Scholarships

The RTC Foundation is building toward having a “Scholarship for Every Program.” The concept is simple: Encourage and support all full-time programs offered at RTC to build a fund which awards annual scholarships to a worthy students training in that area.

Lois Zillmer, Medical Reimbursement Specialist worker retraining Graduate
“I won the All-Washington Academic Team Award for RTC, which included a scholarship. The support I have been receiving from RTC has been phenomenal. When I begin working again, I want to give back to the college for all that they did for me. RTC has given me a whole new life. I now have hope for the future. Because of RTC and Worker Retraining, I know I can get a job now.”

- Lois Zillmer, Medical Reimbursement Specialist worker retraining Graduate

Scholarship application

Available Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships available through the RTC Foundation.
  • Bob Bozich Health –honoring a counselor in Student Services for more than 24 years; open to students in one of the health occupations.
  • Culinary Arts –Open to Culinary Arts students.
  • Dik Wilkinson Memorial –Open to Administrative Office Management students.
  • Early Childhood Careers – Open to students in the day or evening Early Childhood Careers programs.
  • Ford ASSET – Open to students in RTC’s Ford ASSET Program.
  • Foundation Board Emeriti – Open to any RTC student.
  • Foundation General – Open to any RTC student.
  • Frances Bruner Memorial – Open to any eligible RTC student.
  • Frank Adams Welding –Open to students in the RTC Welding program.
  • Frank E. Wright Professional Baking – Open to students in the Professional Baking Program.
  • Ric Deputy Memorial – Open to students in the Major Appliance & Refrigeration Technology program.
  • Robert C. Roberts –Open to any eligible RTC student.
  • Robert M. Burke Memorial – Open to any eligible RTC student.
  • Fahey Automotive – Open to eligible students in one of the college’s full-time automotive programs.
  • Rose Turner Service Guild – Available to single moms with Renton addresses, as intended by donors. The awards are to be made on the basis of need and merit.
  • Seattle Milk Fund – Available to single parents. Please contact the Foundation for an application and more information at 425-235-2352 ext. 5728 or by e-mail at fscarr@ RTC.edu.
  • St. Stephen the Martyr – Open to RTC students with current Renton or Kent addresses.
  • Suzanne Armstrong – Open to students in the LPN program.
  • Technical Program – Open to students in the Technical Department, as requested by donor.
  • Joseph M. Holliday Plasterers’ Apprenticeship Scholarship – Open to any eligible student in the Plasterer’s Apprenticeship program.
  • Vern Gambriell Scholarship – Open to any eligible student in the Construction Trades program.

Each quarter several scholarships are available to assist for tuition and books. Scholarships are available through the RTC Foundation and through outside sources. **Please note, this list does not include our entire pass through scholarships as those can vary each quarter. For a complete list visit the Financial Aid Office, Roberts Campus Center in (Building I).**

How Can I Apply for Scholarships?
To apply for Foundation Scholarships, fill out an and return an application to the Financial Aid office. Application due dates vary per quarter. The following are useful links for questions and other ways to receive financial aid. Applying for scholarships outside of the Foundation vary in ways to apply, check the scholarship page to learn how to apply for those scholarships.

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How Scholarships are Funded?
Some programs fund their scholarships with special events others with gifts from industry and individuals. For a full list of funds. If you would like to donate. However it is accomplished, building a fund for a specific program lends greater visibility to the program. It also gives each industry the college serves a place to recognize the economic benefits that RTC graduates bring to a community.

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How Will I know if I Receive a Scholarship?
Once scholarships are awarded, you will receive a letter in the mail to inform you of the status of your application. If you are awarded with a scholarship all the details of the amount and which scholarship you were awarded will be listed in the letter.

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Apply for a scholarship
To apply for a scholarship either visit the Financial Aid Office in the Roberts Campus Center (Building I) or download a printable version and return to the Financial Aid Office before the due date. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for a full description of the scholarships, to check which scholarships are available or to apply for a scholarship at (425) 235-2352 ext 5546.

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