Scholarship
Opportunity that looks beyond your GPA
The Rodgers Private Family Foundation supports students who show effort, resilience, and potential—not perfection. If you have at least a 2.5 GPA and a commitment to keep going, this scholarship is designed with you in mind.
You are more than a number. Your effort matters here.
Who this scholarship is for
- Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Those balancing school with work, family, or other responsibilities
- Students who have faced challenges but keep showing up
- First-generation and underrepresented students seeking opportunity
Scholarships are a gift of support, not something you buy. There are no fees to apply.
Mission & Values
Investing in perseverance, not perfection
The Rodgers Private Family Foundation exists to recognize and support students whose academic journeys are not always linear, but who continue to show up, work hard, and grow.
Commitment
We support students who consistently show up—whether that means studying after work, caring for family, or finding time between responsibilities to keep going.
Resilience
We understand that grades can dip, life can interrupt, and paths can change. What matters is how you respond, recover, and continue moving forward.
Growth & Potential
We look for students who are learning from experience, setting goals, and taking steps toward a future they care about.
Our Story
Created for students who carry more than books
The Rodgers Private Family Foundation was founded with a simple belief: students who balance school, work, family, and hardship deserve real opportunities to continue their education.
"You are more than a number" is not just a statement—it guides how we read applications, how we listen to stories, and how we select recipients.
Our goal is to stand alongside students, families, counselors, and community partners as part of a supportive network that believes in every student's capacity to grow.
Students we keep in mind
- Balancing part-time or full-time work with classes
- Supporting or caring for family members
- Managing financial hardship while staying enrolled
- Rebuilding after academic or personal setbacks
How the Scholarship Works
A simple, student-friendly process
We designed our application with busy students, families, and counselors in mind. No complicated portals, no fees—just a clear way to share your story and goals.
1. Confirm eligibility
Make sure you have at least a 2.5 GPA and are enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible educational program.
2. Prepare your story
Gather a brief description of your goals, responsibilities, and challenges—and how you are working through them.
3. Submit your application
Complete our online form with your academic details, financial context, and personal statement. There is no cost to apply.
4. Fair review by our team
Our reviewers look at more than grades. We consider your responsibilities, resilience, financial need, and potential for growth.
5. Award & ongoing encouragement
Selected recipients receive scholarship funds directly supporting their education, along with ongoing encouragement and opportunities to stay connected as alumni.
Scholarship Focus
Scholarships are support, not a product
The Rodgers Private Family Foundation provides scholarships as a gift of financial support. They are not something you purchase, and they do not require payment to apply or receive.
Our focus is to reduce financial barriers that can interrupt or delay your education—helping students stay enrolled, complete programs, and move toward their goals with a bit less pressure.
- No fees or hidden costs to apply
- Funds are awarded to support your education directly
- Designed to complement, not replace, other financial aid
- Intended to ease, not increase, financial stress for students and families
Removing financial barriers
We recognize that tuition, books, transportation, and basic living expenses can make it difficult to stay in school, especially for students supporting themselves or their families.
Our scholarships aim to ease that weight so you can focus more on learning, growing, and preparing for what comes next.
Trust & Commitment
Clarity, fairness, and long-term support
We are committed to a review process that is transparent, mission-driven, and respectful of every applicant’s story—serving students, families, counselors, and community partners with integrity.
Fair, mission-driven review
We evaluate applications using clear criteria centered on effort, resilience, financial need, and potential—not just GPA or test scores.
Clear communication
We strive to communicate timelines, requirements, and next steps in language that students and families can easily understand.
Ongoing encouragement & alumni
Our commitment does not end when funds are awarded. We aim to stay connected with recipients and invite alumni to encourage future students.
Ready to share your story?
If you have a minimum 2.5 GPA, a record of effort, and a desire to keep learning, we invite you to apply. We want to hear how you are showing up for your education, even when it is difficult.
The Rodgers Private Family Foundation believes in students whose paths are real, imperfect, and full of potential. Your journey is worth investing in.
Scholarships are about giving, not selling. There is no fee to apply.