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| RMRC is sponsoring a scholarship program for current high school seniors who have relocated to Denver. The one-time award of $1,500 for each scholarship will be presented to two area high school seniors. The award will be sent directly to the college (2-year or 4-year) or university that the student will be attending to assist with tuition or any other applicable expenses. RMRC will select a scholarship winner based on the strength of the eligible applicant’s total completed application that includes academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and an essay addressing the impact relocation has had on their life and impactful skills or life experiences developed as a result of the relocation. |
More information about the scholarship can be found here:
- RMRC Scholarship Application Guidelines
- Scholarship Questionnaire and Application
- Guidance Counselor Form
Application period: Feb. 19th - March 22nd
Winners will be announced April 8th
RMRC will select a scholarship winner based on the strength of the eligible applicant's total completed application that includes academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and an essay addressing the impact of relocating to a new area and new high school. Therefore, demonstrating the way the applicant handled the many challenges and opportunities associated with the relocation.
Eligible applicants must meet these requirements:
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Currently a senior in good standing in a greater Denver Metropolitan area high school
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Relocated during grades 9 through 12
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Relocated a distance greater than 50 miles and changed schools due to this relocation
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A cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale)
Meet Our 2023 Scholarship Winners!
We are pleased to announce the winners of RMRC's annual scholarship program! This one-time award of $1,500 for each scholarship was presented to two area high school seniors this year! Read a little bit about our winners below.
Alejandra Vasquez Hi, I am Alejandra Vasquez, and a current senior at George Washington High School. I moved from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela to Denver Colorado during the fall of 2019 in the middle of my freshman year. Since then, I’ve learned English and adapted to a new educational system. Furthermore, I decided to do the IB diploma during my junior year, and I currently aid in achieving my high school and IB diploma! I like playing video games, doing robotics, doing puzzles, and hanging out with my friends and family! I plan to study a dual major in Biomedical and Computer Engineering at CSU -fort Collins. In the future, I would like to focus on the development and improvement of prostheses and artificial organs. | Annabelle Thrash Hi! My name is Annabelle Thrash and I am a current senior at Monarch High School! I moved from Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Louisville, Colorado between my sophomore and junior year. I love playing tennis, skiing, and spending time with friends and family. Next year, I am attending the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado. I plan to emphasize in finance and management, participate in their Women in Business Initiative, and study abroad. I am super excited to stay in this beautiful state and continue to seek new opportunities! |
