Must be a member or dependent of a member of Earthmover Credit Union for at least one year and in good standing. Recent high school graduates or currently enrolled RCC students who are full or part-time students, and have a 2.75 grade point average out of 4.0 are eligible. Number of scholarships and tuition amount will be determined by number of applicants and available endowment income. The number of scholarships will be determined by dividends available from the endowment. Priority will be given to students who are not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and Illinois MAP Grant.
Scholarship is for one year only.
Applications also are available through Meridian High School. Applicants for these scholarships must be enrolled in an minimum of 12 semester hours of 100-level or above courses to receive College funding. In addition, recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 semester hours for each term funding is received. Scholarships cover tuition for up to 30 credit hours for one year. Honors Opportunities Program Tuition Waiver Students achieving academic excellence at Richland may be eligible for this program.