June 3, 2016 at 1:40 p.m.

84 graduating seniors receive $267,925 in scholarship money

84 graduating seniors receive  $267,925 in scholarship money
84 graduating seniors receive $267,925 in scholarship money

The Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation, along with Rhinelander High School, held the annual scholarship award ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Nearly 100 local donors provided scholarships to 84 seniors, who received 178 local scholarships for a total of $227,425. 

Additional awards recognized were from Wisconsin Public Service, Nicolet College, State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Award, and State of Wisconsin Technical Excellence Award, totaling of $40,500. The total scholarships awarded were $267,925 combined, according to an RASF press release.

The Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization with a volunteer board. It raises money for and distributes scholarships to Rhinelander students. Celebrating its 25th year, RASF has raised an additional $290,250, to provide 336 students scholarships, many of whom may not get scholarship support from other sources.

Editor's note: A full list of scholarship recepients will be published in our annual graduation section celebrating the class of 2016.

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