RMCCF College Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation

Overview
This scholarship recognizes graduating juniors and seniors from Riverside County high schools who plan to pursue a career in a healthcare field serving the Inland Southern California area. The goal is to support students as they move into postsecondary training or college programs related to health and healthcare.

Award details
- Up to ten (10) scholarships of $500 each will be awarded in the spring.
- Each student may receive the scholarship only once.

How the money may be used
- College application fees
- Course materials and supplies
- Costs directly related to studying your chosen healthcare field (certification/entrance exam fees, program supplies, etc.)

Who this is for (examples of careers)
Healthcare is broad. These are some examples to help you think about pathways — clinical providers, allied health, public health, therapy, emergency services, research, and education:
- Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists, PT Assistants, Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants
- Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Radiology Technologists, Respiratory Therapists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Speech–Language Pathologists and Assistants, Histology Technicians, EMTs, Firefighters
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Food Scientists, Exercise Physiologists, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Personal Trainers
- Health Educators, Public Health Specialists, Epidemiologists, Compliance Officers
- Biochemists, Biomedical Scientists, Research technicians
- Physical Education Teachers, Recreation Directors, Coaches, Athletic Administrators
(If your intended healthcare career isn’t on this list but fits the health care or health sciences field, you are likely still eligible.)

Eligibility & required materials
Before you apply, make sure you meet all of these:
- Residency/school: You must be a resident of Riverside County and currently enrolled in a Riverside County high school.
- Program intent: You must be enrolled in, or currently applying to, a healthcare-related degree or training program in the Inland Southern California area.
- GPA: Weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Transcripts: Submit a current unofficial high school transcript.
- Essays: Two essays, each at least 500 words. See the provided rubrics for Essay Prompt #1 and Essay Prompt #2.
- Recommendations: Two recommendation forms completed on the required forms (download the forms and have referees submit them).

Notes from a teacher
- Read the essay rubrics carefully and answer the prompts directly — assessors look for clarity, thoughtfulness, and evidence that you’ve thought through your choice of career and how you’ll use the support.
- Start early on recommendations; give your recommenders the forms and any context they might need about your goals and activities.

If you’d like, I can help you draft your essays or review your application checklist before you submit.