Nationwide scholarships: R

113 national scholarships, grants and competitions whose names start with R, open to students in every state.

• Raffib Education FoundationDeadline VariesColorado Springs foundation that makes education grants by written application with no stated deadline or restrictions; eight grants were made last year.
• Rahman Educational Fund Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarship for students from Bangladesh attending U.S. colleges and universities; apply with an essay, family financial statement, recommendation letters and academic records (deadline still being set). One $1,000 grant last year.
• Raise the Volume Tuition Scholarship~$3,750 · Deadline RollingTuition scholarship awards from a Basking Ridge, New Jersey foundation; apply any time through its website, which lists the requirements. Four awards averaging $3,750 were made last year.
• Ralohcs Legacy ScholarshipDeadline VariesCharlotte, North Carolina foundation that awards a scholarship to a college freshman each year; about $2,700 was awarded in the latest filing.
• Ralph D. & Evelyn P. Harby Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline July 31Scholarship for qualified students of Walton Central School; written application from the trustee, due July 31.
• Ralph Wilson Plastics Employees Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for dependent children (under 23) of WI / Ralph Wilson Plastics employees. The application needs a high school transcript with SAT or ACT scores, a college acceptance letter and any college transcripts.
• Ramsie Kate Baumgardner Memorial Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline Usually MayScholarship for North Vermilion High School seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, good discipline and school and community involvement. Apply online with a short essay; money is released once the student enrolls in college or a trade school.
• Randon Costello Scholarship EndowmentDeadline June 30Scholarship endowment in Lafayette, Louisiana that awards education grants using its own application form and program guidelines; applications are due June 30.
• Rangers Scholarship Fund~$1,537 · Deadline VariesMerit-based scholarships for dependent family members of current and veteran members of the 75th Ranger Regiment, for undergraduate, graduate or vocational-certificate programs; 115 were awarded in the latest year.
• Raval Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline May 1A Novi, Michigan foundation offering scholarships to students accepted into a four-year program; apply with a letter of acceptance. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Ray M. Loop Scholarship~$4,991 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating students of Knox Memorial Central School (or its successor) pursuing a degree in medicine, health, ministry, church work or Christian education; see the guidance counselor.
• RBA Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for graduating seniors who play in the RBA annual basketball tournament (Aliquippa, Pennsylvania area); one award per team is intended, based on academic achievement and need.
• RD26 Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA foundation supporting children with cancer and their families that also pays some scholarships. The filing gives no scholarship eligibility details; see the website.
• RD Call Scholarship Fund~$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing education in mining and geology. Application details were not included in the filing; contact the fund in Tucson, Arizona.
• R. D. La Penta Medical ScholarshipDeadline May 31A medical scholarship administered by Citizens Bank as trustee; guidelines and application come from the bank, due May 31.
• Reagan Delaney Tokes Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial foundation that awards several scholarships each year to people in its local communities pursuing post-secondary education at a school of their choice; it also funded a named scholarship at Ohio State.
• Reality Changers Scholarships~$891Scholarships, academic support and leadership training for inner-city youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who will be first-generation college students; more than 200 awards a year.
• Realize Your Dream Scholarship$1,250–2,500 · Deadline February 28Tuition scholarships of up to $5,000 total, paid over two or four years, for students with a 3.2 GPA or higher and a record of community service. Apply by February 28 with transcripts, two recommendation letters and a 400-600 word essay on how higher education will help you realize your dream.
• Rebecca Goss Memorial Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for students who intend to study veterinary medicine, from a memorial foundation in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
• Rebecca K. Hyland Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial fund in Chagrin Falls, Ohio that intends to award at least seven scholarships each year. Eligibility details are on its website.
• Red and Gena Leonard Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships paid to colleges on students' behalf. Apply with the application form, official transcripts, FAFSA and Student Aid Report, and two recommendation letters; eligibility details are in a statement not included here.
• Red Sox Nation Villages Scholarship~$404 · Deadline June 30Small scholarships for post-secondary education from the Red Sox Nation fan club charitable fund in The Villages, Florida; apply by June 30 with your academic achievements, intended field of study and school. Thirteen were awarded last year.
• Red Tail Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships and mentoring for African American high school and college students pursuing aviation careers.
