Big Goals? We’ve Got Support.
Two opportunities. One goal—supporting your future. If you’re an RCS graduate who graduates high school in 2026, or a parent of a student currently enrolled at RCS, you may qualify for up to $1,000 to help continue your education.
Click the ➕ below to open the correct application and apply today. It’s quick, easy, and worth it.
Robertson Charter School Continued Education Scholarship for Parents
Applications and attachments should be
submitted electronically no later than May 1, 2026
To be considered for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a student attending Robertson Charter school
- Minimum of 2.5 grade point average, if applicable
- Must be registered and/or attending a college/university for an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree program Fall 2026 or
- Admittance to a trade or apprenticeship/certification program*
- Have a letter of commitment/acceptance from an accredited program
Please provide 2 Reference Letters. It can not be from a relative. Both letters must be submitted with the application and include the person’s name, title, address, phone number, and email address.
Please include an unofficial copy of a current/high school transcript(s) with your application
You must submit ONE essay based on the topic below. It must be 300 – 500 words.
Essay 1: Share a story from your life that describes an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
Essay 2: What is the toughest part of being a student? What is the greatest part? What advice would you give your younger self?
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Questions should be addressed to Richelle Dunbar, Parent Liaison @217-428-7072 or email to scholarship@rcs61.com.
*Programs paid 100% through grants may receive different scholarship compensation.
Any field with a red * is a required field.
Robertson Charter School Alumni Scholarship
Applications and attachments should be
submitted electronicallyno later than May 1, 2026
To be considered for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
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- Must have graduated from Robertson Charter School in good standing
- High School Graduate Class of 2026
- Minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Entering an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree program Fall 2026 or
- Admittance to a trade or apprenticeship program*
- Have a letter of commitment/acceptance from an accredited program
Please provide 2 Reference Letters. It can not be from a relative. Both letters must be submitted with the application and include the person’s name, title, address, phone number, and email address.
Please include an unofficial copy of a current/high school transcript(s) with your application.
You must submit ONE essay based on the topic below. It must be 300 – 500 words.
Essay 1: Share a story from your life that describes an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
Essay 2: What is the toughest part of being a student? What is the greatest part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend about school life?
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Questions should be addressed to Richelle Dunbar, Parent Liaison @217-428-7072 or email to scholarship@rcs61.com.
*Programs paid 100% through grants may receive different scholarship compensation.
