The Ripley County Community Foundation plays a vital role in fostering educational opportunities through its diverse array of scholarships. These scholarships serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for individuals in our community, offering financial assistance to those who aspire to pursue higher education. Whether it be through a four year university or trades schools such as cosmetology or diesel mechanic school, we offer scholarships for a variety future career paths.
Scholarships are more than just financial aid; they represent a pathway to achievement and personal growth. By alleviating the financial burden of tuition fees, textbooks, and other educational expenses, scholarships open doors for students who might otherwise find their dreams of furthering their education out of reach.
Scholarship Applications can be accessed through the Scholarship Portal link below. Most applications open November 1st and close at 11:59PM on February 1st. However, there are four scholarships that are due June 1st at 11:59PM:
Corinne’s Believers Memorial Scholarship
Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship
Marysue (Luhring) Knisley Nursing Scholarship
Riley Duerstock Nursing Scholarship
Applications not received by the due date will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application process, please contact the Community Foundation via phone at (812) 933-1098 or via email at office@rccfonline.org.
