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.
Bernard and Henrietta O'Rourke Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Lincoln, Rhode Island resident
- Financial need
Important: review full requirements
Bernard and Henrietta O'Rourke Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Lincoln, Rhode Island resident
- Financial need
- Award: $500 - $4,000 annually; renewable
Kathy Plouff Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island residents
- Attend accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree nursing programs in the state of Rhode Island, and who have completed one or more years of their program
Frances L. Macartney Porter Fund
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Single parent
- Rhode Island resident or attending a Rhode Island institution of higher learning
Important: review full requirements
Frances L. Macartney Porter Fund
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
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
RDW Group Communications Scholarship for People of Color
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island person of color
- Studying communications at the undergraduate or graduate level (see application for areas of study)
Important: review full requirements
RDW Group Communications Scholarship for People of Color
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island person of color
- Studying communications at the undergraduate or graduate level (see application for areas of study)
- Award: $500 - $3,500; renewable
Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Graduating high school senior
- Rhode Island resident
Important: review full requirements
Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Graduating high school senior
- Rhode Island resident
- Outstanding community service
- Award: $1,000 - $1,500; renewable
Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda H. Goldman Education Award
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
Important: review full requirements
Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda H. Goldman Education Award
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
Rhode Island PBS Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
Paula M. Rivard Memorial Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Single Rhode Island women
- Pursuing a two or four-year degree or certificate
Important: review full requirements
Paula M. Rivard Memorial Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Single Rhode Island women
- Pursuing a two or four-year degree or certificate
- Award: $500-$1,500; renewable
Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
- Students enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing program in Rhode Island
- Financial need
Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island resident pursuing LPN, RN, or advanced nursing degree
- Financial need
Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Student 25 years of age or older
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in degree-conferring non-parochial institution in Rhode Island
Important: review full requirements
Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
