Unlike loans that must be repaid, a scholarship is a form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid – think of it as a gift. A Rainbow Scholarship can cover any cost-of-attendance expense, which includes: tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks, course supplies, educational equipment or uniforms required for courses, transportation, food, and housing.

• A resident of a Rainbow-served community in good standing;
• Demonstrate financial need with a completed FAFSA for the current or prior year;
• A High School Graduate or hold a High School Equivalency Degree (GED, HiSET, etc.);
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment to pursue higher education at a Community College, University, Career and Technical Education (CTE), or vocational/trade school program;
• Seeking an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree or a skilled trade leading to a professional-level credential (Graduate degrees are not eligible);
• GPA of 2.2 or higher (on a scale of 4.0)

No, while we would love to award scholarships to all applicants, the selection process is competitive and is based on numerous factors.

Apply as soon as you are enrolled or accepted for enrollment to pursue higher education at a Community College, University, Career and Technical Education (CTE), or vocational/trade school program.

Rainbow runs a rolling-scholarship process with applications accepted year-round, and a close-date in early December. Award decisions are made monthly, so don’t wait! Apply as early as you can, and you only apply once each year to then be reviewed each month thereafter.

Yes, one reference is required as part of the application process. This should be a professional contact such as an Advisor, Coach, Community Service Coordinator, Counselor, Employer, Principal/Dean, Religious Leader, or Teacher. Be sure to have their full name and email address to use the in-system reference process.

Use the link above on this webpage to first Register and create your account. After your registration in complete, you can Sign In at any time to work on your application, upload the required documents, request and receive a completed reference, and submit your application.

Rainbow staff are happy to answer your questions and help you through the application process. To reach us, call toll free (888) 299 – 8915 or email: Scholarships@rainbowhousing.org