• Red Wing Build the Future Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline December 11$2,500 scholarships for SkillsUSA members going on to postsecondary training in construction, manufacturing, transportation, distribution or logistics trades.
• Reed Engineering Group Employees ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarship fund for employees of Reed Engineering Group (Dallas, Texas) and their families; applications are due April 1 and five awards were made in the latest year.
• Regeneron International Science and Engineering FairDeadline Varies · CompetitionThe world's largest pre-college science fair; high school students qualify through an affiliated regional or state fair and compete for over $7 million in awards.
• Regeneron Science Talent Search$2,000–250,000 · Deadline November 5 · CompetitionThe top U.S. science research competition for high school seniors; 300 scholars and 40 finalists share over $3 million, top prize $250,000.
• Regent University Homeschool Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline Rolling · Homeschoolers welcomeRegent University gives $1,000 a year for up to four years to new on-campus undergraduates who graduated from a homeschool program.
• Regina J. Gill Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesA scholarship administered by Clinton National Bank in Clinton, Iowa with no stated restrictions, form or deadline; one $5,000 award in the latest year.
• Reilly Family Foundation Scholarships~$7,069 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in good standing at their school. Call or write to request an application; the deadline is listed on the form.
• Rena Fee Welch Scholarship~$1,214 · Deadline VariesScholarships from a trust administered by Wells Fargo in Des Moines, Iowa; about 14 awards a year. Contact the trust officer for the form, deadline and restrictions.
• Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation$1,000–3,000Scholarships for college students studying and researching renewable energy, from a Portland, Oregon foundation: 18 awards of $3,000 plus 10 honorable-mention awards of $1,000 in the latest year.
• Resilient Floor Coverers Local Union ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for children of members of the Resilient Floor Coverers local union in Staten Island, New York, for college or other post-secondary schools.
• Restoring Family ScholarshipDeadline VariesHope For The Warriors scholarship for spouses of post-9/11 service members who were killed.
• REV Accessability Grants and ScholarshipsDeadline VariesGrants and scholarships for students who use alternative (augmentative) communication, from a small organization in Olney, Maryland.
• Rev. Dennis & Jewrusha Butts Scholarship~$1,880 · Deadline VariesScholarships from an Akron, Ohio family foundation, awarded on application with variable deadlines and criteria; 25 were given in the latest year.
• Revelation Seven Nine Education FundDeadline VariesScholarship fund for international students who cannot afford the cost of education in the United States. Little else is stated in the filing.
• Reverend Dr. A. W. Watkins ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school students, plus awards for sophomores and juniors entering the pastoral ministry program at Selma University; about $55,700 was awarded in the latest year.
• Rev. Eulon Brown Sr. Memorial Scholarship$1,600–3,387Educational assistance, paid to the college, primarily for low-income college and university students, from an Austin, Texas memorial fund; two awards of $1,600 and $3,387 were made last year.
• Rev. John P. Smyth Standing Tall Foundation Scholarship~$5,717Scholarships for underprivileged children; recipients must keep a C average or better to continue funding. Thirty students were funded last year.
• Reyes Scholarship FundScholarships plus mentoring and leadership workshops from the Reyes Scholarship Fund in Fresno, California; $42,000 was awarded in 2024. See the website for eligibility.
• Rhode Island Building Industry Scholarship FundDeadline VariesTuition scholarships from the Rhode Island building industry; six awards last year. Eligibility, form and deadline are in a statement not included in the filing; contact the fund.
• RHS Baseball ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for high school seniors on the RHS baseball team.
• Rhyu Foundation Scholarship~$29,010 · Deadline RollingScholarships for full-time students age 14 or older who attend or are accepted to a career certification program, technical college or two- or four-year college; US citizenship is not required. Apply on the website on a rolling basis. Twenty awards averaging about $29,000 last year.
• Rice Vinskus Scholarship$1,250–2,500Financial assistance for college students whose parent has died of or been affected by breast cancer, from a Greenville, South Carolina fund. Recent awards were $1,250 to $2,500.
• Richard and Mary Arden Foundation ScholarshipDeadline December 31Scholarship limited to journalism students; apply on the foundation application by December 31. One grant last year.
