Scholarships


THE SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR 2026
is now open from June 15 to August 15, 2026

The Rich Family Association is thrilled to offers scholarships to college students whose natural or adopted parents or guardians are members and descendants of the Rich (Riche) Family. 

RFA SCHOLARSHIP Requirements
(To qualify for an annual RFA scholarship, applicants must meet the following guidelines.)

  • Parents must be current members of the Rich Family Association (RFA) with their dues for the current year having been paid by 12/31 of the previous year. Unpaid dues will result in a denial of a scholarship.

Please Note: DUES MUST BE PAID -EVERY YEAR. In accordance with the Rich Family Assocation By-Laws, membership dues are to be paid on January 1, rather than on the anniversary date of joining RFA. This means that regardless of when the initial membership fee is paid, whether on May 1 or September 1, the subsequent dues are required by January 1 in order for the applicant to be eligible for a scholarship in the following August. 

        • RFA Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate study only to dependent, minor (up to but not including age 23) children of RFA members.
        • Scholarships are not awarded for graduate study.
        • RFA Scholarships are not awarded to adult children of RFA members age 23 and above.
        • RFA scholarships may be awarded for no more thanfour years.
        • Students must write their own applications, in their own words and perspectives. Over-involvement by a parent will disqualify the application.
        • All students must supply their name, address, phone number, and email. Failure to do so will result in a denial of a scholarship.
        • RFA Scholarships are not automatically awarded to every applicant. Failure to provide all information will result in the denial of a scholarship.
        • Students must supply a transcript of their most recent classes with their name and the name of the college (or high school) they attend on the transcript. A photocopy is acceptable.
        • Students must supply a list of courses to be taken in the upcoming year.
        • Part-time students may be awarded a partial scholarship at the discretion of the committee.
        • The online application deadline is midnight, August 15. Mailed submissions will not be accepted. Site submission is disabled from August 16 through June 14 each year.
        • Letters of acceptance or rejection from us to you will be mailed before November 1.
        • First-time applicants must supply a photograph with their online application. 

Scholarship checks must be cashed before the end of the calendar year (December 31).
Misplaced checks will not be reissued.

We encourage all members with children seeking a Rich Family Association Scholarship to become Life Members. This ensures your student’s eligibility for the scholarship. A one-time payment of $250 secures lifelong membership, making it a valuable investment since scholarships average $500 or more per year. Pay once and secure your child’s future scholarships!

By moving on to the next page and completing the online scholarship application, you confirm that you have read and understood the rules outlined above. We sincerely regret having to deny scholarships, so we kindly ask that you adhere to ALL the guidelines. Thank you!

Click HERE to proceed to the Rich Fmily Association Scholarship Appication 

We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your college degree.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Susan Pye, Pamela Miller, and Sandra Gilley