Richards Family Memorial Scholarship

Any major within the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
2.5+ GPA
First Time, Continuing, Transfer Students
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Financial Need

Preference will be given to applicants with high financial need.

Preference will be given to applicants who self identify as one or more of the following identities: First-generation college student (neither parent completed a 4 year college degree), raised in a migrant farm worker family, raised in foster care before the age of 18, reentry student (returned or returning to higher education after minimum 5 year break in formal education).

Preference will be given to applicants who have shown the ability to preserver when faced with hardship and challenges in their life.

Preference will be given to applicants who have shown involvement in current on or off campus leadership opportunities or has leadership potential.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the ability or willingness to work for the greater good in the world, in a small circle around themselves or on a larger scale. Not someone who is only interested in achieving success for themselves.