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Rhode Island Promise Scholarship at CCRIMust apply at CCRI Through the Promise scholarship, all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school are eligible to pursue associate degrees at CCRI tuition-free.Must apply at CCRI https://www.ccri.edu/ripromise/faqs.html#what
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Glocester Police Dept Scholarship5/1/2024Awared to a graduating senior from Ponaganset. Preference given to Glocester residents seeking a career or college major in Law Enforcement$1,000.00See Mrs. Koehler in school counseling
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Kids Klub ScholarshipAccepted thru: Jan 1st - March 31st each yearKids Klub is committed to supporting the next generations of teachers. Part of our commitment includes
supporting graduating high school seniors who attend the school districts in our communities.
$250https://kidsklubri.com/scholarship/
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The Matthew Dennison Charitable Foundation ScholarshipApril 15,2024The Matthew Dennison Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to Rhode Island High School athletes who exemplify the charecteristics of the MD16 spirit: Strength, Leadership, Competitiveness, and Devotion.https://md16foundation.org/scholarship
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RISLA Financial Literacy Scholarship1st of each monthStudents must be a Rhode Island resident and either a high school senior or be attending college or graduate school. Students must register and submit answers to three financial literacy questions. Students are encouraged to enter once per month, increasing their chances to win in the future, but may only win once per year. $2,000https://app.risla.com/finlitquiz/
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Rob Roy Academy Scholarship At GraduationWill be granted to a student who is scheduled to graduate with a passing MCAS score in the 2024 academic year and enroll for either 1000 hours of cosmetology or 1000 of barbering. $1,000See School Counseling For Application
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2024 RI Italian American Hall of Fame ScholarshipJune, 1st, 2024l. High academic achievement on the part of the male or female student;
2. Evidence of financial need;
3. A record of outstanding athletic accomplishment in varsity level competition or;
similar accomplishment in acknowledged interscholastic artistic endeavor;
4. One letter of reference;
5. The applicant must be a Rhode Islander who is or will be a graduate or has graduated from an accredited RI high school and who is of any ethnic background, creed or color, and attending an accredited college or university starting in the fall of 2024.
$3,000Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame (riiahf.org)
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Additional RI ScholarshipOngoingFind much more scholarships offered in RI at the link provided: Varieshttps://www.rischolarships.org/?utm_campaign=Financial%20Literacy%20Scholarship&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=203135968&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9V8ETR5493XyUJdNSiBKNJmieTRRgj0BXhUMUCDp7cKkICyCSKi4hUcaGHuxSvdhUeR7W53l9qhMEG4uW2L-H9jQgDzg&utm_content=203135968&utm_source=hs_email
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John A. Caruso ScholarshipMay 1st, 2024Starting this year, we have opened the scholarship eligibility to students who are Warwick residents attending a public school other than a Warwick High School in the State of Rhode Island. If you have any seniors who are Warwick residents, please provide them with this scholarship opportunity. Five, one-year scholarships in the amount of $2,500.00 each will be awarded. The scholarship is open to seniors accepted for fall attendance at any post-secondary institution accredited by the National Association of Schools and Colleges and/or the Department of Education (in the state where the institution is located).$2,500https://www.warwicksewerauthority.com/index.php/16th-annual-john-a-caruso-scholarship-award#:~:text=High%20School%20seniors%20attending%20any,City%20of%20Warwick%20may%20apply.&text=Three%2C%20one%2Dyear%20scholarships%20in,%241%2C000.00%20each%20will%20be%20awarded.
