Scholarships & Financial Aid
18-19_Financial_Aid_Presentation.ppt
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
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
HP Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC
B - Be 13 years or older at the time of entry
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris%20poll%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.Y0YJKrmz.dpbs
SP Scholarships - 10 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US
B - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp%20high%20school%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.ZfX5tqQm.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
NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing - 391 Awards - $500 - Deadline: November 12, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a female that is 13 years of age or older
B - Be a US citizen or permanent resident who attends school in the US or is a US citizen attending school in Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, or on a US overseas military base.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12511/ncwit%20award%20for%20aspirations%20in%20computing%20scholarship.php#sthash.j05wIdln.dpbs
Hagan Scholarship Foundation - over 300 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: November 15, 2018
The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education and graduate debt free, and to provide a practical understanding of important life skills not typically taught as a part of the school curriculum. These skills are taught via Workshops, Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Study Abroad.
Application and additional information can be found at:
www.haganscholarships.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
James Cox Student Photography Scholarships - 11 Awards - $2,500 - Deadline: November 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9451/james%20alan%20cox%20student%20photography%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.6yxcbbbB.dpbs
Real World Design Challenge Scholarships - 7 Awards - $50,000 - Deadline: November 17, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently enrolled in grade nine, ten, eleven or twelve. Students enrolled in school environments with alternative grade or level designations must be engaged in a program of study equivalent to the corresponding high school grade level.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10303/real%20world%20design%20challenge%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.CZgpHByu.dpbs
Dr Juan Andrade Jr Scholarship - 20 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited institution in the US or US territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support.
B - Have at least one parent of Hispanic Ancestry
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr%20juan%20andrade%20jr%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.bXkNnrLY.dpbs
National Space Club Scholarship - 1 Award - $10,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a senior in high school.
B - Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national%20space%20club%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.rF5PGhZJ.dpbs
VIP Scholarship - 1 Award - $5,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a United States citizen and currently enrolled in college or high school.
B - 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.SZxg0fgV.dpbs
Sixt Scholarship Program - 5 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
B - Be a graduating high school senior in the USA, academic year 2018/2019
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10645/sixt%20scholarship%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.1yiAEUht.dpbs
HP Scholarships - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC
B - Be 13 years or older at the time of entry
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris%20poll%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.HT9NZlaA.dpbs
SP Scholarships - 10 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp%20high%20school%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.fxrB455A.dpbs
Genius Loci Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
B - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15203/genius%20loci%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.d7i7PGYu.dpbs
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers - 5 Awards - $2,000 - Deadline: December 1, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
B - Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9561/barbara%20lotze%20scholarships%20for%20future%20teachers%20scholarship.php#sthash.k5qW4obG.dpbs
Look Twice, Save A Life Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: December 1, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a college student or anyone planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the 2019/2020 school year and have a valid driver's license.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13887/look%20twice%20save%20a%20life%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.7LHkGJEE.dpbs
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - 5 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: December 5, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the US.
B - Have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen%20j%20brady%20stop%20hunger%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.h6U28gNg.dpbs
AXA Achievement Scholarship - 52 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: December 14, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 United States, Washington, DC or Puerto Rico.
B - Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/axa%20achievement%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.274dCo86.dpbs
Burger King Scholars Program - 10 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: December 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have graduated from high school within the last three years or be a full-time student who is a senior at a high school or home school in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12666/burger%20king%20scholars%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.k0rUNsHC.dpbs
North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship - 5 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: December 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a US Citizen (or permanent resident)
B - Be enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student of an accredited college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11374/north%20american%20van%20lines%20logistics%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.RVBE8HHB.dpbs
Dolman Law Group Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,100 - Deadline: December 29, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year.
B - Be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11192/dolman%20law%20group%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.uZwxZApb.dpbs
SBO Essay Scholarship Contest - 10 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: December 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
B - Be planning on attending a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10084/sbo%20essay%20scholarship%20contest%20scholarship.php#sthash.pq5O4q52.dpbs
United States JCI Senate Foundation - $1,000 - Deadline: January 11, 2019
Each year, the USJCI Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full time study.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
usjcisenate.org/scholarship-program
National Beta Scholarships - 250 Awards - $20,000 - Deadline: January 24, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a 12th grade student who is an active National Beta member.
B - Be planning on attending university or college at an accredited institution during the 2019/2020 school year.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14464/national%20beta%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.mo2FUN5R.dpbs
Safe Pedestrians Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a high school senior who will be enrolled in college the following semester.
B - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15051/safe%20pedestrians%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.BCanYues.dpbs
Redfin Scholarship - 2 Awards - $2,500 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college attending an accredited university or college.
B - Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14245/redfin%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.hX3FLH72.dpbs
Future Contractors Scholarship - 1 Award - $750 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a citizen or resident of the United States.
B - Be a graduating high school senior or are currently enrolled college student who is interested in pursuing a career as a contractor.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15184/future%20contractors%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.f3Xnikd2.dpbs
DeNovo Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will be enrolled in a college or university in the US.
B - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15375/de%20novo%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.uAZ7N0ZV.dpbs
VIP Voice Scholarship - 1 Award - $5,000 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
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 - Be at least 13 years of age or older.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.k7KImQpA.dpbs
10 Words or Less Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2019.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10%20words%20or%20less%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.eykJjkoU.dpbs
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship - 100 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: February 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolling as part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student, attending accredited colleges or universities.
B - Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 70 on a 100 point (%) scale. Most scholarships have a minimum GPA of 3.0/80.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15382/society%20of%20manufacturing%20engineers%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.LYK1CaWX.dpbs
Yonkers Honda Driving Memories Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: February 4, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating senior in high school or a current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college.
B - Be between the ages of 16 and 22.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15057/yonkers%20honda%20driving%20memories%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.RbaVNJJK.dpbs
2019 New England Service Scholarship for Rhode Island - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: February 8, 2019
On behalf of the Red Sox Foundation, this scholarship program awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior attending one of select Rhode Island public high schools based on 1) Demonstrated Community Service, 2) Academic Performance and 3) Eligibility for Financial Aid. Applicants must be high school seniors pursuing a two or four-year degree at any college, or university in the fall, 2019.
