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| Application Deadline: The scholarship application will open on December 15, 2011. Application deadline is February 24, 2012. **Names, numbers, and amounts of scholarships are subject to change. Please direct any questions to: RCTC Foundation at 507-281-7771, FAX: 507-280-2970 Or e-mail: lisa.baldus@roch.edu |
| Apollo Dental Center Dental Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding Dental Assistant student who embodies a professional attitude and represents excellence in the field. |
| Art + Design Department Scholarship This scholarship will be rewarded to a returning, transferring, or graduating student who is enrolled in an Art+Design Program at RCTC and who will be continuing studies in an art-related field at a four-year institution. Qualifications: Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must have completed the majority of their credits at RCTC. Application Process: All applicants must submit a digital portfolio on a clearly labeled CD (please write your name and "Art+Design Scholarship Application" in permanent "sharpie" marker on CD). The CD should contain five pages of the student's artwork in PDF format. In addition, please submit a brief (two-page maximum) typed statement about your artwork and educational or career plans once leaving RCTC. Art History Candidates: If you are an applicant from the area of Art History, you should submit a five-page research paper instead of the digital portfolio. Award Selection: Award recipients will be selected from the pool of all eligible candidates. The Art+Design Scholarship may be used toward tuition expenses, college fees, book and/or software purchase, or art supplies. |
| Bateman Family Scholarship Awarded to a qualified graduating student who is planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in Social Science at a four year college or university. Preference will be given to current recipient if they have maintained their GPA and Social Science focus. The student should posses a 3.5 GPA and be enrolled full time. Student may be eligible a second year based on same criteria. A new application must be submitted to be reconsidered. |
| Douglass Family Scholarship Awarded to students who have completed all requirements necessary to earn an AS or AA degree from RCTC with intent to continue studies for a BA degree. Students must have financial need and a minimum 3.3 GPA. Eligible students must have completed the majority of credits at RCTC. Recipients of the Douglas Scholarship can not have participated in a past revolt against RCTC or participate in any future revolt against RCTC. The Scholarship is renewable for a second year based on similar criteria. All applicants must complete the Graduating Student application form as well as include an essay describing career and long-term goals. |
| Dr. Mary Goette Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a graduating RCTC sophomore in the liberal arts to further their education at a four-year institution. Eligible students must have completed the majority of credits at RCTC. They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must intend to pursue studies and a career in Psychology (or a related field), Women's Studies, or Political Science. |
| Eric Schwanke Outdoorsman Memorial Scholarship The recipient of the Eric Schwanke Outdoorsman Memorial Scholarship will be a returning or graduating student pursuing a law enforcement, criminal justice, intensive care paramedic, or environmental studies degree with a career goal in law enforcement, criminal justice, the department of natural resources, paramedic, emergency medical technician, firefighter or related career. The student should possess a 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have a demonstrated passion in the outdoors, wildlife, and/or habitat conservation through volunteerism, organizations, or hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. A brief essay is required detailing career goals and these life interests. |
| Kreutzman-McGannon Scholarship Awarded to a returning sophomore or graduating student transferring to a four-year college studying in the field of science, computers or mathematics. Student must be active in school activities and/or community involvement and possess a minimum 3.2 GPA **100-WORD ESSAY ON 'GOALS AFTER GRADUATION' IS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION** |
| Mayo Foundation Scholarship Awarded to a sophomore who has completed two or more years at RCTC and is going on to complete a 4-year degree in pre-medical studies and has intention to attend medical school. This scholarship is renewable for a second year upon application with Mayo Foundation. |
| Milton W. and Charlotte Anderson Scholarship Awarded to a student graduating from RCTC who has been accepted for entry into a Minnesota college or university and is pursuing a four-year degree majoring in the field of education. The student should possess a minimum 3.25 GPA and qualify for financial assistance from RCTC. A short essay describing career and long-term goals is required to be considered and is to be include with the application. |
| Minnesota Association of Orthodontists Awarded directly from donor to a student in the latter stages of their curriculum, with high scholastic standing, expressing interest in participating in orthodontics, etc. They send letter to Bonnie Crawford. |
| Pepsi Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship |
| Ray Mikesh Distinguished Theatre Scholarship Awarded to a student graduating from RCTC who is pursuing a four-year degree that will enable a professional career in the theater or theater education. The student must have distinguished him or herself in RCTC theater productions (majority) and/or additional theater productions in such areas as assistant director, actor, scenery designer or costumer. The recipient must have been and plans to be a full time student with a minimum graduating grade point average of 3.0. |
| RCTC Dental Hygiene Scholarship The recipient of the Dental Hygiene Foundation Scholarship will be a returning Dental Hygiene student that has successfully completed Fall Semester dental hygiene courses DH1510, DH1511, and DH1512 with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in those courses. Student should demonstrate financial need, be a member of the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association, have a clearly defined Merit statement that includes professional growth and have demonstrated leadership within her dental hygiene class (1:$500). |
| Rochester Area Alumni and Friends of the University of Minnesota (RAAFUM) Scholarship • The student will be enrolling at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) campus. • The student has obtained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). • The student has spent at least one year at RCTC (or the equivalent number of credits). This includes credits earned at RCTC while in high school if they were in a post-secondary program. It is not a requirement to graduate from RCTC. • The student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. • A preference will be given to students who have participated in activities during high school, at RCTC, or in support of the community. |
| Zumbro Valley Dental Society Dental Assistant Scholarship Top academic performers are given the award to help pay for fees. Students are chosen by the Dental Dept. Based on GPA and merit for professional patient conduct. |
Contact Information:
Lisa Baldus, Executive Director
Lisa.baldus@roch.edu
Office 281-7770
Fax: 507-280-2970
Reviewed: August 29, 2011 4:57 PM
