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Scholarships for Incoming Students
2008 - 2009
Presidential Scholarships 4 Awards
Presidential Scholarship awards consist of major funding of tuition, free use of textbooks, and early registration privileges. Award renewable for a second year.
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to Minnesota residents with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 and/or class rank in the top five percent (5%) of their graduating class. Preference is given to students demonstrating leadership and community involvement. Work-study faculty mentorships are required for second semester and during the second year. Achieving a 3.3 GPA while attending RCTC is required for continued funding.
Application Deadline: Presidential scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first serve basis. Please submit your application as soon as you are ready to commit to RCTC. Presidential Scholarship Application (PDF)
Kereakos Family Memorial Scholarship 2 Scholarships - $1,500
Awarded to an entering freshman who is an immigrant, spouse or child of an immigrant, or a first generation American citizen. Student must exhibit good academic standing. If the student achieves a 2.8 GPA or better, he/she will be eligible to receive the scholarship for a second year.
Champa/Kereakos Scholarship 5 Scholarships - $1000
Awarded to incoming freshmen who participated in high school athletics or fine arts. Preference will be given to students who plan to participate in student life activities at RCTC.
Jimmy Joe McDermott Scholarship 2 Scholarships - $1,000
Awarded to incoming freshmen from southeastern Minnesota who participated in high school activities or athletics and plan to continue in student life activities at RCTC. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or better.
Steve Engelbert Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to a high school graduate with a 2.5 GPA. or better. Student must be from Olmsted, Wabasha, Goodhue, Dodge, Mower, Fillmore or Winona County. Preference given to student with financial need.
RCTC Foundation Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming student with a 3.0 GPA. or better. Available to students pursuing study in the liberal arts or science field.
RCTC Foundation Technical Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to incoming students training in technical programs. Eligibility is based on financial need, academic standing (2.0+ GPA.), and personal/career goals.
Rochester Elks Lodge #1091 Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $350
Awarded to an entering student in a technical program.
Regional Endowment Scholarships 6 Scholarships - $1,500
Awarded to students whose high school participated in the regional endowment post-secondary education option program. A list of applicable schools is available in the UCR Counseling Department or RCTC Foundation Office - Heintz Center, Room HC109
Les Fiegel - Rochester Downtown Kiwanis Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
Awarded to an incoming student. Award based on academics, volunteer and community involvement, leadership and financial need.
Norma Wolfe Nursing Scholarship 2 Scholarships - $700
Awarded to an incoming nursing student.
Oehlke Family Foundation Scholarships 6 Scholarships- $1,000
Awarded to students enrolled in the RCTC Associate Degree Nursing program who have a 3.5 or higher GPA and have financial need.
“You Go Girl” Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $250
This award is for the purchase of course books and is awarded to students enrolled in the RCTC Associate Degree Nursing program who have a 3.0 or higher GPA. and are a custodial single parent.
“New Beginnings” Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $250
This award is for the purchase of course books and is awarded to students enrolled in the RCTC Associate Degree Nursing program who have a 3.0 or higher GPA. and receive financial aid.
Rochester Masonic Lodge Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
Awarded to one incoming 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.
Gary & Patricia Stevens Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
(Applications available at Chatfield High School – Selection by Chatfield H.S.)
Awarded to a senior who will graduate from Chatfield High School and plans to attend Rochester Community & Technical College in the fall of 2008.
Rochester Women’s Softball Association Scholarship 2 Scholarships - $300
Awarded to incoming freshman whose high school GPA is 3.0 or higher. The recipients must have participated in high school softball for two or more years and plan to continue involvement in student activities or athletics while attending RCTC.
MN Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,100
Awarded to an incoming student enrolling in Engineering Technology or Pre-Engineering.
People’s Cooperative Services Association Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $700
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
Nick Kehoe Second Chance Memorial Scholarship Number to be determined - $1,000
(Applications available at Pine Island High School)
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.
Goodhue RCTC Alumni Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $600
(Applications available at Goodhue H.S.)
To be awarded to Goodhue High School senior who has participated in student life activities at Goodhue High School, plans to attend RCTC after graduation, and WILL CONTINUE to participate in Student Life Activities at RCTC.
Dover-Eyota Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
(Application available at Dover-Eyota H.S.)
To be awarded to a Dover-Eyota High School senior who will be attending RCTC after graduation.
Molly Baum/Chatfield Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $400
(Application available at Chatfield H.S. )
To be awarded to a Chatfield High School senior who will be attending RCTC after graduation.