Application and additional information can be found at:
www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/#Rhode-Island
Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington - Deadline: February 28, 2019
Scholarship is eligible to Barrington residents pursuing a post-secondary education.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
Community_Scholarship_Fund_Application_2019.pdf
HP Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: February 28, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC.
B - Be 13 years or older at the time of entry.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris%20poll%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.7YvflJns.dpbs
Cosmetology Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: March 1, 2019
To be eligbile for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolling as part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student, attending accredited colleges or universities.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15074/cosmetology%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.fJMHVA2t.dpbs
Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship - 20 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: March 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cyber security or information assurance.
B - GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13484/information%20security%20undergraduate%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.Y6eJp5Xd.dpbs
Rhode Island Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: March 15, 2019
The Rhode Island Retired Teachers' Association announces its nineteenth Annual Thousand Dollar ($1000.00) Scholarship to be awarded to a deserving student who is graduating from a Rhode Island Public High School. This scholarship provides financial assistance to a Rhode Island senior who has a good academic record as well involvement in school and community activities. Financial need will also be one of the criteria.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Applicant must be an attendee at one of the public high schools within the East Bay and Newport County Retired Teachers' Associations area.
B - Applicant must be accepted as an undergraduate for the 2019-2020 academic school year at an accredited post-secondary educational institution on a full time basis.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
2018-2019_RI_Retired_Teachers_Assoc_Scholarship.pdf
Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship - 7 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: March 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a total SAT score of 1220 or higher and/or an ACT composite score of 27 or above.
B - 3.5 or better for high school applicants.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12800/donald%20and%20barbara%20mozley%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.nqccMY70.dpbs
KFC REACH Educational Grant Program - 50 Awards - $3,000 - Deadline: March 28, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Plan on attending school during the 2019/2020 school year.
B - Work or have been employed at KFC.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13403/kfc%20reach%20educational%20grant%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.eookhy3P.dpbs
You Deserve It Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: March 29, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.
B - Must be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you%20deserve%20it%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.2J7kCLxT.dpbs
Paul S. Mills Scholarship - 20 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: March 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a full or part-time student enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate college or university program.
B - Be pursuing a course of study in a financial service field.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12243/paul%20s%20mills%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.i5crStRb.dpbs
Boule Foundation Scholarship - 5 Awards - $4,000 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
B - Be graduating from high school in the spring of 2019 and entering college as a Full-Time Freshman in the Fall of 2019 and be of African-American descent.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15550/boule%20foundation%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.EfO1EiCm.dpbs
Kezian Science Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,200 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 18 years of age.
B - Be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2019.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14576/kezian%20science%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.pt2uWZAU.dpbs
Enterprise Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B - Must be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15371/enterprise%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.aRofTkmb.dpbs
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship - 40 Awards - $3,500 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a childhood cancer survivor who has demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15058/beyond%20the%20cure%20ambassador%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.pjOAAVdy.dpbs
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship - 80 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior.
B - Plan on attending a school in the automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair fields.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15065/university%20of%20the%20aftermarket%20foundation%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.0XAqlG06.dpbs
Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust - 1 Award - up to full one year's tuition - Deadline: March 31, 2019
The Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Parents of Paul F. Ronci to provide an annual scholarship to a full-time student who has attained academic excellence, demonstrates financial need, is a Rhode Island resident, aspires to further the good of humanity, and who otherwise displays leadership skills and a desire to better society.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be in top 10% class rank
B - Must submit completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (available through your high school Guidance Department)
C - Must submit a handwritten essay setting forth applicant's goals, ambitions and desires with specific reference to what applicant intends to accomplish for the good of humanity (Maximum of two pages).
D - Must have been a resident of Rhode Island for 10 of the last 12 years. Proof of residency required.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
www.paulfronci-scholarship.org/index.html
Project Yellow Light Video Scholarship - 10 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently in high school or college.
B - Be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2019.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12245/project%20yellow%20light%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.dt6P35WZ.dpbs
Intel ISEF Scholarship Awards - 600 Awards - $75,000 - Deadline: April 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be in grades 9-12 or equivalent; and
B - Not have reached age 20 on or before May 1 preceding the Intel ISEF.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9438/intel%20isef%20awards%20scholarship.php#sthash.oCiL6449.dpbs
Warwick Symphony Orchestra Scholarship - 1 Award - Deadline: April 1, 2019
Criteria for applying for the WSO Scholarship requires the applicant:
A - to be graduating from a Rhode Island high school and be studying an orchestral instrument privately. Instruments include: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, orchestral percussion.
B - to be able to demonstrate their acceptance to an accredited college as a Music Major.
C - to be able to provide an endorsement/recommendation from their private teacher and their school instrumental director.
D - to submit a video recording capturing a performance from the standard solo repertoire for your instrument.
E - to complete the Scholarship Application requirements and submit bu the stated deadline of April 1, 2019.
All interested students should review the requirements and apply at:
www.wsori.org/guidelines
Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. 2019 College Scholarship Program - 8 Awards - $500 - Deadline: April 3, 2019
Pawtucket Credit Union is pleased to announce our participation in the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. 2019 College Scholarship Program. The Association's 2019 College Scholarship Program will award eight (8) $500 college scholarships.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in or accepted to a college/university undergraduate program.
B - The applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of the sponsoring credit union (Pawtucket Credit Union).
C - The applicant must complete a current Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. scholarship application form and submit it with the other required material to the sponsoring credit union.
D - Students must submit the following items with their completed applications. All items requested must be received in order for the application to qualify for consideration. All of these pieces are an essential part of the scholarship application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1 - Completed Application (in black ink) due April 3, 2019.
2 - Academic Transcript
3 - A 250-word essay describing what career you wish to pursue when you complete your education and why.
4 - A detailed list of volunteer and community activities.
5 - A letter of support from a person in authority at a non-profit organization, hospital or other charitable organization that you are actively involved in serving as a volunteer.
