The RMHC® Scholarship Program

The Ronald McDonald House Charities® Scholarship Program provides assistance to area high school seniors who may need an extra hand in fulfilling their college dream. These scholarships are part of RMHC's dedication to providing education to students with limited access and means to make their goals a reality. 

All funds for the scholarship program are provided by local McDonald's Restaurants and a matching fund from RMHC Global. Since its inception in 2002, RMHC Chattanooga has awarded more than $200,000 to local high schools' seniors; $1,000 per student.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for an RMHC Scholarship, a student must:

• Be a high school senior
• Be younger than 21 years old
• Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study
• Be a legal U.S. resident
• Live in a participating local RMHC Chapter’s geographic area
• Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline

View a list of participating geographic areas.

How to apply for the RMHC Scholarship

Step 1 - Review local guidelines and requirements right here on our scholarship program website.

Step 2 – Apply online at www.rmhc.org  (password: RMHC)

Step 3 – Mail the completed application with supporting documents to the address listed below.  Please note that even when applying online, an application is not complete until you submit transcripts, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation and your parent’s/guardian’s most recent/current Form 1040 in hard copy format.

The deadline for the 2008-2009 academic year is February 16, 2009. All completed applications must be postmarked by February 16, 2009.

Mail the completed application with supporting documents to:

RMHC U.S. Scholarship Program
International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202

Important Note: Submit application only once - do not apply online and mail in an application.

If you have any difficulty applying online, contact Emily Johnson at ejohnson@spaprog.com or by phone at 1-866-851-3994.

Required Supporting Documents for completing application process

• Online applications are NOT complete until the student submits transcripts, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation and their parent/guardian/s most recent or current Form 1040 in hard copy format to Scholarship Program Administrators.
• Apply to only one category of the RMHC Scholarships.
• We suggest that your personal statement include information about your family, your involvement in community organizations or school activities highlighting leadership responsibilities, and your career goals. Your personal essay should contain no fewer than 350 words.

For questions about the RMHC Scholarship Program or to Volunteer on the RMHC Chattanooga Scholarship Committee contact:  Jane Kaylor or call (423) 778-4331