Pluetz Scholarship for Plainview Students Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $700
(Application available at Plainview-Elgin-Millville H.S)
To be awarded to a PEM senior who participated in athletics and will be attending RCTC after graduation.
Meirick Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $700
Awarded to an Iowa student who will attend RCTC and who participated in high school wrestling.
Frank Jaszewski Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $400
(Application available at Fillmore-Central H.S.)
Awarded to a Fillmore-Central graduating senior that has been active in athletics or other extra-curricular activities and will be attending RCTC.
Holmquist, Nolte, Reed Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $750
Awarded to an incoming or returning student from Stewartville school area majoring in education or coaching.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming or returning student in CAD, BUM, or Mechanical Engineering (not maintenance engineering) with a 3.0 GPA. Recipient will be encouraged to attend monthly ASHRAE meetings at no expense to the student.
RE/MAX Underwriting a Dream Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,250
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.
Lois Hackbarth Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $700
Awarded to a student with financial need, yet not qualified for financial aid. Single parent or person who is survivor of violent crime, community volunteer or victim advocate encouraged to apply.
Paul and Kim (Hoffmann) Novotny Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $700
Awarded to an incoming freshman from Chatfield High School with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicant must have participated in school activities during high school.
Peterson/Steffen Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $600
Awarded to an incoming student majoring in accounting. The recipient will demonstrate academic competence, integrity and participated in extra-curricular activities or community involvement. This award is renewable, based on successful completion of the student’s first year.
Dr. Joel Swisher Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming student who has played football in high school, demonstrates good citizenship, has a good work ethic, and is a team player.
Barrone/Boynton Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $750
Awarded to an individual interested in teaching and coaching. Preference given to students from southern Minnesota.
Hoffman Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming student who plans to attend a four-year college or university following graduation from RCTC. Student should be pursuing a major in one of the “hard sciences”, such as math, science, engineering. Student must qualify for financial aid and possess a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Tim Muellner Memorial Scholarship 2 Scholarships - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming freshman from Olmsted or Fillmore County or the north central counties of Todd and Stearns. The recipient will have been actively involved in school activities during high school and intends to be involved at RCTC. Preference will be given to students with financial need.
Hoffman Technical Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,500
Awarded to an incoming student who is pursuing a two-year degree majoring in a technical or trade field. Student must possess passing grades and qualify for financial assistance.
Dollerschell Education Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming female student who plans to major in education. Student must have financial need and belong to a racial or cultural minority. Student must achieve a minimum 2.8 GPA. to access full award.
Ronni Eppen Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
The recipient will be an incoming student to RCTC pursuing a two-year degree in one of the technical trade programs.
Samoen Sam Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,250
Awarded to a Rochester Off-Campus student who will attend Rochester Community & Technical College.
Charles Hill (Kiwanis) Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
Recipient will be an entering RCTC as a full time freshman student with financial need and a 3.0 GPA. or higher.
Kenneth McGhie Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an incoming student majoring in Engineering Technology or Engineering.
Eugene & Opal Weis Scholarship 3 Scholarships - $1,000
Awarded to incoming students pursuing a degree in the building trades. Must be graduates of Rochester public high schools who possess talent, aptitude and enthusiasm for the building trades. Attach letter of recommendation with application from high school teacher.
Kenneth Rohde Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
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.
Brittany Bradford Memorial Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
Awarded to an incoming freshman native American student. No GPA. is required. The recipient can be a student majoring in any area of study in either a technical or community college major. Financial need not required but will be considered. Preference given to native Americans. ESSAY:” What does your Native American heritage mean to you?”
Admissions & Records Scholarship 1 Scholarship - $500
The award will go to a new incoming student who plans to earn a degree at RCTC and who has overcome some type of adversity or some special circumstance.
St. Paul Foundation Nursing Scholarships 2 Scholarship - $750
Awarded to incoming students with high academic standing who plan to major in nursing. Must have a financial need
John, Adolph, and Pauline Peterson Horticulture Scholarship
1 Scholarship - $1,000
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.
Application
deadline is March 15, 2008 except where otherwise indicated
**Names,
numbers, and amounts of scholarships are subject to change.
Please
direct any questions to:
RCTC
Foundation Executive Director at 507-281-7770, FAX: 507-280-2970
Or
e-mail: jean.jech@roch.edu
Application Form
Contact Information:
Jean Jech
Foundation Director
Jean.Jech@roch.edu
Office: 281-7770
Fax: 507-285-7496
Contact Information:
Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4999
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