Applications are solicited from graduating seniors at RCHS, and a Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of members of all major departments of the High School makes the recommendations to the board based on scholastic achievement, leadership and economic need. A point system is utilized to make the system as objective as possible. The four criteria for selection are: high school GPA, ACT or SAT score, School and community activities, and financial need. Highest ranking students receive the most desirable scholarships, with consideration of the specific criteria established by the some of the scholarship sponsors.  The recommendations  of the Selection Committee are reviewed by the Board of Directors, which will make the final selections.  Five other community scholarship sponsors join with us in the selection process in order to make the process as fair and objective as possible., and to insure that a few top students don’t receive the bulk of the awards.