Rochester Area Community Foundation

RACF Consolidated Scholarship Application

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This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award
125+ scholarships, 55+ of them through one Consolidated Scholarship Application; awards from $1,000 to $13,000.
Deadline
The consolidated application runs December 1 to February 28 each year; each scholarship lists its own deadline. 2027 dates not yet posted.
How to apply
Complete the Consolidated Scholarship Application in the RACF Scholarship Portal and upload an unofficial transcript, a letter of recommendation and required essays; some scholarships use separate applications.
What you'll need
  • Recommendation letters
  • An essay
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
Almost all scholarships are for Rochester area residents; funds set their own school, major and other rules.
Good to know
RACF considers financial need (cost of attendance above expected family contribution); grades count but are not the only factor.
Details
Need considered