Our Opportunities
Welcome to the Richland Community College Foundation Opportunities (Scholarships) information page.
The Spring 2026 scholarship application is now open. The Early Consideration deadline is Sunday, November 16. Spring scholarship offers will start to go out in December.
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.
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Albert M. Andreas Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition only, awarded to a student pursuing a degree in...
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Alden B. and Margret W. Foley Scholarship
This scholarship is for tuition, fees and/or books. Student may be full...
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Ameren Illinois Clean Energy Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or equipment awarded to...
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Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or equipment awarded to eligible...
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American Legion Post #105 Veterans Scholarship
Scholarship for any veteran or their dependent seeking a degree or...
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Andreas Family FFA Dual Credit Scholarship
Scholarship for students enrolled in dual credit or dual enrollment...
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Andreas Family FFA Promise Program Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating seniors involved in their high school FFA...
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Andreas Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies awarded to a student...
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Archer Daniels Midland Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or equipment awarded to a student...
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Arends Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books or required supplies/equipment for...
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Arlene G. Mills Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and equipment/supplies awarded to...
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Association of Facilities Engineers Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books for a student enrolled full-time...
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Barbara Jean Bechtel Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student attending...
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Bhadra Daftary Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/ or books. Preference given to a...
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Billy Guyse, Sr. Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
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Brandon Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books. Students may be enrolled full-...
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Bridging the Gap Between Education and Workforce Scholarship
Scholarship for cost of non-credit or alternate credit courses for...
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Caterpillar Decatur Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students who are...
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Charles Mack Memorial Scholarship for Returning Adults
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and books awarded to a student who is...
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Chuck and Mary Jo Novak Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition awarded to a Richland Community College student...
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Cornelius Diggs Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need...
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Curtis and Patricia Sears Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition for a student pursuing a degree. Student may be...
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David Holtfreter Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for books for students in electronics or engineering. ...
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Dell and Evelyn Carroll Scholarship
Scholarship for standard tuition (unless only offered online) for up to...
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Donald and Joanne Baird Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student pursuing a...
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Dr. David Cooprider Endowed Education Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books, preference to students planning...
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Dr. Hal Gronlund Book Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for required books and instructional materials for students...
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Dr. Joseph and Martha Schrodt Nursing Scholarship
Tuition scholarship for a student pursuing an Associate Degree in...
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Duane and Joan Avis Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books awarded to a student seeking a...
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Earl Tyus, Jr. Decatur Frontiers Service Club Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who are...
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Elfreda Virginia Jacobson Witzeman Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, learning resources, and/or books awarded...
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Emmett Sefton Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books. Student may be enrolled...
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EnRich Healthcare Program - DMH
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students enrolled...
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Everett Ryan Early Bird Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to students with a proven need who are pursuing a...
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First Presbyterian Book Scholarship
Scholarship for all books for all majors. Must be a resident of Macon...
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Francis and Alice Weir Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees or books for students who were honor...
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Frigy Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, and related supplies. Students may...
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Garden Club of Decatur Scholarship
$500 Scholarship for tuition or books. Student must be pursuing a degree...
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George and Lillian Walden Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition and fees. Must be a full-time student pursuing a...
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George M. Barnett and Emerald Ritchie Barnett Education Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books awarded to a student...
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Gilbert Breighner Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition to a student pursuing an Associate in Applied...
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Glenn Family Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition at Richland Community College (no summers)....
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Honors Program Scholarship funded by the Walter and Alice Scherer Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship for Tuition for students accepted into the Honors Program. ...
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$5,000.00 |
Honors Program Transfer Scholarship funded by the Walter and Alice Scherer Scholarship Endowment
One-time transfer scholarship that only students in the Honors Program...
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Howard E. and Helen R. Brown Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, or books, awarded to a recent graduate of...
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Investing in the Future Dual Credit Scholarship
Scholarship for Dual Credit students enrolled in at least 3 credit hours.
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Investing in the Future Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, books, study guides, or materials for all...
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Jacqueline Scott Severns Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition, fees, and/or books. Student must be accepted...
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James Millikin Estate Dual Credit Scholarship
Scholarship for tuition and books for dual credit/dual enrollment...
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James Millikin Estate Special Fund for Nursing Essentials Scholarship
One time award for students in the Registered Nursing Program for...
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