Scholarships & Financial Aid
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
Internship
PrepareRI Internship Program (Deadline: April 15, 2018)
The Prepare RI Internship Program will train and place at least 100 Rhode Island youth in paid summer internships with the state's top employers in a range of industries. Summer 2018 is the pilot year for PrepareRI Internships. The program is a joint project of the Rhode Island Department of Education and Governor's Workforce Board, and will be managed by a statewide career readiness intermediary (https://gwb.ri.gov.gwb-releases-grant-solicitation-for-statewide-career-readiness-intermediary) to be selected in early March 2018.
Key Facts
-PrepareRI Internships are summer internships for Rhode Island public high school students
-There will be 100 internship openings for summer 2018
-Interns will be paid
-Internships will last 6-8 weeks (20-35 hours per week)
-Interns will be placed at top Rhode Island employers
-To be eligible, students must be 16+ and entering 12th grade in a RI public school in fall 2018
-A statewide career readiness intermediary (/grants#business-grants) will help select students and match them with employers
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
Internship
PrepareRI Internship Program (Deadline: April 15, 2018)
The Prepare RI Internship Program will train and place at least 100 Rhode Island youth in paid summer internships with the state's top employers in a range of industries. Summer 2018 is the pilot year for PrepareRI Internships. The program is a joint project of the Rhode Island Department of Education and Governor's Workforce Board, and will be managed by a statewide career readiness intermediary (https://gwb.ri.gov.gwb-releases-grant-solicitation-for-statewide-career-readiness-intermediary) to be selected in early March 2018.
Key Facts
-PrepareRI Internships are summer internships for Rhode Island public high school students
-There will be 100 internship openings for summer 2018
-Interns will be paid
-Internships will last 6-8 weeks (20-35 hours per week)
-Interns will be placed at top Rhode Island employers
-To be eligible, students must be 16+ and entering 12th grade in a RI public school in fall 2018
-A statewide career readiness intermediary (/grants#business-grants) will help select students and match them with employers
Scholarships
Scholarships
Act Student Champion Award
Applications are open for the ACT Student Champion Award! The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition.
Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due December 31, 2017, and champions will be notified on or before April 2, 2018. If applicants are under the age of 18, they must complete this form in addition to the application. All questions may be directed to ccrc@act.org.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President by rewarding college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students.
Applications will be accepted online until January 4, 2018. Application and additional information can be found at:
www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
There are other grant opportunities available at: www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/
Profile in Courage Scholarship - $10,000 - 7 Awards (Deadline: January 4, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a United States high school student in grades nine through twelve
B) Be attending public, private, parochial or home schools and be under the age of twenty.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9681/profile%20in%20courage%20essay%20contest%20scholarship.php
Ron Brown Scholarships Program - $40,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: January 9, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be US citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application.
B) Demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9535/ron%20brown%20scholarships%20program%20scholarship.php
Michael P. Metcalf and Christine T Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer’s Fund. which provides grants to college students who are pursuing an experience to broaden their perspective and enhance personal growth to subsidize these experiences. This may include travel in this country and abroad and a variety of internship and public service programs. Applications will be accepted from students who have been legal residents of Rhode Island. Plans must include a well-defined program and demonstrate clear purpose.
Deadline for application submission is January 12, 2018. Please click here to apply.
Questions? Contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, at 401-427-4028 or kriley@rifoundation.org.
There are many other grant opportunities available on our website www.rifoundation.org .
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - multiple deadlines - see website
This Fund offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students from New England with financial need. Successful candidates are those who display academic achievement, service to others, good character, leadership qualities, and a willingness to work to contribute to college, personal and/or family expenses.
Complete information and eligibility requirements can be found at www.phillips-scholarship.org in December 2017
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior who is a US citizen.
B) Be planning a career of service to the United States in local, state or federal government.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10091/washington%20crossing%20foundation%20national%20scholarship%20awards%20scholarship.php
Pathable Women in Science Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: January 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a female student going into their freshman year of college or
B) Be a female student who is currently enrolled in a computer science or computer related degree from an accredited university.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14377/pathable%20women%20in%20science%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
VIP Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be at least 13 years of age or older.
B) Submit your entry by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14185/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Union Plus Scholarship - $4,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations).
B) At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent).
