How to Apply

The Rochester Community Schools Foundation is a non profit organization which administers the application process for a number of scholarships, including the Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship.  Please refer to their website for the online application and note that one additional essay is required for the Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship application.

Begin here and follow the links to complete the online application for all scholarships, and indicate your preference to be considered for the Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship:   https://rcs-foundation.org/scholarships/ 

In addition to the RCS Foundation application which requires students to prepare one essay, applicants must attach a response to this second essay prompt to be considered for the Emily Victoria Solek Memorial Scholarship:

  • Please share a short story or commentary which demonstrates how you act on your compassion for others, either as individuals or to the broader community — you may wish to note how you invest your time and talents for other people, how you cultivate interpersonal relationships, or how you give your time or friendship to others in a special and personal way.