Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is accepting applications through Jan. 20 for $338,000 in college scholarships.

Interested students should visit https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC to apply.

“The cost of a college education shouldn’t be a barrier for students who are truly driven to achieve their dreams,” said Vince Bryson, chief executive of RMHC of Southern California. “Since 1990, we have committed millions to helping Southland students take advantage of all the opportunities that a higher education affords.”

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be high school seniors eligible to attend a two- or four-year postsecondary school. Applicants must be younger than 21 years of age, have a minimum 2.7 grade point average and live in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura county.

RMHC will award 109 scholarships through its four programs, including RMHC /African American Future Achievers, RMHC/Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement (ASIA), RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources (HACER) and RMHC/Scholars.

— City News Service

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