Scholarships

Be aware that scholarships sent directly to the college are often deducted from your financial aid award and thus help the college but not you. Some colleges don't do this, but some do. Here's an article about this invidious practice: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tMwBbDRdsYZF32DhVyFwJG09PSqhy5RlpB2NgZZRuU/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

A good clearinghouse for scholarships is https://studentscholarships.org/

A helpful website about scholarships in general is found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition/opportunity-scholarships

Another good listing of Rhode Island scholarships comes from Stand Out College Prep: https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/rhode-island-scholarships/

Here are helpful scholarship articles:

Best STEM scholarships for female applicants with links to the scholarships 24

Best Scholarship Search Websites 23

Top Scholarships for 23

Scholarships for students studying abroad 24

Find Scholarships related to your hobbies 23

7 Ways To Land Scholarships 20

Most unusual Scholarships 21

Here's a link to an article with many links to scholarships and internships for African-American students: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-african-american-students?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_sponcon2021

Here's a link to Scholarship America, which is a large organization to help you find scholarships: https://scholarshipamerica.org/?utm_source=Common%20App%20Newsletter%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=2340225bab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_07_24_09_11_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_685c1cb33f-2340225bab-50135637

Scholarships for high school students

Important Note: Never pay to sign up for scholarship: it's a sign it's a rip-off!

The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship Fund.

The scholarships are for further education of young Rhode Island artists. The scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school freshman, sophomore and juniors, who wish to attend one art class at a Rhode Island institution (Rhode Island School of Design, AS220, etc.) The applicant must demonstrate artistic ability and interest in painting and/or drawing. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 13, 2024. Please click here to apply.

Questions? Contact Monica Benson, Scholarship and Special Funds Administrator, at 401-427-4017 or mbenson@rifoundation.org.

2024 Hon. Francis J. Darigan, Jr. Rhode Island Law Day Essay Contest: We are excited to announce that the Rhode Island Bar Foundation has decided to contribute additional funds to this year’s prizes! With the new additional funding included, the first-place winner will now receive a $2000 Scholastic Award and the second-place winner will now receive a $500 Scholastic Award. Please click on the links below for more information regarding the Contest.

The Contest, open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Rhode Island resident students attending school in Rhode Island, is sponsored by the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, the Rhode Island Judiciary, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, and the Edward P. Gallogly Family Law Inn of Court with support from the Rhode Island Department of Education and Roger Williams University School of Law. This contest is separate and distinct from the 2023 RI Law Day classroom presentation you may have signed up for. The entry deadline is Tuesday, May 13, 2024. Please direct questions to Alison Bakier at the Rhode Island Bar Association: telephone: (401) 421-5740 or email abaker@ribar.com

Just for School One Seniors going to college next year: usually updated in February.

The Nicholas J. Barrett Scholarship is offered in memory of a School One alumnus by his family. It goes to a School One senior each year, and the amount is about $1000. It requires an essay and an application, and it is due by May 1, 2025. You have much better odds of winning this one than most others. The link is usually updated in February.

Nicholas J. Barrett Scholarship Application 25

Scholarships for seniors going to college next year: last updated 9/15/25

For a series of scholarships open only to Rhode Island residents, go the the RI Foundation's scholarship page for the newly opened scholarships, most of which have deadlines in April. As the focus is more limited than national scholarships, these are more worth your effort: https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/browse-scholarships/p5?l&s&q?l&q?l=&s=&q=

Be A Friend Project Scholarship

AMOUNT

$500

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE August 31, 2025

Description

The Be A Friend Project Scholarship is available to high school students. To be considered, you must write a two - to four - page script of a lunchroom conversation between friends that is related to bullying. You must be following at least one of the sponsor's social media handles to be eligible for this award.

Pizza Hut Foundation Scholarship

Pizza Hut Foundation

AMOUNT

Up to $5,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Unspecified

DEADLINE. September 05, 2025

The Pizza Hut Foundation Scholarship is available to students between the ages of 17 and 26. You must be enrolled in or on-track to apply to an accredited post-high school higher education undergraduate program, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. You must be willing to work with the administrator of the Program throughout the application and award process and participate in a required 14-week mentorship program. An essay of at least 1,000 words must also be submitted.

