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.
College-level
Graduate-level
Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship
Application Closed- 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
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; 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
College-level
Certificate-level
Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship
Application Closed- Single parent, Rhode Island resident (men and women)
- Preference given to parents currently or previously receiving state aid or those who have been previously incarcerated
- Award: $500 - $2,000; renewable
College-level
Certificate-level
Miss Swinburne Scholarship
Application Closed- Women living in Newport County
- Direct support of course fees/tuition assistance and/or assistance with support services directly linked to achievement of student’s educational goals
- Preference given to highly motivated women seeking further education or training to become self-supporting
Important: review full requirements
Miss Swinburne Scholarship
- Women living in Newport County
- Direct support of course fees/tuition assistance and/or assistance with support services directly linked to achievement of student’s educational goals
- Preference given to highly motivated women seeking further education or training to become self-supporting
- Graduate students ineligible
- Award: $1,000 - $2,000; renewable
College-level
David L. Taton Family Vocational/Technical Scholarship Fund
Application Closed- Rhode Island residents with financial need
- Attending trade or technical schools in preparation for employment
- Renewable
College-level
United Italian American Inc. Scholarship
Application Closed- Rhode Island resident
- Attending two- or four-year college or university
- Superior academic achievement
Important: review full requirements
United Italian American Inc. Scholarship
- Rhode Island resident
- Attending two- or four-year college or university
- Superior academic achievement
- Financial need
- Leadership in school and/or community
- Award: $250-$1,000; renewable
College-level
Certificate-level
Nondas Hurst Voll Scholarship Fund
Application Closed- Single mothers transitioning off public assistance
- Pursuing higher education or job training beyond high school
- Award: $500-$1,500; renewable
Graduate-level
Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship
Application Closed- Female Rhode Island residents
- Financial need
- Plan to attend graduate school to obtain a law degree at an accredited institution
Important: review full requirements
Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship
- Female Rhode Island residents
- Financial need
- Plan to attend graduate school to obtain a law degree at an accredited institution
- Award: $1,000 - $2,000; renewable
College-level
Alan Edgar Wurdeman Scholarship Fund
Application Closed- Rhode Island residents pursuing LPN or RN nursing degrees
- Attending a school in Rhode Island or Northeastern University School of Nursing
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better
College-level
Sergeant Cornel Young, Jr. Scholarship
Application Closed- Providence public high school junior; award given upon graduation the following year, with proof of college acceptance
- Planning to attend an accredited post-secondary degree-conferring institution
- Recommended by a high school guidance counselor, teacher, principal, or advisor who is aware the student has overcome a serious obstacle in his/her academic path
Important: review full requirements
Sergeant Cornel Young, Jr. Scholarship
- Providence public high school junior; award given upon graduation the following year, with proof of college acceptance
- Planning to attend an accredited post-secondary degree-conferring institution
- Recommended by a high school guidance counselor, teacher, principal, or advisor who is aware the student has overcome a serious obstacle in his/her academic path
- Award: $1,000+; non-renewable