“To me, the Richmond Promise means doing something great after high school and coming back to Richmond to help out my community”
Class of 2017 Richmond Promise Scholar
“The Richmond Promise workshops helped me prepare for college. The past student panelists gave me such great perspectives on college and helped me get an idea of what to expect. I strongly believe my transition from high school to college was smooth because of the Richmond Promise.”
Class of 2016 Richmond Promise Scholar
“The Richmond Promise means I CAN to me.”
Class of 2016 Richmond Promise Scholar
Spread the Word: 2022-23 Our Scholarship Application is Launched & Ready for Richmond Students!
Learn More About our Scholarship!
The Richmond Promise Scholarship is a $1,500 college scholarship, renewable for up to 4 years. Students may attend a 2-year or 4-year college, and/or pursue a Career Technical Education Certificate at any not-for-profit institution in the United States.
Virtual Office Hours
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A Parents Guide to Financial Aid
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Check out our "Paying for College" Section for more Scholarships
There we share local, regional and national scholarship opportunities for all West County students to apply for.