Submission Guidelines:
● Essays: Keep it simple! Type your essay, single-spaced with 1.5 line spacing, using a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point. Think of it like a letter to your future self—be creative and let your true voice shine!
● Video Submissions: Upload your video to a secure platform (e.g., YouTube) and send us the link.
● Keep it authentic—no editing or special effects needed. We want to see your personality and passion!
● Captions are encouraged to ensure accessibility.
● Ensure your video answers the prompt and clearly explains why this scholarship is important to you.
By submitting your application, you grant RRCD permission to share your video/essay/photo, full name, and city in RRCD communications such as social media, newsletters, and meeting minutes. This is a wonderful way for your story to inspire others in the community!
Deadline:
All applications must be submitted on or before 11:59pm Eastern Time on March 1, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. Please send your completed application to:
RRCDYouthScholarships@gmail.com
Selection Criteria:
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on:
● Essay/Video Quality: How clearly and effectively you express your goals, passion, and how this scholarship will support your future.
● Leadership Potential: A demonstrated commitment to personal growth and leadership, including involvement in school, community, or extracurricular activities.
● Strong Recommendations: Letters that highlight your character and potential.
Award Notification:
Recipients will be notified by April 1, 2025 via email or phone. Winners will also be announced on our website and social media platforms!
Scholarship Amount:
The scholarship amount varies based on the camp chosen and available funding.
Recipients will be notified of the exact award amount upon selection.
Responsibilities of Scholarship Recipients:
● Full Participation: Recipients must attend and fully participate in the camp for which they were funded, adhering to all camp rules and policies.
● Contribution to RRCD Community: After attending the camp, you may be asked to share your experience through a short presentation or report. This helps inspire future applicants!
● Communication with RRCD: Stay in touch with us, keeping us updated on your participation and any changes to your plans.
Authorization Form for Scholarship Recipients:
If your child is selected as a scholarship recipient, you will be asked to complete an Authorization Form. This form grants RRCD permission to contact the camp your child will attend to verify that they have participated in the camp for the entire session. This is an important step to ensure that the scholarship funds are used appropriately. Please note: If the recipient does not attend the full camp session, RRCD will require the full scholarship amount to be returned, ensuring the funds can be reinvested in future scholarships. The Authorization Form will be provided to you upon scholarship acceptance and must be completed and submitted before we send out any funds.
A Quick Recap:
To complete your application, remember to include the following in your email to:
RRCDYouthScholarships@gmail.com
● Your Essay or Video Link
● Recommendation Letters
● Acceptance Letter from the Camp
● $25.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee
● Link to make your payment here– Scholarship Application Fee
We can’t wait to see how the RRCD Youth Scholarship Program will help you grow, learn, and shine! For questions or more information, feel free to contact Sara Smania at presidentofrrcd@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in the RRCD Youth Scholarship Program! We look forward to receiving your application and supporting your journey toward personal and academic growth!