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Although the smallest state in America, don’t let the size of Rhode Island fool you. Scholarships are large for students and residents of the Ocean State. So, don’t think you have to live in one of the Newport Mansions in order to afford a Rhode Island school, like Brown University, Bryant University, or the University of Rhode Island. If you are a resident or plan to attend a school in Rhode Island, you could add some free college dollars to your savings, too. Check out this directory of scholarships for Rhode Island students, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Rhode Island Scholarships 2024 List

Roothbert Fund Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate or graduate students who have a current or permanent address that is located in one of the following states or plan to move to one of these states prior to March 1 of the year in which the application is made: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology

U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned no more than 12 hours towards a Master of Library Science degree by June of the award year are eligible for this award. Students must be members of a principal minority group; attend an ALA-accredited school; and plan to enter the library automation field.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

KASF Northeastern Region Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to Korean-American undergraduate or graduate students who are attending college in the northeastern region of the U.S. as defined by the Korean American Scholarship Fund. The following states are eligible: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 30

Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Northeastern Regional Chapter

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) – Northeastern Regional Chapter (NERC) is pleased to announce a scholarship program in honor and recognition of 1.6 million American Veterans who served in the Korean War during the Korean War era (June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955). These men and women answered the call to fight for a country and people they never knew and never met. More than 54,000 Americans died and 103,000 were wounded. To express our gratitude to these veterans for their sacrifices, KASF-NERC will offer their descendants an opportunity to apply for a scholarship. KASF-NERC scholarship program will recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated outstanding talents and potential for success. Awardees attending in college or graduate school will receive a check of $2,000 scholarships from KASF and be able to attend the Annual Awards Gala to be held in New York City.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 30

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship

The Timothy Bigelow and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Palmer W. Bigelow family (Bigelow Nurseries in Northboro, MA) to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. The scholarship is dedicated to one of the family’s children, the late Timothy Bigelow and to Palmer W. (“Bill”) Bigelow, who died in 1997. The Bigelow family considers student scholarships the most important commitment that the horticultural industry can make to ensure the growth and development of the nursery and landscape industry.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  September 10

Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation Scholarship Award

U.S. high school seniors who are residents of Rhode Island and have been diagnosed with epilepsy are eligible to apply for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $40000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Edward Leon Duhamel Freemasons Scholarship

The Edward Leon Duhamel Freemasons Scholarship provides tuition support to undergraduate descendants of members of the Franklin Lodge of Freemasons in Westerly, Rhode Island. Students must be residents of Rhode Island and demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $8000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  July 06

Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist low-income single parents who reside in Rhode Island in the pursuit of an education beyond high school. Preference will be given to parents currently or previously receiving state aid and those who have been previously incarcerated.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 10

Horatio Alger Rhode Island Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school seniors in Rhode Island who have unmet financial need and a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $50000

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  October 25

ACONE Scholarship Program for Pilot Training

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are 15 years of age or older and pursuing a professional aviation career as a pilot. Students must be residents of New England and attend flight school in New England.
Award Amount

Total:  $21300

Awards:  12

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15