Kids & Family

Ronald McDonald House Offers Four-Year College Scholarships

Students may apply through January 21.

Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area is accepting applications from graduating high school seniors in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut seeking four-year college scholarships.

According to a press release from the nonprofit, scholarships are awarded based on "demonstrated academic achievement, financial need and community involvement."

Four scholarship programs are available:

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  • The African American Future Achievers Scholarship is open to students with at least one parent of of African-American or Black Caribbean heritage.
  • The Asian Student Increasing Awareness Scholarship is open to students with at least one parent of Asian/Pacific-Islander heritage.
  • The HACER scholarship is open to students with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage.
  • The RMHC Scholars scholarship is open to all students, regardless of ethnicity.
Students may apply at https://aim.applyists.net through Jan. 21, 2014.

Since 1985, Ronald McDonald House Charities has awarded over $44 million in scholarships, according to the release. 


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