Grants & Scholarships

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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. All Rhode Island students, regardless of immigration status, are eligible to apply.

Most of our scholarships now require the completion of a universal eligibility quiz and application. Please complete the eligibility quiz for your chosen program and, if you are eligible, you will be guided to the application. To be considered for a scholarship, please be sure to complete and submit both the eligibility quiz and application.

For additional information, contact Monica Benson at (401) 427-4017 or email mbenson@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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Alan Edgar Wurdeman Scholarship Fund

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
  • Rhode Island residents pursuing LPN or RN nursing degrees
  • Attending a school in Rhode Island or Northeastern University School of Nursing
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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

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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
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John J. O'Connor Jr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
  • RI resident attending a RI school
  • Must be in pursuit of a CNA, Associates, or Bachelors Nursing Degree
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David L. Taton Family Vocational/Technical Scholarship Fund

Ongoing
  • Rhode Island residents with financial need
  • Attending trade or technical schools in preparation for employment
  • Past recipients are eligible to reapply
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College-level

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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Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
  • Be current seniors or have graduated within the last three years from a high school (public, independent, or private) in Rhode Island
  • Accepted into or currently enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at Providence College, the University of Rhode Island, Bryant University, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island College, or the Community College of Rhode Island
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Lillian Sparfven & Ethel Ferrara Fund Nursing Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
  • Rhode Island residents
  • Demonstrated financial need
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Alumnae Association of Newport Hospital School of Nursing Fund Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
  • Scholarships for Rhode Island residents pursuing nursing education
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Surti Family Scholarship Fund

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
  • Minority nursing students who are currently working in Rhode Island as Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Preference for CNAs at Butler Hospital, then Care New England or its successor
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College-level

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
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Hope High Endowed Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
  • Graduating senior or graduate of Hope High School, in Providence, Rhode Island
  • Currently enrolled at or planning to enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution

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Hope High Endowed Scholarship

  • Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
  • Graduating senior or graduate of Hope High School, in Providence, Rhode Island
  • Currently enrolled at or planning to enroll at an accredited post-secondary educational institution
  • Must demonstrate merit, financial need, and the ability to succeed in a post-secondary educational setting
  • Preference given to current students; former students within ten years of graduation will be considered thereafter
  • Non-renewable
  • Minimum award of $2,000
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