by Joshua Espinal |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of Rhode Island scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Rhode Island students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
February
Offers a varied amount to graduate students as well as undergraduates who have completed at least 1 year of study. This application is due February 1st. Learn more here.
Offers a varied amount to U.S. citizens and legal residents of Rhode Island, must demonstrate an interest in accounting during their undergraduate/graduate years, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. This application is due February 24th. Learn more here.
March
Offers $5,000 to a student who must demonstrate financial need, live in Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or in a county where a Hearthstone property is located. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for high school students and a minimum 2.75 GPA is required for current college students. This application is due March 31st Learn more here.
Offers $1,500 to a high school senior or enrolled college student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, pursuing their college education in a school located in the United States; and, not having been awarded the IMHNE CHD Scholarship in the last two years. This application is due March 26th. Learn more here.
April
Offers $5,000 to women of at least age 19 with a high school diploma or GED, be a resident of Washington County, RI, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled, or accepted, in an accredited educational program and working toward a first degree (associate or bachelor’s) or in a career/vocational training or certificate program. This application is due April 15th. Learn more here.
Offers up to $500 to a high school graduate from a RI High School who participates in Extracurricular Activities and Community Service. This application is due April 15th. Learn more here.
May
The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship offers a varied amount to a student who has proven a commitment to academics, community service and extracurricular activities. Applicants must be females who reside in or plan to attend school in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine and are currently enrolled or planning to enroll, as a student of an undergraduate or graduate program. This application is due May 1st. Learn more here.
Offers $3,000-$17,000 to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, in the community or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities. This application is due May 1st. Learn more here.
June
July
Requirements are needed to be in the field related to water works and needs to be a part of the NEWWA. The deadline is July 1st. Website Here.
August
September
October
Offers $2,500 to veterinary students in their third year, to be applied to their fourth year. Applicants must be a graduate of a Rhode Island high school or have earned an equivalent in RI and have a grade point average of at least 2.5. This application is due October 15th. Website here.
November
December
Requirements are having a GPA of a 3.0, students must be pursuing a bachelor of science or engineering and the school must have an ASHRAE branch. Due December 1st. Website Here
Deadlines Vary
Offers a varied amount to students who are eligible for the RSP Tuition Break when they enroll in an approved major or program. Website here.
Offers $10,000 to a student who must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (in high school, but must maintain a 2.5 GPA+ in school). Must be from Florida, Wisconsin or the New England Area to apply (one student in each state will be chosen). All students receiving scholarships from The Sweet Feet Foundation are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are required to do so on an annual basis. Website here.
Offers a varied amount to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either the Early Action (November 1) or Regular (January 1) application deadlines. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Learn more here.
Students applying to the University of Alabama (out of state) can have the chance to win scholarships to the University of Alabama just through regular admission. Due November 1st for Spring Semester and due January 15th for Summer Semester Website here.
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