must write a statement on how the scholarship money will be used to support black scholarship and wellness
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Donor
Simon Silva Scholarship Fund
Requirements:
• Complete scholarship application
• Must be an RHC student
• Must demonstrate financial need
There is no minimum unit requirement for this scholarship. Two scholarships are awarded annually:
• One in the fall
• One in the spring
This is a cash award that will be disbursed to you via BankMobile.
Will Ramirez Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Enrolled in RHC DSPS program
- Completed 6 units
- Enrolled in 6 units
- One (1) letter of recommendation can be from RHC faculty or staff
Donor
Yoshio C. Nakamura Art Scholarship for Continuing Students
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.25 GPA overall and 3.25 GPA in Arts classes
- Art or Commercial Art major
- Completed 15 units at RHC and 9 units in Arts classes
- Enrolled in at least 6 units
- Demonstrate community service and/or campus involvement and/or work
- Must demonstrate financial need
- One (1) Recommendation Letter must be from full-time member of the Rio Hondo College faculty in the applicant’s declared major
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Yoshio C. Nakamura Art Scholarship for Transfer Students
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA overall and 3.25 GPA in Arts classes
- Art or Commercial Art major
- Completed 30 units at Rio Hondo College
- Enrolled in 6 unts
- Transferring to a 4-year college or university by the end of the current academic year
- Demonstrate community service and/or campus involvement
- Demonstrate financial need
- One (1) Recommendation Letter must be from full-time member of the Rio Hondo College faculty in the applicant’s declared major
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