In the first round of awards for the 2026-27 academic year, the RCC Foundation awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to about 170 students through its general scholarship application.
Read what a few students shared about the impact their scholarship will have on their education and future:
“Thank you so much for your generosity. After constant budgeting, long days of work, writing scholarship essay after scholarship essay, and feeling like everything was so far out of reach, receiving this scholarship has been a beam of optimism for me and my family. Not only is it significantly helping me financially, but it is also proof that I am capable of getting amazing opportunities such as this, and that more chances for growth may be a possibility in my future. Thank you so much for your support.”
“Receiving this scholarship is more than financial assistance; it is an investment in someone who is committed to making a positive difference. I am determined to make the most of this opportunity by working hard, maintaining my academic success, and continuing toward my goal of becoming a paramedic.”
“I sincerely appreciate how this scholarship will help me finish this last year of school. Through the worst times in my life, I felt like no one was around to support me. Although I did a lot of work alone to get to where I am today, not worrying about paying for school this last year has inspired me greatly. Thank you for your belief in a stranger who just wants to be part of the solution. With your help I will be able to intern for my career this year and not have to worry about finances, which will help me be a better student and have more energy to devote to learning. Thank you so very much for helping to remove the financial barriers to my academic goals.”
Student success is a team effort here at RCC. Donors, volunteers, faculty, staff and community members all play a part in helping students reach their educational goals. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to the Rogue Hero Fund and other scholarship funds, and to the many volunteers who dedicated their time to reviewing scholarship applications. Your generosity and support help create opportunities for students and make these scholarships possible.