2010-2011 matriculation - Rogue Community College Foundation

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS
The Rogue Community College Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in
November 1980. The foundation provides scholarships based on donations from individuals
and groups, bequests to the foundation, as well as dollars raised through the foundation’s
fund-raising efforts. Usually the donor determines criteria for the scholarship, and
occasionally the foundation determines the criteria. The amounts to be awarded are
determined either by the size of the donation or based on the annual income from endowed
funds.
After all applications have been received and grades have been entered for winter term, RCC
transcripts are printed and enclosed with the applications. During the first weeks of April,
applications are read and scored by foundation members and community volunteers selected
by the foundation. Each application is read and scored by a minimum of two readers. Scores
are based on family responsibilities, community activities and volunteer service, employment,
goals, interests, financial need, recommendations, academic standing and the personal
statement. Scores are averaged and tabulated. Awards are then made based on scores and
specific criteria of individual scholarships. The process is completed during the first week of
May with announcement of awards through letters sent to all applicants at their listed address.
Scholarship certificates will be presented at the Annual Rogue Community College
Foundation Awards Ceremony on May 26, 2010. Funds will be applied to student accounts
beginning Fall Term 2010 once the student registers for a minimum of 6 credits (unless
otherwise specified by award). Awards of $500 or less are awarded in fall term; awards of
$501 or larger are disbursed in thirds between fall, winter, and spring terms.
Rogue Community College Foundation
3345 Redwood Hwy. ● Grants Pass, OR 97527 ● 541-956-7327
www.rccfoundation.org