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Scholarship Opportunities 

Guided by donor intent, scholarship funds may support general educational assistance or target specific areas such as certain fields of study, trade and technical schools, residents of particular cities or towns, student interests or backgrounds, and other special circumstances.

All Rhode Island students are welcome to apply for scholarship funding.

To make the process as accessible as possible, the Foundation offers scholarships through three application pathways.

For additional information, contact Monica Benson at (401) 427-4017 or email scholarships@rifoundation.org. Si necesita asistencia en Español, por favor de comunicarse con Zaida Hernandez al (401) 427-4039 o zhernandez@rifoundation.org.

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College-level Graduate-level Universal

Bernard and Henrietta O'Rourke Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Lincoln, Rhode Island resident
  • Financial need
  • Award: $500 - $4,000 annually; past recipients may reapply
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College-level Universal

Ocean State Media Scholarship

Application Closed
  • 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
  • Exhibit merit toward a successful career in journalism and/or media
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College-level Certificate-level Universal

Frances L. Macartney Porter Fund

Application Closed
  • 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; past recipients may reapply
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College-level Universal

Providence Fire Fighters Local 799 Scholarship Fund

Application Closed
  • Must be dependent child of active member, in good standing, of the Providence (RI) Fire Department and of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 799
  • Enrolled and in good standing at an accredited 2 or 4-year university/college, junior college, or post-secondary technical or vocational school
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College-level Graduate-level Universal

RDW Group Communications Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Rhode Island resident
  • Studying communications at the undergraduate or graduate level (see application for areas of study)
  • Award: $500 - $3,500; past recipients may reapply
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College-level Universal

Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Graduating high school senior
  • Rhode Island resident
  • Outstanding community service

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Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship

  • Graduating high school senior
  • Rhode Island resident
  • Outstanding community service
  • Award: $1,000 - $1,500
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College-level Certificate-level Universal

Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda H. Goldman Education Award

Application Closed
  • 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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
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College-level Certificate-level Universal

Paula M. Rivard Memorial Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Single Rhode Island women
  • Pursuing a two or four-year degree or certificate
  • Award: $500-$1,500; past recipients may reapply
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College-level Graduate-level Nursing

Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing program in Rhode Island
  • Financial need
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College-level Graduate-level Nursing

Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Rhode Island resident pursuing LPN, RN, or advanced nursing degree
  • Financial need
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College-level Stand-Alone

Scituate Ambulance and Rescue Corps Scholarship Fund

Ongoing
  • Resident of Scituate, Rhode Island
  • Enrolled in accredited training courses related to emergency medical services
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College-level Universal

Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship

Application Closed
  • 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; past recipients may reapply
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