El Reno High School Class of ’65 Endowed Scholarship

ACADEMICS

Few colleges the size of Redlands have such a wide range of academic programs — not to mention the levels of excellence. Redlands houses a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest Honors Society for two-year colleges.

Undergraduates at Redlands get to be involved in conducting research. Plus, all classes are taught by the full professor: there are no graduate-student teachers.

ADMISSIONS

We want you to have a positive and productive college experience right from the start! You can use our convenient online scheduler to arrange a campus tour.

Redlands welcomes many students who are the first in their family to pursue college, as well as students from around the world. Our staff is ready to help you throughout the process, sorting out any confusion about the process and any specific needs a student has.

ABOUT

Redlands is a unique place. Maybe that's why students feel so comfortable being themselves as students here: comfortable and confident pursuing their unique interests.

Redlands students feel like they are on familiar footing — with the opportunity to go anywhere! With programs from nursing to agricultural studies to the arts and sciences, Redlands students have gone on to excel across Oklahoma and beyond.

Life at Redlands

College is a big step: take it any direction you want to go at Redlands! From offering high quality on-campus housing in our modern apartments to providing game-day excitement with our men's and women's teams, this is no ordinary two-year school.

Our campus and our classes are sized right: you won't just be a face in the crowd at Redlands. Come and have the full college experience!

Paying for Redlands

A college education at Redlands costs less than the Oklahoma state average for public institutions (based on cost per credit hour). For students planning to attain a four-year degree, completing the first two at Redlands can save you thousands.

Figuring out the process of paying for college can be intimidating, especially in households where parents haven't gone themselves. We make it easy.

The following guidelines have been established to qualify for the El Reno High School Class of ’65 Endowed Scholarship:

Must be a graduating senior of El Reno High School.
Must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
Must submit, with the application, a copy of high school transcript verifying GPA.
Must submit, with the application, a written letter explaining how receiving this scholarship will be of benefit towards achieving your educational goal.
During the term of the award, the recipient must be enrolled at Redlands Community College a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
Demonstrated financial need will be a selection criterion.
Must claim and use the scholarship award in the academic year (excluding the summer term) immediately following selection, one-half of the award to be applied to fall semester expenses and one-half to be applied to spring semester expenses.
This scholarship may be used to pay tuition, fees, books, and campus housing payable through the RCC Business Office.
Any unused portion of the scholarship funds after authorized expenses are paid will be returned to the El Reno High School Class of ’65 Endowed Scholarship Fund in care of the Redlands Community College Foundation, Inc.
Funding of this scholarship award is contingent upon availability of funds.
Application Deadline: February 1