2025 Scholarship Winners
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Our 2025 Scholarship Winners
As a D1 volleyball player at the University of Minnesota without a first-year athletic scholarship, the Erickson Scholarship from the Rush City Education Foundation will help bridge the gap my freshman year.
I encourage every Rush City senior to apply for an RCEF scholarship. It’s more than just financial help—it’s a gift to your future self and a step toward the life you’ve always dreamed of. My mom always taught me to pay it forward, and pursuing college is my way of honoring her love, sacrifices, and belief in me.
History is my passion, so pursuing a degree so I can someday teach history is my dream. I love that it’s a career where you can learn about many other topics as you study the relevant history surrounding the subject. The Proulx Memorial Scholarship from the Rush City Educational Foundation recognizes education as an important career.
I want to help troubled youth, so I plan to pursue a career in Juvenile Justice at Concordia University in St. Paul, supported by scholarship funds from the RCEF. This award gives me confidence that I can afford college. If you’re unsure about qualifying, don’t hesitate to ask for help with the application.
Starting my neuroscience journey at the University of Minnesota is exciting — but figuring out how to pay for it is a challenge. Getting the scholarship from the Rush City Education Foundation means so much to me. I’m incredibly thankful to be chosen out of so many amazing students.
I grew up surrounded by teachers, yet I hated school—until one amazing teacher changed that. This connection sparked a passion for learning I never knew I had. Thanks to this scholarship, I can study Music Education and Social Sciences at the College of St Scholastica and go on to help kids like me discover their own love for learning.
College is expensive, and I want to avoid accumulating significant debt while pursuing my nursing degree. The Rush City Education Foundation scholarship represents meaningful community support by helping ease the financial burden.
Becoming an anesthesiologist isn’t a quick trip—it’s a 15-year marathon of schooling and serious commitment. That also means a serious price tag. The Biese Scholarship from the Rush City Education Foundation is helping me take that first step without tripping over the cost.
I hope to fully engage in the college experience by participating in activities like pep band and theater. The RCEF Scholarship makes this possible by relieving financial pressure and eliminating the need to work during school. For anyone uncertain about applying, I’d say one day of effort can lead to a lifetime of opportunity.
KEY PROGRAMS
Grants
Rush City teachers have bold ideas—and RCEF helps ignite them. Our grants turn creative classroom visions into reality by supporting innovative approaches that engage and energize learning. By working directly with educators, RCEF stays flexible and responsive, backing ideas that spark curiosity and growth. We rely on the passion of Rush City staff to help make a lasting impact.
Grant Application Deadline October 22, 2025
Scholarships
Since 2013, the Rush City Education Foundation has awarded scholarships to graduating seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, community service, school involvement, and clear career goals. These scholarships are made possible through generous support from individuals, estate gifts, and corporate donors. Learn more about how these contributions ignite student success.
Events
Rush City Education Foundation hosts events that bring the community together to celebrate learning, support students and educators, and raise vital funds for our scholarship and grant programs. These events strengthen community connections and inspire continued investment in lifelong learning, helping ignite opportunities in Rush City classrooms—and beyond.
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