Scholarships are a big part of our mission to support students. Our scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support high school students to work hard and attend college. We believe that education is the key to building stronger communities. In order to support that belief, we provide financial support to high school and college students with financial needs.
We’re here to help. The Rainey Day College Foundation provides scholarships up to $3,000 per year, along with ongoing mentoring, advising, networking opportunities and college support.
The Riggins family, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, is offering the James Riggins Jr. Scholarship for Aspiring Educators to a qualifying High School Senior, College Student, or Graduate Student, in the amount of $1,000.
CRITERIA:
1. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior, College Student, or Grad Student.
2. Accepted to or currently attending a 4 year College/University.
3. Must be studying Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education
4. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or above
5. Positive Social Media presence.
6. Submit essay (at least 250 words) on inclusion and mental health advocacy in education.
Purpose: Shanta Rollins Doe and the Rollins Family, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, is offering the Jewell W. Rollins. Memorial Scholarship to a qualifying High School student interested in studying Journalism, Communications, or Public Affairs.
The amount of this award is $1000
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a 2025 graduating High School Senior of African American descent.
2. Accepted to a 4 year College/University.
3. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.50 or above.
4. Majoring in Journalism, Communications, or Public Affairs.
5. Positive Social Media presence.
6. Submit essay answering the following question: From a journalist's perspective, please conduct a short case study on yourself. Describe a defining moment in your life and highlight its significance for your audience in this journalistic case study.
Applications submitted from high school students without the essay will not be considered. Reference letters are strongly suggested but not required.
Purpose: To honor the legacy of Maurice "Trillz" Johnson, by providing a Scholarship to a student majoring in Business or Finance, and attending a New Jersey College or University.
The amount of this award is $1000
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior or college student of African American descent.
2. Accepted to or attending a New Jersey College or University.
3. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
4. Applicant must be majoring in Business, Economics, or Finance.
5. Positive Social Media presence.
6. Submit essay answering the following question: What are your thoughts on the importance of financial literacy in the Black community and the impact it has on family legacy?
Applications submitted from high school students without the essay will not be considered. Reference letters are strongly suggested but not required.
Purpose: Sarah Ortiz Brown in partnership with the Rainey Day College Foundation, is honoring the memory of Maria de Lourdes Ortiz, Nurse, by providing a scholarship to a student from Harford County, Maryland, pursuing the Nursing field of study.
The amount of this award is $1500
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a resident of Harford County, Maryland
2. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior, college student, graduate student or adult learner.
3. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or above
4. Enrolled in an accredited 4 year college or university
5. Positive Social Media presence.
6. Submit an essay answering the following question: What impact do you see yourself making as a nurse?
Applications submitted from high school students without the essay will not be considered. Reference letters are strongly suggested but not required.