6 - The credit union will also have to identify applicant or parent/guardian as a member in order for the application to be considered complete.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
ccua_college_scholarship_application_2019.pdf
Rhode Island PBS Scholarship - up to $15,000 annually - Deadline: April 5, 2019
In 2017, Rhode Island PBS established the Rhode Island PBS Scholarship. The scholarship offers awards to residents of Rhode Island PBS' demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:
A - Must be resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts.
B - Must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution, or currently be enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution.
C - Must be able to provide a recommendation letter from a teacher or a professional who can attest to the applicant's merit towards a successful career in noted fields.
D - Awards are renewable for an additional three years, up to $15,000, annually.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
www.rifoundation.org/WorkingTogether/ForScholarshipSeekers/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/RhodeIslandPBSScholarship.aspx
The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity - 2 Awards (minimum) - Deadline: April 11, 2019
The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity will provide a minimum of two college scholarships for high school seniors. Students will submit an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI, in context with the present time.
A - Scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to enroll in an institute of higher learning for a minimum of six credits.
B - Entries must consist of an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter in context with the present time. Written submissions such as essays, stories, or poems should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words.
C - Entries will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for a presentation of ideas that is clear, articulate, and logically organized.
D - Entries will be the sole work of the entrant. This is a one-time scholarship, and is non-renewable.
E - Scholarship awards will be provided directly to the award recipients upon evidence of enrollment.
F - No entrant can be a relative of a Slom Scholarship Committee member.
G - Only complete applications will be considered.
Additional information and application can be found at:
www.tourosynagogue.org/history-learning/tsf-intro-menu
Or in the following attachment:
2019_aaron_and_rita_slom_scholarship.pdf
Military Spouses of Newport - multiple scholarships, amounts ranging from $500-$2,500 - Deadline: April 12, 2019
The Military Spouses of Newport ( MSoN) 2019 Scholarship opportunity provides for a merit based scholarship for graduating high school students with a parent that has a military affiliation here in Rhode Island. Multiple scholarships will be awarded in monetary amounts ranging from $500-$2,500.
Additional information and application can be found at:
www.milspousenewport.org/scholarships
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships - 42 Awards - $3,000 - Deadline: April 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a high school senior planning to enter a four-year college or university with intent to major in Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12541/national%20dairy%20shrine%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.RbHhpVd6.dpbs
Len Assante Scholarship Fund - 10 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a high school senior planning to enroll for classes in the Fall of 2019.
B - Be enrolled in a program that is groundwater industry-related, such as hydrogeology, water resource management, water well construction and supply, geology, etc.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10052/len%20assante%20scholarship%20fund%20scholarship.php#sthash.RWN0ajm7.dpbs
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship - 10 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: April 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a 2.5 or higher GPA and be a high school senior or college student.
B - Plan on taking courses related to Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry or Hospitality
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14886/pursuit%20of%20excellence%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.PAxWs7d2.dpbs
Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarship 2019 - 2 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 19, 2019
Applicant shall be a RI resident attending a RI high school, a US citizen, and have applied to and been accepted into a US Department of Education accredited 4 year college or school majoring in an art field. Approved areas of study include: Art, Photographic Studies, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Art Education, Animation, Commercial Arts, Textile Design & Studio Arts.
Please see attachment for additional information and application:
desiree_mesolella_art_scholarship_2019.pdf
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial DANCE Scholarship - $2,500 - Deadline: April 25, 2019
The LivForYou Foundation is pleased to announce, it will be awarding $2,500 to a Rhode Island resident with formal/competitive dance training to attend any college/university as a full time student.
Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
A - Must be a graduating high school senior
B -Rhode Island resident
C - Must be accepted as a full time student in a college/university undergraduate program
D - Applicant should have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
E - Must have at least 5 years of formal/competitive dance training
Applications and additional requirements regarding submission can be found at:
www.livforyou.org/dance-scholarship
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial CHEERLEADING Scholarship - $2,500 - Deadline: April 25, 2019
The LivForYou Foundation is pleased to announce, it will be awarding $2,500 to a Rhode Island Cheerleader with to attend any college/university as a full time student.
Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
A - Must be a graduating high school senior
B -Must be a varsity cheerleader (or all star equivalent)
C - Rhode Island resident
D - Must be accepted and/or enrolled as a full time student in a college/university undergraduate program (must include proof of acceptance; a copy of acceptance letter)
E - Applicant should have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
Applications and additional requirements regarding submission can be found at:
www.livforyou.org/cheerleading-scholarship
2019 Investing in your Future College Scholarship - 4 Awards - $8,000 - Deadline: April 26, 2019
Pawtucket Credit Union is pleased to announce the 2019 Investing in your Future College Scholarship and its specifications. Pawtucket Credit Union (PCU) will extend four (4) $8,000 scholarships to be dispersed over four consecutive years. The scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,000 per year during their four-year college period, and as long as the student is in good-standing and enrolled full-time at the college/university.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a member of Pawtucket Credit Union. At least a custodial savings account in the applicant's name if minor.
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
- Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a four-year college/university undergraduate program. Proof of acceptance/enrollment must be submitted with the application.
- Applications must be received by Friday, April 26, 2019. (Applications received after this date will not be considered.)
- Any extra material sent (i.e. transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will not be considered. Please do not send them.
- Pawtucket Credit Union employees and their children are not eligible.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Completed application
- 350-500 word essay
- Proof of acceptance into college or a university undergraduate program. Please include a photocopy of the acceptance letter.
- Any extra material will be discarded and not considered. Please do not send them.
Please see attachment for application and additional information:
2019_pawtucket_credit_union_application_form.pdf
John F Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship - 8 Awards - $2,500 each - Deadline: April 30, 2019
United Auto Workers Local 571 is pleased to announce the availability of eight (8) annual John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship Awards of $2,500.00 each to graduating high school seniors, pursuing a higher education, who meet the qualifying guidelines.
Eligibility to apply for these scholarship awards is limited to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing. Applications for the scholarship awards for 2019 are available from your Grievance Representative or at the link listed below.