• Richard Siegel Foundation Scholarship~$3,709Scholarships administered by FirstBank in Franklin, Tennessee; last year 52 awards averaging about $3,700 were made. Contact the bank for eligibility and deadlines.
• Richard T. Naples Educational Foundation Scholarship~$1,104 · Deadline March 31Scholarships for high school students heading to college and for students already in college, with a 2.5 GPA or higher; the application must be signed by a guidance counselor and is due March 31.
• Rich Vogler Scholarship~$2,000Scholarships for members of the auto racing community from the Rich Vogler Scholarship Foundation.
• Riley I. Whitelaw Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and art grants for high school seniors who show compassion, creativity and kindness, with financial support for students who need aid.
• Risden P. Reece Scholarship~$1,071 · Deadline February 15Scholarship chosen on academics and potential to succeed in the chosen field, administered through Scholarship Administration (csascholars.org); applications are due February 15. Seven awards last year averaging about $1,100.
• River Forest Country Club Educational Foundation Scholarships~$4,282Tuition and book scholarships for degree-seeking students from the River Forest Country Club educational foundation (Elmhurst, Illinois); applicants submit an essay, application and parents' tax forms and are interviewed, with need considered.
• RKL Education Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for local high school students from the RKL Education Foundation (Duluth, Georgia), which also runs mentoring programs.
• RMCC Scholarship FundTuition assistance for eligible individuals at Royal Melbourne Country Club (Long Grove, Illinois), paid to their colleges.
• Roanoke Law Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for diligent students with an interest in pursuing law, from the Roanoke, Virginia bar's law foundation. See the website for details.
• ROA Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships, fellowships and internships for members of the Reserve Organization of America and their direct family members, run by the Henry J. Reilly Memorial Library and Scholarship Fund.
• Robbins Foundation Empowerment GrantDeadline VariesSmall "Empowerment Grant" scholarships reviewed quarterly by a Marathon, Wisconsin foundation. Requests must state the purpose of the grant and how funds will be used; the filing gives no student eligibility rules.
• Robbins Scholarship Trust~$4,687 · Deadline VariesScholarships administered by Two Rivers Bank in Burlington, Iowa; about 8 awards a year. The application and eligibility guidelines are available from the bank, and the due date is published on the bank's website and in newspaper ads.
• Robert B. Bunker Medical School Scholarship~$82,676 · Deadline April 1Large scholarships for medical school tuition, room, and board; apply with a paper application by April 1.
• Robert Birr Scholarship~$2,200 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for current or former high school students continuing their education in a technical field such as electrical engineering, computer science or physics; applications are due May 1.
• Robert E and Catherine Woodson Sampley Foundation Scholarship~$6,767 · Deadline AprilCollege scholarships from a Mount Ida, Arkansas foundation; about 45 awards a year averaging several thousand dollars. Apply in April of senior year; eligibility details are in the foundation's statement.
• Robert Gaffney Scholarship~$7,964 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating students of Northland Pines and Rhinelander high schools who plan to go into teaching, based on academics and need.
• Robert H Ahern Scholarship$500–2,000Educational scholarships of $500 to $2,000 for family members of employees of New England Toyota Dealers Advertising Association member dealers; about 25 awards a year.
• Robert J. Cavanaugh Millwright Scholarship FundScholarships and educational assistance for members and families of Millwrights Local 740 (United Brotherhood of Carpenters, New York).
• Robert J. Woodward Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,815 · Deadline JulyScholarships for dependents of employees of Palmer-Donavin Mfg. Co. to attend an accredited college, university, or other post-high-school education. Applications are due in early July.
• Robert L Moffett Scholarship~$1,804 · Deadline VariesHigher education scholarships from the Robert L. Moffett Scholarship fund in Louisville, Ohio; about 28 awards a year. Applications, deadlines and restrictions are available on request from the board.
• Robert Luongo ALS Fund ScholarshipScholarships for children of ALS patients, from a Nutley, New Jersey fund that also helps ALS families with home care costs.
• Robert N. Soper Foundation Scholarship$5,000Scholarship awards of $5,000 for students interested in trade-based education, from a Phoenix, Arizona foundation; two were made in the latest year.