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11904/union%20plus%20scholarships%20program%20scholarship.php
Redfin Scholarship for Barrington Public Schools - $2,500 biannually (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining our own full-service agents with modern technology to redefine real estate in the customer's favor. Founded in Seattle, Redfin expanded to San Francisco and now operates in cities across the U.S. from Los Angeles to Denver to Nashville to Pittsburgh.
For the November 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018 session, answer the following question in 300-500 words: Technology and big data are disrupting nearly every facet of our lives. Amazon disrupted the retail industry, Uber disrupted the taxi industry, and Redfin has disrupted real estate. What industry do you think will be disrupted next, and why?
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be:
A) Legal US resident
B) 18 years of age or older
C) Graduating high school senior or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college attending an accredited university or college
D) Cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
Additional information can be found at www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship
The Harbor by Jostens, Mike Smith (The Purpose Challenge) - Deadline: February 1, 2018
The Purpose Challenge is a campaign to help high school seniors find their purpose in life, write better essays for their college applications and apply for the chance to win $25,000 in scholarship money. To be eligible: write a college essay based on what you’ve learned from the Purpose Challenge toolkit and submit it for the chance to win money for college. Five winners will each receive $5,000, and one winner will receive a grand prize of $25,000, to help pay for college.
For information go to purposechallenge.org/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59458464&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_n0tR6q1MIf2aY54QEcQSxR6L7lSNokI8KBorKZH2npAB9AcDUdZ_Zdt98c855ieoHl8fS5-7A_H7x_leIbtvN7rXHNwEnnWRTww1ckeDtxnTtZhU&_hsmi=59458464
Carter Roger Williams Scholarship - Deadline: February 12, 2018
The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship provides four year scholarships of up to $20,000 per student per year for graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. The scholarship is part of our Carter Roger Williams Initiative conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter and managed by the Rhode Island Foundation. The Carter Roger Williams Initiative provides annual scholarships to Rhode Island high school seniors who display an appreciation for, and a desire to embody, the values of our state’s founder. The Initiative also provides comprehensive resources and information about Roger Williams and his teachings via www.findingRogerWilliams.com
Applicants must currently be residents of Rhode Island and seniors at any high school in Rhode Island, and they must have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution by the date of award. Application should be made via our online, electronic grants system. The entire selection and application process is outlined at www.findingrogerwilliams.com/activities/bringingrogertolife.
Roger Williams University/Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarship - Deadline: February 15
The Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarships are a joint program of The Feinstein Foundation and Roger Williams University in order to recognize students who have been actively involved in a Feinstein Good Deeds/Junior Scholar or Youth Hunger Brigade Program, as well as achieving academic success. Scholarships are awarded in varying amounts based on merit, as well as need, by the scholarship committee.
This distinctive scholarship opportunity is only made available to Feinstein Junior Scholars who have applied and been admitted to Roger Williams University. These four-year scholarships are awarded in recognition of your involvement and doing "good Deeds". Through a matching fund program, RWU guarantees that your overall award from the university will match or exceed the funds from the Feinstein Foundation for the selected recipients.
To be considered for this award, current seniors in high school must:
A. Apply for admission to Roger Williams before the Regular Decision deadline of February 15, 2018.
B. The Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarships applicants must complete a separate application found at www.rwu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/finaid/feinstein-leadership-scholarship_application.pdf
C. Provide a copy of your Feinstein Junior Scholar card. If you no longer have your "Good Deeds" card, please call The Feinstein Foundation at 401-467-5155 or email asf@feinsteinfoundation.org
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship - $10,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be graduating from High School in 2018.
B) Demonstrate an interest in Vegetarianism in the community or at school.
Applications can be found at: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian%20resource%20group%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington - Deadline: February 23, 2018)
Eligible to High School Seniors and College/Post-Secondary Students in their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior Years
Additional info and application can be found at 2018_csf_application.pdf
SP Scholarships - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: February 28, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018.
B. Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14803/sp%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship - $2,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school junior or senior between the ages of 14 and 20.
B. Create a design for a billboard advertisement to encourage safe driving.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14801/project%20yellow%20light%20billboard%20design%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
National Farmers Farm Kids Scholarships - $1,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture-related degrees.
B. Pursue degrees from accredited colleges or universities.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13249/national%20farmers%20farm%20kids%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
SEG Scholarship - $10,000 - 150 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school senior planning to attend college next year.
