RAM – The Cheech Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Geography
- Local/regional focus (appears to target Riverside area and surrounding communities based on context)
Overview
Purpose: To assist graduating high school seniors with college tuition. Payment is issued upon proof of registration to the university or college the student attends.
Eligibility Requirements
Required:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Committed to art or art-related study
- Portfolio of visual art (10 pages preferred)
Preferred:
- Engaged with local art community
- From a community that is historically underrepresented in the arts
Geographic Scope
Local/regional focus (appears to target Riverside area and surrounding communities based on context)
Contact Information
Applications available at:
- The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
- Riverside Art Museum
Application Submission
Applications can be submitted via:
- Dollars for Scholars (online platform)
- Physical paper application at The Cheech and Riverside Art Museum
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Option 1 - Online Application:
- Submit application through Dollars for Scholars platform
- Complete as soon as possible if already started
- Option 2 - Paper Application:
- Print physical application form
- Submit directly to The Cheech and Riverside Art Museum
Required Materials
- Portfolio of visual art (10 pages if possible)
- Proof of minimum 2.5 GPA
- Documentation of commitment to art or art-related study
- Any materials demonstrating engagement with local art community (preferred)
Application Deadline
Not specified on website; appears to be for graduating seniors (typical deadline spring of senior year).
What Riverside Art Museum actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $35K
- Median grant
- $35K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Riverside, CA.
Example grants
Riverside Arts Council · Riverside, CA
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$35K
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Fields of Work
- Arts
- Education
- Hispanic
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