• Robert P. Hollaender Sr. Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline June 30Scholarships connected to the Hollaender Manufacturing Co. (Cincinnati); applications come from the company human resources office. First-year college applicants submit an essay, high school transcript, and proof of acceptance by June 30.
• Robert Rimmele Scholarship Fund~$7,000 · Deadline FebruaryScholarship for high school students of Needham. Complete the standard form with financial and educational information by the end of February.
• Robert Ringman Scholarship FundDeadline August 1Scholarships for employees of Calcom member companies, or their children, who are already attending college; standard application from the Calcom website, due in October.
• Robertson Scholars Leadership ProgramDeadline November 15Full tuition, room and board plus summer funding for students at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. No nomination needed; anyone can apply.
• Robert W. Sorrell ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for academically talented, college-bound graduating high school seniors who show leadership and a passion for helping others through community projects or volunteering.
• Robey Charitable Trust Tuition SupportDeadline December 31Tuition support paid to the student's school, awarded after completion of a self-study and essay. Contact the trust informally; essays are due by the last day of the year.
• Robinson Farmer Cox Associates Scholarship~$3,208 · Deadline August 1Scholarships for accounting and other qualifying students from the foundation of a Charlottesville, Virginia CPA firm; send a written request by August 1. Twelve awards last year averaging about $3,200.
• Rocco Rossini Memorial Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for students in the field of agriculture. No application form or deadline is specified, and no grants were paid in the latest year.
• Rockwood Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline May 17Higher-education scholarships with no stated restrictions; application, supplement, recommendation, FAFSA and Student Aid Report, transcripts and ACT/SAT scores (for seniors) are due May 17 and reviewed by an independent board.
• Romaine Gallmeier ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship for theological students of the American Lutheran Synod, administered through the East Central Synod of Wisconsin (ELCA) in Appleton. Apply in writing.
• Roman David Delgado Charitable Trust Scholarship~$504 · Deadline March 25College scholarships from a trust in McAllen, Texas; last year 48 small awards were made. Apply on the trust application by late March.
• Ronald Smallwood Scholarship~$2,750Scholarships of $2,750 for children and grandchildren of Penn-Del-Jersey NECA contractor members and NECA staff, and for non-union full-time employees of NECA members; 24 awards in 2024.
• Ron Brown Scholarship$10,000 · Deadline December 1Twenty four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 a year) for Black/African American high school seniors who excel academically, lead, serve their communities and show financial need.
• Ron Marshalsea ScholarshipCollege scholarships for high school students of good character and ability who need financial help, from a Foxboro, Massachusetts foundation.
• Ronnie Park Foundation Scholarship~$4,297 · Deadline VariesScholarships from a Las Vegas foundation, judged on income, grades, talent and outstanding accomplishment; about 19 awards a year. Contact the foundation for the application.
• Roof Charitable Trust Scholarship~$2,391 · Deadline VariesScholarships for needy and worthy students pursuing a professional education, from a trust managed by Wells Fargo; apply in writing at any time (the filing's eligibility text is cut off).
• Rose Marie Beaty Educational Foundation ScholarshipUp to $10,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of up to $10,000 per semester for tuition, from an Albuquerque, New Mexico foundation; apply by email at any time with a resume, recommendations from instructors and peers, and a summary of your need. 32 awards averaging about $12,000 were made last year, with annual reports required.
• Rosetta James Scholarship Foundation$1,000–2,500Scholarships of $1,000 to $2,500 from a Huntsville, Alabama foundation; see the website for details.
• Rose & Womble Foundation ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for students pursuing higher education from a Hampton Roads, Virginia real estate company foundation; three were awarded in the latest year.
• Rosztoczy Foundation College Promise ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege Promise scholarships from the Rosztoczy Foundation in Litchfield Park, Arizona; applications and recommendations can be submitted by email or mail, with no stated restrictions or deadline. See the website for details.
• Rotary Club of Oaklawn ScholarshipsScholarships from the Rotary Club of Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Arkansas, funded by its Christmas parade entry fees and member donations; eligibility is not described in the filing, so check the club website.
• Rotch Travelling Scholarship~$8,000 · Deadline VariesArchitecture scholarship administered with the Boston Society of Architects; two awards last year. Contact the organization for eligibility and deadlines.
• Roughrider ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Center High School.
