The mission of the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP) is to provide scholarships to high achieving, low-income students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Program offers a renewable college scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year (a maximum of $20,000 toward your bachelor’s degree).
Scholarship Details
- Provides renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 per academic year
- Maximum total award of $20,000 toward a bachelor’s degree
- Supports talented first-generation students with demonstrated financial need
- Includes mentoring connections, growth opportunities, and both in-person and virtual events
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a high school senior or recent graduate from Oregon or Illinois
- Must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
- Must be a first-generation college student
- Must have significant demonstrated financial need
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate strong academic achievement
Application Process
- Complete the Renaissance Scholars Program application form available on the RSP website
- Submit academic transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Provide documentation or verification of financial need (FAFSA or equivalent)
- Include any required essays or personal statements demonstrating motivation and academic goals
- Submit the completed application by the posted deadline
- Await notification from the RSP selection committee regarding award decisions
RSP works closely with a variety of partners to connect students with mentoring organizations on their college campuses and provides additional growth opportunities and resources for scholars, including in-person and virtual events.