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Rhode Island FoundationOngoingThanks to the generosity of many Rhode Islanders, the Foundation is able to offer scholarships and fellowships to students from middle school to post-graduate level, from communities throughout the state, and in many different fields of study.https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships
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David L. Taton Family Vocational/Technical Scholarship FundOngoingRhode Island residents with financial need. Attending trade or technical schools in preparation for employment. Renewable.Year roundhttps://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships?l=&s=1&q=taton
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Gentian Garden Club ScholarshipMay 1st, 2024Must be a PHS graduating senior who is planningto study plany science, enviormental science, horticulture, landscape architecture, oceanography or a similar program. Must havea 3.0 Cum GPA and involved in FFA or similar program. $1,000See Mrs. Koehler or Mrs. Kellogg for Application
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RI Mensa Scholarships Essay Contest1/15/2024Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited US institution of higher learning during the academic year of 2023-2024. An essay of not more than 550 words must be submitted with the application. In this essay, applicants will detail their career, academic, and/or vocational goals. Winners of the awards will be notified after judging is completed, sometime in spring of 2024.$2,500https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/us-scholarships/
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RI Polonia Scholarship Foundation2/3/2024Scholarships will be awarded to students of Polish-American descent who are Rhode Island residents or who belong to a Rhode Island Polish-American organization, and are U.S. citizens. Scholarships are open to high school seniors applying to an accredited post-secondary educational institution in either a two or four year program.http://www.ripsf.org/
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RIAAO Scholarship Application5/10/2024The Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers (RIAAO), established in 1976, is a professional organization for college and university admissions personnel who represent institutions within the state of Rhode Island.
The RIAAO Scholarship provides financial assistance in the form of a ONE-TIME scholarship of $500.00 to three students from the state of Rhode Island who enroll in a RIAAO institution.
$500https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyaapn9dYcrzl6BdVwVwhPtcLYzII5zNiuBvbWvRp2aD-FWQ/viewform
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Bruce and Majorie Sundlun Scholarship4/10/2024Applicants must be a single parent and with preference to currently or previously receiving state aid or those who have been previously incarcerated.$500-$2,000https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/bruce-and-marjorie-sundlun-scholarship-111_152441.aspx
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Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarship4/13/2024Two $6000 scholarships awarded annually. Applicant shall be a RI resident attending a RI high school, a
US Citizen, and have applied to and been accepted into an accredited 4-year college or school majoring in
a visual arts field.
$6,000Desiree Mesolella Art Scholarship 2024
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Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund5/1/2024 / early response option due 4/3/2024The 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, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.$2,000-$17,000https://phillips-scholarship.org/
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Greater Providence Board of Realtors11/15/2024Assist underrepresented individuals launch a career in real estate. Must be a permanent resident of RI, proof of high school or GED diploma, 2 letters of recommendation and complete application$1,500https://gpbor.realtor/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-GPBOR-DEI-scholarship-Fillable.pdf
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Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund4/15/2024The scholarship provides annual educational aid for graduates of Rhode Island high schools. Awards are renewable for up to three academic years following the first award, with proof of continued financial need and academic good standing. (attending Bryant, PC, Roger Willians, RIC, URI or CCRI)Varieshttps://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/robert-g-and-joyce-andrew-college-scholarship-fund?et_rid=640551471&s_campaign=rhodemap:newsletter
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Career & Technical Scholarships3/15/2024Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
Cannot be taking pre-requisite courses and must be enrolled in your program
Must be enrolled full-time by Fall 2022 to be eligible.
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
Be under the age of 30
Be a United States citizen
Up to $2,500https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
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The American Legion: Boys state6/1/2024Up to $10,000http://www.littlerhodyboysstate.com/samsung-scholarship-info.html
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RI Latino Dollars for Scholars5/1/2024Be a high school senior (or who have earned their GED)
•Planning to enroll as a full-time student in a 2-yr, 4-yr, vocational or technical
college for the 2023-2024 academic year. Be a RI Resident. Be of Latino heritage.
