Scholarship Name |
Available Scholarships Description |
A Taste of Rio Transfer Scholarship |
The A Taste of Rio Transfer Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Must have completed an incoming freshman orientation, educational plan, and assessment test
- Receiving no other form of financial aid
- (1) letter of recommendation from a former teacher or community member (non-family).
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Achieving the Dream Scholarship |
The Achieving the Dream Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Must be a DREAM Act or eligible for DREAM Act student.
- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Currently enrolled in at least 6 units
- Must have a current educational plan on file
- Must demonstrate financial need
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Ad Williamson Memorial Fall Scholarship |
The Ad Williamson Memorial Fall Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Completed 24 units at Rio Honda College
- Must have made an overall contribution to the Theater Program with special emphasis in the area of stagecraft, such as set design, costume design, etc.
- Must demonstrate financial need
- A minimum of ONE (1) letter of recommendation is required from a faculty member in the Theater Department.
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Dr Alex Sanchez Scholarship |
The Dr. Alex Sanchez Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 2.0 GPA
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Majoring in Environmental Technology or closely related major
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Assistance League® of Whittier Fall Scholarship |
The Assistance League® of Whittier Fall Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Single parent students who are head of household with dependent children
- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Currently enrolled in 12 units
- Continuing Rio Hondo College student
- Must live in the Rio Hondo College district service area
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Recipients must be available to attend an interview with the Assistance League© of Whittier and attend a recognition luncheon at the Assistance League© of Whittier Chapter House
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Assistance League® of Whittier Quaker Chemical / EPMAR Corp. Nursing Scholarship |
The Assistance League® of Whittier Quaker Chemical / EPMAR Corp. Nursing Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled and in good standing in the ADN (RN) or LVN program at Rio Hondo College
- Be a single parent and head of household
- Live in the Rio Hondo College district
- Must demonstrate a financial need
- Recipients must be available to attend the Assistance League© of Whittier and attend a recognition luncheon at the Assistance League© of Whittier Chapter House
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Birnbaum Memorial Scholarship |
The Birnbaum Memorial Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 2.0 GPA
- Must be majoring in Kinesiology or physical education
- Currently enrolled in at least 12 units
- Completed at least one semester at Rio Hondo College
- Must be a student athlete at Rio Hondo College
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Bradt Family Scholarship |
The Bradt Memorial Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Survivor of domestic violence
- Must be a student who will be transferring in the Spring 2019
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 units
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BVR Scholarship |
The BVR Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 units
- Must have completed 12 or more units
- Be a single parent
- Be a participant in the CalWORKS Program
- Provide a (1) letter of recommendation from a member of the CalWORKS program faculty or staff.
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Charles and Bonnie Isaacs Memorial Scholarship Fall |
The Charles and Bonnie Isaacs Memorial Fall Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Music major
- Completed two (2) units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least nine (9) units or equivalent
- One (1) Recommendation Letter must be from a member of the Rio Hondo College Music Department faculty.
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Christopher John Paul Nicoll Memorial Scholarship |
The Christopher John Paaul Nicoll Memorial Scholarship for applicants that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.3 GPA
- Must have completed at least 12 units
- Currently enrolled in at least six (6) units
- Pre-law or paralegal major
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Claudia Arrevillaga Guerrero Memorial Fall Scholarship |
The Claudia Arrevillaga Guerrero Memorial Fall Scholarship is for applicants that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units
- Language or Arts major
- Actively involved in student clubs on campus
- Has an interest in the arts (performing and visual)
- Exhibits positive characteristics while committed to education and volunteer work
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Diane and Maurice Meysenburg Fall Scholarship |
The Diane and Maurice Meysenburg Fall Scholarship is for applicants that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- History or Sociology major
- Must have completed a minimum of 15 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in a minimum of 9 units
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Dr RoseMarie Joyce |
The Dr. RoseMarie Joyce Scholarship is for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Must have completed at least 12 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Preference will be given to a Chicano Studies major
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Greg Garza Memorial Fall Scholarship |
The Greg Garza Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- A student who is currently enrolled in Vocational Education (Certificate Program)
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units
- Must have completed a minimum of 12 units at Rio Hondo College
- Must have completed no more than 60 units
- Demonstrate community involvement
- Actively involved in student clubs at Rio Hondo College
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EMUHSD Healthcare Scholarship |
The EMUHSD Healthcare Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must major in EMT, AVN, LVN, Healthcare, Nursing, Medical Coding or closely related field.
