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Returning Student Scholarships
| Application Deadline: Application deadline is March 2, 2009. **Names, numbers, and amounts of scholarships are subject to change. Please direct any questions to: RCTC Temporary Foundation Executive Director at 507-281-7770, FAX: 507-280-2970 Or e-mail: joni.gamm@roch.edu |
| "E.Z." Earl Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student entering the second year of study at RCTC, majoring in the area of business, attending full-time and demonstrating academic achievement with a 3.0 GPA or higher. |
| 40 & 8 Cabane Scholarship Awarded to a student in Medical Assistant program or 2-year medical field program. |
| 40 & 8 Voiture 327 Scholarship Awarded to students enrolled in the RCTC Associate Degree Nursing program who have completed Nursing 1117. Recipients must be residents of Olmsted County or other southeastern Minnesota counties without a -40 & 8 Volture organization. |
| 716 Scholarship Awarded to returning students with high academic standing who are majoring in business or journalism. |
| Aase, Gatti, Munsch Scholarship Awarded to a returning sophomore with GPA between 3.0 and 3.5. Must be a full-time student and have financial need. |
| Alice and Harry Tashjian Scholarship One scholarship awarded to a student pursuing studies in engineering field. |
| American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers Scholarship Awarded to a returning student in the CAD, BUM, or Mechanical Engineering program (not maintenance engineering) with a 2.5 GPA and living within a 50 mile radius of RCTC. Essay required showing demonstrated interest in the building industry (HVAC) and preference will be given to applicants in student chapters of engineering groups. Financial need will be a consideration. Recipient will be encouraged to attend monthly ASHRAE meetings at no expense to the student. |
| Calvary Episcopal Church and Community Service Scholarship The recipient of the Calvary Episcopal Church-Community Service Scholarship will be an incoming or returning student from any field of study who is completing his/her two years of studies at RCTC. The student should possess a 3.0 GPA. and exhibit financial need. The recipient will have demonstrated a commitment to community service projects with preference given to first or second generation family members. |
| Charles and Marietta (Sonnenberg) Sandberg Scholarship Awarded to a student majoring in business or journalism. Preference to a student with financial need. |
| Charles Hill Music Scholarship The scholarship provides tuition assistance to a second year student in good academic standing who is involved in Music activities at RCTC. |
| Charles Hill Theatre Scholarship The scholarship provides tuition assistance to a second year student in good academic standing who is involved in Theater activities at RCTC. |
| Christopher Lee Struckmann Memorial Horticulture Scholarship The recipient of the Christopher Lee Struckmann Memorial Horticulture Scholarship will be a returning student enrolled in a Horticulture Technology Careers program at RCTC. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preferences will be given to full-time students who exhibit a strong commitment to the horticulture industry through their employment and or activities. |
| Clarence Crow Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a deserving student with financial need in the technical programs pursuing degrees or certificates in machine tool trades, carpentry, auto mechanics, mechanical drafting, civil engineering, Building Utilities Maintenance, or boiler operations. Rochester Public Utilities employees and their children are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. |
| Coty/Vakos Scholarship Awarded to a full-time student majoring in business and/or marketing. Student must be considered non-traditional, working full or part-time while attending college, 3.0 or better GPA. |
| Dave and Judy Harris Scholarship Awarded to a student pursuing studies to become a post-secondary instructor; preference given to student pursuing a major to become an English education instructor who is a non-traditional student. |
| Dr. Harold and Loraine T. Perry Scholarship Awarded to a returning student pursuing a degree in the field of medicine or health careers, who can demonstrate financial need and is in good academic standing at RCTC. |
| Edland, Edland and Olson Scholarship Student should be pursuing a four-year degree, reside in southeast Minnesota, 3.0 GPA required, and be involved in extra curricular activities. |
| English Department Scholarship To be awarded to a student majoring in English who is either entering the second year of study at RCTC or graduating and pursuing their bachelor degree at another college or university. |
| Executive Women International - Rochester Chapter Scholarship Awarded to persons coping with financial needs, social or physical disadvantages, displaced homemakers, heads of household with small children, and at-risk adults. |
| Franklin H. Sim Scholarship Any student incoming or returning enrolled in the allied health medical field (i.e. sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, nursing) who has demonstrated a combination of academic prowess (3.5 GPA) as well as participation in athletics at RCTC either as a player or a volunteer to the athletic teams. |
| George Gibbs Memorial Scholarship Student should be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA. **ESSAY ON FREEDOM TO BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION FORM.** |
| Gould Family Scholarship Eligible applicants will be custodial single parents, pursuing any major, but with preference to accounting students. |