$1,500https://latino-rhodeisland.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=student_parent&fwID=333
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Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art
Scholarship Fund
5/13/2024The scholarships are for further education of young Rhode Island artists. The scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school freshman, sophomore and juniors, who wish to attend one art class at a Rhode Island institution (Rhode Island School of Design, AS220, etc.) The applicant must demonstrate artistic ability and interest in painting and/or
drawing.
https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35045%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35045&sid=5741
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NEAPON Teachers Scholarship5/15/2023See your school counselor for more informationVariesVisit Your School Counseler
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Rhode Island Association of School Maintenance Directors Scholarship Program5/12/2023Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, enrolled in a college, technical school or higher place of learning. While this scholarship is open to all, preference will be given to students who are pursuing a career in a technical, managerial or facilities related field at a post-secondary institution.Up to $1,000See Mrs. Koehler for Application
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Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers5/5/2023The RIAAO Scholarship provides financial assistance in the form of a ONE-TIME scholarship of $500.00 to three students from the state of Rhode Island who enroll in a RIAAO institution.$500https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU6oFZI5EyVhp3m1jOgLTHmTyd-kPCX3-vHlYayUxfrmq5Ww/viewform
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The Striving Chieftain ScholarshipTBDThe Striving Chieftain scholarship is awarded to one student each year. This $2,000 scholarship is to acknowledge the hard work of a student, while within their education has exhibited the drive and desire to persevere. This Chieftain has shown the determination to work hard in their education to pursue a college education/technical program.$2,000See Mrs. Koehler or Mrs. Kellogg for Application
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Glocester Lions Club 5/1/2024For Glocester Residents only. Awarded to 3 PHS students who apply. Please visit the guidance office for application$2,000See Mrs. Koehler or Mrs. Kellogg for Application
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Kristen Rose Barnes Scholarship5/1/2024Must be going into a health related field of education. Must be a Ponaganset High School senior.$5,000http://fosterponaganseths.ss11.sharpschool.com/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=7493267
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The Robert H. Lenth Scholarship5/1/2024This scholarship is for Ponaganset High School seniors who have demonstrated a willingness to serve the local community throughout high school.http://fosterponaganseths.ss11.sharpschool.com/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=7493313
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Local 51 Scholarship 20224/8/2024The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) is pleased to announce a new partnership with UA Local 51, the trade union for plumbers, pipefitters and refrigeration technicians in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Through this relationship, the RIIL will promote opportunities within Local 51 to students from its member schools across the state.
As part of the partnership, Local 51 will provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in the trades industry.
$500https://www.riil.org/page/6717/
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Friendship Lodge #7 F. & A.M. Scholarship4/30/2024To award one (1) $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Ponaganset High School and one (1) $500
scholarship to a graduating senior from Burrillville High School who embody the tenets of the Masonic
organization of Freemasonry, which include friendship, morality, and brotherly love. Recipients should be of
strong character and moral nature, a loyal friend and have demonstrated a high level of caring for others.
Scholarships are available to both male and female students.
$500See Mrs. Koehler or Mrs. Kellogg for Application
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Glocester Business Association4/30/20242 scholarships being offered. Must be a resident of the Foster-Glocester district, and a senior graduating from PHS and going into college September 2021. $500 eachhttps://www.glocester.org/scholarship-application.htm
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The Chief Robert G. Dauphinais Memorial ScholarshipTBDApplicant must be a high school senior from Glocester, Foster, North Scituate, Burrillville, North Smithfield, or Smithfield. Demonstrate volunteerism in the community. Applicant must include a letter describing why they should be considered for this scholarship. Applicant must possess an acceptance letter from a facility for higher learning. With an intended concentration in Fire Science or Nursing/ Medical fields. Parents Adjusted Gross Income cannot exceed $100,000.00$1,000https://chiefrgdfoundation.wordpress.com/scholarships/
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Glocester Firefighter Scholarship4/30/2024The Glocester Firefighter Scholarship Award will only be disbursed to the student after successful
completion of one (1) semester. If an applicant selected for this scholarship does not complete
one (1) full semester, an alternative applicant may receive the award.
Min $500See Mrs. Koehler for Application
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Constance Edmonds Scholarship:
Providence Chapter Of Chums, INC
4/30/2024Applicant must be of African-America or black descent and a US citizen graduating in 2023. Must be attending a higher learning or Tech institute in the fall semester of 2021. Applications can be obtained in guidance. https://www.daviestech.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=855&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=5203&PageID=227&Comments=true
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Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship4/19/2024Sponsored by the Touro Synagogue Foundation, 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, in context with present time.Varieshttps://tourosynagogue.org/touro-synagogue-foundation/scholarship-awards/.
