Purpose: To honor the legacy of Maurice "Trillz" Johnson, by providing a Scholarship to a student majoring in Business or Finance, and attending an accredited 4 year 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 an accredited 4 year 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.            

Jacquetta Jacobs, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, Inc., is offering the Reuben A. Jacobs Sr. Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a qualifying African-American male student-athlete from the South Jersey or Philadelphia areas, who exemplifies dedication to community uplift and service and is interested in continuing their learning in college or trade school.   

Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a resident of Southern NJ OR Philadelphia areas

2. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior, accepted to an accredited post-secondary institution in the year of the scholarship award, current college student, or Adult learner.

3. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 and above

4. Positive Social Media presence.

5. Submit essay: This scholarship honors a lifelong sports fan who believed in the power of athletics to build character and community. What does being a student-athlete mean to you beyond competition, and how do you use your platform to uplift others?

Keami Harris, in collaboration with the Rainey Day College Foundation, is offering the Linda P. Rivers Scholarship, valued at $500, to eligible LGBTQ+ high school seniors or college students. Psychology majors and individuals with experience in foster care are highly encouraged to apply.

Criteria:

• LGBTQ+ Identifying
• Graduating High School Seniors (or) College Students
• Psychology Major
• 2.5 GPA
• Community Service
• Positive Social Media Presence 
• Essay: How does your intersectionality influence your experiences and perspectives?

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 2026 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: The Rainey Day College Foundation, Inc., is offering the Civic Awareness and Responsible Engagement scholarship to a qualified student registered voter (high school or college) in the amount of $300.

Criteria:  

1.  Applicant must be a student registered voter. 

2. Current High School or College student.      

3. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

4. Community Service.

5. Positive Social Media presence.      

6. Submit essay answering the following question: 

Describe any activities where you participate in non-partisan civic awareness or civic life. (Examples: Community meetings, Voter Registration, student government, etc.). Explain why civic awareness is important to you and how you plan to stay civically aware and involved in the future.

Applications submitted from high school students without the essay will not be considered. Reference letters are strongly suggested but not required.          

Deep Discussions Enterprises, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, is offering the Poetic Expressions Scholar Award to a qualifying High School Senior or College Student, residing in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia, majoring in Creative Writing, English, Liberal Arts, or Journalism, in the amount of $500.

The Family of Carcyl Rochester, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, Inc, is offering the Sky Is The Limit Scholarship to a qualifying High School Senior of Caribbean decent, in the amount of $500.

Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior of Caribbean descent.     

2. Accepted to an accredited college or university.    

3. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.

4. Positive Social Media presence.    

5. Submit essay answering the following question: Many families come to the United States seeking opportunity, security, and the chance to build a future they could only imagine elsewhere. These experiences often shape the next generation in powerful ways. In a well-developed essay (600–800 words), reflect on how your family’s journey to the United States has influenced your identity, motivation, and educational goals. You may consider: How your family’s migration story has shaped your values, work ethic, or view of success Traditions, languages, or cultural practices that have guided your personal growth Challenges your family faced in building a life here and how those struggles impacted you Ways you hope to honor your family’s sacrifices through education, community involvement, or career aspirations Your response should be personal, thoughtful, and reflective of who you are and who you are becoming.

My Father's Daughter Speaking, LLC, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, Incorporated, is offering the Ernie Bennett Scholarship to a qualifying Adult Learner, College Student, or High School Senior, who resides in the Philadelphia area (including South Jersey), in the amount of $2,500.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must live in the Philadelphia area
• 2.5 GPA
• African American student highly involved in community service/Activism
• Fields of study to include: Education, Social Work, Community Organization, an Advocacy.

Students must submit a 500 word essay on the following topic: 

Many public service professionals are often under appreciated, requiring immense dedication, passion, and commitment that may surpass the monetary rewards. Share a story about what or who has inspired you to pursue a career in public service. What distinct qualities or experiences do you possess that will empower you to excel in this challenging field?

Shaineeka Parker, through the Rainey Day College Foundation, is offering the K Renee Community Health Impact scholarship to a qualifying High School Senior, in the amount of $500.

CRITERIA:

1. Must be a graduating senior with college acceptance.

2. Must be a resident of Harford County, Maryland

2. GPA of at least 2.5 or above

3. Majoring in Health Sciences

4. Submit Essay answering the question: Describe a challenge in today's healthcare system. How do you plan to contribute to improving it through your education and future career? (minimum 200 words)  

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.