| Hafar Family Music Scholarship The recipients of the Hafar Family Music Scholarship will be incoming or returning students currently taking private (applied) lessons in music. Preference will be given to brass students who intend a career in music but any applied (major) student is eligible provided they have a 2.5 GPA. Students may be full or part-time status. |
| Hill Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a returning student majoring in business or elementary education. |
| Hoffman Scholarship Awarded to a returning student who plans to attend a four-year college or university following completion of coursework at RCTC. Student should be pursuing a major in one of the 'hard sciences', such as math, science, and engineering. Student must qualify for financial aid and possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Hoffman Technical Scholarship Awarded to a second year student who is pursuing a two-year degree majoring in a technical or trade field. Student should possess passing grades and qualify for financial assistance from RCTC. |
| Holmquist, Nolte, Reed Scholarship Awarded to an incoming or returning student from Stewartville school area majoring in education with plans to coach athletics. |
| Iris Fried Student Support Services Scholarship Awarded to an active participant in the Student Support Services/TRiO Program, who has a completed fall and spring ISP on file, enrolled in and attended at least 9 credits for fall semester 2008, and has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. An essay (500 word min.) is required. "Explain how Student Support Services has impacted your future life plans." |
| Izaak Walton League, Rochester Chapter, Scholarship Awarded to a student with a declared field of study related to conservation or a strong preference for a conservation field. Preference will be given to students who attended high school in Olmsted County, followed by students from SE Minnesota counties, and financial need. May be awarded subsequent years to the same recipient. ESSAY: College and Career objectives, and how the mission of the Izaak Walton League fits with your goals. |
| James & Priscilla Russell Nursing Scholarship Awarded to a non-traditional student accepted into the RCTC Nursing Program, or a second year non-traditional student already in the program. Academic potential for success is the first criteria with need an equally important factor. If the scholarship recipient successfully completes the first year, he or she is eligible to apply for the second year, however, the student with the greatest need will be awarded. This scholarship is to assist a student who desires to become a registered nurse but has limited financial resources such as supporting a family or working full-or part-time to support him or herself while enrolled in the RCTC Nursing Program. |
| Jane Toft Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a female student entering her second year who displays academic skill in the field of science. |
| John and Rita Hunt Scholarship Awarded to a second year student pursuing any major, demonstrating financial need, and in good academic standing with RCTC. |
| John, Adolph, and Pauline Peterson Horticulture Scholarship Awarded to Incoming or Returning Students with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference will be given to students coming from families who have worked in horticulture, agriculture, or related fields who are pursuing an A.A. S. degree planning a career in greenhouse management or a horticulture specialty. Recipient must have completed or commit to providing 10 hours of volunteer service each semester to a worthy organization such as Chester Woods Park, Seasons Hospice, the Salvation Army doing fall clean-up spring planting, etc. The student should be enrolled full-time with pro-ration of the scholarship for part-time students. |
| Kenneth McGhie Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a returning student majoring in Engineering Technology or Engineering. |
| Kenneth Rohde Scholarship Awarded to an incoming or returning student active in the RCTC band and has financial need. The student may be attending full-time or part-time. The scholarship may be renewable if student continues at RCTC and is active in the band. |
| 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** |
| Lavine Family Scholarship Awarded to a returning sophomore student enrolled full-time in the Liberal Arts program. Recipient must carry a 3.3 or better GPA, must be a high school graduate within the last four years and must have participated in school activities at RCTC. |
| Les Fiegel - Rochester Downtown Kiwanis Scholarship Awarded to an incoming and returning student who exhibits high academic standards, volunteer and community involvement, leadership and financial need. |
| Lloyd Welty Scholarship Awarded to a successful student in Retail Merchandising. |
| Lyman and Jean Green Memorial Scholarship Awarded to non-traditional student who is working and/or rearing a family while attending RCTC. Any area of study or major is eligible. |
| Marge Allen Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a second year student who is an Olmsted County resident with financial need. Preference to students dependent on public assistance and whose educational goals will help them eliminate this need. |
| Matt Smith Scholarship Award available for a physically disabled student who has the ability, drive, and desire to attend college but has physical challenges to surmount. |
