RSV
Scholarship Instructions
1. Student must have graduated from RMMS and attended RMMS for
a minimum of three years.
2. The
scholarship award can be used for a program of two or four year
college leading to a degree, or a certification program resulting
in a state license.
3. The
awards will be made for one year.
4. Four
awards will be made each year. Two awards will go to New London
students and two to RMMS graduates living outside of New London.
5. Students
attending public and private schools will be eligible to receive
the awards.
6. Students
can apply for a second year of the award. The maximum length of
the total award would be for two years.
7. In order
to apply for the award students must:
a. Be
in their senior year of high school and graduating
b. Supply a copy of their high school transcript
c. Provide two letters of recommendation one of which must be
from a high school teacher
d. Complete the application form available on the foundation's
website
e. Provide evidence of community service
f. Provide information regarding leadership roles they have
taken
g. Complete the essay question on the impact of RMMS on their
lives
8. Applications
and guidelines are available on the website.
9. Applications
must be received no later than March 15 in the Foundation's mailbox.
10. Recipients
will be notified by April 15.
11. Every
attempt will be made to make personal presentations of awards
at their high school awards ceremony.
12. Students
who have received the award and wish to apply for consideration
of a second year of the award must provide:
a. Evidence
of good standing within their program
b. A letter of recommendation from a counselor or director of
the program being pursued
c. Official transcript of current course work
d. Letter documenting their progress toward their program goal
13. Awards
for the second year will be given at the discretion of the awards
committee and based on the availability of funds.
14. Letters
regarding availability of the award will be sent to high schools
in the area each spring. Notices will also be published in the
local media.
15. Applications
must be submitted to: RMMS Foundation, PO Box 1306, New London,
CT 06320.
16. Awards
will be for $1000 each.
