by Joshua Espinal |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 Important Note: 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
RISCPA Carl W. Christiansen Scholarship offers a varied amount to U.S. citizens and legal residents of Rhode Island, must demonstrate an interest in accounting during their undergraduate or graduate years, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. This deadline is February 21st. Learn more here.
Transform Rhode Island Scholarship This scholarship gives students the chance to express what they would do if they wanted to improve Rhode Island communities with people of color. Students have a choice of submitting a 1,000 word essay or a 3-minute video with the chance to win a scholarship. The deadline is April 7th. Apply here.
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Scholarships students must maintain 2.75 GPA and offer tuition coverage. The student must be a resident of Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and studying Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.The deadline is Feburary 8th, 2025. Apply here.
March
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors offers up to $10,000 to a full-time student pursuing their college education, be a US citizen or permanent resident, be Pell Grant-eligible, and be a diverse candidate or be from an underserved community. The deadline is March 27th. Learn more here.
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship Fund 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. The deadline is March 31st. Learn more here.
It’s My Heart New England CHD Awareness Scholarship 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. The deadline is March 26th. Learn more here.
OMEGA: Opportunities for Multigenerational Engagement, Growth, and Action Scholarship offers $2,000 to students interested in transportation and community; technology; and social connectivity. The deadline is May 31st. Learn more here.
The Olivia Noel Rotondo Memorial Dance Scholarship offers $2,500 to a student inspired by creativity, dedication to their art, and academic excellence. The foundation provides $2,500 to a graduating high school dancer accepted to College or University. The deadline is March 23rd.. Apply here.
April
Academic Advantage Scholarship Grant offers up to $500 to a high school graduate from a RI High School who participates in Extracurricular Activities and Community Service. The deadline is due April 15th. Learn more here.
NEEBC Scholarship Program offers $3,000 to part-time or full-time undergraduate students and graduate students studying in an accredited academic program residing either in New England or enrolled in an institution in New England who demonstrate an interest in a career in the employee benefits field. The deadline is April 1st. More information here.
Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship offers $2,000 to students who are low-income single parents and who are Rhode Island residents. Preference is given to parents currently or previously receiving state aid or those who have been previously incarcerated. The deadline is April 14th. Learn more here.
May
FMC Ice Sports Skaters Scholarship offers a varied amount to ice sports participants and recreational ice skaters that demonstrate personal excellence on and off the ice. The scholarships are awarded to ice hockey, figure skating and recreational skaters. All applicants must be New England residents, high school seniors, and skate at FMC arenas.The deadline is May 1st. More information here.
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Scholarships offers $500 to graduating high school seniors enrolling in or students entering their second year at either the University of Rhode Island or Roger Williams University who are studying marine science or fisheries. The deadline is May 9th. More information here.
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund 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 by 12:00 pm. Learn more here.
June
The National Ocean Scholar Program offers a varied amount to high school seniors who participate in the NOSB at least once during their high school career, have a career goal in the ocean sciences or a marine-related field, and demonstrate academic success and integrity. This application is due June 2nd. Learn more here.
July
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. The deadline is May 1st. Learn more here.
Donald F. Lyons Scholarship is awarding $1,452. Applicants must be an undergraduate junior or senior that has completed your FAFSA, have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, a copy of your transcript, and overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is July 14th. Learn more here.
August
MacColl Johnson Fellowships varies based on different majors in the arts annually, rotating for composers, writers and artists. The website mentions which major gets the annual award. The deadline is August 14th. Apply here.
Helen Forman ‘34 Endowment for Special Talent Scholarship is awarding $9,047.67 to cover full tuition to Rhode Island College. Applicants must be a Music, Theatre, or Dance major. The deadline is August 25th. More information here.
Bicho Family Endowed Scholarship is offering four awards of $1,084.50 one for each concentration. Applicants must be an undergraduate in their sophomore, junior, or senior year as a Music major. In addition, the applicant must be either a keyboard player; a string player (violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar or harp); a brass, wind or percussion player; or a vocalist. The deadline is August 25th. Learn more here.
Alumni Association Endowed – Alumni Children Scholarship is awarding $2,000 to a child or grandchild of Rhode Island College (RIC) graduate, enrolled full-time at the college. Applicants must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior and have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. The deadline is August 25th. Apply here.
September
October
RIVMA Veterinary Student Scholarship 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. The deadline is October 15th. Apply here.
November
The Roothbert Fund Scholarships 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.
December
ASHRAE Scholarship offers between $3,000-$5,000. The 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. The deadline is December 1st. Learn more here.
Deadlines Vary
NEBHE Tuition Break Program offers a varied amount to students who are eligible for the RSP Tuition Break when they enroll in an approved major or program. More information here.
The Sweet Feet Foundation Scholarship offers $10,000 to a student who must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 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. More info here.
University of Minnesota National Scholarship 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.
University of Alabama Out Of State Scholarship 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. The deadlines are December 16th for the Spring semester and May 1st for the Summer/Fall semester. Apply here.
This scholarship was designed to honor the founders for TCIF, and to give students a chance for a $1000 scholarship. Some requirements are being under 21, needing to be a certain height (depending on gender); and must be enrolled in the year as the scholarship. Learn more here.
GFWC Woman’s Club of South County Scholarships 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. The deadlines vary. Learn more here.
Kenneth Knowlton Operators Memorial Education Scholarship Requirements are needed to be in the field related to water works and needs to be a part of the NEWWA. The deadline is March 1st. More info here.
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