2027 RAMM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2027 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026.

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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026. Please also provide this link: https://tinyurl.com/2027-RAMM-REFERENCE 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Applications received after the deadline date will not be accepted.

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

First NameMiddle InitialLast NameSuffix
Date Of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Preferred Method Of Contact
SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School
Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
High School Counselor
Counselor’s Phone
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Counselor's Email Address
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Parent Or Guardian (1)
Address (if different from the student)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent(s) Place Of Employment
Parent(s) Work Address & Phone
Parent Or Guardian (2)
Address (if different from the student)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent(s) Place Of Employment
Parent(s) Work Address & Phone

SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
During high school, what extracurricular activities were you involved in? Check any/all that you participated in:
Other School Activities Not Listed
Explain briefly what you enjoyed most about school extracurricular activities.
Name any other groups in which you participated outside of high school? Did you take any college-level courses (i.e., Rock Valley College)?
VOLUNTEERING
During high school, where did you volunteer? In just a few words, how did you grow, change, or benefit from your volunteer activities?

HONORS AND RECOGNITION
Did you receive any honors or special recognition for school, church or community activities you participated in? What were they?
MENTORSHIP
Did you have a mentor(s) during your high school years? Check up to two:

Other
Explain briefly how this person led you by their example or how they helped and/or guided you:
In just a few words, what advice would you give a younger sibling or friend to help them achieve success?
COLLEGE AND CAREER
At which college or university do you hope to continue your education?
What college major do you plan to pursue?
What career path or professional role are you considering?

ESSAY AND ATTACHMENTS
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, Rock Valley College Transcripts if any, Awards, Extra-curricular Activities, Volunteer Work, etc.), upload them in the File Upload section below.
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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 Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Please send the link below to your references:

https://tinyurl.com/2027-RAMM-REFERENCE
1. Reference Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
Phone
Format: (000) 000-0000.
2. Reference Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
Phone
Format: (000) 000-0000.

CONSENT FORM
I would like to be considered for additional funds from outside sources that may become available to RAMM scholarship applicants.
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
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 (cell) or scholarships@ramm-rkfd.org (email).
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STUDENT INFORMATION

SCHOOL INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

VOLUNTEERING

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

MENTORSHIP

COLLEGE AND CAREER

ESSAY AND ATTACHMENTS

Essay

Supporting Documents

REFERENCES

CONSENT FORM

DON'T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!