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KDMF Scholarship Opportunitites4/5/2024The Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation is a local non-profit organization established in the memory of Katie DeCubellis, a 13-year old Narragansett student killed by a drunk driver on October 29, 1999. The organization seeks to help others and to make our community a better place in which to live. Our Foundation has set out to educate people on the dangers of drunk driving and substance abuse. The KDMF Offers four different scholarships. The “KDMF Victim Relief”, the “Nobody’s Glory…Everybody’s Gain”, the “Make a Difference” and the “KDMF Memorial” (open to Narragansett residents only).$1000-$6000https://kdmf.org/
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Academic Advantage Scholarship Grant4/15/2024The Academic Advantage Scholarship Grant is awarded to a June 2022 high school graduate from a RI High School who participates in Extra-Curricular Activities and Community Service. Students must provide: Report Cards from 6/21 and 11/21, proof of community service and extra-curricular activities. They must also provide a letter of recommendation from a school staff member explaining how this student is a good role model for their school.$500https://www.academicadvantageri.com/grant-info.html
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Rhode Island PBS Foundation Scholarship4/15/2024Awarded to a stuident who is graduating high school and attending a accredited 4-year school, or currently enrolled. Needs to demonstrate merit towards successful career in broadcasting, communications, and/our journalism. Student must be resident of R.I. or Bristol County, MA.Up to $15,000https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/rhode-island-pbs-scholarship
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Rhode Island Association of Former
Legislators
4/15/2024https://www.grantrequest.com/Application.aspx?sid=5741&aid=79392
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RI Commission on Women/Freda Goldman
Education
4/15/2024To assist Rhode Island women with transportation, child-care, tutoring, educational materials, and/or other support services. Pursuing education or job training beyond high school $500 - $2,000https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35052%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35052&sid=5741
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Frances L. MacCartney Porter Fund4/10/2023Samsung scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies and applied toward tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community service.
• Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region)
• Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region)
• Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed
Amount Varieshttps://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35044%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35044&sid=5741
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Alice Sullivan Memorial Scholarship4/8/2024The monies generated can be used but not limited to: Scholarship(s) to female high school and/or female collegiate student-athletes who express interest in coaching and/or officiating female sports; sponsoring speakers for female high school or collegiate events; sponsoring female high school workshops or conferences.Mini. $800https://www.riil.org/page/4632
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Navigant Credit Union Scholarship4/1/2024The 2020 Navigant Credit Union Scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior entering an accredited junior college, college, university, or tech school. The applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of Navigant Credit Union in good standing.Varieshttps://navigantcu.org/scholarships
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Northern Rhode Island Board Of Realtors Scholarship4/1/2024Must be a high school senior or at least 1 year of college remaining and live in Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Foster/Glocester, Lincoln, Pawtucket, N. Smithfield, Scuiatuate, Smithfield, or Woonsocket. Must be in need of financial assistance and be a full time student in fall or spring of 2022/20232 x $1,000https://nribr.realtor/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Approved-2024-NRIBR-Scholarship-Application.pdf
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Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship3/31/2024The Paul F. Ronci Memorial Scholarship Trust 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.
ranging from
$500 up to a full
one year's tuition
http://paulfroncischolarship.org/howtoapply.htm
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CharterCare Foundations Scholarship3/31/2024Nursing and Continuing Medical Education - Applicants must be permanent Rhode Island residents, have demonstrated financial need, and maintain a 3.0 (B) average or above to qualify. https://www.chartercarefoundation.org/scholarships/
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New England Service Scholarship3/31/2023Must be graduating from a public high school in one of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) Attending a 2- or 4-year institution in the Fall of 2023. Demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their local communities
Demonstrate financial need
$1,000https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/
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Ponaganset Education Foundation First Class Scholarship TBDPresented to a student who attends PHS, havea cumulative GPA over 2.5, 1st generation, extracurricular activities outside of school, demonstrate a financial need, and attend and reamin in a 4-year college, full time. Up to $16,000See your school counselor for more information
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LivForYou Foundation Scholarship3/22/2024Must be a RI resident - Graduating high school senior - Declare as a dance major/minor - GPA of 2.5 or higher$2,500https://www.livforyou.org/scholarships
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Catherine T. Murray Scholarship Fund3/22/2024The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine T. Murray. Catherine
was a board member and a valued volunteer at OSCIL who wished to support the philosophy and spirit of
OSCIL through a scholarship which would facilitate access to education for persons having disability.
