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.
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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
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; past recipients are eligible to reapply
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
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
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