Love Your Career Scholarship

JonesTshirts.com

AMOUNT

$1,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE September 10, 2025

The Love Your Career Scholarship is available to students attending an accredited college or university. You must submit an essay of between 1,000 and 3,000 words describing at least three steps that you plan to take in the next year to start a path towards having a career that you love in order to qualify for this award. You should select three of the following topics to discuss in your essay: "What initially inspired you to pursue the industry that you are currently in?", "What would be one important piece of advice for someone like me who is considering going into the field that you are in?", "What was the biggest hurdle that you encountered when you were first getting started in this field and how did you overcome it?", "What are some of the college courses that you took that had a lasting impact on your career?", "What are some aspects about your career that you didn't know about or consider when you were starting out?", or "What are some things I should be spending my time doing now outside of school to help prepare me for a career in this field?".

The Gates Scholarship

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

AMOUNT

100% of tuition

AWARDS AVAILABLE

300

DEADLINE September 15, 2025

The Gates Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and be Pell - eligible to be considered for this award. Ideal candidates for this award will have an outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class), demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities), and exceptional personal success skills.

Headway's Book Lovers Scholarship

AMOUNT

$1,500

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Unspecified

DEADLINE. September 15, 2025

The Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must be a U.S citizen who is at least 16 years old with a 3.0 GPA or higher and planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States. To be considered for this award, you must submit an essay or video on the topic provided by the sponsor.

A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

Selection

One (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the Scholarship entry window. The drawings will be performed by an employee of LeverEdge Association, whose decisions are final and binding in all matters related to this Scholarship. The winner(s) will be notified via email.

Prize Value

Unless otherwise stated in the title of the Scholarship, SmarterCollege will award $2,000 to one Entrant.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship/Owl No Essay Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $50,000. AWards Available: 50

Award Deadline: Sep 29, 2025

ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities you're looking for.

Eligibility

You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
You must be 16 years of age or older
You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school
You must be located within the United States

Note that an applicant needs to complete their profile up to 100% to be entered in the scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Sallie Mae Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:

A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship

BOBS from Skechers

AMOUNT

$10,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE. September 30, 2025

The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship is open to college students. You must design a dog or cat mosaic pattern that is unique, appealing, emotional, and creative to be considered for this award. You may submit one design in each category that includes a brief written or video description of your design, and a story about your best shelter pet memory or what the BOBS from Skechers collection means to you.

The Coca Cola Foundation Scholarship

The Phase 1 application is open August 1 - September 30 to students currently enrolled in high school with plans to graduate in the 2025-2026 year and who meet the eligibility criteria. This phase requires no essays, no transcript, and no recommendations. For more information, go to https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Lithuanian Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $7,500 Awards Available: 80

Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2025

The Lithuanian Foundation believes that students who are active in their community are developing leadership skills that will benefit them and those around them in the future. The Foundation concentrates its resources on those students who have demonstrated involvement and volunteerism in the Lithuanian community or the community at large. As such, the Lithuanian Foundation strives to ensure the continuity of the Lithuanian culture and traditions by contributing to the development of future leaders in the Lithuanian community.

Funding Priorities

The Lithuanian Foundation is a diaspora organization. As such, priorities are given to students studying outside the borders of Lithuania, especially to those who are members of the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc.

The candidates for the scholarship will be selected based on their academic merit, leadership potential, demonstrated volunteer engagements in their communities, and especially involvement in Lithuanian community activities.

According to LF Grants Commission guidelines, the Lithuanian Foundation supports only full-time students of Lithuanian heritage, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees based on the following priorities:

US citizens and US permanent residents (“green card” holders) pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Students from Lithuania pursuing Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Lithuania;
Students from Lithuania, pursuing a Master’s, or Doctoral degree in the US (with a student visa) or elsewhere abroad;
By exception only, students from Lithuania seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Lithuania meeting donor-directed fund designations.

LF members have established donor-directed funds to support various areas of study, and in some cases, particular fields of studies within Lithuania proper. You can familiarize yourself with donor-directed funds and their supported areas here (no need to apply for any of the specific donor-directed funds). Special attention is given to the applications from students, studying or doing research in Lithuanian linguistics, literature, and folklore or Lithuanian history.

The Lithuanian Foundation grants scholarships (up to $7,500) for one academic year at a time. Applicants will need to submit applications each academic year in their degree program.

