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

THE SPRING 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN. The early consideration deadline is November 26, 2023.

Students should register for classes and complete the FAFSA BEFORE applying for scholarships.

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

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 and Anne Swartz Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, available to all majors. May be full- or...
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 American Legion Post 105 Veterans Scholarship
Scholarship for any veteran or their dependent seeking a degree or...
Varies Amos Fonville Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
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 Arends Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books or required supplies/equipment for...
Varies Arlene G. Mills Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and equipment/supplies awarded to...
Varies Association of Facilities Engineers Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books for a student enrolled full-time...
Varies Barbara Jean Bechtel Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student attending...
Varies Bhadra Daftary Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/ or books. Preference given to a...
Varies Billy Guyse, Sr. Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
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 Burl Stoner Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, books, and required learning resources awarded...
Varies Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund Scholarship
A scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or supplies awarded to a...
Varies Cary Platzbecker Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and equipment awarded to a student...
Varies CDR Tool Scholarship
Scholarship for tools for students in the automotive program, with...
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 Book Store Scholarship
Scholarship for books. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. May be full...
Varies Community Foundation of Macon County CDL Scholarship
Scholarship for students enrolled in the CDL program at Richland....
Varies Curtis and Patricia Sears Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition. Student may be enrolled full- or part-time. A...
$0.00 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...
$0.00 David Holtfreter Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for books for students in electronics or engineering. ...
Varies David P. and Eileen A. Wetzel Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books awarded to a student in...
Varies Dell and Evelyn Carroll Scholarship
Scholarship for standard tuition (unless only offered online) for up to...
$1,000.00 Derek Anson Winchester Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Tuition, Fees, and Books for a student accepted into the...
Varies Donald and Joanne Baird Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student pursuing a...
Varies Dr. Hal Gronlund Book Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for required books and instructional materials. Preference...
Varies Dr. Joseph and Martha Schrodt Nursing Scholarship
Tuition scholarship for a student pursuing an Associate Degree in...
Varies Earl Tyus, Jr. Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who are...
Varies Elfreda Virginia Jacobson Witzeman Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, learning resources, and/or books awarded...
Varies Ellsworth Dansby, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
Varies Emmett Sefton Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books. Student must be enrolled in...
Varies EnRich HealthCare Program
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students 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 Frank Rolf Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books, awarded to an Agriculture or...
Varies Friends of Macon County Medical Society Alliance Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student enrolled in...
Varies Frigy Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and related supplies. Students may...
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...