• Roundhill Scholarship FoundationScholarship program for student employees of the Round Hill Club (Greenwich, Connecticut), paid to their universities.
• Royal Arcanum Scholarship~$1,168 · Deadline December 31Scholarships for books and tuition from the Royal Arcanum fraternal society; apply with a personal recommendation, secondary school report, biographical questionnaire and SAT or ACT scores by December 31.
• Roy and Betty Ten Haagen Memorial ScholarshipScholarship funds for graduating high school students who plan a career in the performing arts.
• Roy and Inez Cotton Music and Arts Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline VariesNeed-based award of $500 per semester for a full-time student pursuing a career in music or the arts at any college.
• Roy C Miller Scholarship Trust~$1,250 · Deadline March 1Small scholarships from a trust administered by First Interstate Bank in Laramie, Wyoming; about 3 awards a year. Contact the bank for the application; due March 1.
• RSM US Foundation Scholarships$2,500–5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarship programs from the RSM US Foundation aimed at future middle-market business leaders: First Generation scholarships, Power Your Education scholarships and Power Your Transition community college scholarships (about $2,500 to $5,000 each).
• RSPA Scholarship Fund~$2,065 · Deadline June 15Scholarships for children of Retail Solutions Providers Association member dealers and children of their employees; apply by June 15 with an essay, activities and a certified transcript.
• RTI Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and education awards from the RTI Educational Foundation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota; $52,500 was granted in the latest year. See its website.
• Ruby and Gib Strate Family Foundation Scholarships~$1,088 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships from a family foundation in Vincennes, Indiana; apply in writing describing your plans and estimated expenses. No stated restrictions.
• Ruby N. Jones Community Scholarship~$10,000Need-based $10,000 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors, from a community fund in Oberlin, Ohio; five were awarded last year.
• Ruby's Rainbow Scholarship~$4,084 · Deadline VariesScholarships for adults with Down syndrome pursuing post-secondary education, enrichment or vocational classes; 142 were awarded in the latest year.
• Rudolph David Roller Educational Scholarship~$10,874 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for any student seeking education at the institution of their choice who has excelled in previous academic or vocational work. Applicants name their school and provide report cards or transcripts, and must keep sharing transcripts while funded. Ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund~$8,364 · Deadline April 1A scholarship trust with an application form and an April 1 deadline for the following school year. The eligibility standards are in an attachment not included in the filing, so contact the trust by phone for details.
• Russell Standard Foundation ScholarshipDeadline October 30Scholarships for children of active full-time employees of Russell Standard and its subsidiaries who are high school seniors or college freshmen through juniors attending a four-year college. Application with two references, proof of acceptance or enrollment, transcript and ACT/SAT scores (freshmen) due October 30.
• Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund~$4,857 · Deadline VariesA Bloomfield Hills, Michigan scholarship fund with no stated restrictions; apply by written request. About 21 awards were made in the latest year.
• Ruth C. Clarke ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarship awarded on need, academic performance and a personal interview; apply in any form through the trustee at Wells Fargo by April 1. The fund name references UNC Charlotte. One $40,000 grant last year.
• Ruth Edmundson Ramsey Scholarship~$2,652 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Blooming Grove High School graduates who attended the school for both junior and senior years, usable at any accredited U.S. college, university or trade school.
• Ruth E. Roach Memorial Scholarship~$3,688 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for high school graduates continuing their education; apply by April 1 for the fall term with the application, a recommendation letter, official transcript and an essay.
• Ruth Poirier Scholarship Fund~$12,500 · Deadline February 15Scholarships for dependent children of Consolidated Systems, Inc. employees who are under 25; apply online through CSA by February 15.
• Ruth Tow Rieger ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for female students with a C or better GPA whose family income is under $35,000; the application is furnished by the high school and due before the fall semester. No grants were paid in the latest year.
• RW Leet Electric Foundation ScholarshipDeadline March 31A scholarship fund in Hickory Corners, Michigan with no stated restrictions. Applications are available from the foundation and accepted January 1 to March 31 each year; no grants were reported in the latest year.
• Ryan Duce Morrissey Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarships of $10,000 for entering college freshmen, from a fund in Charlestown, Massachusetts; two were awarded in the latest year.