Restrictions

The Foundation will not consider the scholarship requests if:

The student is not of Lithuanian heritage;
The applicant is enrolled in a part-time course of study.
The student is enrolled in an associate or certificate program.
The student is not yet accepted by an accredited college, university, or other academic institution;
The applicant does not have citizenship or an appropriate visa for the country in which he or she wishes to study;
The student from Lithuania enrolled in a Bachelor‘s degree program in the US (with a student visa) or another foreign country.
The scholarship application is not fully completed

How to Apply

The Foundation uses an electronic application process that requires that all supplementary documentation be attached to the application before the application can be submitted. Supplementary documentation might be in Lithuanian or English. Translations must be presented to documents in other languages. Completion of the application form in Lithuanian is preferred, though not required.

To remove the application from draft status, applicants will have to click “submit”. If any of the required documentation is missing, the submission will not go through. Applicants should, therefore, begin collecting required documentation as soon as possible. If technical difficulties interfere with the attachment of a document, the Foundation must be contacted by email at admin@lithfund.org by September 28, 2025, for an exception. Without an exception letter from the Foundation office, the application will be considered late and not will be deliberated.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Be Bold Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2025

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

Earnest
Determined
Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.

Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Girls Impact the World Scholarship Awards - $5,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: October 1, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be attending high school or enrolled in an undergraduate program.

B) Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14062/girls_impact_the_world_scholarship_awards

CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,500. AWards Available: 3

Award Deadline: Oct 10, 2025

CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship is a program to assist high school and college students in easing financial burdens and empowering them to pursue higher education. A total of $3,000 will be awarded to five students who showcase their creativity and talent by submitting a short video sharing their money-saving secrets. This initiative aims to provide financial support to help students succeed in their academic endeavors. The application deadline for the 2025 scholarship is October 10, 2025.

Awards

CouponBirds will offer two levels of scholarship for five students: a First Prize and a Second Prize. The First Prize, valued at $1,000, will be awarded to one student. The Second Prize, valued at $500 each, will be awarded to four students. This scholarship must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, or any other educational expenses related to the Winner's college or high school courses.

How to Apply

To apply for the "Help to Save" Scholarship, students must:

Create a 2-3 minute video (no longer than 5 minutes) on the topic: "Money-Saving Secrets for Students" and upload it to YouTube. Get creative and showcase your talents. Describe your video in simple terms.
Subscribe to CouponBirds' social media. Follow CouponBirds on X and Facebook.
Share your video with money-saving tips on your social media channels (X/Facebook) to help more students.
Complete the application form, including the links to your YouTube video and social media post, and submit your application.

All four steps must be completed before the deadline to be considered for the scholarship award.

Eligibility

CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship is open to high school and college students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Requirements:

High school students: Must be at least 15 years old and provide an enrollment certificate.
College students: Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college, 18 years or older, with a valid acceptance letter or enrollment certificate.
Location: Open to students studying in the US or Canada during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Proof of Enrollment: Applicants must submit proof of enrollment (enrollment certificate, acceptance letter, or transcript) from an accredited institution.
Language: Applicants must effectively express their money-saving secrets in English in the video.
Application Limit: Only one application per person is allowed.
Originality: Submission must be 100% original. Automated or scripted submissions by any means are void.
No purchase Necessary: No purchase or payment is required to enter or win.
Deadline: All applications must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct 10, 2025.
Application Method: Online application only.
Legal Compliance: Void where prohibited by law.
Official Rules: Subject to full official rules here.

Notification

The potential winner will be notified by email and must reply to scholarship@couponbirds.com within seven business days of receiving the notification.
If the potential winner cannot be reached by email and fails to submit an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release (except where prohibited by law) within seven business days, they will be disqualified. In such cases, the scholarship will be forfeited, and awarded to the next highest-scoring applicant from the same application period.

HOW TO APPLY:

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ISACA Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $7,500

Awards Available: 170

Award Deadline: Oct 14, 2025

Since 2022, we've awarded US$1 million to 500 students. These scholarships provide support for students who are members of a historically underrepresented population within the tech space, creating academic and career pathways, and ultimately culminating in IT audit and cyber-related careers. Awardees receive critical funds to continue and complete higher education and an ISACA Career Building Bundle to connect students to a network of IT/IS professionals, certifications, and mentoring.

