RRCI Scholarship Opportunity is sponsored by Red Rock Center for Independence (RRCI). Scholarships for students with disabilities in Southwestern Utah to continue education after high school.

2026 Scholarship Application | rrci RRCI Scholarship Opportunity If you have any questions about completing this scholarship application, contact RRCI's Executive Director, Clint Cottam, at 435-673-7501 or by email at clint@rrci. org The Red Rock Center for Independence (RRCI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities in Southwestern Utah to live independently through education, personalized services and technology. RRCI provides services in nine Utah counties – Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Washington and Wayne.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and other individual donors, RRCI can offer this scholarship to students in Southwestern Utah with disabilities. To further our mission, RRCI has established a scholarship fund to assist a limited number of students with disabilities to continue their education after high school.

Successful applicants may be granted a scholarship of up to $1,500: •The student must be attending an approved institution located in the RRCI nine county service area or be a high school senior with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026 •Have a documented disability under ADA. •The student must reside in the RRCI nine county service area, and •The student has achieved a 2.

0 GPA or higher from the prior college semester or for high school students, must have achieved a 2. 0 GPA or higher in their cumulative high school experience. •The student should be willing commit to participating as a volunteer in our Peer Mentor program, supporting students with disabilities in local communities with learning skills to help people with disabilities live more independently.

This is a position with minimal hour commitment of approximately 1-3 hours per week over a 6-9 month period, August-May.

• Utah Tech University (UTU) • Dixie Applied Technology College • Southern Utah University (SUU) • Southwest Applied Technology College (SWATC) • High Schools & Utah State University (USU) locations in the following Counties: Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Washington and Wayne Complete the following form to be considered for this scholarship opportunity.

The more details you can provide to the scholarship committee, the more likely you are to receive scholarship funds. We recommend providing as much information as possible. The scholarship application deadline has been extended to April 15, 2026!

Are you a current high school student or current college student? * Why I deserve this scholarship. Include notable achievements and personal and career goals.

* Describe your experience with disability personally and how your disability has shaped your educational life. * If you were to receive this scholarship, describe how you would support other people with disabilities in your community through mentorship and volunteerism.

* Applicant’s Information Release and Statement: I authorize the release of the following information for review by all members of the Scholarship Selection Committee: 1) copy of Scholarship Application Form, 2) transcript, 3) letter(s) of recommendation, 4) verification of disability, 5) Media Release form. This information will be kept confidential.

I understand that it is my responsibility to report any scholarship(s) that exceed college costs as earned income on my Federal income tax return. Applicant’s Statement: I hereby certify that information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Signature * Drawing mode selected.

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(To the extent that I intend to in any way limit this grant of permission to any particular use of my name, picture and/or likeness, such limitation has been set forth below on the lines at the bottom of this release.) I agree that I will not hold the RRCI and/or its affiliates, singly or collectively, responsible for any liability resulting from the use of my name, picture and/or likeness in the manner described above.

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Upload a copy of your college acceptance letter * Upload a copy of something confirming that you have a disability (IEP documentation, diagnosis, letter from disability resource center, etc.) * Upload letters of recommendation Upload any additional doocumentation Apply for RRCI Scholarship!