RPA Scholarship Program

Congratulations to our 2008 scholarship recipients.

David McClure
David studies environmental sciences at the Ohio State University Newark campus. He is the son of Anthony McClure of American Paper & Plastic Company.

Richard Rauschenberger
Richard is majoring in accounting at Austin Peay State University. He is the son of Donna Parker of Nashville Wraps.

RPA scholarships were established for the benefit of our members and their children and dependents in 1998. The association implemented the program to honor the efforts of young men and women who recognize and value the significance of a college education. Scholarships are awarded for academic achievement and financial need to deserving students and families.

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Eligibility
High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are legal dependents and/or children of full-time employees of any RPA member firm are eligible to participate in the RPA scholarship program. The parent-employee must have been employed for at least one year by an RPA member firm as of January 1 of the year in which scholarships are awarded.

Awards
Two $1000 scholarships are awarded yearly: the RPA Scholarship and the Dave Haber Merit Scholarship. The latter is named in honor of a former RPA board member who was steadfast in his dedication to and promotion of the entire retail packaging industry. Awards may be used at accredited colleges, universities or technical schools where the recipient will be enrolled as a full-time student. A recipient transferring from one institution to another is permitted to retain the award.

*Parents of applicants must be employed by an RPA member firm when winners are selected in April.

Selection Process
An impartial review committee composed of educators chooses the winners. Selection is based upon applicant academic records, test scores, extracurricular involvement as well as financial need. Applicants are notified of the results on or close to May 15 of each year.

Recipient Responsibilities
Scholarship recipients must enroll as full-time college students in the Fall of the year in which awards are given and continue in school for the entire academic year without interruption, barring illness, emergency or military service. Recipients are responsible for ensuring scholarship monies are delivered to their chosen institutions.

Disbursement
Scholarship checks are mailed to recipients’ home address and are made payable to the academic institution. For students on a semester system, funds are disbursed in August and December. Students on a quarterly calendar receive disbursement in August, November and February.