| Mike Klampe Memorial Scholarship Student will demonstrate character and leadership, promoting outreach, learn about other cultures, understand ethnic differences and celebrate diversity among all people. ESSAY REQUIRED: Celebrating Diversity |
| Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship Awarded to a student enrolling in Engineering Technology or Pre-Engineering. |
| MN Association of Orthodontists Scholarship Awarded to a student in the latter stages of their curriculum, with high scholastic standing, expressing interest in participating in orthodontics, etc. |
| Myrtle R. Fleischer Scholarship The recipient of the Myrtle R. Fleischer Scholarship will be a returning student who is pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at RCTC. The student should possess a 3.5 g.p.a. and exhibit financial need. |
| National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship Awarded to a second year female student majoring in transfer or technology civil engineering, mechanical engineering or Building Utilities Maintenance, carpentry, or machine tool trade. |
| Neil Anderson Scholarship Awarded to a student entering their second year at RCTC planning to pursue a four-year degree. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA after the first year at RCTC and have financial need. Any field of study is eligible. |
| Neva and Rachel Kuehn Scholarship The recipient of the Neva and Rachel Kuehn Scholarship will be a deserving student enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who demonstrates need. The student should be enrolled full-time with pro-ration of the scholarship for part-time students. |
| Nick Kehoe Second Chance Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a Pine Island High School graduate who has earned at least one high school varsity athletic letter. Scholarship renewal possible for second year. |
| Oehlke Family Foundation of the St. Paul Foundation Nursing Scholarship Awarded to incoming or returning students enrolled in the RCTC Associate Degree Nursing program who have a 3.5 or higher GPA and have financial need. |
| Olmsted Medical Center Scholarship Any student in good academic standing, studying in a medical related program at RCTC is eligible. |
| Otto Haling Scholarship Applicants must have completed one semester of the Auto Mechanics Program. Award based on financial need, GPA and participation in community or school activities. |
| Paul Labinski Scholarship Recipient will be a returning student majoring in math or economics with a demonstrated involvement in volunteer activities. Student should have financial need and be in good academic standing with RCTC. |
| People's Cooperative Services Association Scholarship Awarded to an incoming or returning student who, individually or whose family, is a customer of Peoples Cooperative Services. Preference given to student majoring in agriculture or related field and planning to continue at a four-year college or university. |
| 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 theatre 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 Foundation Scholarship Awarded to a returning student, any major, with minimum 3.0 GPA Eligibility is based on financial need, academic standing and personal/career goals. |
| RCTC Foundation Technical Scholarship Awarded to a returning student pursuing training in technical programs. Eligibility is based on financial need, academic standing, and person/career goals. |
| RCTC Nursing Forum Scholarship The recipients of the Nursing Forum Scholarships will be a student pursuing a Practical Nursing Degree or Associate degree in nursing. The student should possess a 2.5 GPA. and be currently enrolled in the respective program. A 250-300 word essay on their involvement in community service within the past two years and how it relates to his/her professional nursing growth. A verification reference contact is required with the application. The student should be enrolled full-time with pro-ration of the scholarship for part-time students. |
| RE/MAX Underwriting a Dream Scholarship Financial need must exist and be verifiable. Student must be a U.S. citizen with roots in SE Minnesota and a full time student. Two letters of recommendation required with application. This scholarship is renewable |
| Renee and Bill Brunner Scholarship Awarded to a student, incoming or returning, from Southeastern Minnesota who was involved in high school activities such as athletics, band, choir, and/or theatre. Recipient must carry a minimum of 12 credits and major in business or computer related field. |
| Rick Stelling Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student from southeastern Minnesota who has a strong interest in the field of music and has participated/performed as a member of the RCTC music program. |
| Rochester Business & Professional Women Scholarship Awarded to a woman majoring in a business related degree who plans to continue and pursue a baccalaureate degree. The student should possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Rochester Civil War Roundtable Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding history student who plans to transfer to a four year college or university and plans to major in history. |
| Rochester Commercial Banks Scholarship 3.0 GPA Recipient must be a returning Full-Time RCTC Student. Recipient must be a prior resident of the City of Rochester or one of the surrounding communities. Recipient must be pursuing an Associate Degree (2 year program) or a Bachelor Degree which would result in a career in the banking industry. Example: Business and Accounting Majors. |
| Rochester Garden & Flower Club Scholarship Student in the horticulture curriculum in good standing academically with RCTC qualify for this scholarship. |