The following guidelines will prevail in selecting the recipients and awarding the scholarships:
A - All applications must be received, by mail only, at the MDA-UAW Office, PO Box 7275, Groton, CT 06340 Attn: Recording Secretary, no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2019. No hand-carried applications will be accepted.
B - All timely applications will be reviewed and eight recipients will be selected by an impartial committee of three nonmembers of the Union. Incomplete or late applications will not be processed.
C - The scholarship awards will consist of eight awards of two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) each.
D - One (1) runner-up will be selected by the impartial committee in the event one of the winners becomes disqualified.
E - Upon proof of enrollment, the $2,500.00 awards will be mailed directly to the college that each winner attends.
Each student applicant's high school academic and social achievements are the most important considerations in choosing the winners; however, it should be noted that in the selection process a significant emphasis and/or tie breaker factor will be placed on the financial need of the students.
Student applicants should take care to provide all the information requested of them on the application form. Additionally, they should check with their high school guidance departments in sufficient time prior to the deadline to ensure that their school has forwarded the required data to the scholarship committee.
region9a.uaw.org/uaw-local-571/forms-0/scholarhip-form
Allen Chi Gaming Scholarship - 25 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently attending a high school, college, or university.
B - Be studying for gaming related career or passionate about finding ways to promote gamification.
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15491/allen%20chi%20gaming%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.GNnY62y5.dpbs
AMVETS National Scholarships - 12 Awards - $4,000 - Deadline: April 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a deserving high school senior or high school JROTC student.
B - Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the Fall of 2019.
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9590/amvets%20national%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.xrucPwkX.dpbs
The Providence Chapter of Chums, Inc - Constance Edmonds Scholarship - Deadline: April 30, 2019
Students must be US citizens of African-American or Black descent graduating in 2019 from a high school (public, technical, charter, private or parochial) located in Rhode Island, Attleboro, Fall River or Seekonk, Massachusetts, and will be attending an institution of higher learning or technical education in the Fall semester of 2019.
Please see attachment for application and additional information:
2019_constance_edmonds_scholarship.pdf
Alice Sullivan Memorial Scholarship - minimum $800 - Deadline: May 1, 2019
The Alice Sullivan memorial Scholarship application is for interested female high school and/or female collegiate student-athlete who expresses interest in coaching, officiating and/or athletic administration.
Application and additional info can be found at:
www.riil.org/page/4632
Paradigm Challenge Scholarship - $100,000 - 100 Awards - Deadline: May 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be 18 years or younger.
B - Demonstrate a solution to a real-life problem using kindness, creativity, and collaboration.
Application and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12702/the%20paradigm%20challenge%20scholarship.php#sthash.nhH68aJR.dpbs
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - various - ranges from $3,000 to $15,000 yrly - Deadline: May 1, 2019 due 12pm
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, the community or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, grit and passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving future goals, and leadership qualities.
Application, requirements and additional information can be found at:
spscholars.secure.force.com/applyNow/New_Application_Direct
United Italian American Inc. Scholarship - Deadline: May 3, 2019 by 5:00pm
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a Rhode Island resident
B - Able to demonstrate financial need
C - Rank in the top 5% of your graduating high school class or have a college GPA of 3.75 or higher
D - Leadership in school and/or community
E - Accepted or enrolled in a two-or four-year college or university
The award amounts vary and the scholarship may be renewable.
Application can be found at:
www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35042%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35042&sid=5741
Chiefs of Police Secretaries Association - 1 Award - $500 - postmarked by Monday, May 13, 2019
The Rhode Island Chiefs of Police Secretaries Association (COPSA) will be offering a scholarship in the amount of $500 this year to be awarded in June, 2019. This one-time award will be given to a high school senior, or anyone possessing a GED, from any Rhode Island high school who has been accepted into a BUSINESS program and has a good scholastic average.
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, May 13, 2019. Send completed forms, letters and transcript to:
COPSA Scholarship Committee
Attn: Lori Anderson
Johnston Police Department 1651 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Application and additional information can be found at:
smithfieldpd.com/rhode-island-chiefs-of-police-secretaries-association-copsa-scholarship/
Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's Music Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: May 15, 2019
The Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's will provide a $1500 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is planning to pursue a degree in a music-related field. The applicant must be a resident of Bristol, Warren, Barrington, or Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who has been accepted to an accredited two year or four year college as a full-time student. Eligible students must submit a completed application form postmarked by May 15 along with the following items:
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the student's private or high school teacher.
- Official high school transcripts.
- Financial aid award letter from the college that the student will be attending.
Please see attachment for application and additional information:
2018-19_comm_concert_series_scholarship_application.pdf
Got a Spine Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: June 2, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be attending college or university no later than October of 2019.
B - Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10634/got%20a%20spine%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.QqnoeWUE.dpbs
Columbian Award & Vincent A. Buddy Cianci Scholarships - 6 Awards - $500, 2 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: June 19, 2019
The Order Sons of Italy in America and Loggia Piave 364 Sons of Italy is pleased to announce that the annual Columbian Award and Vincent A. Buddy Cianci Scholarship Awards will be presented at the Columbus Day dinner in October, 2019, and St. Joseph's Day dinner in March, 2020.
The Columbian Awards are presented to a high school male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The award is $500 each. There are six of these awards.
The Vincent A. Buddy Cianci Scholarships are presented to a high school senior male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The Award is $1,000 each. All applications must meet these standards.
A - The student must be a senior.
B - The student must have an Italian surname; if not, maternal or paternal grandparents have to.
C - Be of Italian descent, and so noted on the application.
D - The student must be an outstanding scholar athlete.
For application and additional info see attached:
columbian_award_vincent_a_buddy_cianci_scholarship.pdf
10 Words or Less Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: June 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2019
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10%20words%20or%20less%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.68AM0Cil.dpbs
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
HP Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC
B - Be 13 years or older at the time of entry
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris%20poll%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.Y0YJKrmz.dpbs
SP Scholarships - 10 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US
B - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp%20high%20school%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.ZfX5tqQm.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
NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing - 391 Awards - $500 - Deadline: November 12, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a female that is 13 years of age or older
B - Be a US citizen or permanent resident who attends school in the US or is a US citizen attending school in Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, or on a US overseas military base.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12511/ncwit%20award%20for%20aspirations%20in%20computing%20scholarship.php#sthash.j05wIdln.dpbs
Hagan Scholarship Foundation - over 300 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: November 15, 2018
The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education and graduate debt free, and to provide a practical understanding of important life skills not typically taught as a part of the school curriculum. These skills are taught via Workshops, Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Study Abroad.
