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.
College-level
Graduate-level
Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship
April 20, 2020- Rhode Island residents studying nursing in or out of state
- Non-Rhode Island residents studying nursing in Rhode Island
- Award: $500 - $5,000; renewable
College-level
Graduate-level
Bernard and Henrietta O'Rourke Scholarship
May 11, 2020- Lincoln, Rhode Island resident
- Financial need
- Award: up to $4,000 annually; renewable
College-level
Certificate-level
Frances L. Macartney Porter Fund
May 04, 2020- Single parent
- Rhode Island resident or attending a Rhode Island institution of higher learning
- Does not need to be a degree conferring program; certificate programs encouraged
Important: review full requirements
Frances L. Macartney Porter Fund
- Single parent
- Rhode Island resident or attending a Rhode Island institution of higher learning
- Does not need to be a degree conferring program; certificate programs encouraged
- Preference given to individuals enrolled in trade schools
- Award: $1,000 - $4,000; renewable
College-level
Graduate-level
RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship for Communications
April 20, 2020- Rhode Island minority student
- Studying communications at the undergraduate or graduate level (see application for areas of study)
- Award: $500 - $2,000; renewable
College-level
Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship
April 27, 2020- Graduating high school senior
- Rhode Island resident
- Outstanding community service
Important: review full requirements
Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship
- Graduating high school senior
- Rhode Island resident
- Outstanding community service
- Award: $1,000 - $1,500; renewable
College-level
Certificate-level
Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda H. Goldman Education Award
May 04, 2020- To assist Rhode Island women with transportation, child-care, tutoring, educational materials, and/or other support services
- Pursuing education or job training beyond high school
- Preference given to highly motivated, self-supporting, low-income women completing first undergraduate degree or certificate program
Important: review full requirements
Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda H. Goldman Education Award
- To assist Rhode Island women with transportation, child-care, tutoring, educational materials, and/or other support services
- Pursuing education or job training beyond high school
- Preference given to highly motivated, self-supporting, low-income women completing first undergraduate degree or certificate program
- Award: $500 - $2,000; renewable
College-level
Rhode Island PBS Scholarship
April 06, 2020- Resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts
- A graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year post-secondary school, or a student currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year post-secondary institution
- Demonstration of merit toward a successful career in broadcasting, communications, and/or journalism
College-level
Certificate-level
Paula M. Rivard Memorial Scholarship
Application Closed- Single Rhode Island women
- Pursuing a two or four-year degree or certificate
- Award: $500-$1,500; renewable
College-level
Graduate-level
Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
April 20, 2020- Students enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing program in Rhode Island
- Financial need
- Award: $500 - $5,000; renewable
College-level
Graduate-level
Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship
April 20, 2020- Rhode Island resident pursuing LPN, RN, or advanced nursing degree
- Financial need
- Award: $500 - $5,000; renewable
College-level
Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship
April 27, 2020- Student 25 years of age or older
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in degree-conferring non-parochial institution in Rhode Island
- Financial need
Important: review full requirements
Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship
- Student 25 years of age or older
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in degree-conferring non-parochial institution in Rhode Island
- Financial need
- Preference given to students attending Rhode Island College, Community College of Rhode Island, or University of Rhode Island
- Preference given to first-time applicants
- Award: $1,000 - $1,500; renewable
College-level
Station Nightclub Fire Children’s Scholarship
Ongoing- Provides financial assistance to dependent children of Station Nightclub victims or survivors who are enrolled or enrolling in post-secondary education and training
- Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis
- Contact the Rhode Island Foundation at (401) 427-4010