B. Be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9766/seg%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
New England Newspaper & Press Association - $1, 000 - multiple awards - (Deadline: March 9, 2018)
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England will award a number of $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students in our six-state region who plan to pursue a career in journalism.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a resident of New England.
B. Be a senior in high school planning to attend college the following year or an undergraduate college student studying journalism or a related field.
C. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
D. Demonstrate a serious interest in a career in journalism by sending: a cover letter, transcript, resume or biography, letter of recommendation AND a body of published work in a school news publication, general circulation newspaper, or a similar publication AND/OR a body of work prepared for a journalism class.
Applications can be found at:
www.nenpa.com/students/scholarships/
USPAACC Scholarships - $5,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: March 10, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application and be a high school senior.
B. Be of Asian or Pacific Island heritage.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10177/uspaacc%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
Nature-Saving Scholarships - $1,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 11, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be currently enrolled in high school, university, or college.
B. Create an original list of nature-savings rules.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14740/nature%20saving%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
BMW Engineering Scholarship - $6,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores.
B. Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9982/bmw%20engineering%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
FormSwift Scholarships - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a graduating senior in high school or enrolled in college. Community college, professional college, and graduate students are all eligible, in addition to undergraduates at four-year universities.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12053/formswift%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship - $5,000 - 7 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Have a 3.5 GPA or better for high school applicants.
B. Have financial need as determined by a completed FAFSA form.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13372/donald%20and%20barbara%20mozley%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship - $5,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Have a 3.5 GPS and plan on majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
B. Have a total SAT score of 1220 or higher and/or an ACT composite score of 27 or above.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12799/dan%20and%20vicky%20hancock%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Kezlan Science Scholarship - $1,200 - 1 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be at least 18 years of age and attending a College or University in the fall of 2018.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14576/kezian%20science%20scholarship.php
SP High School Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018.
B. Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp%20high%20school%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
VIP Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a High School student that is at least 13 years of age or older.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
The Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust - (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be in the top 10% of the class rank.
B. Have been a resident of Rhode Island for ten (10) years of the last twelve (12) years. Proof of residency is required.
C. Must submit a fully completed application by the application deadline listed above.
Additional information and application can be found at:
paulfronci-scholarship.org/index.html
Military Spouses of Newport Freshman Scholarship - varied amount (Deadline: April 13, 2018)
This scholarship seeks to reward students who are military dependent children, currently seeing degree or certificate at an accredited college, university or technical school. If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, the MSoN encourages your submission.
Additional information and application can be found at: military_spouses_of_newport_scholarship.pdf
Touro Synagogue Foundation - minimum of 2 Awards - (Deadline: April 20, 2018)
The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity will provide a minimum of two college scholraships 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.
Additional information and applications can be found at:
www.tourosynagogue.org/history-learning/tsf-intro-menu
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial Scholarship - $2500 (Deadline: April 25, 2018)
The LivForYou foundation, is pleased to announce, it will be awarding $2500 to a Rhode Island Cheerleader to attend any college/university as a full time student.
Applicant must be:
A. A graduating high school senior
B. A varsity cheerleader
C. Provide proof of Rhode Island residency
D. Accepted and enrolled as a fulltime student in a college/university undergraduate program (must include proof of acceptance)
E. Provide copy of high school transcript
F. Have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
Additional information and application can be found at:
www.livforyou.org/
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award 4 - $500 Awards (Deadline: May 5, 2018)
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award shall be awarded to any Rhode Island resident high school senior, who will attend the University of Rhode Island or Roger Williams University, in either a Marine Biology, Marine Affairs or in Fisheries and Agriculture programs, within one year.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
www.risaa.org/scholarships.html
Chiefs of Police Secretaries Association - 1 Award $500 (Deadline: May 14, 2018)
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, 2018. 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.
Additional information and applications can be downloaded on the following websites:
Cumberland Police Department www.cumberlandri.org/police/news/2018-copsa-scholarship
Johnston Police Department www.johnstonpd.com/links.html
Smithfield Police Department smithfieldpd.com/chiefs-of-police-secretaries-association-2018-scholarship/
Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's - 1 Award $1,000 - (Deadline: May 15, 2018)
The Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's will provide a $1000 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.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
ccs_music_scholarship_application.pdf
Sons of Italy "Columbian Award" & "Cianci Scholarship" - multiple awards (Deadline: June 15, 2018)
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, 2018, and St. Joseph's Day Dinner in March 2019.
