The RHS Foundation scholarship requires 2 pieces of writing and include an optional prompt. 

Create a Google Doc where you can write your two required responses, and then copy and paste them into the relevant sections of the applications.

• SHORT ANSWER #1 - 150 Word Limit:

  • • As of now, what is your major or your career plan? If you have decided on a major, what qualities, talents, and experiences made you decide on this major? If you are still undecided, what are you most skilled at or what classes were easiest for you or most interesting to you, and what type of major are you most interested in at this time?

• ESSAY #1 - 650 Word Limit:

Please choose one prompt from the following three options to answer: 

1. 1. 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

      2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

      3. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
         
         

• OPTIONAL: SHORT ANSWER - 250 Word Limit:

  • • Is there anything else you would like the scholarship committee to know to help them determine why you should receive a scholarship?

    • (If you choose YES for family reporting family responsibilities) Please write a short essay with details regarding responsibilities that you held with your family 

WE WILL BE ASKING YOU TO UPLOAD YOUR RESUME WITH THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES. WE ASK THAT YOU BE DETAILED IN YOUR RESUME WITH SPECIFIC DATES AND ROLES WITH THE ACTIVITIES YOU ARE LISTING. (If you did not participate in one or more of these activities feel free to leave it blank. Only list activities you were involved in!):

• Employment History 

• Athletics

• Extracurriculars 

• Volunteering 

If you do not have one or more of these categories, there will be a chance for you to write a short answer essay about summarizing your family responsibilities. 

REMEMBER: If you use your RHS email, you can save your application and return to it with things already filled out. You do not need to complete this section in one sitting. 

PLEASE NOTE (USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL):

"Google Forms automatically saves your progress for 30 days when you're signed in to your Google account so you can work across devices or take a break without losing a step."

*If you don't have a resume click here for a template you can use!*

YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND WILL THEN BE ABLE TO LOG BACK IN AND EDIT IF NECESSARY! MAKE SURE YOU USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL AND THAT IT IS CONNECTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

PLEASE NOTE (USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL):

"Google Forms automatically saves your progress for 30 days when you're signed in to your Google account so you can work across devices or take a break without losing a step."

MAKE SURE TO CLICK THAT YOU WANT A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSES.

After completing your financial aid (FAFSA or MN Dream Act) you will receive an SAI or Student Aid Index. This number is an ESTIMATE of how much your family might be able to provide to help you pay for college. 

The scholarship requires students to share their SAI to be eligible for need-based scholarships from the Foundation.

The scholarship requires that you notify them if you have been awarded scholarships and your awarded letters to consider what scholarships best fit the students. 

Please turn a copy of your SAI, Award Letters, and Awarded Scholarships you have received into the CCC before May 4th, 2026. There will be email reminders!