2026 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2026 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please read the terms and conditions on this page, and check the box at the bottom to indicate your acceptance. Then click the NEXT button to fill out the application.
PURPOSE AND INTENT
RAMM offers a limited number of scholarships to African-American high school seniors in Winnebago County. The purpose of the RAMM scholarship is to recognize and reward personal and academic achievement and to help defray the cost of higher education.

ELIGIBILITY
• Must be an African-American high school senior enrolled in a Winnebago County school
• Must have a minimum grade point average (Cumulative GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
• SUBMIT APPLICATION NO LATER THAN Saturday, November 22, 2025.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
• A completed online application indicating you plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
• Official transcript containing class rank and ACT/SAT scores.
• Name and email information of two individuals who can provide a reference on your behalf. The applicant is responsible for providing the email contact of the two references by Saturday, November 22, 2025. Please also provide this link: https://form.jotform.com/252576218058159 to your references.

• An essay of up to 500 words answering the following:

Describe a time when you led or supported others in achieving a goal. What did the experience teach you about your values or strengths, and how will you apply that insight in the future?

• Online E-Signature

EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Academic performance based on ACT/SAT scores and high school grades.
2. Extra-curricular activities/employment.
3. Community service.
4. Oral and written communication skills based on personal statement and interview.
5. Name and email address of two individuals who can provide recommendations on your behalf.

DEADLINES
All information must be completed and received by 11:59 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

2026 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Do you plan to attend a 2 year college, or a 4-year university? Please Check One*

2-Year4-Year
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast NameSuffix
Date Of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
E-mail Address*
Preferred Method Of Contact*

HomeCellE-Mail
Parent Or Guardian (1)*
Address*
Phone*
Parent(s) Place Of Employment*
Parent(s) Work Address & Phone*
Parent Or Guardian (2)*
Address*
Phone*
Parent(s) Place Of Employment
Parent(s) Work Address & Phone

High School*
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
High School Counselor*
Counselor’s Phone *
Counselor's Email Address*
Test Scores: Must fill in one or the other, or both

ACT (Composite) Date

SAT (Composite) Date
Plan to Retake? If so, what Date
Class Rank Date

Cumulative GPA

College/University Being Considered

	Name of Institution	Accepted (Yes/No)
1.
2.
3.

College Major*
Career Choice*

COMMUNITY/CIVIC ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC AWARDS AND EMPLOYMENT
List scholarships applied for and honors/community awards received.

EMPLOYMENT (Begin with most recent)

	Dates of Employment	Name of employer	Address	Position Held
1.
2.
3.

Essay

Please submit an essay of up to 500 words, answering the following:

Describe a time when you led or supported others in achieving a goal. What did the experience teach you about your values or strengths, and how will you apply that insight in the future?

Please upload your completed essay as either a Word doc or PDF, in the File Upload section below.
File Upload:*

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Supporting Documents

Should you wish to provide any supplementary documents (Resume, Awards, Extra-curricular Activities, Volunteer Work, etc.), upload them in the File Upload section below.
File Upload:

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REFERENCES
Please provide the name and email information of two individuals (no relatives) who will provide a reference on your behalf. The applicant is responsible for copying the link below and sending it to each of the references. Please inform your references the recommendation must be received by Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Please send the link below to your references:

https://tinyurl.com/2026-RAMM-REFERENCE
1. Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Phone
2. Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Phone

CONSENT FORM
I would like to be considered for additional funds from outside sources that may become available to RAMM scholarship applicants.*

YESNO
I hereby authorize RAMM to provide the information contained in this application to other scholarship sources.
To allow RAMM to use my likeness (photo/interview video) for the RAMM Scholarship Committee review process and/or the RAMM Scholarship Program and presentations.*
For RAMM to share my contact information for internship opportunities.*
Please enter parent(s) / guardian(s) name(s) as you would like them to be announced at the RAMM Scholarship Banquet.
Parent’s or guardian’s name*
Parent’s or guardian’s name*
Applicant’s Name*
Applicant’s E-Signature*

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DON'T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!

If you should need to pause your application and return to it later, please click the Save button - you will receive an email with instructions to resume your application.

When your application is complete and ready for submission, please click the SUBMIT button below.

IMPORTANT: Applications are not complete until the online application is submitted (by clicking the SUBMIT button), AND all required supporting documents - transcript, SAT/ACT score, and two references - have been submitted. Incomplete applications cannot be considered for receiving the RAMM scholarship!

Please watch your email for a confirmation that your application has been submitted. If you do not receive this confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact Gary at (815) 630-9554.
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2026 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2026 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

COMMUNITY/CIVIC ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC AWARDS AND EMPLOYMENT

Essay

Supporting Documents

REFERENCES

CONSENT FORM

DON'T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!