The Columbian Awards are presented to a high school senior male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The Award is $500 each.
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 must be of Italian descent, and so noted on application.
C. The student must be an outstanding scholar athlete.
Application and additional information can be found at:
columbian_award_cianci_scholarship.pdf
Gabriel and Christine Chiu Review It Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 30, 2018)
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are active philanthropists who avidly support a variety of organizations such as: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and many more.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be attending college or university no later than September of 2018.
B. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and plan on attending a school in the United States.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/review.php
Act Student Champion Award
Applications are open for the ACT Student Champion Award! The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place. ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, plaque, and state-level recognition.
Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due December 31, 2017, and champions will be notified on or before April 2, 2018. If applicants are under the age of 18, they must complete this form in addition to the application. All questions may be directed to ccrc@act.org.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character of our nation's 40th President by rewarding college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students.
Applications will be accepted online until January 4, 2018. Application and additional information can be found at:
www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
There are other grant opportunities available at: www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/
Profile in Courage Scholarship - $10,000 - 7 Awards (Deadline: January 4, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a United States high school student in grades nine through twelve
B) Be attending public, private, parochial or home schools and be under the age of twenty.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9681/profile%20in%20courage%20essay%20contest%20scholarship.php
Ron Brown Scholarships Program - $40,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: January 9, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be US citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American and current high school seniors at the time of their application.
B) Demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9535/ron%20brown%20scholarships%20program%20scholarship.php
Michael P. Metcalf and Christine T Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer’s Fund. which provides grants to college students who are pursuing an experience to broaden their perspective and enhance personal growth to subsidize these experiences. This may include travel in this country and abroad and a variety of internship and public service programs. Applications will be accepted from students who have been legal residents of Rhode Island. Plans must include a well-defined program and demonstrate clear purpose.
Deadline for application submission is January 12, 2018. Please click here to apply.
Questions? Contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, at 401-427-4028 or kriley@rifoundation.org.
There are many other grant opportunities available on our website www.rifoundation.org .
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund - multiple deadlines - see website
This Fund offers renewable, 4-year scholarships to students from New England with financial need. Successful candidates are those who display academic achievement, service to others, good character, leadership qualities, and a willingness to work to contribute to college, personal and/or family expenses.
Complete information and eligibility requirements can be found at www.phillips-scholarship.org in December 2017
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: January 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior who is a US citizen.
B) Be planning a career of service to the United States in local, state or federal government.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10091/washington%20crossing%20foundation%20national%20scholarship%20awards%20scholarship.php
Pathable Women in Science Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: January 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a female student going into their freshman year of college or
B) Be a female student who is currently enrolled in a computer science or computer related degree from an accredited university.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14377/pathable%20women%20in%20science%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
VIP Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be at least 13 years of age or older.
B) Submit your entry by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14185/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Union Plus Scholarship - $4,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations).
B) At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent).
Applications can be found by going to:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11904/union%20plus%20scholarships%20program%20scholarship.php
Redfin Scholarship for Barrington Public Schools - $2,500 biannually (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining our own full-service agents with modern technology to redefine real estate in the customer's favor. Founded in Seattle, Redfin expanded to San Francisco and now operates in cities across the U.S. from Los Angeles to Denver to Nashville to Pittsburgh.
For the November 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018 session, answer the following question in 300-500 words: Technology and big data are disrupting nearly every facet of our lives. Amazon disrupted the retail industry, Uber disrupted the taxi industry, and Redfin has disrupted real estate. What industry do you think will be disrupted next, and why?
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be:
A) Legal US resident
B) 18 years of age or older
C) Graduating high school senior or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college attending an accredited university or college
D) Cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
Additional information can be found at www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship
The Harbor by Jostens, Mike Smith (The Purpose Challenge) - Deadline: February 1, 2018
The Purpose Challenge is a campaign to help high school seniors find their purpose in life, write better essays for their college applications and apply for the chance to win $25,000 in scholarship money. To be eligible: write a college essay based on what you’ve learned from the Purpose Challenge toolkit and submit it for the chance to win money for college. Five winners will each receive $5,000, and one winner will receive a grand prize of $25,000, to help pay for college.