$1,000+https://www.oscil.org/scholarship
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Rhode Island Building Industry Scholarship Fund3/15/2023RI residents thare are going into the building industry field for college who are in need of financial assistance. Available for Full or part time studentsUp tp $4,000 https://riagc.org/scholarships/
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The QVCC Foundation3/8/2024Aviailable for students who are looking to attend Quinebaug VAlley Community College. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Up to $150,000QVCC.edu/scholarships
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NEACRAO George Coleman Scholarship3/1/2024Each year, the New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers awards $2,000 scholarships to three high school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution for the fall semester of that year.
Each recipient of the scholarship is selected from candidates who are recommended by New England secondary school guidance professionals. Will be notified of winners at end of May.
$2,000https://www.neacrao.org/scholarship-information
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Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinacic Adventurer's Fund2/20/2024Applications will be accepted from college freshmen, sophmores, juniors and seniots who are legal residents of RI. The enrichment experience is to occur bu year end 2021. Plans must include a well-defined
program and demostrate clear purpose. Applicants must show financial need for support in completing the project. Those selected must submit a final project in writing and perhaps anouther medium
communicating the value of the experience in furthering their long-term goals. Criteria for evaluating applications include: Clarity and thoughtfulness of application, creativity and motivation of proposed project,
evidence of self-direction and initiative, and financial need.
$2,000-$5,000https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/metcalf-memorial-fund-and-grinavic-adventurers-fund
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Carter Roger Williams Scholarship2/18/2023For students who are current RI residents, Current senior at any High School, Accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution, shows financial need (demonstrated by FAFSA) and has a strong academic recordsUp to $20,000https://app.goingmerry.com/awards/7140ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35044%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35044&sid=5741
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The Trust's Scholarship Program2/4/2023The Trust’s Scholarship Program was designed to aid Member employees who wish to advance their skills in the area of risk management education. Winners will be notified in writing. The Trust will award a total of seven (7) scholarships, with a maximum award of $2,000 each. The scholarship will cover the cost of seminar, transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals. Limit one scholarship award per entity, per year.$2,000https://www.ritrust.com/grants-scholarships/
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The Robert O. Pare College ScholarshipMarch 25th, 2024-April 15th,2024Scholarship Application Form (includes detailed list of volunteer and community activities), 500-word max essay explaining how your commitment to community service has impacted your life and others, Official high school transcript, Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, volunteer organization or employer$5,000https://www.centrevillebank.com/Community/Local-Support/College-Scholarship
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Matt Alsfeld Award5/1/2023Cannot be recipient of multiple scholarships. A passion that is not necessairly mainstream. Demonstrate care and compassion to the community. Requires a 300-500 word essay that answers the question "What major will you bepursing in college or trade school? is this your passion, and why? if it is not explain your rationale for choosing your major" 2x $1,000https://www.mattalsfeld.org/scholarship
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Jonn P.B.R. DuClau Memorial Scholarship5/1/2024The Jonn P.B.R. Memorial Foundation has set up a scholarship for graduating seniors. Any senior with a direct relation to a veteran of OIF/OEF timeframe is encouraged to apply. The graduating senior can fill out the Google Form and attach the necessary documents or print out the PDF file and physically attach and mail the application to the listed address.n/a
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz4bN3oq3Mqj83TsASyOYQVlVwYCKGz7jTjiAc8v84snt5g/viewform
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