McCarthy Bridge to College Success Grant

• You are eligible if you meet ALL of the following:
  • At the time of your grant application, you are currently enrolled and taking classes as a College & Career Pathways (CCP) student at RTC.
  • Have completed at least two quarters of CCP courses, OR a high school credential this quarter (diploma or GED).
  • Have identified a Career Training Program to transition into.
  • You will be entering your select program at its next entry point.
• Our CCP Retention Specialists are ready to help and can walk you through the application process. They are an excellent resource if you need additional funds for school. 
  
  • Cheryl Kennedy, ckennedy@rtc.edu, direct phone (425) 235-2353, book a virtual appointment here
  • Sophie Marriott, smarriott@rtc.edu, direct phone (425) 325-6506, book a virtual appointment

Once awarded, you have 4 consecutive quarters to utilize the funds for tuition, fees, and required books, tools or equipment.

No. The McCarthy Bridge Grant is a one-time, $4,000 grant for College & Career Pathways students who plan to continue their college degree or certification training at RTC.

The application is completed online through the RTC Foundation website. Click on the “Apply Now” button to setup a password-protected account. Once your account is setup, you will have access to the grant application questions. The application asks that you have a recommendation from one of your CCP instructors.

• Grant applications open for a set timeframe Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters and are offered on a first come, first served basis. 
• You need to apply while you are currently enrolled at RTC and before you plan to start your college degree or certification program.

• Summer/Fall 2025: closed
• Winter Quarter 2026: application opens Tuesday, November 4
• Spring Quarter 2026: application opens Tuesday, February 10
• Summer/Fall 2026: application opens Tuesday, June 9

The request email is embedded in the grant application. Just fill out the name and email of your instructor and click “send request.” Your instructor will receive an email with a link to the recommendation which is in a survey format. You will see the word “completed” once your instructor completes their recommendation and uploads it to your application.

We strongly recommend that reach out to your instructor before sending the email recommendation request. This will help prevent delays in their response to your email.

No. All high school diploma, GED, English learning, College Preparation courses including the Bridge to Composition, and the Bridge to Healthcare, IT, and Automotive programs are included. You just need to have completed at least two quarters of CCP classes or a high school credential.

Once you submit a completed grant application, we will review and notify you via the email address you provide in your application.

Yes! You can apply for the general RTC Foundation Scholarships. Be sure to connect with a CCP Retention Specialist. They can help you access scholarships and additional funding.

• Cheryl Kennedy
  • ckennedy@rtc.edu
  • (425) 235-2353
  • Book a virtual appointment
• Sophie Marriott
  • smarriott@rtc.edu
  • (425) 325-6506
  • Book a virtual appointment