All Opportunities

Welcome to the Richland Community College Foundation Opportunities (Scholarships) information page.

The Spring Scholarship application is now open. The Early Consideration Deadline is Sunday, November 24, 2024. Spring scholarship offers will start to go out in mid-December – keep an eye on your Richland Outlook email for offers.

Eligibility for scholarships cannot be determined until the FAFSA is submitted to Richland and students are registered for classes.

To get started, click on the “SIGN IN” button and log in with your Richland email and password

Complete the General Application. Almost all of our scholarships are Auto-match which means you just need to complete the General Application to be considered for those scholarships. Some scholarships do require additional questions to apply – if you meet the initial eligibility requirements, you will be prompted to apply for those under Recommended Opportunities.

Visit the Foundation Scholarships Canvas Course to find step-by-step instructions to complete the scholarship application in both text and video format.

Before you start:

1. New students: To apply for a scholarship, you must be enrolled in the College and have activated your Richland e-mail account. Make sure your transcript is sent to Richland to be considered for scholarships.

2. It is best not to use Internet Explorer as your browser. Switch to any of the newer browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.

3. Sign in with your Richland email and password.

If selected to receive a scholarship, you will be notified via your Richland OUTLOOK student email account.

Your application status will show on your “My Applications” tab.
If your status is not listed as “submitted”, you have not fully completed your application.
Log back in to see what is missing.

If you are selected to receive a scholarship:

• You will receive a preliminary offer sent to your Richland student email.

• Post-Acceptance process must be completed before awarding will occur.

For assistance, email scholarships@richland.edu.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Air King Inc. Heating & Cooling Scholarship
This scholarship is for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies for...
Varies Al Dobbins Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
Varies Albert M. Andreas Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition only, awarded to a student pursuing a degree in...
Varies Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or equipment awarded to eligible...
Varies Amos Fonville Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
Varies Andreas Family FFA Dual Credit Scholarship
Scholarship for students enrolled in Transfer Academy and involved in...
Varies Andreas Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies awarded to a student...
Varies Archer Daniels Midland Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or equipment awarded to a student...
Varies Arlene G. Mills Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and equipment/supplies awarded to...
Varies Barbara Jean Bechtel Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student attending...
Varies Boys and Girls Club Scholarship
Scholarship to be used for tuition, fees, or books for a degree-seeking...
Varies Brandon Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books. Students may be enrolled full-...
Varies Brenda K. Garrett Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books for a student who recently...
Varies Bridging the Gap Between Education and Workforce Scholarship
Scholarship for cost of non-credit or alternate credit courses for...
Varies Captain William J. Horve Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, books, or fees awarded to a student majoring in...
Varies Cary Platzbecker Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and equipment. May be enrolled...
Varies Caterpillar Decatur Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students who are...
Varies Charles Mack Memorial Scholarship for Returning Adults
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and books awarded to a student who is...
Varies Chuck and Mary Jo Novak Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition awarded to a Richland Community College student...
Varies Clarence Taylor Early Bird Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a student with a proven need who is pursuing a...
Varies College Bookstore Scholarship
Scholarship for books. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. May be full...
Varies Curtis and Patricia Sears Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition for a student pursuing a degree. Student may be...
Varies Daisy Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for Tuition, Fees, and Books for part-time students with a...
Varies David Cooper Memorial Scholarship for the Culinary Arts
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and books. Students may be enrolled...
Varies David Holtfreter Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for books for students in electronics or engineering. ...
Varies Derek Anson Winchester Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and books awarded to students accepted...
Varies Dr. David Cooprider Endowed Education Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books, preference to students planning...
Varies Dr. Hal Gronlund Book Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for required books and instructional materials for students...
Varies Dr. Joseph and Martha Schrodt Nursing Scholarship
Tuition scholarship for a student pursuing an Associate Degree in...
Varies Duane and Joan Avis Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student seeking a...
Varies Elfreda Virginia Jacobson Witzeman Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, learning resources, and/or books awarded...
Varies Emmett Sefton Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books. Student may be enrolled...
Varies EnRich Healthcare Program - DMH
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students enrolled...
Varies Everett Ryan Early Bird Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to students with a proven need who are pursuing a...
Varies First Presbyterian Book Scholarship
Scholarship for all books for all majors. Must be a resident of Macon...
Varies Follett Bookstore Scholarship
Scholarship for books. Students may be enrolled full- or part-time. This...
Varies Garden Club of Decatur Scholarship
$500 Scholarship for tuition or books. Student must be pursuing a degree...
Varies George and Lillian Walden Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition and fees. Must be a full-time student pursuing a...
Varies George M. Barnett and Emerald Ritchie Barnett Education Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books awarded to a student...
Varies Gilbert Breighner Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition to a student pursuing an Associate in Applied...
Varies Glenn Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition at Richland Community College (no summers)....
Varies Harry S. Johnston Early Bird Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a student who is pursuing a degree in Accounting...
Varies Honors Program Scholarship funded by the Walter and Alice Scherer Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for Tuition for students accepted into the Honors Program. ...
Varies Howard E. and Helen R. Brown Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books, awarded to a recent graduate of...
Varies Investing in the Future Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, study guides, or materials for all...
Varies Jacqueline Scott Severns Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books. Student must be accepted...
Varies James Millikin Estate Dual Credit Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition and books for dual credit/dual enrollment...
Varies James Millikin Estate Special Fund for Nursing Essentials Scholarship
One time award for students in the Registered Nursing Program for...
Varies James Millikin Estate Tuition or Book Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition and books for full or part-time students...
Varies Janet Susan Perry Little Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books for all majors. Preference is...