Open to applicants district-wide

Purpose

Richardson Housing Group (RHG) established the RHG Workforce Scholarship to promote trade and technical education related to the construction/development industry. Celebrating 50 years as a small family business in Gwinnett County, RHG recognizes the impact of trade and technical careers on our community. The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial support to students seeking trade or technical certifications and grow the local workforce.

The RHG Workforce Scholarship will award up to two $1,000 one-time scholarships annually.  Application

 

 

Requirements:

• Student must be a resident of Northeast Georgia.
• Student must submit an acceptance letter/proof of enrollment to a trade or technical school in Northeast Georgia prior to receiving scholarship (attach to application)
• Student must submit a letter or essay explaining the impact you feel you could make on your community in your desired profession (limit one page; attach to application)
• Preference given to students with a family member employed in a trade related to construction/development

Applications will be disseminated via social media beginning in the fall semester. Completed applications should be emailed to apply@rhghomes.com by March 31. An application is considered complete once application, essay, and acceptance letter/proof of enrollment are received. All scholarship decisions will be made by the Community Foundation selection committee.

Scholarship awards will be dispersed to scholarship recipients according to guidelines set forth by the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia.