Eligibility / Criteria

Eligibility
Applicants must be students who graduate in May from the Ridgway Secondary School or live within the Ridgway school district boundaries who are continuing their studies at a four-year college, community college, trade technical school or special needs institutions in the Fall.  Former Ridgway High School graduates or who live within the Ridgway school district boundaries who are in the process of pursuing higher education at a four-year college/university, community college, technical/trade school or special needs institution are eligible to request scholarship funds. 

Evaluation criteria
The scholarship committee evaluates applicants on the basis of financial need, academic accomplishments, motivation for future academic achievement and performance at an in-person interview.