- Must be a graduate of a EMUHSD high school (Arroyo HS, El Monte HS, Mountain View HS, Rosemead HS, South El Monte HS, Valle Lindo Continuation School, El Monte Adult School, or Rosemead Adult School.
- Must be currently enrolled in 9 units
- Must provide a copy of a EMUHSD High School Diploma.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
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Dr. Leonard A. Grandy Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.2 GPA or higher
- Currently enrolled at Rio Hondo College
- Transferring to a 4 year institution. Proof of acceptance will be required.
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Harry L. Keats Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship is for applicant(s) that best met the following requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- English major
- Transferring to a four (4) year college or university. Proof of acceptance will be required.
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Henderson Family Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must demonstrate unmet financial need in financial aid profile
- Must have completed at least 12 units in Behavioral and Social Science Division courses
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HJ Construction Scholarship SPRING |
This $500 scholarship is for a student(s) that:
- 2.9 or higher GPA
- Is graduating Spring 2016
- Is in the process of attaining a degree in one of the following;
- Architecture (for transfer)
- Architecture Design and Drawing
- Engineering Design Drafting
- Civil Design technology
- Must desire a career in the construction, design or engineering industry
- Must be a full or part time student
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James F. and Margaret L. McIntosh Memorial Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must be an Administration of Justice, Police, Fire Academy EMT or Nursing major
- Completed at least six units of major specific coursework
- Special consideration given to students with community service
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Jean Korf Theatre Arts Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.75 GPA or higher
- Currently enrolled in at least six (6) units;
- Actively involved in Theater Arts program during the current fall semester and continuing during the spring semester (9 units between both semesters)
One (1) Recommendation Letter must be from full-time member of the Rio Hondo College Theatre Arts Department faculty |
Jeanne McAndrews Bilar Memorial Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Nursing major
- Currently enrolled in at least twelve (12) units or the equivalent
- Transferring to a four (4) year college or university RN program. Proof of acceptance will be required.
- Show sincere dedication to the need and care of hospital patients
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Judy Schaper Sanders |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Majoring in health or medical related fields, including Kinesiology, Wellness or Heath Sciences/Nursing
- Completed at least 12 units, including the current semester
- Enrolled in at least six units
- Special consideration given to students not receiving any other forms of financial aid
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Library Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Must have completed at least 9 units at Rio Hondo College
- Must be currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Must demonstrate financial need
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Osher Initiative for CA Community College Students |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Must have completed 24 or more “degree applicable” semester units (or the equivalent) at the time initial scholarship disbursement
- Must be enrolled in six (6) or more units
- Must have received a Board of Governor’s (BOG) Fee Waiver
Award will be pro-rated on number of units student is enrolled in. |
Paul Anthony Reilly Memorial Scholarship |
This $500 scholarship is for an applicant that best meets the following requirements:
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- English major
- Transferring to a four (4) year institution. Proof of acceptance will be required.
One (1) Recommendation Letter must be from member of the Rio Hondo College Communication & Languages faculty |
RHC CalWORKs Scholarship |
The RHC CalWORKs scholarship is for students who have a financial need and who provide primary financial support for their families and best meet the following requirements:
- 2.5 or higher GPA
- Must be enrolled in a vocational or undergraduate program.
