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"There are no words to describe how excited I was to learn that I had been selected as a scholarship recipient. This money will not only help me to buy the tools and software to fix my computer but it also motivates me to focus and study harder in school because it tells me that there are people willing to help and support students who are really in need."

Dung Phu, Computer Science

Donors	Click the DONATE button next to its description below and specify the amount in the secure online payment form.* If you don’t have a preference, use the button at right and the Foundation will apply the contribution to the area of Greatest Need. This allows us the flexibility to direct investments as needs shift and change. We thank you for your continued support of student success at Renton Technical College!
Students	If you wish to apply for one of the following scholarships, please go to the student information page for more details.



	Allied Health Student Association Scholarship Established in 2007, this scholarship benefits any RTC student, offered by the Allied Health Student Association to help a student realize their career goals.
	Suzanne Armstrong Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory of a former Licensed Practical Nurse instructor for students in the LPN program.
	Frank Bird Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is open to any student in the Commercial Building Engineering Program.
	Bob Bozich Health Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory for a former instructor. It is awarded to any eligible student in one of the health occupation programs.
	Boeing Scholarship This scholarship is open to full-time students studying one of the following related disciplines: Aviation Maintenance, Business Management, Manufacturing or Engineering Technology, or Information Technology.
	William C. Butts, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Established in 2008, this scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of need and merit for any eligible RTC student in the Medical Laboratory Technician program. It is made possible by the Group Health Foundation from the William C. Butts, Ph.D., Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund.
	Chaine de Rotisseurs Scholarship Offered to students in the Culinary Arts program.
	Culinary Arts Scholarship The award is to be made on the basis of need and merit to any Culinary student from funds raised by the Foundation’s annual Culinary Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction.
	Dave Elser Land Surveying Scholarship Awarded to students in the Land Surveying program.
	Dik Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Created in honor of Dik Wilkinson, an Administrative Office Management instructor. This scholarship is available for students in the Administrative Office Management program.
	Early Childhood Careers Scholarship Scholarships in varying amounts are available from a fund established in 2004, this scholarship benefits students in the day or evening Early Childhood Careers programs.
	Ford ASSET Scholarship Offered to students in the Ford ASSET automotive program.
	Foundation Board Emeriti Scholarship Established in 1998, this scholarship honors past service to the Foundation Board of Directors by several former directors.
	Foundation General Scholarship This scholarship is made possible by contributions to the Foundation’s General Scholarship Fund, open to any RTC student.
	Frances Bruner Memorial Scholarship This scholarship honors a valued former employee in RTC’s Student Services Department.
	Franciscan Foundation Endowed Scholarship Established in 2009 this scholarship is available to students enrolled in Allied Health programs.
	Frank Adams Welding Scholarship Created in 2003 to honor a 30-year RTC welding instructor. Open to students in the Welding program
	Frank E. Wright Professional Baking Scholarship This fund was established in 1999 honoring the long-time professional baker. Open to students in the Baking program
	John Musso Scholarship Established in 2007 this scholarship honors John Musso, a 70 year employee of the Oberto Sausage company. This scholarship is open to students in Band Instrument Repair Technology, Electrical Plant Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Studies, Precision Machining, Basic Machining, and Computer Numerical Control.
	Joseph M. Holliday Plasterer’s Apprenticeship Scholarship Established in 2005, this scholarship is available to students in the Plasterer’s Apprentice program.
	Josephine Cugini Scholarship Established in 2001, this scholarship is given in honor of a long-standing, well-respected member of our community. The scholarship is awarded to female students in a business program who are in need of assistance with tuition and other educational expenses.
	Leona Hickman Scholarship This scholarship is available to RTC students who reside in King County. This award is to be made on the basis of need and merit.
	Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarship Established in 2008, this scholarship is open to women in the culinary or baking program.
	Newcastle Rotary Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to eligible Running Start Students to help cover books and supplies.
	Norcliffe Scholarship Established in 2006 from a grant from the Norcliffe Foundation, this scholarship is to be awarded to any eligible RTC student on the basis of merit and need.
	Ric Deputy Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created in 2002 and honors a long-time former program instructor and is open to students in the Major Refrigeration and Appliance program.
	Robert Burke Scholarship Established in 2002 in remembrance of Robert. M. Burke, a well-respected member of the community and founding member of the RTC Foundation. Open to students in any program who have demonstrated a history of perseverance and a spirit of self-improvement.
	Robert C. Roberts Scholarship Established in 2000 to honor Renton Technical College’s president from 1971-2000. Open to any RTC student.
	Roberto Atherley Scholarship Established in 2009 this scholarship honors a valued former employee in RTC’s Catering department and RTC Alumnus. The award is to be made on the basis of need and merit and open to all RTC students.
	Ron Cass Memorial Scholarship Established in 2006 in honor of a valued former employee at RTC. This scholarship is open to women in career or life transition.
	Ronald B. Fahey Automotive Scholarship Established in 1997 by the Fahey family to honor their husband and father’s career in the automotive industry. Open to students in any automotive program.
	Rose Turner Service Guild Scholarship The awards are to be made on the basis of need and merit to single mothers who are attending RTC. This scholarship is named for Rose Turner, a pioneer in Renton.
	St. Stephen the Martyr Scholarship This scholarship is for students with either a background in the Renton or Kent School Districts or with current Renton or Kent addresses. Single parents will be given some preference based on the donor’s request. The award is to be made on the basis of need and merit.
	Technical Program Scholarship This scholarship available to a student in one of the programs in RTC’s Technical Department.
	Vern Gambriell Scholarship Established in 2005, this scholarship is awarded to students in the construction trades.





* All online donations are subject to a 5% fulfillment fee that is included as part of the donation. This fee covers credit card processing costs as well as website maintenance. Verification of need and price of resources is completed before included on the website. For each contribution made donors will receive thank you letters and program staff are notified of progress toward their goal. The website will be updated regularly with new programs, scholarships and equipment needs as items are fulfilled and new needs arise. Inclusion of the fulfillment cost is essential to the continued existence and success of this online donation program.

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