Application and additional information can be found at:
www.haganscholarships.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
James Cox Student Photography Scholarships - 11 Awards - $2,500 - Deadline: November 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9451/james%20alan%20cox%20student%20photography%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.6yxcbbbB.dpbs
Real World Design Challenge Scholarships - 7 Awards - $50,000 - Deadline: November 17, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently enrolled in grade nine, ten, eleven or twelve. Students enrolled in school environments with alternative grade or level designations must be engaged in a program of study equivalent to the corresponding high school grade level.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10303/real%20world%20design%20challenge%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.CZgpHByu.dpbs
Dr Juan Andrade Jr Scholarship - 20 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited institution in the US or US territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support.
B - Have at least one parent of Hispanic Ancestry
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr%20juan%20andrade%20jr%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.bXkNnrLY.dpbs
National Space Club Scholarship - 1 Award - $10,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a senior in high school.
B - Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12191/national%20space%20club%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.rF5PGhZJ.dpbs
VIP Scholarship - 1 Award - $5,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a United States citizen and currently enrolled in college or high school.
B - 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.SZxg0fgV.dpbs
Sixt Scholarship Program - 5 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
B - Be a graduating high school senior in the USA, academic year 2018/2019
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10645/sixt%20scholarship%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.1yiAEUht.dpbs
HP Scholarships - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC
B - Be 13 years or older at the time of entry
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris%20poll%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.HT9NZlaA.dpbs
SP Scholarships - 10 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp%20high%20school%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.fxrB455A.dpbs
Genius Loci Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: November 30, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
B - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15203/genius%20loci%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.d7i7PGYu.dpbs
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers - 5 Awards - $2,000 - Deadline: December 1, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
B - Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9561/barbara%20lotze%20scholarships%20for%20future%20teachers%20scholarship.php#sthash.k5qW4obG.dpbs
Look Twice, Save A Life Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: December 1, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a college student or anyone planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the 2019/2020 school year and have a valid driver's license.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13887/look%20twice%20save%20a%20life%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.7LHkGJEE.dpbs
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - 5 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: December 5, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the US.
B - Have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen%20j%20brady%20stop%20hunger%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.h6U28gNg.dpbs
AXA Achievement Scholarship - 52 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: December 14, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 United States, Washington, DC or Puerto Rico.
B - Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/axa%20achievement%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.274dCo86.dpbs
Burger King Scholars Program - 10 Awards - various amounts - Deadline: December 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have graduated from high school within the last three years or be a full-time student who is a senior at a high school or home school in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12666/burger%20king%20scholars%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.k0rUNsHC.dpbs
North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship - 5 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: December 15, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a US Citizen (or permanent resident)
B - Be enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student of an accredited college/university within the United States for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11374/north%20american%20van%20lines%20logistics%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.RVBE8HHB.dpbs
Dolman Law Group Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,100 - Deadline: December 29, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year.
B - Be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11192/dolman%20law%20group%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.uZwxZApb.dpbs
SBO Essay Scholarship Contest - 10 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: December 31, 2018
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
B - Be planning on attending a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10084/sbo%20essay%20scholarship%20contest%20scholarship.php#sthash.pq5O4q52.dpbs
United States JCI Senate Foundation - $1,000 - Deadline: January 11, 2019
Each year, the USJCI Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full time study.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
usjcisenate.org/scholarship-program
National Beta Scholarships - 250 Awards - $20,000 - Deadline: January 24, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a 12th grade student who is an active National Beta member.
B - Be planning on attending university or college at an accredited institution during the 2019/2020 school year.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14464/national%20beta%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.mo2FUN5R.dpbs
Safe Pedestrians Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a high school senior who will be enrolled in college the following semester.
B - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15051/safe%20pedestrians%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.BCanYues.dpbs
Redfin Scholarship - 2 Awards - $2,500 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college attending an accredited university or college.
B - Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14245/redfin%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.hX3FLH72.dpbs
Future Contractors Scholarship - 1 Award - $750 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a citizen or resident of the United States.
B - Be a graduating high school senior or are currently enrolled college student who is interested in pursuing a career as a contractor.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15184/future%20contractors%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.f3Xnikd2.dpbs
DeNovo Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will be enrolled in a college or university in the US.
B - Be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15375/de%20novo%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.uAZ7N0ZV.dpbs
VIP Voice Scholarship - 1 Award - $5,000 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
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 - Be at least 13 years of age or older.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.k7KImQpA.dpbs
10 Words or Less Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: January 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2019.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10%20words%20or%20less%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.eykJjkoU.dpbs
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship - 100 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: February 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolling as part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student, attending accredited colleges or universities.
B - Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 70 on a 100 point (%) scale. Most scholarships have a minimum GPA of 3.0/80.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15382/society%20of%20manufacturing%20engineers%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.LYK1CaWX.dpbs
Yonkers Honda Driving Memories Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: February 4, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating senior in high school or a current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college.
B - Be between the ages of 16 and 22.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15057/yonkers%20honda%20driving%20memories%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.RbaVNJJK.dpbs
2019 New England Service Scholarship for Rhode Island - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: February 8, 2019
On behalf of the Red Sox Foundation, this scholarship program awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior attending one of select Rhode Island public high schools based on 1) Demonstrated Community Service, 2) Academic Performance and 3) Eligibility for Financial Aid. Applicants must be high school seniors pursuing a two or four-year degree at any college, or university in the fall, 2019.
Application and additional information can be found at:
www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/#Rhode-Island
Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington - Deadline: February 28, 2019
Scholarship is eligible to Barrington residents pursuing a post-secondary education.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
Community_Scholarship_Fund_Application_2019.pdf
HP Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: February 28, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC.
