These programs allow Ruritan clubs to double or quadruple their financial assistance to a student of the club s choice. Application must be made to the local Ruritan Club. This program is not competitive, but limited to the amount of matching funds available from the Foundation. Participation in the program is limited to a first come, first serve basis. Ruritan National Foundation also issues regular grants, which are awarded to students on the basis of financial need, character, scholarship and the applicant s desire for higher education Regular grants, unlike the Double Your Dollar program, are awarded to students who apply directly to and are selected by the Foundation Trustees.
Any student pursuing a post secondary education is eligible to apply for a grant.
The criteria for selection include financial need, good character, scholarship and academic promise. Any person that applies must have the endorsement of two Ruritan members. We Care disaster relief must be in an area that has been declared a disaster by either the federal government or the state government. Application must be made to the local Ruritan District Governor. Contacts For more information click the Contact Ruritan link elsewhere on this page.