Browse Scholarships
Thanks 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. All Rhode Island students, regardless of immigration status, are eligible to apply.
Most of our scholarships now require the completion of a universal eligibility quiz and application. Please complete the eligibility quiz for your chosen program and, if you are eligible, you will be guided to the application. To be considered for a scholarship, please be sure to complete and submit both the eligibility quiz and application.
For additional information, contact Monica Benson at (401) 427-4017 or email mbenson@rifoundation.org. Si necesita asistencia en Español, por favor de comunicarse con Zaida Hernandez al (401) 427-4039 o zhernandez@rifoundation.org.
College-level
Corning Glass Works Scholarship
Application Closed- Previously received the Corning Glass Works Scholarship (prior Corning winners only)
Middle school-level
Horace and Reverend E. Naomi Craig Scholarship
Application Closed- Current 5th, 6th, or 7th graders who wish to attend an independent or parochial school for grades 6-8
- Preference given to students from Sheldon Street Church community, regardless of address, or Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood
- Award: $500 - $2,000; renewable up to 3 years
Important: review full requirements
Horace and Reverend E. Naomi Craig Scholarship
- Current 5th, 6th, or 7th graders who wish to attend an independent or parochial school for grades 6-8
- Preference given to students from Sheldon Street Church community, regardless of address, or Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood
- Award: $500 - $2,000; renewable up to 3 years
You will be asked to attach this completed financial information worksheet to your application.
College-level
A. T. Cross Scholarship
Application Closed- Children of full-time employees of A.T. Cross Company
- Award: $1,000 - $3,000; renewable
College-level
Graduate-level
Other
Beatrice S. Demers Foreign Language Fellows
January 22, 2024- Rhode Island residents and anyone who is a student at a Rhode Island college or university who wishes to pursue foreign language study
- Undergraduate students, graduate students, professors, educators, or other residents of Rhode Island
- Award: $1,000 - $20,000
High school-level
Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship
Application Closed- High school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
- Young Rhode Island artists seeking to take an art class at a Rhode Island institution
- Award: up to $500
College-level
Graduate-level
Aldo Freda Legislative Pages Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island resident and a US citizen
- Currently serving as a Rhode Island Legislative Page
Important: review full requirements
Aldo Freda Legislative Pages Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island resident and a US citizen
- Currently serving as a Rhode Island Legislative Page
- Accepted or enrolled full time in an undergraduate, graduate, or accredited Rhode Island certificate program
- Award: $500 - $1,500; renewable
College-level
Johnston Lions Armand Muto Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Graduating high school senior
- Johnston. Rhode Island resident
Important: review full requirements
Johnston Lions Armand Muto Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Graduating high school senior
- Johnston. Rhode Island resident
- Attending a post-secondary educational institution
- Award: Amounts vary; renewable
College-level
Martin Luther King Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island resident
- Applicants must be African-American/Black
Important: review full requirements
Martin Luther King Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island resident
- Applicants must be African-American/Black
- Must demonstrate academic and leadership success
- Accepted or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary college or technical school within the U.S.
- Financial need
- Renewable
College-level
Ladies Auxiliary Bristol Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Children of deceased/active members of the Ladies Auxiliary or Bristol Volunteer Fire Department
- Bristol, Rhode Island resident
Important: review full requirements
Ladies Auxiliary Bristol Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Children of deceased/active members of the Ladies Auxiliary or Bristol Volunteer Fire Department
- Bristol, Rhode Island resident
- High school senior
- Award: amounts vary; non-renewable
College-level
Lawrence, Allen, Singletary Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Hope High School or Central High School graduating senior(s) in good standing or renewal applicant
- Participation in an organized local religious organization or group
Important: review full requirements
Lawrence, Allen, Singletary Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Hope High School or Central High School graduating senior(s) in good standing or renewal applicant
- Participation in an organized local religious organization or group
- Volunteer community and civic involvement
- Financial need
- GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Award: $1,000-$3,000; renewable
Other
MacColl Johnson Fellowships
Application Closed- Provides artist fellowships, rotating among composers, writers, and visual artists; 2023 awards are for composers
- Up to three $30,000 fellowships per year
College-level
Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
February 20, 2024- To encourage personal growth through travel, study, and public service programs for college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students
- Rhode Island resident
- For educational enrichment outside the classroom, not tuition
