If you’re a high school senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and has one or more parents working full-time in the financial services industry, you may be a suitable candidate for the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship. The Gordon A. Rich (“GAR”) Memorial Foundation offers scholarships worth $12,500 per year to a maximum of seven hardworking, academically gifted students with parents in the financial services field. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years, which means you could receive up to $50,000 in funding throughout your undergraduate career. Moreover, if you’re selected as the recipient of the Parkman Prize, you’ll earn an additional $5,000. The Parkman Prize is awarded to the applicant with the highest GPA during the application cycle. Gordon A. Rich had exceptional talent, energy, perseverance, and a passion for life and people. The GAR Memorial Foundation was established to carry on his legacy by awarding grants and scholarships to help students achieve their higher education goals.
