Scholarships

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Scholarship Program

Riverside and Alvord Unified School Districts

Scholarship Amount

One award of $2,500 to a student from Riverside Unified School District
One award of $2,500 to a student from Alvord Unified School District

Eligibility

Student must be enrolled in a Riverside or Alvord Unified high school
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Scholarship Use

Funds may be used for qualified educational expenses, including tuition and fees resulting from enrollment at any college or university.
All funds are distributed directly to the educational institution and credited to the student’s account.

Requirements

A completed application must be submitted to the Riverside City Firefighters’ Association by May 31st, along with the following documents:

Completed Application – available at: www.riversidefirefighters.com/scholarship
College/University Acceptance Letter
- Proof of enrollment is required prior to the release of funds.
Essay Submission
- Topic: How you want to improve our community or pursue a career in public service
- Maximum length: 800 words
- Essays will be judged on content, style, and grammar.

Deadline

All applications must be received by May 31st via:

Email: RCFA.scholarship@gmail.com
Mail: PO Box 7817, Riverside, CA 92513

Application Timeline

Applications will be evaluated by the RCFA Board of Directors from June 3rd–June 15th.
Finalists will be contacted for an interview with the Board to determine the two scholarship recipients.
All applicants must provide a certified copy of final high school transcripts showing graduation in a sealed envelope from the school or district office (must be mailed directly from the school/district).

Scholarships will be awarded after the start of the academic year and upon receipt of proof of enrollment. A copy of the student’s course schedule is acceptable.