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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 THIS YEAR'S 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.
Ava Forget Meet Ava Forget, our 2024 RMRC scholarship winner. Ava, a senior at Highlands Ranch High School, has experienced multiple moves during her high school years, attending three different schools. Originally from Castle Rock, Colorado, she relocated to Melbourne, Florida in the summer of 2021, between her freshman and sophomore years. Then, in June 2023, just before her senior year, she moved back to Lone Tree, Colorado. Ava enjoys hiking, traveling, drawing, painting, listening to music, playing the flute, and spending time with friends and family. Next year, she plans to major in psychology at CU Boulder, aspiring to become a Clinical Psychologist. Her goal is to help others overcome their struggles and gain better self-understanding. She's thrilled to start this next chapter at CU Boulder and eager to see what opportunities it brings. | Juan Moreno Santos Meet Juan Moreno Santos, our 2024 RMRC scholarship winner. Originally from Santander, Colombia, Juan moved to Arvada, Colorado in September 2022 during his sophomore year at Arvada High School. Now a student at Warren Tech and Red Rocks Community College, Juan decided to pursue a college degree after mastering English in just a year. At RRCC, he will complete two associate degrees in computer science and general studies, as well as a desktop support certificate. Following that, he plans to transfer to MSU Denver to complete his bachelor's degree. Juan aspires to earn a doctorate and become a professor. He's an avid reader, particularly interested in non-fiction, self-help, and philosophy. In his free time, he enjoys working out, biking, learning new things, and has a passion for classical music. |