RHS seniors receive $369,017 in scholarships

The Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation (RASF), along with Rhinelander High School, held its annual scholarship awards ceremony on Sunday, May 17. The foundation and high school held a ceremony recognizing the achievements of the Class of 2026 in the John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center.

Sixty-nine Rhinelander High School seniors received 215 scholarships from over 100 local donors, totaling $369,017. This includes scholarships presented by RASF as well as other community scholarships. 

The Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation was established in 1991. The board, which consists solely of volunteer members, facilitates the awarding of hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating Rhinelander High School seniors annually. RASF is a 501c3, non-profit charitable organization with a volunteer board. The scholarship award ceremony is held annually in May.

The scholarship money is provided from both the Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation itself and the generous giving of over 100 local donors whose investment in Rhinelander’s bright youth speaks for itself.

RASF’s mission is to provide both academic inspiration and financial aid to students planning higher education beyond the high school level to help them achieve their educational goals.

RASF, with the assistance of their treasurer Randy Beard, manages a portfolio of extremely generous proportions to award to graduating seniors. Local family memorials, class reunions and businesses have generously contributed to help send students to school after graduation, some helping finance full ride scholarships and all greatly offsetting the cost of expanded schooling and training.   Since 1991, the Rhinelander Area Scholarship Foundation alone has awarded $520,350 to 617 graduating seniors, many of whom may not get scholarship support from other sources. Fundraising is the primary source for these additional funds.

If you have an interest in establishing a scholarship or would like more information, please call the Rhinelander High School Student Services office at 715-365-9517.