B - Be 13 years or older at the time of entry.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14804/harris%20poll%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.7YvflJns.dpbs
Cosmetology Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: March 1, 2019
To be eligbile for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolling as part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student, attending accredited colleges or universities.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15074/cosmetology%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.fJMHVA2t.dpbs
Information Security Undergraduate Scholarship - 20 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: March 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cyber security or information assurance.
B - GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13484/information%20security%20undergraduate%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.Y6eJp5Xd.dpbs
Rhode Island Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: March 15, 2019
The Rhode Island Retired Teachers' Association announces its nineteenth Annual Thousand Dollar ($1000.00) Scholarship to be awarded to a deserving student who is graduating from a Rhode Island Public High School. This scholarship provides financial assistance to a Rhode Island senior who has a good academic record as well involvement in school and community activities. Financial need will also be one of the criteria.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Applicant must be an attendee at one of the public high schools within the East Bay and Newport County Retired Teachers' Associations area.
B - Applicant must be accepted as an undergraduate for the 2019-2020 academic school year at an accredited post-secondary educational institution on a full time basis.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
2018-2019_RI_Retired_Teachers_Assoc_Scholarship.pdf
Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship - 7 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: March 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a total SAT score of 1220 or higher and/or an ACT composite score of 27 or above.
B - 3.5 or better for high school applicants.
Applications and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12800/donald%20and%20barbara%20mozley%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.nqccMY70.dpbs
KFC REACH Educational Grant Program - 50 Awards - $3,000 - Deadline: March 28, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Plan on attending school during the 2019/2020 school year.
B - Work or have been employed at KFC.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13403/kfc%20reach%20educational%20grant%20program%20scholarship.php#sthash.eookhy3P.dpbs
You Deserve It Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: March 29, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.
B - Must be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you%20deserve%20it%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.2J7kCLxT.dpbs
Paul S. Mills Scholarship - 20 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: March 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a full or part-time student enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate college or university program.
B - Be pursuing a course of study in a financial service field.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12243/paul%20s%20mills%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.i5crStRb.dpbs
Boule Foundation Scholarship - 5 Awards - $4,000 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
B - Be graduating from high school in the spring of 2019 and entering college as a Full-Time Freshman in the Fall of 2019 and be of African-American descent.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15550/boule%20foundation%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.EfO1EiCm.dpbs
Kezian Science Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,200 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be at least 18 years of age.
B - Be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2019.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14576/kezian%20science%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.pt2uWZAU.dpbs
Enterprise Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B - Must be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15371/enterprise%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.aRofTkmb.dpbs
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship - 40 Awards - $3,500 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a childhood cancer survivor who has demonstrated the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination and motivation.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15058/beyond%20the%20cure%20ambassador%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.pjOAAVdy.dpbs
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship - 80 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: March 31, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a graduating high school senior.
B - Plan on attending a school in the automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair fields.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15065/university%20of%20the%20aftermarket%20foundation%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.0XAqlG06.dpbs
Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust - 1 Award - up to full one year's tuition - Deadline: March 31, 2019
The Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Parents of Paul F. Ronci to provide an annual scholarship to a full-time student who has attained academic excellence, demonstrates financial need, is a Rhode Island resident, aspires to further the good of humanity, and who otherwise displays leadership skills and a desire to better society.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be in top 10% class rank
B - Must submit completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (available through your high school Guidance Department)
C - Must submit a handwritten essay setting forth applicant's goals, ambitions and desires with specific reference to what applicant intends to accomplish for the good of humanity (Maximum of two pages).
D - Must have been a resident of Rhode Island for 10 of the last 12 years. Proof of residency required.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
www.paulfronci-scholarship.org/index.html
Project Yellow Light Video Scholarship - 10 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently in high school or college.
B - Be attending a College or University in the Fall of 2019.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12245/project%20yellow%20light%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.dt6P35WZ.dpbs
Intel ISEF Scholarship Awards - 600 Awards - $75,000 - Deadline: April 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be in grades 9-12 or equivalent; and
B - Not have reached age 20 on or before May 1 preceding the Intel ISEF.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9438/intel%20isef%20awards%20scholarship.php#sthash.oCiL6449.dpbs
Warwick Symphony Orchestra Scholarship - 1 Award - Deadline: April 1, 2019
Criteria for applying for the WSO Scholarship requires the applicant:
A - to be graduating from a Rhode Island high school and be studying an orchestral instrument privately. Instruments include: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, orchestral percussion.
B - to be able to demonstrate their acceptance to an accredited college as a Music Major.
C - to be able to provide an endorsement/recommendation from their private teacher and their school instrumental director.
D - to submit a video recording capturing a performance from the standard solo repertoire for your instrument.
E - to complete the Scholarship Application requirements and submit bu the stated deadline of April 1, 2019.
All interested students should review the requirements and apply at:
www.wsori.org/guidelines
Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. 2019 College Scholarship Program - 8 Awards - $500 - Deadline: April 3, 2019
Pawtucket Credit Union is pleased to announce our participation in the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. 2019 College Scholarship Program. The Association's 2019 College Scholarship Program will award eight (8) $500 college scholarships.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in or accepted to a college/university undergraduate program.
B - The applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of the sponsoring credit union (Pawtucket Credit Union).
C - The applicant must complete a current Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. scholarship application form and submit it with the other required material to the sponsoring credit union.
D - Students must submit the following items with their completed applications. All items requested must be received in order for the application to qualify for consideration. All of these pieces are an essential part of the scholarship application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1 - Completed Application (in black ink) due April 3, 2019.
2 - Academic Transcript
3 - A 250-word essay describing what career you wish to pursue when you complete your education and why.
4 - A detailed list of volunteer and community activities.
5 - A letter of support from a person in authority at a non-profit organization, hospital or other charitable organization that you are actively involved in serving as a volunteer.
