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 EspaƱol, por favor de comunicarse con Zaida Hernandez al (401) 427-4039 o zhernandez@rifoundation.org.

Graduate-level

Antonio Cirino Memorial Scholarship

April 22, 2024
  • Graduate student in arts education or in the arts with an intention to teach
  • May not be a Rhode Island School of Design graduate or seeking a graduate degree from RISD
  • Rhode Island resident

Important: review full requirements

Antonio Cirino Memorial Scholarship

  • Graduate student in arts education or in the arts with an intention to teach
  • May not be a Rhode Island School of Design graduate or seeking a graduate degree from RISD
  • Rhode Island resident
  • Financial need
  • Award: $2,000 to $12,000; past recipients are eligible to reapply
Apply
College-level

Constant Memorial Scholarship

Application Closed
  • Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
  • Aquidneck Island residents
  • Art or music student

Important: review full requirements

Constant Memorial Scholarship

  • Completion of Universal Scholarship Application
  • Aquidneck Island residents
  • Art or music student
  • For students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at a four-year accredited institution of higher learning
  • Award: $2,000 - $5,000; past recipients are eligible to reapply
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High school-level

Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship

May 13, 2024
  • High school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
  • Young Rhode Island artists seeking to take an art class at a Rhode Island institution
  • Award: up to $500
Apply
Other

MacColl Johnson Fellowships

Application Closed
  • Provides artist fellowships, rotating among composers, writers, and visual artists; 2023 awards are for composers
  • Up to three $30,000 fellowships per year
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