- Must be a current CalWORKs student
- Completed at least six (6) units at Rio Hondo College
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must submit:
- Notice of Action or Verification of Benefits
- One Letter of recommendation from a CalWORKs Staff/Faculty
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Rio Hondo College Counselors’ Re-Entry Student Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.75 GPA or higher
- Must have a declared major
- Must be attending college after five years from attending high school or returning to college after an absence of five years
- Must have completed 30 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least six units
- Special consideration given for students with a current educational plan on file
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Rio Hondo College Counselors’ Transfer Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must have a declared major
- Must have completed 30 transferrable units from Rio Hondo College
- Must be transferring to a four-year college or university
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Rio Hondo College Faculty Association Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Completed 18 or more units
- Will be enrolled at Rio Hondo Fall 2017
- Enrolled in at least nine (9) units or equivalent
- Not currently receiving Financial Aid, except for the BOGG (fee waiver)
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Rio Hondo College Emeriti Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- Must have current education plan on file to get AS/AA degree, AA/AS-T degree or certificate.
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Rio Hondo College Follett Bookstore Scholarship |
The RHC Follett Bookstore Scholarship is a $400 bookstore credit for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- Priority for Veterans/Active Military and DSPS
- 2.0 GPA
- Completed twelve (12) units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least twelve (12) units or equivalent;
- Will be attending Rio Hondo College in the fall 2016 semester
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Robert Birnbaum Memorial Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- Kinesiology/Physical Education major
- An athlete at Rio Hondo College
- Completed one (1) semester at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least twelve (12) units
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Rotary Club of Whittier Scholarship |
The Rotary Club of Whittier Scholarship at Rio Hondo College supports students accepted for transfer to a 4 year school with a one-time scholarship award of $1,000.00 that best meets the following requirements:
- 3.5 or higher GPA for the last three semester or term transcripts
- Enrolled in 12 units or the equivalent this semester
- Preference will be given to graduates of Whittier Area High Schools: Whittier High, Cal High, La Serna High, Santa Fe High, Whittier Christian or St. Paul
- Transferring to a four (4) year college or university Fall 2016. Proof of acceptance will be required.
- Candidates will be selected by the Whittier Rotary Scholarship Committee
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Soñando al Otro Lado del Rio |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be a STEM major
- Must be DREAM Act or DREAM Act Eligible or undocumented student
- Must be transferring to a four year university Fall 2017 and provide proof.
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Ted Snyder Scholarship
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Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Journalism major
- Member of El Paisano newspaper
One (1) letter of recommendation must come from a journalism faculty member |
The Helen and Joelene Amaya Memorial Scholarship |
The Helen and Joelene Amaya Memorial Scholarship is a $250 award for the applicant that best meets the following requirements:
- 2.5 or higher GPA
- Declared Drug Studies major
- Have at least 12 units completed at Rio Hondo
- Be a single-parent in EOPS/CARE and/or CalWORKs program
One (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member in EOP&S, CARE, CalWORKs, or the Social Sciences division. |
Wetsman Family Anthropology Scholarship |
Scholarships are awarded based upon the following factors:
- Number of anthropology classes taken or currently taking at Rio Hondo College
- 6 or more units of anthropology and/or sociology 110 required to be completed by the end of this term
- Grades in anthropology/sociology 110 classes
- Overall grade point average
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Yoshio C. Nakamura Transfer Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 3.25 GPA or higher
- Completed at least 30 units at Rio Hondo College
- Currently enrolled in at least 9 units
- Transferring to a four-year university
- Demonstrate campus or community involvement
- Must demonstrate financial need
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Yoshio C. Nakamura Art Scholarship |
Scholarship for applicant(s) that best meet the following requirements:
- 2.25 GPA or higher overall and 3.25 in Arts classes.
- Art or Commercial Art major.
- Completed thirty (30) units at Rio Hondo College
- Transferring to a four (4) year college or university. Proof of acceptance will be required.
- Demonstrate community service and/or campus involvement
One (1) Recommendation Letter must be from full-time member of the Rio Hondo College faculty in the applicant’s declared major |