RSC to award scholarships

Students gather after being awarded scholarships for 2015 from the Richardson Spouses’ Club. The RSC is a private community organization dedicated to helping military members and their family. The program provides financial assistance to military dependents to further their education at an undergraduate institution. (Courtesy photo)

RSC to award scholarships

Published Feb. 8, 2016
By Airman Valerie Monroy
JBER Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- In 2015 the Richardson Spouses' Club raised and distributed $16,000 in scholarships to deserving military family members. This year, they will continue the program to provide financial assistance to further students' educations at accredited undergraduate institutions.

The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and students enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies.

The funds for the scholarship come from fundraising events done throughout the year as well as through the Richardson Thrift Shop.

"Our two largest fundraising events are the Country Fair event and the Support the Troops event," said Amanda Collier, RSC president.

The RSC awards scholarships on the basis of academic achievement, personal achievement, community service and a submitted essay, said Lindee Luper, RSC Scholarship Chairperson.

The scholarship award may only be used for payment of tuition, books and school fees, to include room and board.

Luper explained the number of scholarships, and their values are determined at the discretion of the Scholarship Selection Committee.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Feb. 26.

Interested applicants can download applications and learn more information about eligibility requirements at www.richardsonspousesclub.com

Any questions can be sent to scholarship@richardsonspousesclub.com.