About Us
The RRCC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in 1991 with the vision of removing the financial barrier and helping students of all income levels to have access to higher education. Now, more than 28 years later, generous supporters have provided more than $17 million in donations allowing the Foundation to award more than 6.4 million dollars in scholarships and over 5.6 million dollars for other Red Rocks Community College programs, and assisted nearly 3,800 students in meeting their educational and life goals.
In addition to its extensive and award-winning Foundation Scholarship Program, the RRCC Foundation is engaged in several other program areas, including the Faculty Teaching Chairs, the Foundation Board of Director's Innovation Grant Program, the Mini-Grants and Dr. Agneta Albinsson Grants, Employee Book Fund, and supporting other college initiatives. The Foundation continues to meet its goals with help from generous supporters who believe in the transformative power of education.
Mission
To support Red Rocks Community College in its commitment to students, learning, and excellence.
Goals
- Provide support to the College through effective fundraising and programs
- Increase public awareness of the College and the benefits it provides the community
- Provide counsel and community input to the College.
The important work of the Red Rocks Community College Foundation wouldn't be possible without the generosity of the many individual and business supporters who make annual donations to the Foundation.
Your donation can be made to a specific area such as scholarships, teaching chair awards, or you can choose to direct your donation to the unrestricted Fund for Excellence, which funds a variety of needs at the college.
Make a Gift Today
Online
You can donate online any time through our Colorado Gives Portal.
By phone or email: Contact us att 303.914.6308 or foundation@rrcc.edu. All major credit cards can be accepted by phone.
Create Your Own Scholarship
To be more involved in the way your gift is used at the RRCC Foundation you can designate your gift to establish an annual commitment of only $2,000 per year you can establish your very own named scholarship. Your impact will transform lives!
Establish a Named Endowment Fund
The RRCC Foundation creates permanently invested named endowment funds starting at $10,000. The income generated by that investment is used for the purpose you wish to support. A portion of the income is reinvested each year, enabling the endowment to grow and provide a permanent stream of income over time.
Join the Legacy Society
The Legacy Society recognizes those donors who have included the RRCC Foundation in their estate plans. By doing this, they are able to create a lasting legacy to illustrate the power of changing lives through education. Legacy gifts often times enable the donor to make a transformational difference to the college and our students. Please contact the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Red Rocks Community College.
Set Up a Monthly Gift
You can set up your monthly gift online anytime using our Colorado Gives Portal
Establish An Endowed Teaching Chair
An Endowed Teaching Chair may be established with a gift or pledge of $100,000 and continues in perpetuity. A Named Teaching Chair may be established with. gift of $22,500. Teaching Chair donors are recognized in many ways for their generous support of faculty and educational excellence. Donor recognition includes naming rights, permanent recognition on the Teaching Chair wall at the RRCC Lakewood campus, recognition in RRCC publications, and an invitation to the Foundation's annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon. For more information regarding making a donation in support of the Teaching Chair Program, contact Foundation staff at foundation@rrcc.edu or 303-914-6308
Adjunct Tuition Reimbursement is provided by the RRCC Foundation in support of Adjunct Faculty working at Red Rocks Community College who wish to extend their knowledge and to enhance their teaching capacity. The Adjunct Tuition Reimbursement Application is always open and can be found HERE.
Dr. Agneta Albinsson Endowment Fund Professional Development Grant
Established in 2013, the purpose of the fund is to support professional development opportunities for individuals teaching in the RRCC science and healthcare programs. The fund was established by Dr. Agneta Albinsson and her husband Mats Wahlstrom to aid RRCC in its ability to attract and retain highly skilled teachers in these important academic areas. Only Full-time Faculty and Adjunct Instructor in Health, Science, and Math are eligible to apply. The application period is open until Monday, May 1st. Applications submitted outside of the application period are disqualified and will not be considered. CLICK HERE for the application.
Volunteer
A Scholarship Reviewer is typically assigned around 10 scholarship applications to review and score using established review criteria and a scoring rubric. Each application takes approximately 30 minutes, on average, to read and score. Applications include transcripts, general personal and academic information, one or two recommendation letters, and a short essay. Applications are vetted by RRCC Foundation staff prior to review to ensure that the student meets the basic eligibility requirements for the scholarship program for which they have applied. NO experience necessary, training is provided.
Commitment of time: 4-5 hours to be completed between: Mid-April to Mid-May
Location: Individually online or facilitated group sessions at RRCC.
You can become a Scholarship Reviewer by contacting us at scholarships@rrcc.edu .
Community Partnerships & Collaborations
In support of Red Rocks Community College, the RRCC Foundation regularly collaborates with individuals and organizations to pursue mutually beneficial opportunities and address common challenges.
To begin your partnership with the Red Rocks Community College Foundation please contact Foundation staff at foundation@rrcc.edu or 303-914-6308
- Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth (AWRSAY)
- RRCC Alumni
- Community First Foundation
- St. Anthony Hospital - Centura Health
- and many other businesses that champion the transformative power of education!
Awards
- Voted 2016 Best of the Best Local Non-Profit by the readers of the Arvada Press, Lakewood Sentinel, and the Wheat Ridge Transcript!
- Voted 2015 Best of the Best Local Non-Profit by the readers of the Arvada Press, Golden/Foothills Transcript, and the Wheat Ridge Transcript!