6 - The credit union will also have to identify applicant or parent/guardian as a member in order for the application to be considered complete.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
ccua_college_scholarship_application_2019.pdf
Rhode Island PBS Scholarship - up to $15,000 annually - Deadline: April 5, 2019
In 2017, Rhode Island PBS established the Rhode Island PBS Scholarship. The scholarship offers awards to residents of Rhode Island PBS' demographic market area who demonstrate promise of a successful career in the fields of broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:
A - Must be resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts.
B - Must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution, or currently be enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution.
C - Must be able to provide a recommendation letter from a teacher or a professional who can attest to the applicant's merit towards a successful career in noted fields.
D - Awards are renewable for an additional three years, up to $15,000, annually.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
www.rifoundation.org/WorkingTogether/ForScholarshipSeekers/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/RhodeIslandPBSScholarship.aspx
The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity - 2 Awards (minimum) - Deadline: April 11, 2019
The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity will provide a minimum of two college scholarships for high school seniors. Students will submit an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI, in context with the present time.
A - Scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to enroll in an institute of higher learning for a minimum of six credits.
B - Entries must consist of an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter in context with the present time. Written submissions such as essays, stories, or poems should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words.
C - Entries will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for a presentation of ideas that is clear, articulate, and logically organized.
D - Entries will be the sole work of the entrant. This is a one-time scholarship, and is non-renewable.
E - Scholarship awards will be provided directly to the award recipients upon evidence of enrollment.
F - No entrant can be a relative of a Slom Scholarship Committee member.
G - Only complete applications will be considered.
Additional information and application can be found at:
www.tourosynagogue.org/history-learning/tsf-intro-menu
Or in the following attachment:
2019_aaron_and_rita_slom_scholarship.pdf
Military Spouses of Newport - multiple scholarships, amounts ranging from $500-$2,500 - Deadline: April 12, 2019
The Military Spouses of Newport ( MSoN) 2019 Scholarship opportunity provides for a merit based scholarship for graduating high school students with a parent that has a military affiliation here in Rhode Island. Multiple scholarships will be awarded in monetary amounts ranging from $500-$2,500.
Additional information and application can be found at:
www.milspousenewport.org/scholarships
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships - 42 Awards - $3,000 - Deadline: April 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a high school senior planning to enter a four-year college or university with intent to major in Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12541/national%20dairy%20shrine%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.RbHhpVd6.dpbs
Len Assante Scholarship Fund - 10 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a high school senior planning to enroll for classes in the Fall of 2019.
B - Be enrolled in a program that is groundwater industry-related, such as hydrogeology, water resource management, water well construction and supply, geology, etc.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10052/len%20assante%20scholarship%20fund%20scholarship.php#sthash.RWN0ajm7.dpbs
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship - 10 Awards - $10,000 - Deadline: April 15, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Have a 2.5 or higher GPA and be a high school senior or college student.
B - Plan on taking courses related to Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry or Hospitality
Applications and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14886/pursuit%20of%20excellence%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.PAxWs7d2.dpbs
Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarship 2019 - 2 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 19, 2019
Applicant shall be a RI resident attending a RI high school, a US citizen, and have applied to and been accepted into a US Department of Education accredited 4 year college or school majoring in an art field. Approved areas of study include: Art, Photographic Studies, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Art Education, Animation, Commercial Arts, Textile Design & Studio Arts.
Please see attachment for additional information and application:
desiree_mesolella_art_scholarship_2019.pdf
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial DANCE Scholarship - $2,500 - Deadline: April 25, 2019
The LivForYou Foundation is pleased to announce, it will be awarding $2,500 to a Rhode Island resident with formal/competitive dance training to attend any college/university as a full time student.
Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
A - Must be a graduating high school senior
B -Rhode Island resident
C - Must be accepted as a full time student in a college/university undergraduate program
D - Applicant should have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
E - Must have at least 5 years of formal/competitive dance training
Applications and additional requirements regarding submission can be found at:
www.livforyou.org/dance-scholarship
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial CHEERLEADING Scholarship - $2,500 - Deadline: April 25, 2019
The LivForYou Foundation is pleased to announce, it will be awarding $2,500 to a Rhode Island Cheerleader with to attend any college/university as a full time student.
Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:
A - Must be a graduating high school senior
B -Must be a varsity cheerleader (or all star equivalent)
C - Rhode Island resident
D - Must be accepted and/or enrolled as a full time student in a college/university undergraduate program (must include proof of acceptance; a copy of acceptance letter)
E - Applicant should have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
Applications and additional requirements regarding submission can be found at:
www.livforyou.org/cheerleading-scholarship
2019 Investing in your Future College Scholarship - 4 Awards - $8,000 - Deadline: April 26, 2019
Pawtucket Credit Union is pleased to announce the 2019 Investing in your Future College Scholarship and its specifications. Pawtucket Credit Union (PCU) will extend four (4) $8,000 scholarships to be dispersed over four consecutive years. The scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,000 per year during their four-year college period, and as long as the student is in good-standing and enrolled full-time at the college/university.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a member of Pawtucket Credit Union. At least a custodial savings account in the applicant's name if minor.
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
- Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a four-year college/university undergraduate program. Proof of acceptance/enrollment must be submitted with the application.
- Applications must be received by Friday, April 26, 2019. (Applications received after this date will not be considered.)
- Any extra material sent (i.e. transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will not be considered. Please do not send them.
- Pawtucket Credit Union employees and their children are not eligible.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Completed application
- 350-500 word essay
- Proof of acceptance into college or a university undergraduate program. Please include a photocopy of the acceptance letter.
- Any extra material will be discarded and not considered. Please do not send them.
Please see attachment for application and additional information:
2019_pawtucket_credit_union_application_form.pdf
John F Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship - 8 Awards - $2,500 each - Deadline: April 30, 2019
United Auto Workers Local 571 is pleased to announce the availability of eight (8) annual John F. Saffomilla and E. Roy Colville Scholarship Awards of $2,500.00 each to graduating high school seniors, pursuing a higher education, who meet the qualifying guidelines.
Eligibility to apply for these scholarship awards is limited to graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a Local 571 member in good standing. Applications for the scholarship awards for 2019 are available from your Grievance Representative or at the link listed below.
