Contribute to the Richmond Promise Scholarship Fund

Together, We Can Ensure That Every Student In Richmond Reaches Their Full Potential 

While scholarships are just one aspect of the work we do at Richmond Promise, they are our greatest annual expense – making up a larger percentage of the RP budget than salaries, overhead, and program costs combined!

RP Scholars can use scholarship funds ($1,500/year) to pay for tuition, books, housing, food, and other expenses related to their education. Scholarships are renewable for up to six years of a student’s postsecondary education, and the application process is non-competitive.

In order to scale and sustain our scholarship for years to come, we need to increase our fundraising efforts. Every dollar makes an impact, and all donations, no matter the size, will go directly to supporting students. Please make a contribution today!

  • Scholar Speaker Olinda Figueredo poses with a sign that says "I'm going to UC Berkeley".
  • RP Executive Director Christopher Whitmore poses with an RP Scholar who is holding certificates.
  • An RP Scholar poses with certificates from Richmond Promise and Congressman John Garamendi.
  • An RP Scholar poses for a photo with her mother.

The Impact, from RP Scholars 

“Not having to worry about funds for school is a weight off me and my family’s shoulders. Being able to focus on my academics allows me to always want to give back to my community in Richmond.”

 

“Richmond Promise has helped lessen my financial load and has allowed me to focus more on education rather than funds.”

 

“Thanks to the Richmond Promise scholarship, I am able to pursue higher education without feeling weighed down by the financial burden. This scholarship has allowed me to devote more time to my studies and career building.”

 

“It has helped me be able to advance my postsecondary education by attending a four-year institution as a first-generation Latina student.”