- 2014 Scholarship Provider of the Year, College and University Category - National Scholarship Provider Association
- Voted 2013 Best of the Best Local Non-Profit by the readers of the Arvada Press, Golden/Foothills Transcript, Lakewood Sentinel and the Wheat Ridge Transcript!
- 2011 West Chamber Non-Profit of the Year
The Red Rocks Employee Book Fund supports the professional and educational development of RRCC employees who are eligible for Employee Tuition Assistance as determined by the college's benefits policy. Qualifying employees may apply for grants up to $50 per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) to cover the cost of textbooks for classes taken at Red Rocks Community College. To request reimbursement submit this form, along with appropriate documentation, to the RRCC Foundation for approval and reimbursement. In all cases, proof of payment (i.e. a bookstore receipt) is required. Click here for the Book Fund Application.
The Red Rocks Employee Book Fund supports the professional and educational development of RRCC employees who are eligible for Employee Tuition Assistance as determined by the college's benefits policy.
Qualifying employees may apply for grants up to $50 per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) to cover the cost of textbooks for classes taken at Red Rocks Community College. Any class scheduled during work hours must be pre-approved by the employee’s supervisor and appropriate Dean/Vice President.
To request reimbursement submit this form (below), along with appropriate documentation, to the RRCC Foundation for approval and reimbursement. In all cases, proof of payment (i.e. a bookstore receipt) is required. Forms are also available at the Foundation Office (room 1133) or by phone at 303.914.6308.
The goal of the Faculty, Staff, and Student Employee of the Month Awards Program is to recognize members of the RRCC community who embody the vision, mission and values of the college. Recipients must be currently employed the month they receive their award. A joint effort of the RRCC Foundation and RRCC Personnel Office, one award in each category is given each month.
Winners in the Faculty and Staff of the Month categories receive a $100 cash award; Student Employee of the Month winners receive a $75 cash award. All winners are announced via campus-wide e-mail and are invited to attend a RRCC Foundation Board of Directors meeting for presentation of an award certificate.
Nominations are due to the Personnel Department on the 15th of the month (or the closest business day after). Current faculty, staff, and students can make nominations. Nominations are sent to the selection committee for final decisions. This committee is made up of one volunteer from the classified staff, one from the admin/tech-pro staff, and one member of the faculty.
Red Rocks Community College Foundation features an Annual Report at the end of every year. The RRCC Foundation Annual Report gives insight into foundation programs.
For more on our publications please contact Foundation staff at foundation@rrcc.edu or 303-914-6308.
RRCC Foundation Annual Reports
About the RRCC Foundation Scholarship Program
The Red Rocks Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to supporting Red Rocks Community College in its commitment to students, learning, and excellence. Since 1993, the Foundation Scholarship Program has aided over 3,000 students realize their dreams of going to college. The RRCC Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships based on both need and merit. An applicant’s grades, academic and professional goals, financial need, community service, and special circumstances are all evaluated in the awarding process. A complete list of Foundation Scholarship Program Policies can be found at the bottom of this page.
How to Apply
Scholarship Applications can be found Online at RRCC.ACADEMICWORKS.COM.
10 Tips for Students Applying to a Foundation Scholarship
Issues or Questions
If you are experiencing any issues creating an account, logging in, or have any questions on the application please contact us at: scholarships@rrcc.edu or 303.914.6425
Foundation Scholarship Program Policies
Completion of this application does not guarantee a scholarship award. All eligible applications submitted by the deadline will be evaluated on a number of criteria including need and merit. The RRCC Foundation reserves the right to extend the filing period at the discretion of the Executive Director. Final decision-making rights regarding scholarship selections are held by the RRCC Foundation Executive Director. RRCC Foundation scholarships are funded by gifts from private donors and do not include public funds. Institutional scholarships and other awards administered through the RRCC Foundation may include public funds and will have specified additional criteria. A copy of the College's Scholarship Policy can be found online.
Notification of Applicants: Response letters are sent to all applicants regarding award status by the end of May.
Disclaimer: A Red Rocks Community College or Red Rocks Community College Foundation scholarship will only be valid for students enrolled at this college. Red Rocks Community College defines “full-time” enrollment as 12 credit hours per semester. Annual scholarships are defined as fall and spring semesters in the same academic year. Scholarship students who receive need-based financial aid or other additional awards may recognize a reduction to their original financial aid award.
Students receiving scholarships are expected to maintain a RRCC minimum GPA and minimum enrollment. Recipients must fulfill the requirements of the scholarship as listed in the notification letter to fully utilize the award during the academic year. If the scholarship student drops below the minimum GPA during any semester, a discontinuance of the scholarship may result. Additionally, the student may be required to provide reimbursement for current awards issued.
RRCC Tuition Reimbursement-Eligible Employees: All tuition reimbursement-eligible RRCC employees (Employment Categories: ATP, FAC, CLA, ADJ) should refer to BP3-60, as any scholarship monies you receive will be used prior to your tuition benefit. The RRCC Foundation strongly discourages benefits-eligible employees from applying to this program as their employee benefits will not be used if a scholarship is granted.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event, a scholarship recipient drops or withdraws from a course after it has been paid by a scholarship award, the student may be held financially responsible to the college and/or Foundation for those costs. Additionally, future scholarships disbursements may be rescinded. The RRCC Foundation Executive Director has final decision-making rights regarding rescinding or revoking scholarship awards.
Nondiscrimination Statement: Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. The College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation gender identity, religion, age, national/ ethnic origin, pregnancy status, veteran’s status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by applicable law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.
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