| Rochester International Association/Phyllis Layton Scholarship Awarded to international or refugee students entering second year of studies at RCTC. |
| Rochester Masonic Lodge Scholarship Awarded to a returning student with preference given to a non-traditional student in Nursing or Associate in Science Degree program with a family tie to the Masonic Lodge. |
| Ruth and Frank Heck Scholarship A student pursuing studies to become a licensed practical nurse will receive this award. |
| Science Department Scholarship Awarded to students planning to major in a science related area with a cumulative 3.3 GPA. Level of difficulty of courses taken will be considered. |
| Second Year Presidential/Dewey and Evalda Brunner Scholarship Students who were Presidential Scholars as Freshmen may apply for a Dewey and Evalda Brunner Scholarship provided they have a 3.33 GPA at the end of their first year of study. In addition, recipients have the opportunity to receive loaned use of textbooks and work study assignments. |
| Shades of Green Hosta Society of Southeast MN Scholarship To be awarded to a returning student committed to the Horticulture program with a 3.0 GPA or higher. The student is required to attend a SOGH meeting. |
| St. Mary's Auxiliary Scholarship Awarded to students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing program who have completed Nursing 1117. Recipients must agree to work one year at St. Mary's Hospital. |
| St. Mary's Hospital Scholarship Awarded to students enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing program who have completed Nursing 1117. Recipients must agree to work one year at St. Mary's Hospital. |
| Steve Bakke Memorial Scholarship Awarded to an incoming or returning student attending RCTC who is pursuing a career in computer science and/or engineering. The student must be a graduate of a Minnesota high school with a demonstrated mathematical academic background or interest, demonstrated financial need and a 3.0 grade point average. |
| Stewart, Webster, Hummer Scholarship Awarded to a full-time student who completed their freshman year with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must be majoring in business, accounting, computer science, health field, or science. |
| Sue and David Dripps Scholarship Awarded to a student successfully majoring in graphic arts. Preference to student with financial need. |
| Susan Dobbe Memorial Scholarship The award goes to a second year RCTC student majoring in Music Technology who has demonstrated commitment to the program. |
| Suzanne Kavanaugh Dinusson Retail Merchandising Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to a returning student who is majoring in the field of retail merchandising. The applicant should have a strong interest in the retail field and be involved in community related activities and volunteer experiences. |
| T. Emil and Dorothy Gauthier Scholarship The recipient of the T. Emil and Dorothy Gauthier Scholarship will be an exceptional student (minimum 3.0 GPA) pursuing a manufacturing technical degree program ( i.e. CAD, mechanical drafting, B.U.M.) at RCTC. The recipient should be a second year/returning student and can be enrolled full or part-time. |
| Taher Food Service Scholarship Awarded to a part-time student carrying 6-8 credits in good academic standing. |
| The Bateman Family Scholarship Awarded to a qualified returning student who has demonstrated interest in the Social Sciences and intends to pursue a bachelor's degree in Social Science at a four year college or university. The student should possess 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. |
| UCR Asian Student Association Scholarship The Asian Student Organization Scholarship will be awarded to two current RCTC Asian students who are carrying a minimum of nine credits and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| Vern Bushlack Horticulture Scholarship Awarded to a returning student enrolled in a Horticulture Technology Careers program at RCTC. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to full-time students who exhibit a strong commitment to the horticulture industry through their employment and/or activities. |
| Vicki, Kent, Todd Brunner Scholarship Awarded to a student, incoming or returning, from Southeastern Minnesota who was involved in high school activities such as athletics, band, choir, and theatre. Recipient must carry a minimum 12 credits and major in business or computer science, allied health, nursing, or pre-medicine. |
| Wade Family Scholarship Awarded to a second year student who is using student loans to finance their education. Recipient will be a business major with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student should be involved in community or school activities. |
| Walter Swenberg Memorial Scholarship Eligible student will be enrolled in the Pre-Mechanical Engineering or the Engineering Technical program. Students must qualify for financial aid. If the recipient's complete their first year of study and maintain above average academic standing, they will be eligible for a second year of funding: a new application must be submitted to be reconsidered. |
| Wells Fargo Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to a Rochester student who is pursuing an education in the field of business. |
| Zumbro Valley Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Awarded to nursing student with financial need who is a Minnesota resident. |
| Zumbro Valley Medical Society Scholarship Awarded to a student pursuing an LPN or RN nursing degree who is a Minnesota resident. |
Contact Information:
Joni Gamm
Joni.gamm@roch.edu
Office 281-7771
Fax: 507-280-2970
