Scholarship Opportunity

Krome Educational Fund Scholarship

Offered by Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)

Need-based tuition support for qualifying RCMA-connected applicants with farmworker backgrounds. The Spring 2027 application window has closed.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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Spring 2027 scholarship

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineOctober 30, 2026

Eligibility

  • Qualify as an RCMA employee with at least three years’ service who is a former farmworker; a child of an RCMA employee with a farmworker background; or a child of another farmworker who has received RCMA care/services.
  • Document the applicable farmworker and RCMA connection; employment alone is insufficient.
  • Provide acceptance or current-enrollment proof before funds are received.

Requirements

  • Submit a complete application and reference/appraisal documentation by October 30, 2026; decisions expected by December 7, 2026.
  • Provide financial/education information and required narrative responses, including a 250–500-word personal-goals essay.
  • Subsequent-period funding depends on continuing need, enrollment and at least 2.5 cumulative GPA; renewal is not automatic.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the official RCMA application and arrange the non-family appraiser/reference materials.
  2. 2Follow the sponsor’s online, email or postmark instructions for the deadline; supply acceptance/enrollment proof for payment.

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