THE RICH FAMILY ASSOCIATION

RFA SCHOLARSHIP RULES

In order to qualify for the annual RFA scholarships, these rules must be followed:

• Parents must be members of the Rich Family Association (RFA) for one year prior to the first application for a scholarship, and parents' dues must be up to date; unpaid dues will result in denial of a scholarship.

Please Note:

The Board of Directors confirmed that, according to the By-Laws, dues are due on January 1, not the anniversary date of joining RFA. (In other words, whether an initial membership fee is paid, for example, on May 1 or September 1, the following year's dues are due on January 1 to make the applicant eligible for a scholarship the following August.)

• RFA Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate study only to dependant, minor (to age 23) children of RFA members

• Scholarships are not awarded for graduate study

• All students must supply their name, address, phone number and email. Failure to do so will result in a denial of scholarship.

• RFA Scholarships are not a automatically awarded to every applicant. Failure to provide all information will result in denial of a scholarship.

• Students must supply a transcript of their most recent classes with their name and the name of the college (or high school) they attend on the transcript. A photocopy is acceptable.

• Students must supply a list of courses to be taken in the upcoming year.

• Part time students may be awarded a partial scholarship at the discretion of the committee.

• Application deadline is August 15; and applications must be postmarked by August 15.

• Letters of acceptance or rejection will be mailed before November 1.

• First time applicants must supply a small photograph with their name on the reverse. The photo may be emailed to the Kinfolk Editor with the applicant name in the file name.

The Board of Directors encourages all members who will have children who may apply for a Rich Family Association Scholarship to consider becoming a Life Member. Doing so assures your student that your dues will always be paid and a scholarship will not be denied because of nonpayment of RFA dues. A lifetime membership is a one-time payment of $200. Scholarships have averaged $400-$450 per year. You do the math!

ALL DUES MUST BE PAID JANUARY 1--EVERY YEAR

We  really hate to deny scholarships, please follow the rules.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITEEE:  Margo Lewis, Betsey Patterson and Karen Rich

You may print out the scholarship application here.

Last updated 22 January 2012

Craig R. Rich

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