Ripley Co. students can apply for scholarships through RCCF

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – Students can now apply for scholarships through the Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF).

RCCF has opened its scholarship application season and they will be due by February 1. 

The foundation manages dozens of scholarship funds established by local donors, offering opportunities for almost every type of post-secondary education. 

“Whether a student plans to attend a four-year university, a local community college, a trade school, or a specialized program like nursing, the Community Foundation has resources designed to help,” RCCF stated. 

In 2026, the Ripley County Community Foundation awarded an impressive $150,231 in scholarships to deserving students from Ripley County. 

Students, families and guidance counselors are encouraged to begin the process early. You can access the scholarship application by clicking here. 

For any questions regarding the application process or specific scholarship criteria, please contact Scholarship Manager Brady Westerfeld at bwesterfeld@rccfonline.org or call the office at 812-933-1098.