Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Invest in the future and establish a plan to pay for college:
College Planning Center of Rhode Island
Learn about the possibilities of federal student aid:
FAFSA
Click here to learn about the changes to FSFSA
Stay informed - helpful local resources:
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
Learn about what is available to New Englanders:
Tuition Break for New England Residents
Invest in the future and establish a plan to pay for college:
College Planning Center of Rhode Island
Learn about the possibilities of federal student aid:
FAFSA
Click here to learn about the changes to FSFSA
Stay informed - helpful local resources:
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
Learn about what is available to New Englanders:
Tuition Break for New England Residents
Scholarships
Scholarships
Make the U Scholarship - 31 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: October 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Show academic excellence
B - Demonstrate dedication to community service
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12459/make%20the%20u%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.b7bGQLwA.dpbs
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - 180 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: October 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in 2019
B - Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
C - Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic%20heritage%20youth%20awards%20scholarship.php#sthash.WY9GLwth.dpbs
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship Program - 4 Awards - $2,000 - Deadline: October 15, 2018 - 12pm
Students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay to scholarships@americanmuscle.com describing who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. All entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied by proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently enrolled full-time in an American college, technical institute, or high school senior planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution in 2019.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11119/americanmuscle%20student%20scholarship%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.O1Y782Tt.dpbs
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: October 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19
B - Be attending a high school or another type of accredited educational institution of higher learning
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12699/branson%20shows%20inspired%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.7JuSLvYM.dpbs
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship - 100 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: October 17, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0
B - Participate in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the summer and winter Olympic Games
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13780/wendy%20s%20high%20school%20heisman%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.1k9n5CLZ.dpbs
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway - 20 Awards - $100,000 - Deadline: October 17, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States
B - Be between the ages of 18-24
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12674/dr%20pepper%20tuition%20giveaway%20scholarship.php#sthash.lZeZxpZz.dpbs
VIP Scholarship - 1 Award - $5,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a United States citizen and currently be enrolled in college or high school
B - Must be at least 13 years of age or older
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.Sl29nX8v.dpbs
Coca-Cola Scholars Program - 150 Awards - $20,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2018-2019 academic school year
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/coca%20cola%20scholars%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.00hXGqVz.dpbs
2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: November 6, 2018
These awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honor students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
spirit.prudential.com/
SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship Program - 10 Awards - $2,000 - Deadline: November 9, 2018
The SHC Youth Scholarship Program:
Applicants must have been born on or after November 9, 1998. Applicants must be entering college for the first time during the 2019-2020 school year. This means that the application is for high school seniors; for those who are in GED programs; or for those who have taken a gap year. Applicants who have experienced homelessness within the last six years are eligible to apply. Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible.
For additional info contact Amy Bradley, Director of Youth Leadership and Scholarships at amy@schoolhouseconnection.org
2019 Elks National Fndtn Most Valuable Student Scholarship -500 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: November 15, 2018
Applications will be judged at the local Elks Lodge level in December, the Elks District level in January and the State Level in February. The four RI students moving on to compete at the National level will be notified in March.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Make the U Scholarship - 31 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: October 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Show academic excellence
B - Demonstrate dedication to community service
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12459/make%20the%20u%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.b7bGQLwA.dpbs
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - 180 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: October 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in 2019
B - Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
C - Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic%20heritage%20youth%20awards%20scholarship.php#sthash.WY9GLwth.dpbs
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship Program - 4 Awards - $2,000 - Deadline: October 15, 2018 - 12pm
Students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay to scholarships@americanmuscle.com describing who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. All entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied by proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently enrolled full-time in an American college, technical institute, or high school senior planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution in 2019.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11119/americanmuscle%20student%20scholarship%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.O1Y782Tt.dpbs
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: October 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19
B - Be attending a high school or another type of accredited educational institution of higher learning
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12699/branson%20shows%20inspired%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.7JuSLvYM.dpbs
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship - 100 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: October 17, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0
B - Participate in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the summer and winter Olympic Games
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13780/wendy%20s%20high%20school%20heisman%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.1k9n5CLZ.dpbs
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway - 20 Awards - $100,000 - Deadline: October 17, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States
B - Be between the ages of 18-24
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12674/dr%20pepper%20tuition%20giveaway%20scholarship.php#sthash.lZeZxpZz.dpbs
VIP Scholarship - 1 Award - $5,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a United States citizen and currently be enrolled in college or high school
B - Must be at least 13 years of age or older
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.Sl29nX8v.dpbs
Coca-Cola Scholars Program - 150 Awards - $20,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2018-2019 academic school year
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/coca%20cola%20scholars%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.00hXGqVz.dpbs
2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: November 6, 2018
These awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honor students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
spirit.prudential.com/
SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship Program - 10 Awards - $2,000 - Deadline: November 9, 2018
The SHC Youth Scholarship Program:
- Awards scholarships to ten youth who have experienced homelessness within the last six years.
- Assists youth with financial aid processes, mental health advocacy and referrals, professional legal advocacy and referrals, and assistance in locating and establishing local contacts for general support and services.
- Builds a stable peer and adult support network for recipients, before, during, and after their college careers, and into their transition into the workforce.
- Offers young people meaningful opportunities to engage in advocacy, while providing sustained support services to help ensure graduation and success in life.
Applicants must have been born on or after November 9, 1998. Applicants must be entering college for the first time during the 2019-2020 school year. This means that the application is for high school seniors; for those who are in GED programs; or for those who have taken a gap year. Applicants who have experienced homelessness within the last six years are eligible to apply. Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible.
For additional info contact Amy Bradley, Director of Youth Leadership and Scholarships at amy@schoolhouseconnection.org
2019 Elks National Fndtn Most Valuable Student Scholarship -500 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: November 15, 2018
Applications will be judged at the local Elks Lodge level in December, the Elks District level in January and the State Level in February. The four RI students moving on to compete at the National level will be notified in March.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm