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.
Please note that we have migrated to a new scholarship application system. Both new and returning scholarship applicants must create a new account in the Foundation's scholarship portal.
Most of our scholarships now require the completion of a universal application, while others require completion of a unique eligibility quiz. As you browse scholarship opportunities, those scholarships that require completion of the universal application are noted. In addition, once you create your account in the Foundation's scholarship portal, you will find a listing of the scholarships which require a universal application.
We strongly encourage you to complete the universal application and any of the eligibility quizzes for the program(s) you may be interested in. Completion of the universal application allows our system to present additional scholarship opportunities to you for which you may be qualified, based on the information you provide.
Returning students who are renewing scholarships will need to create a new account in our portal and should complete the application that aligns with the scholarship(s) you intend to renew. Once you've completed your application, if it seems you are no longer eligible or if the scholarship you hope to renew does not appear in your listing of recommended scholarships, please contact Monica Benson, Scholarship and Special Funds Administrator, at (401) 427-4017 for assistance.
For additional information, contact Monica Benson at (401) 427-4017 or email mbenson@rifoundation.org.
Corning Glass Works Scholarship
Application Closed- Previously received the Corning Glass Works Scholarship (prior Corning winners only)
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.
A. T. Cross Scholarship
Application Closed- Children of full-time employees of A.T. Cross Company
- Award: $1,000 - $3,000; renewable
Beatrice S. Demers Foreign Language Fellows
Application Closed- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
Application Closed- To encourage personal growth through travel, study, and public service programs for college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Rhode Island resident
- For educational enrichment outside the classroom, not tuition
