The Rick Platis Memorial Scholarship began in 2022.
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Rome Free Academy senior who is active in band/music, sports (school or recreational), and church who will be attending a 4-year school (any major).
Rick Platis Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1,000
Application due by:
May 1, 2026
How to Apply
Start your journey
- Please submit a high school transcript with your application.
- Applications must be submitted to your high school guidance counselor by the due date.
- On a separate sheet of paper, please write a brief essay of approximately 200 words discussing your reasons for pursuing your chosen field of study/career. Also, please comment on how the scholarship for which you are applying will be financially beneficial to you in pursuit of your goals.
Awardees
Meet Our previous awardees
2022
Alexandria Ferretti, Syracuse University for Advertising.
2025
Peter Summa III
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