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Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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Just last year, the Gordon Rich Foundation provided $236,000 in college scholarships. Each\u00a0Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship is worth up to $50,000. These scholarships are awarded to bright, hardworking high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need. Applicants parents and\/or legal guardians must have\/had a career in the financial services industry, defined as banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible to apply for the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n

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  1. Be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (click here<\/a>\u00a0for the specific details).<\/li>\n
  2. Graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full-time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor\u2019s degree at an accredited college\/university located in the United States.<\/li>\n
  3. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n
  4. Rank in the top 20% of their class.<\/li>\n
  5. Demonstrate financial need.<\/li>\n
  6. Must be a US citizen or legal resident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How much is the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship worth?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The GAR Foundation awards up to seven scholarships worth $12,500 per year. As long as award-winning students enroll full-time and are in good standing at their respective colleges, they are eligible to receive $12,500 for each of the remaining three years for a total of $50,000.<\/p>\n

    In addition to the above scholarship, all GAR scholars are eligible for a special award called the \u201cParkman Prize.\u201d This $5,000.00 award, named after one of GAR\u2019s most generous donors, is awarded to the scholar with the highest GPA in each academic year.<\/p>\n

    When is the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship due?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The deadline to apply for this scholarship is February 20th, 2020.<\/p>\n

    Have additional questions? Please email\u00a0info@gordonrich.org<\/a>\u00a0or call Joyce Gross at 516-428-6350\u00a0for answers.<\/span><\/p>\n

    20 College Scholarships for the Class of 2020<\/a><\/h1>\n

    Check out 20 of our favorite scholarships that students from the Class of 2020 can apply for right now<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n