RHA scholarships 2024

The Residential Housing Association is fortunate enough to receive funds from various generous benefactors to distribute among qualified members of the Residential Community as awards for dedication to residential life. Please fill out this form in order to be considered for the awards applicable to you. You can apply for more than one scholarship by submitting multiple applications. Students are members of RHA while they live in the residence halls and pay the activity fee. If you lived on campus at any point from Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 you are able to and welcomed to apply for a RHA scholarship!

Applications will close at 11:59pm on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Note that these scholarships will be processed through the financial aid office. It is the applicant’s responsibility to reach out to financial aid to discuss the impacts that these scholarships may have on their financial aid package.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact RHA President Decker O’Steen at rhapresident@housing.ucsb.edu

Scholarship Description & Qualifications:

RHA Nancy Boyd & Henry Linn Memorial Scholarships

Qualifications: Has demonstrated service to RHA and UCSB. Financial need. Must have lived in the residence halls Fall 2019/Winter 2020. Not available for RHA Coordinating Board members.

RHA Elke Bartles Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications: Based on service to RHA and UCSB, specifically event planning. Available for Coordinating Board members only.

RHA Sheila Ryan Scholarship

Qualifications: Member of RHA, RHA Coordinating Board, or a Resident Assistant. Service to UCSB and RHA. Demonstrates inclusivity, enthusiasm, a good attitude, and has made an impact on the residence halls.

RHA Marina C. Para Scholarship

Qualifications: Available to members of Hall Council, RHA Coordinating Board, or Resident Assistants. Demonstration of service to RHA and UCSB above and beyond the call of duty. Exhibits enthusiasm and a good attitude.

Chris Stanton Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications: All students in the residence halls, or students living in university-managed apartments. Active in men's issues.

RHA Michael Brent Shinn Scholarship

Qualifications: Available to members of RHA Executive Council. Service to RHA and UCSB. Exhibits dedication, integrity, respectfulness to others, finesse. Individual has made an impact within the Residence Halls.

RHA Lisa M. Slavid Scholarship

Qualifications: All RAs and Residents of the Residence Halls. Service to UCSB and RHA. Interest in studying abroad and an enthusiasm to learn about other countries, and a desire to become a well-informed global citizen.