Scholarship Value $4,000

Number of Scholarships 1

Description A $4,000 entrance award is offered annually by Red River College Polytechnic to support domestic students beginning a diploma program. The award is intended for students transitioning directly from high school into full-time diploma studies and is paid to the recipient at program start. This award falls under RRC Polytech’s entrance awards portfolio and is awarded once per academic year. It is intended to reduce financial barriers for high-achieving recent high school graduates entering college-level training.

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• Annual $4,000 entrance award from RRC Polytech.
• Targeted to domestic students starting a diploma program.
• Paid at the start of the recipient’s program.

Eligibility Applicants must meet specific academic and timing requirements to qualify for the award. Eligible candidates are domestic students enrolling full-time in a diploma program at RRC Polytech and must have graduated from high school no more than 18 months before the program start. Applicants must have achieved a minimum graduating-year average of 75% to be considered. International students, part-time entrants, or graduates older than the 18-month window do not meet the eligibility requirements.

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• Must be a domestic student.
• Full-time enrolment in an RRC Polytech diploma program required.
• High school graduation within 18 months of program start and ≥75% graduating average.

Selection Criteria Award selection emphasizes financial need but also recognizes extracurricular engagement. Primary consideration is the applicant’s demonstrated financial need as documented in the application. Secondary factors may include commitment to community service or other extracurricular activities that indicate broader engagement and responsibility. Final selection balances documented financial circumstances with evidence of personal initiative and community involvement.

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• Primary selection factor: demonstrated financial need.
• Secondary consideration: community or extracurricular commitment.
• Selection balances financial circumstances with personal engagement.

Award Value and Renewal The initial award value is $4,000 for the entering year. Recipients may be eligible for renewal for a second consecutive year of full-time study in the same program, subject to conditions. To qualify for renewal the student must continue to demonstrate financial need, remain enrolled full time, and have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the previous year. Renewal is not automatic and requires re-evaluation against these criteria.

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• Initial award amount: $4,000.
• Renewal possible for a second year if need persists, enrolment is full time, and cumulative GPA ≥ 3.00.
• Renewal requires re-evaluation; it is not guaranteed.

Application Process and Timeline Applications are submitted through the General RRC Polytech Application, which requires a login to access. Applicants must identify the exact award name on their application so their submission is matched to this specific award. Deadlines and specific submission windows are set annually by RRC Polytech; applicants should consult the college’s awards page or student financial services for exact dates. Supporting documentation to demonstrate financial need and extracurricular involvement should be prepared in advance.

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• Apply via the General RRC Polytech Application (login required).
• Enter the award name on the application to ensure correct consideration.
• Check RRC Polytech resources for current deadlines and required documents.

History of the Award This award is part of Red River College Polytechnic’s entrance awards program, designed to support students transitioning from high school to college. It is awarded annually to recognize academic achievement and to alleviate financial barriers for new diploma students. The award is categorized under Entrance Awards and aligns with the college’s broader goals of access and student support. Specific historical origins or benefactor information are not provided in the standard award description.

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• Part of RRC Polytech’s Entrance Awards portfolio.
• Aims to support recent high school graduates entering diploma programs.
• Annual award with no detailed benefactor history included in the public description.