The 2025 Richmond Promise Scholarship is NOW OPEN for Richmond residents! 

Eligible students can apply for the community-wide scholarship of $1,500 that is renewable for up to 4-6 years (depending on a student’s path and petition). The scholarship can be used at any 2-year, 4-year, or Career Technical Education (CTE) post-secondary institution in the United States.

To be eligible for the Richmond Promise Scholarship, you must:

• Be a resident of the City of Richmond or North Richmond (i.e. have a Richmond home address)
• Graduate or have graduated from an eligible high school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District boundary area or received your GED/high school equivalency this academic year, last academic year or the year prior*
• Have attended an eligible high school at least 9th-12th grade consecutively
• Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act by the time you enroll
• Submit a Richmond Promise Scholarship application by the application deadline

Additionally:

• Students can apply for the Scholarship up to two years after obtaining their high school diploma/equivalency and up to the age of 24 as of the deadline in the year a student applies to the Scholarship
• Students who pursue military service must apply within two years of high school graduation or receiving their equivalency but are exempt from the 24-year age limit. Students who pursue military service may defer their scholarship for up to 8 years as long as proof of service is provided.

Ready to apply? CLICK HERE to submit your application today. 

Want to learn more? Visit richmondpromise.org/scholarship and check out our FAQ.

Have more questions? Email scholarships@richmondpromise.org for more information.