For information go to purposechallenge.org/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59458464&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_n0tR6q1MIf2aY54QEcQSxR6L7lSNokI8KBorKZH2npAB9AcDUdZ_Zdt98c855ieoHl8fS5-7A_H7x_leIbtvN7rXHNwEnnWRTww1ckeDtxnTtZhU&_hsmi=59458464
Carter Roger Williams Scholarship - Deadline: February 12, 2018
The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship provides four year scholarships of up to $20,000 per student per year for graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. The scholarship is part of our Carter Roger Williams Initiative conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter and managed by the Rhode Island Foundation. The Carter Roger Williams Initiative provides annual scholarships to Rhode Island high school seniors who display an appreciation for, and a desire to embody, the values of our state’s founder. The Initiative also provides comprehensive resources and information about Roger Williams and his teachings via www.findingRogerWilliams.com
Applicants must currently be residents of Rhode Island and seniors at any high school in Rhode Island, and they must have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution by the date of award. Application should be made via our online, electronic grants system. The entire selection and application process is outlined at www.findingrogerwilliams.com/activities/bringingrogertolife.
Roger Williams University/Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarship - Deadline: February 15
The Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarships are a joint program of The Feinstein Foundation and Roger Williams University in order to recognize students who have been actively involved in a Feinstein Good Deeds/Junior Scholar or Youth Hunger Brigade Program, as well as achieving academic success. Scholarships are awarded in varying amounts based on merit, as well as need, by the scholarship committee.
This distinctive scholarship opportunity is only made available to Feinstein Junior Scholars who have applied and been admitted to Roger Williams University. These four-year scholarships are awarded in recognition of your involvement and doing "good Deeds". Through a matching fund program, RWU guarantees that your overall award from the university will match or exceed the funds from the Feinstein Foundation for the selected recipients.
To be considered for this award, current seniors in high school must:
A. Apply for admission to Roger Williams before the Regular Decision deadline of February 15, 2018.
B. The Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarships applicants must complete a separate application found at www.rwu.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/finaid/feinstein-leadership-scholarship_application.pdf
C. Provide a copy of your Feinstein Junior Scholar card. If you no longer have your "Good Deeds" card, please call The Feinstein Foundation at 401-467-5155 or email asf@feinsteinfoundation.org
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship - $10,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be graduating from High School in 2018.
B) Demonstrate an interest in Vegetarianism in the community or at school.
Applications can be found at: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian%20resource%20group%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington - Deadline: February 23, 2018)
Eligible to High School Seniors and College/Post-Secondary Students in their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior Years
Additional info and application can be found at 2018_csf_application.pdf
SP Scholarships - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: February 28, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018.
B. Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14803/sp%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship - $2,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school junior or senior between the ages of 14 and 20.
B. Create a design for a billboard advertisement to encourage safe driving.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14801/project%20yellow%20light%20billboard%20design%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
National Farmers Farm Kids Scholarships - $1,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture-related degrees.
B. Pursue degrees from accredited colleges or universities.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13249/national%20farmers%20farm%20kids%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
SEG Scholarship - $10,000 - 150 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school senior planning to attend college next year.
B. Be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9766/seg%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
New England Newspaper & Press Association - $1, 000 - multiple awards - (Deadline: March 9, 2018)
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England will award a number of $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students in our six-state region who plan to pursue a career in journalism.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a resident of New England.
B. Be a senior in high school planning to attend college the following year or an undergraduate college student studying journalism or a related field.
C. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
D. Demonstrate a serious interest in a career in journalism by sending: a cover letter, transcript, resume or biography, letter of recommendation AND a body of published work in a school news publication, general circulation newspaper, or a similar publication AND/OR a body of work prepared for a journalism class.
Applications can be found at:
www.nenpa.com/students/scholarships/
USPAACC Scholarships - $5,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: March 10, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application and be a high school senior.
B. Be of Asian or Pacific Island heritage.
Applications can be found at:
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10177/uspaacc%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
Nature-Saving Scholarships - $1,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 11, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be currently enrolled in high school, university, or college.
B. Create an original list of nature-savings rules.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14740/nature%20saving%20scholarships%20scholarship.php
BMW Engineering Scholarship - $6,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores.
B. Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9982/bmw%20engineering%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
FormSwift Scholarships - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a graduating senior in high school or enrolled in college. Community college, professional college, and graduate students are all eligible, in addition to undergraduates at four-year universities.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12053/formswift%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship - $5,000 - 7 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Have a 3.5 GPA or better for high school applicants.
B. Have financial need as determined by a completed FAFSA form.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13372/donald%20and%20barbara%20mozley%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship - $5,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 15, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Have a 3.5 GPS and plan on majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
B. Have a total SAT score of 1220 or higher and/or an ACT composite score of 27 or above.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12799/dan%20and%20vicky%20hancock%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
Kezlan Science Scholarship - $1,200 - 1 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be at least 18 years of age and attending a College or University in the fall of 2018.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14576/kezian%20science%20scholarship.php
SP High School Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018.
B. Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp%20high%20school%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
VIP Scholarship - $5,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be a High School student that is at least 13 years of age or older.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14805/vip%20voice%205%20000%20scholarship%20scholarship.php
The Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust - (Deadline: March 31, 2018)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be in the top 10% of the class rank.
B. Have been a resident of Rhode Island for ten (10) years of the last twelve (12) years. Proof of residency is required.
C. Must submit a fully completed application by the application deadline listed above.
Additional information and application can be found at:
paulfronci-scholarship.org/index.html
Military Spouses of Newport Freshman Scholarship - varied amount (Deadline: April 13, 2018)
This scholarship seeks to reward students who are military dependent children, currently seeing degree or certificate at an accredited college, university or technical school. If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, the MSoN encourages your submission.
Additional information and application can be found at: military_spouses_of_newport_scholarship.pdf
Touro Synagogue Foundation - minimum of 2 Awards - (Deadline: April 20, 2018)
The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund for Freedom and Diversity will provide a minimum of two college scholraships 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.
Additional information and applications can be found at:
www.tourosynagogue.org/history-learning/tsf-intro-menu
Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial Scholarship - $2500 (Deadline: April 25, 2018)
The LivForYou foundation, is pleased to announce, it will be awarding $2500 to a Rhode Island Cheerleader to attend any college/university as a full time student.
Applicant must be:
A. A graduating high school senior
B. A varsity cheerleader
C. Provide proof of Rhode Island residency
D. Accepted and enrolled as a fulltime student in a college/university undergraduate program (must include proof of acceptance)
E. Provide copy of high school transcript
F. Have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher
Additional information and application can be found at:
www.livforyou.org/
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award 4 - $500 Awards (Deadline: May 5, 2018)
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Fisheries and Marine Sciences Award shall be awarded to any Rhode Island resident high school senior, who will attend the University of Rhode Island or Roger Williams University, in either a Marine Biology, Marine Affairs or in Fisheries and Agriculture programs, within one year.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
www.risaa.org/scholarships.html
Chiefs of Police Secretaries Association - 1 Award $500 (Deadline: May 14, 2018)
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, 2018. 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.
Additional information and applications can be downloaded on the following websites:
Cumberland Police Department www.cumberlandri.org/police/news/2018-copsa-scholarship
Johnston Police Department www.johnstonpd.com/links.html
Smithfield Police Department smithfieldpd.com/chiefs-of-police-secretaries-association-2018-scholarship/
Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's - 1 Award $1,000 - (Deadline: May 15, 2018)
The Community Concert Series @ St. Michael's will provide a $1000 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.
Applications and additional information can be found at:
ccs_music_scholarship_application.pdf
Sons of Italy "Columbian Award" & "Cianci Scholarship" - multiple awards (Deadline: June 15, 2018)
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, 2018, and St. Joseph's Day Dinner in March 2019.
The Columbian Awards are presented to a high school senior male and female for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics. The Award is $500 each.
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 must be of Italian descent, and so noted on application.
C. The student must be an outstanding scholar athlete.
Application and additional information can be found at:
columbian_award_cianci_scholarship.pdf
Gabriel and Christine Chiu Review It Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 30, 2018)
Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are active philanthropists who avidly support a variety of organizations such as: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and many more.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A. Be attending college or university no later than September of 2018.
B. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and plan on attending a school in the United States.
Applications can be found at:
studentscholarships.org/review.php
