Walter and Alice Scherer Transfer Scholarship

Scholarship for selected Scherer scholars who graduate with a 3.5 GPA from Richland Community College with at least 60 credit hours and accepted as a junior at the Illinois public four-year university or Millikin University. The award for tuition will be paid directly to the transfer institution. The student must be enrolled in 12 semester hours of 100-level or above courses. Students will be required to provide documentation that includes class schedule and tuition bill. A 3.25 GPA must be maintained following graduation from Richland to be considered for future awards.

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Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you enrolled in an Illinois Public University or Millikin University for the upcoming semester and planning to take at least 12 credit hours?
  2. Essay 1 for transfer: How has your Richland experience impacted you and prepared you to successfully continue on your collegiate path?
  3. Essay for Scherer Transfer: How has your involvement in the Scherer Honors Program challenged you as a student and allowed you to develop as a person?
  4. Please provide the name and email address of a Richland faculty or staff member who can provide a recommendation on your behalf.