RCU Scholarship Application Form

  • Scholarship Application Form

  • Read and follow the instructions carefully before submitting your application:

    This scholarship is for incoming and continuing students of Rochester Christian University seeking financial assistance for the 2026-2027 academic year.

    Priority will be granted to students who complete the Scholarship Application before May 1, 2026. If you have not yet completed your 2026-2027 FAFSA, you may do so by going to studentaid.gov. Rochester Christian University's school code is 002288.

    The FAFSA needs to be completed before submitting a scholarship application.

    Please note that only full-time traditional students (minimum of 12 hours) are eligible for institutional aid.

    Student-athletes with a signed Letter of Intent are not eligible for this additional institutional aid.

  • If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

  • I. Student Personal Information:

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  • Optional Information: Information regarding gender, ethnic origin, and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards.

    However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting specific demographic criteria (such as minority status, religious preference, first generation status, etc.)


  • II. Academic Information:

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  • Are you interested in one of the following Theatre Scholarships? If yes, you will need to audition or present a portfolio to meet eligibility requirements. Please call the Theatre Department at (248) 218-2258 to schedule an appointment.

  • III. High School Information:

  • IV. ACT / SAT Information:

  • Test scores are not required for scholarship eligibility. However, providing a test score can increase the likelihood of your selection as compared to other candidates.

  • All scholarship applicants reporting a test score will be asked to provide official verification.

  • V. For Transfer Students Only:

  • VI. For Students Currently Enrolled at Rochester Christian University Only:

  • VII. Extras:

  • Rochester Christian University administers many scholarships designed to offer aid to students that represent unique characteristics. Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you. This data may increase your likelihood of qualifying for selected scholarships. Please note, if you are awarded a scholarship based on any of these qualifiers, you will be asked to produce documentation verifying your unique eligibility.

  • VIII. Essay

  • Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
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  • IX. Applicant's E-Signature

  • By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

    Rochester Christian University invites students who receive an endowed scholarship to attend the President's Circle of Honor Luncheon held annually. Scholarship recipients are required to attend the luncheon, as well as write a thank you note to their donor. An email with instructions and sample letters will be sent by the Development Office to students receiving endowed scholarships. I understand this policy and agree to write a thank you note to the scholarship donor and attend the luncheon.

  • Rochester Christian University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. RCU does not engage in unlawful discrimination based on gender, race, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin in the execution of its educational programs, activities, employment, daily operations, or admission policies, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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