Recognize
Eligible students receive a personal message celebrating consistent academic effort and inviting them into the scholar community.
Rainey Day Rising Scholars Program
You’ve worked hard. Now let’s build what comes next.
A recognition and college-readiness program for high-achieving high school students—and the families and educators helping them move forward.
Pilot information will be announced after school partnerships and funding are confirmed.
Our promise
We see you. We believe in you. And we will walk with you toward a confident college start.
How it works
A congratulatory letter becomes a relationship.
The program connects achievement today with the planning, people, and practical support students need for tomorrow.
Prepare
Students and families receive readiness guidance, milestone planning, workshops, and connections to trusted resources.
Resource
Graduating scholars may receive recognition and college-essentials support based on pilot guidelines and available funding.
Find your place
One program. A team around every scholar.
Start with the information built for your role.
For students
Own your next step.
Understand what the program offers, what to expect, and how to make college planning feel manageable.
For parentsSupport without carrying it alone.
Get clearer timelines, financial-aid guidance, and practical ways to help your student stay on track.
For educatorsRecognize students early.
Learn how school partners can identify eligible students and reinforce the readiness work already happening.
Built to grow responsibly
Start small. Learn well. Keep every promise realistic.
The program will begin with a capacity-based pilot. Participation, benefits, and expansion will grow only after partnerships, funding, and results are reviewed.
Read the program FAQs01
Consent comes first
Recognition may begin with a school invitation; active participation begins after the required student and family consent.
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A GPA change starts a conversation
If a scholar falls below 3.0, the first step is a private check-in to understand what support may help.
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Funding shapes the pace
Grants and expanded pathways are added only when RDCF can sustain them.
Ready when you are
Start with one clear next step.
Tell us about your student and the support your family is seeking. It takes about five minutes, and it is not a formal application.