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The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation awards multiple scholarships to Rock Island High School Seniors each year. Average as well as high-performing students can qualify for the variety of scholarships we offer. There is assistance available whether you are interested in attending a vocational school, junior college or a traditional four-year college.

Just one application needs to be submitted to apply for the majority of these scholarships. Seniors must apply online through the link listed below or found on the RIHS website.All applications must be completed and documents received no later than 3:30 p.m. on February 28, 2025. Essays can be written directly within the online application or uploaded, letters of recommendation and transcripts can be uploaded. The RIMEF will obtain transcripts of all applicants at the beginning of March. If you have trouble accessing the online application or uploading any documents, please check with your counselor or contact our office at (309) 581-2154 or emailing to rimef@rimsd41.org.

Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation scholarships are available to Rock Island High School seniors only.

2025 RIMEF Scholarship Online Application

Before You Apply
We advise reading the following information before you start your application so you can be fully prepared.

Gather this Information to Complete Your Application

• GPA - both weighted and unweighted
• Rank in class
• ACT or SAT scores
• Any academic honors and awards you've received since your freshman year (local, state, or national)
• School and non-school clubs and organizations in which you've participated since your freshman year
• Community involvement and organizations with which you have volunteered since your freshman year
• Employment
• Other financial aid or scholarships pursued

Gather these Documents when Submitting Your Application
All documents must be submitted by February 28, 2025 - 3:30 p.m.. Whether filling out the online application or enclosed with the printed application, submit all materials in one large envelope.

• A letter of recommendation from your RIHS teacher, RIHS coach or RIHS administrator. A few scholarships require a letter of recommendation from a specific type of teacher or coach or have it address a specific subject. Please check the link showing criteria to ensure you can be considered for those scholarships. You may need to submit more than one letter of recommendation.
• FAFSA, SAR or college financial aid award letter if applying for scholarships based on financial need
• Essay about your educational plans and aspirations for the future (not to exceed 500 words.) If completing an online application, essays can be filled out within the form. Again, a few of our scholarships request that your essay address a specific topic - please check the scholarship criteria link for Ellis, Kennel Williams, Heart of a Rock, and Rotary Scholarships.
• ***Your high school transcript will be sent to us by the Counselors Office shortly after the application deadline.***