High School Matching Grant Program

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts is offering ten challenge grants to high school students who would like to address a problem or need in their schools or communities.

RMHC is issuing the challenge to students in grades 9 through 12 throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts to raise $1,000 for a project or cause they feel is important, and in turn they can receive a $1,000 grant to help put their plans into action.

Whether the goal is to clean-up and beautify a local park, execute a school volunteer program, provide funds and materials for a local non-profit organization, or implement whatever dream or goal a teen can imagine, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about the High School Matching Grant Program and to submit an application, download this form or call (860) 659-0514.

 

The application deadline for the 2007/2008 school year is November 30, 2007.

Scholarship Program

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts will award a total of $50,000 to local high school seniors this academic year through its Scholarship Program. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with specific funds allocated for eligible Hispanic applicants on behalf of the Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources Program (HACER) and additional dollars available for any student, regardless of race or ethnicity, on behalf of the National Scholarship.

Hispanic applicants will also be eligible for RMHC/HACER National Scholarships, with four $100,000 scholarships available to applicants from all 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

Scholarship applications are available each Fall online at www.rmhc.org or by calling 1-800-310-4053. Students can also see their guidance counselor for applications.

Eligibility Requirements for RMHC Scholarship Program:

1. Be eligible to enroll in and attend a two- or four-year college with a full course study.
2. Reside in a participating area.

Additional Eligibility Requirement RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program:

1. Applicants must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.