RMHC U.S. Scholars Scholarships Program

Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of Southwest Florida participates in the Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholars Program.  This program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible graduating high school seniors who face limited access to educational and career opportunities.  Eligible applicants must reside in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades or Hendry counties, be a legal residents of the United States, be less than 21 years of age and be eligible to enroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the academic year following their high school graduation.  Scholarship recipients are selected locally by a diverse committee that includes educators along with business and community leaders.  Students are selected and awards are distributed based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.

If interested, visit your high school guidance counselor for details and/or download an application at www.rmhc.org prior to the January 27th deadline.

2010 $1,000 Scholarship Winners
Maria Briceno, Collier County
Joseph Bruggen, Collier County
Daisy Casas, Lee CountyFranchesca Gannon, Lee County
Laura Linchenat, Lee County
Heidy Medina, Hendry County
Kassandra Mesa, Collier County
Daniell Montes, Lee County
Huy Nguyen, Collier County
Kayleigh Peterman, Collier County
Diany Saldarriaga, Collier County
Devon Weir, Collier Country 

2010 $4,000 ($1,000 for 4 years) Scholarship Winner

Benjamin Seidl, Lee Country