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.
For more information, contact Kelly Riley at (401) 427-4028 or email kriley@rifoundation.org.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Claudia Cornejo al (401) 427-4031 o envié un correo electrónico a ccornejo@rifoundation.org.
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.
This teacher recommendation form should be completed and emailed or mailed by a teacher of the applicant.
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 23, 2023- 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- 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
Important: review full requirements
Aldo Freda Legislative Pages Scholarship
- 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- Graduating high school senior
- Johnston. Rhode Island resident
- Attending a post-secondary educational institution
Important: review full requirements
Johnston Lions Armand Muto Scholarship
- 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- Rhode Island resident
- Applicants must be African-American/Black
- Must demonstrate academic and leadership success
Important: review full requirements
Martin Luther King Scholarship
- 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- Children of deceased/active members of the Ladies Auxiliary or Bristol Volunteer Fire Department
- Bristol, Rhode Island resident
- High school senior
Important: review full requirements
Ladies Auxiliary Bristol Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
- 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- 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
Important: review full requirements
Lawrence, Allen, Singletary Scholarship
- 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; 2022 awards are for visual artists
- Up to three $25,000 fellowships per year
College-level
Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
February 21, 2023- 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
College-level
Graduate-level
MJSA Education Foundation Jewelry Scholarship
Application Closed- National scholarship program for students pursuing jewelry-related curriculum
- Applicant need not be Rhode Island resident
- Award: $500 - $2,500; renewable
