Rides N' School Supplies Scholarship

Rides N’ School Supplies (RNSS) is a local non-profit organization inspiring youth within the St. Louis metropolitan area through inspiration, scholarship and community service for the past five years. RNSS has awarded over $28,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and current college students, as well as distributed over 4,000 backpacks to youth and families. In addition to scholarships and backpacks filled with supplies, RNSS hosts an annual event, the Charity Car & Bike Show, which features cars, motorcycles, STEM experiences and fun-filled activities for attendees.

It is with great anticipation and excitement that we announce Rides N’ School Supplies 7 (RNSS7) Charity Car & Bike Show, taking place on Saturday August 2, 2025. More information about RNSS7 and other upcoming events is available on our website at ridesnschoolsupplies.org and on the following social media platforms:

Facebook: Rides N’ School Supplies
Instagram: @ridesnschoolsupplies

Eligibility Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75
  • High School senior currently attending high school within the St. Louis metropolitan area, planning to attend a junior college, four-year college or university OR currently enrolled as a college/university freshman, or sophomore
  • Proof of post-secondary enrollment for upcoming semester(s) (i.e. transcript, acceptance letter, class schedule, etc.)
  • Proof of participation in at least 10 hours of community service

Selection Criteria

  • Academic performance and potential
  • Community service and leadership experience
  • Quality of video submission and written essay
  • Alignment with the scholarship’s mission and values

Award recipient will be notified by July 15, 2025
Awards presented at RNSS7 Charity Car & Bike Show on August 2, 2025
Questions? Contact Aundrea Johnson – ajohnsonrnss@gmail.com

Award
Varies
Deadline
06/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. When/what date do you plan to leave for school?
  2. Parent/Guardian Name(s)
  3. Parent/Guardian Email(s)
  4. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Cell Phone Number
  5. Parent 1 address (if different than yours). Include home number & street, city, state and zip code
  6. Upload a letter of acceptance from a college or university (high school seniors) or proof of enrollment (current college students).
  7. List community service and volunteer activities
    • 1. Organization
    • 2. Activity/service
    • 3. Number of hours
  8. Describe extracurricular activities (sports, associations, clubs, etc.) in which you have participated in high school and college. Include the dates of participation.
    • 1. Activity
    • 2. Dates of participation
    • 3. Your role

  9. Create a 3-5 minute video discussing ONE of the following prompts:

    Rides N' School Supplies is a nonprofit organization that supports students and families within the St. Louis metropolitan area. We enjoy giving back and being of service within our community.

    1) Explain a time when you infused your passion(s) and love for helping others to make a positive contribution to your community or your surrounding environment.

    2) What does the word community mean to you? Provide relevant examples of how you have routinely demonstrated the word community with your actions.

    3) Upon completion of your college or training program, how do you intend to utilize your education and training to give back to the community and why?

  10. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  11. Scholarship recipients will be asked to submit an electronic photo and photo release to be used in future marketing materials. Selected recipients will be asked to be present to formally accept the scholarship award during the Rides N' School Supplies 7th Annual Charity Car & Bike Show on August 2nd at no cost to the recipient.
  12. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the administrators of this scholarship and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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