Respect Graduate School offers scholarships to qualified full-time and part-time students who graduated with a 3.5 GPA in their bachelor’s degree program and who demonstrate financial need.
Applications will have a specified due date depending on the program start date and will be evaluated in a timely manner. Funds will be allocated before the program start date as determined by the scholarship.
| Semester | Last day to Apply |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jan 9th, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | July 30th , 2026 |
Need-based scholarships are awarded according to the student’s enrollment status and demonstrated financial need.
Merit-based scholarships recognize students with exceptional academic performance and previous achievements. These scholarships are highly competitive and awarded based on GPA, academic background, and scholarly accomplishments.
To apply for a merit-based scholarship, applicants must meet at least one of the following:
Scholarship amounts are determined based on enrollment type and mode of study, as follows:
| Enrollment Type | Mode of Study | Scholarship Range |
|---|---|---|
| Part-Time | Distance | 50% – 60% |
| Part-Time | In-Person | 50% – 70% |
| Full-Time | Distance | 70% – 80% |
| Full-Time | In-Person | 80% – 100% |
The Admissions Officer-Registrar will receive applications in electronic form and bring them forward to the Scholarship Committee. Applicants must indicate the type of scholarship they are requesting (Need, Merit-based or Graduate Assistant Scholarship), while filling out the application.
After an application’s due date has passed, the Committee will meet as necessary to review and evaluate the applications for a scholarship
On or before a scholarship’s notification date, the RGS will notify the recipients of scholarships in writing or by some other method of the RGS’s choosing.
The originals of all applications, the original redacted applications, and (if desired) the Committee’s worksheets will be preserved in the RGS archives for a reasonable period of time. All copies of applications should be destroyed.
The presentation of a scholarship will be in accordance with the policies and practices of RGS. RGS will determine the timing, amounts, and payees for scholarship funds.
Timeline
Applications will have a specified due date depending on the program start date and will be evaluated in a timely manner. Funds will be allocated before the program start date as determined by the scholarship.
Applicants
A student may apply for more than one scholarship, although there may be restrictions which are described in the application or by the Admissions Officer-Registrar.
Immediate family members and grandchildren of the individuals in any of the following groups are not eligible for any scholarship in a particular year:
Scholarship Committee voting members are composed of:
The primary responsibility of the Committee is to evaluate applications for scholarships and to select recipients for those awards. The Committee may also recommend changes to the scholarship applications and/or the policies that govern the overall management of the scholarships.
Membership of the Committee
Members should have little knowledge of and contact with the current pool of applicants. The Committee will vote on the decisions where necessary and make the decision based on a simple majority. Votes may be taken by electronic means (e.g., email, telephone). The Committee will meet as necessary to accomplish its tasks. Committee members may attend by electronic means (e.g., via a voice or video connection). The Committee’s choice of recipient for a scholarship will not be subject to approval by the Executive Committee or the full Board of Trustees.
Applications
Applications for scholarships will be made available on the RGS website. At appropriate times, scholarships will be publicized in other media channels. When submitted, applications become the property of RGS. They will be treated in a confidential manner and will be seen only by the Committee and the Admissions Officer, who processes the applications and notifies students of decisions of the Scholarship Committee. Portions of an application will be released to others outside RGS only with the applicant’s permission or in accordance with rules specific to a particular scholarship.
Receipt of applications
The Admissions Officer-Registrar will receive applications in electronic form and bring them forward to the Scholarship Committee.
Evaluation of applicants and selection of recipients
After an application’s due date has passed, the Committee will meet as necessary to review and evaluate the applications for a scholarship. The Committee will determine the process and methods used to select the recipients of each scholarship but in all cases will base its selection on the criteria described in the application for that scholarship.
The choice of a recipient will be by simple majority of those voting. Recipients may be vetted for eligibility by consulting with school authorities. The Committee should select a backup recipient in case the recipient is or becomes ineligible to receive the scholarship.
Notification of recipients
On or before a scholarship’s notification date, the RGS will notify the recipients of scholarships in writing or by some other method of the RGS’s choosing.
Preservation of records
The originals of all applications, the original redacted applications, and (if desired) the Committee’s worksheets will be preserved in the RGS archives for a reasonable period of time. All copies of applications should be destroyed.
Presentation and payment of scholarship
The presentation of a scholarship will be in accordance with the policies and practices of RGS. RGS will determine the timing, amounts, and payees for scholarship funds.
Scholarship Requirements
Scholarship students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA at RGS. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 are put on Scholarship Probation and will be given one semester to bring their cumulative GPA up to 3.0. If a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is not achieved within one semester, the scholarship may be withdrawn. The Registrar oversees follow-up on Scholarship Probation.
Eligibility for Scholarships
Applicants who wish to apply for a scholarship must submit a separate Scholarship Application when applying for admission. The Scholarship Application requires a statement of purpose that explains how the scholarship will empower the applicant to achieve his/her educational goals. This application is in addition to the application for admission to RGS.
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