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RSM, Zach Johnson Foundation and Kids on Course Announce 2024 Shot at College Winners
CHICAGO – (July 2, 2024) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market – is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s RSM Shot at College scholarship with the Zach Johnson Foundation and Kids on Course. The scholarship provides financial support and ongoing mentorship to help three students each year pursue their passions of going to college.
The RSM Shot at College program aligns closely with the mission of Kids on Course, a nonprofit program founded by the Zach Johnson Foundation in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Kids on Course removes barriers to put students on a path to post-secondary school success and provides tutoring, enrichment and parent engagement strategies.
Interested students applied for the RSM Shot at College scholarship by writing essays about pursuing their academic passions and how this scholarship will support their journeys. Students in the Kids on Course program who are eligible for this scholarship are rising seniors, met certain criteria tied to their academic growth and demonstrated a strong record of stewardship within their schools and their communities.
There were three winners selected to receive four-year college scholarships valued at $40,000 ($10,000 per year) each and to be paired with mentors from RSM to support them on their collegiate journeys. Those students pursuing degrees aligned with RSM’s business needs who have strong academic performance will also have opportunities to participate in RSM’s Pathways program, and were invited to the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic Pro-Am where they had opportunities to earn additional prizes to support their senior classes.
This year’s Shot at College scholarship recipients are:
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Raquis Robinson |
Business |
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Jessica Vasquez-Reyes |
Nursing/Pre-Med |
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David Waweru |
Computer Science/Engineering |
“I am so proud of our continued efforts with the Zach Johnson Foundation and Kids on Course program, and the impact we’re able to collectively make for dedicated students in the Cedar Rapids community,” said Andy Bosman, chief marketing officer with RSM US LLP. “Congratulations to all of this year’s RSM Shot at College scholarship winners. I am confident that this accomplished group will continue to achieve greatness as they continue in their academic careers, and I’m honored that we are able to help support them on their journeys.”
“We truly appreciate the ongoing relationship we have with RSM to fulfill our mission to provide new opportunities for our students and families within the Kids on Course program,” said Eric Christenson, Executive Director of the Zach Johnson Foundation. “Through the RSM Shot at College program, we are able to provide the financial and mentoring support to well-deserved students.”
The three winners also had the opportunity to participate in a clinic during the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic for a chance to win additional prizes to prepare for college and put toward a team-building experience for their senior class. PGA TOUR professionals Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, and LPGA professional Brittany Lincicome helped the winners secure $750 Visa giftcards to purchase new clothes for school, new Bose headphones, iPads, and laptops to start college, and $10,000 towards a senior class celebration of their accomplishments.
The RSM Shot at College 2024 winners were officially announced during the fundraiser gala at the start of the 13th annual Zach Johnson Foundation Classic at the Cedar Rapids DoubleTree by Hilton.
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