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. 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.
College-level
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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
College-level
Lillian Sparfven & Ethel Ferrara Fund Nursing Scholarship
May 06, 2024- Completion of Universal Nursing Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island residents
- Demonstrated financial need
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- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
Important: review full requirements
Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
College-level
Surti Family Scholarship Fund
May 06, 2024- 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
College-level
Certificate-level
Miss Swinburne Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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
Important: review full requirements
Miss Swinburne Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
College-level
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
College-level
United Italian American Inc. Scholarship
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Rhode Island resident
- Attending two- or four-year college or university
Important: review full requirements
United Italian American Inc. Scholarship
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- 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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
College-level
Certificate-level
Nondas Hurst Voll Scholarship Fund
Application Closed- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Single mothers seeking to transition off public assistance
- Pursuing higher education or job training beyond high school
Important: review full requirements
Nondas Hurst Voll Scholarship Fund
- Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
- Single mothers seeking to transition off public assistance
- Pursuing higher education or job training beyond high school
- Award: $500-$1,500; past recipients are eligible to reapply
College-level
Alan Edgar Wurdeman Scholarship Fund
May 06, 2024- 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
College-level
Sergeant Cornel Young, Jr. Scholarship
April 29, 2024- 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