The following guidelines will prevail in selecting the recipients and awarding the scholarships:
A - All applications must be received, by mail only, at the MDA-UAW Office, PO Box 7275, Groton, CT 06340 Attn: Recording Secretary, no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2019. No hand-carried applications will be accepted.
B - All timely applications will be reviewed and eight recipients will be selected by an impartial committee of three nonmembers of the Union. Incomplete or late applications will not be processed.
C - The scholarship awards will consist of eight awards of two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) each.
D - One (1) runner-up will be selected by the impartial committee in the event one of the winners becomes disqualified.
E - Upon proof of enrollment, the $2,500.00 awards will be mailed directly to the college that each winner attends.
Each student applicant's high school academic and social achievements are the most important considerations in choosing the winners; however, it should be noted that in the selection process a significant emphasis and/or tie breaker factor will be placed on the financial need of the students.
Student applicants should take care to provide all the information requested of them on the application form. Additionally, they should check with their high school guidance departments in sufficient time prior to the deadline to ensure that their school has forwarded the required data to the scholarship committee.
region9a.uaw.org/uaw-local-571/forms-0/scholarhip-form
Allen Chi Gaming Scholarship - 25 Awards - $5,000 - Deadline: April 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be currently attending a high school, college, or university.
B - Be studying for gaming related career or passionate about finding ways to promote gamification.
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15491/allen%20chi%20gaming%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.GNnY62y5.dpbs
AMVETS National Scholarships - 12 Awards - $4,000 - Deadline: April 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a deserving high school senior or high school JROTC student.
B - Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the Fall of 2019.
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9590/amvets%20national%20scholarships%20scholarship.php#sthash.xrucPwkX.dpbs
The Providence Chapter of Chums, Inc - Constance Edmonds Scholarship - Deadline: April 30, 2019
Students must be US citizens of African-American or Black descent graduating in 2019 from a high school (public, technical, charter, private or parochial) located in Rhode Island, Attleboro, Fall River or Seekonk, Massachusetts, and will be attending an institution of higher learning or technical education in the Fall semester of 2019.
Please see attachment for application and additional information:
2019_constance_edmonds_scholarship.pdf
Alice Sullivan Memorial Scholarship - minimum $800 - Deadline: May 1, 2019
The Alice Sullivan memorial Scholarship application is for interested female high school and/or female collegiate student-athlete who expresses interest in coaching, officiating and/or athletic administration.
Application and additional info can be found at:
www.riil.org/page/4632
Paradigm Challenge Scholarship - $100,000 - 100 Awards - Deadline: May 1, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be 18 years or younger.
B - Demonstrate a solution to a real-life problem using kindness, creativity, and collaboration.
Application and additional info can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12702/the%20paradigm%20challenge%20scholarship.php#sthash.nhH68aJR.dpbs
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - various - ranges from $3,000 to $15,000 yrly - Deadline: May 1, 2019 due 12pm
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, the community or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, grit and passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving future goals, and leadership qualities.
Application, requirements and additional information can be found at:
spscholars.secure.force.com/applyNow/New_Application_Direct
United Italian American Inc. Scholarship - Deadline: May 3, 2019 by 5:00pm
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be a Rhode Island resident
B - Able to demonstrate financial need
C - Rank in the top 5% of your graduating high school class or have a college GPA of 3.75 or higher
D - Leadership in school and/or community
E - Accepted or enrolled in a two-or four-year college or university
The award amounts vary and the scholarship may be renewable.
Application can be found at:
www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35042%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35042&sid=5741
Chiefs of Police Secretaries Association - 1 Award - $500 - postmarked by Monday, May 13, 2019
The Rhode Island Chiefs of Police Secretaries Association (COPSA) will be offering a scholarship in the amount of $500 this year to be awarded in June, 2019. This one-time award will be given to a high school senior, or anyone possessing a GED, from any Rhode Island high school who has been accepted into a BUSINESS program and has a good scholastic average.
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, May 13, 2019. Send completed forms, letters and transcript to:
COPSA Scholarship Committee
Attn: Lori Anderson
Johnston Police Department 1651 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Application and additional information can be found at:
smithfieldpd.com/rhode-island-chiefs-of-police-secretaries-association-copsa-scholarship/
Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's Music Scholarship - 1 Award - $1,000 - Deadline: May 15, 2019
The Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's will provide a $1500 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is planning to pursue a degree in a music-related field. The applicant must be a resident of Bristol, Warren, Barrington, or Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who has been accepted to an accredited two year or four year college as a full-time student. Eligible students must submit a completed application form postmarked by May 15 along with the following items:
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the student's private or high school teacher.
- Official high school transcripts.
- Financial aid award letter from the college that the student will be attending.
Please see attachment for application and additional information:
2018-19_comm_concert_series_scholarship_application.pdf
Got a Spine Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: June 2, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be attending college or university no later than October of 2019.
B - Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10634/got%20a%20spine%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.QqnoeWUE.dpbs
Columbian Award & Vincent A. Buddy Cianci Scholarships - 6 Awards - $500, 2 Awards - $1,000 - Deadline: June 19, 2019
The Order Sons of Italy in America and Loggia Piave 364 Sons of Italy is pleased to announce that the annual Columbian Award and Vincent A. Buddy Cianci Scholarship Awards will be presented at the Columbus Day dinner in October, 2019, and St. Joseph's Day dinner in March, 2020.
The Columbian Awards are presented to a high school male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The award is $500 each. There are six of these awards.
The Vincent A. Buddy Cianci Scholarships are presented to a high school senior male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The Award is $1,000 each. All applications must meet these standards.
A - The student must be a senior.
B - The student must have an Italian surname; if not, maternal or paternal grandparents have to.
C - Be of Italian descent, and so noted on the application.
D - The student must be an outstanding scholar athlete.
For application and additional info see attached:
columbian_award_vincent_a_buddy_cianci_scholarship.pdf
10 Words or Less Scholarship - 1 Award - $500 - Deadline: June 30, 2019
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A - Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2019
Application and additional information can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10%20words%20or%20less%20scholarship%20scholarship.php#sthash.68AM0Cil.dpbs