We are expanding our scholarship program this year by partnering with more ISACA chapters and corporations, who have provided funding for their awards. We are offering 170+ scholarships in 2025 supporting the education and career development of students from 20+ countries. We are grateful for our partner’s commitment to ensuring diversity and supporting IT audit and cybersecurity professional development.

ISACA Foundation is now a member of the National Scholarship Providers Association, a collective that is advancing the impact of scholarships. This scholarship program was honored with a 2023 Power of Associations Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for our work bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap.

Applications open September 2
Applications close October 14
Selection process completed November
Awards presented December/January 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

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RISE UP Challenge Scholarship

Humanity Rising

AMOUNT

Up to $2,500

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Unspecified

DEADLINE October 15, 2025

The RISE UP Challenge Scholarship is available to high school senior, college freshman, and college sophomore students who are helping to end bullying in their schools and communities. To apply, you must join the Humanity Rising Movement as a student member (free). Additionally, you must share your story in writing or create and upload a 60-second video using the hashtag #riseupchallenge? This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service or idea. Most importantly, speak from your heart!

Niche Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $. 4. 0,000 Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2025

Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true.

It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $40,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.

Who Can Apply

All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Please note: Not everyone is eligible for this scholarship. Niche sponsored scholarships and sweepstakes are for people with US citizenship or a valid Visa/US passport only.

How It Works

The $40,000 Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 100

Award Deadline: Oct 15, 2025

The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school which must be used in the academic year following graduation or it will be forfeited. All applicants are recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter.

Eligibility Requirements

A woman is eligible for consideration for a STAR Scholarship if she:

Is recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success
Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary education institution in the United States or Canada full time or part time in the fall of the academic year following her high school graduation

The applications of individuals who satisfy these eligibility criteria will be evaluated on a nondiscriminatory basis without consideration of race, age, national origin, religious affiliation, disability or P.E.O. connection.

Application Process

Members of a local P.E.O. chapter will interview a student before deciding to recommend her.

After a local chapter recommends a student, the P.E.O. Executive Office will email the applicant instructions for logging into an online account to complete her portion of the application. This must be submitted no more than 30 days after she receives the email.

The application includes information about the student and her extracurricular and community service/volunteer activities, a 700-word essay, two letters of recommendation and an unofficial high school transcript (through 11th grade-/-junior year).

Awards are announced annually by April 30, and notification is sent to all applicants and recommending chapters.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Sustainability Essay Contest

Applied Software, GRAITEC Group

AMOUNT

Up to $1,500

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE. October 17, 2025

The Sustainability Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. You must submit an essay on a sustainable construction - related topic and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for this award.

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program

Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

AMOUNT

$25,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE. October 28, 2025

The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students who will enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical/vocational school. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need, and be involved in community service activities to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must be recommended by a teacher, coach, community leader, or mentor.

U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program

U.S. Bank

AMOUNT

Up to $20,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Unspecified

DEADLINE October 30, 2025

The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program is open to students who are at least 17 years or older and are enrolled as current undergraduate students (for at least 6 credit hours per semester). You must register and complete a series of online lessons in order to be considered for this award.

Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $4,200. A wards Available: 3

Award Deadline: Nov 1, 2025

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dustan Biegler by supporting high school seniors and adult learners pursuing a business degree or advanced training in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields.

Dustan’s path to success started in the trades as a Roofer. While he was up shingling homes and restoring roofs, he was creating a legacy of knowledge, hard work, and leadership. Dustan earned himself as one of the most well-known leaders in the Roofing Industry, and earned his spot in many people’s hearts, as he was known for his humble leadership style and desire to help everyone become successful.

Any high school seniors or adult learner who will attend trade school may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, please tell us why you’re passionate about pursuing a future in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields, who has influenced you to pursue this path, and how you plan to make a difference.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Regeneron Science Talent Search - $250,000 - 300 Awards (Deadline: November 6, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be living in and attending their last year of secondary school in the US or its territories.

B) Accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20481/regeneron-science-talent-search

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

AMOUNT

Up to $55,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Deadline: November 12, 2025

The JKCF College Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors who intend to enroll in a four-year college in the fall. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate significant financial need to qualify for this award. Selection is also based on persistence, leadership, and a desire to help others.

10 Words or Less Scholarship - $1,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: November 15, 2025)

(it's a little embarrassing that it should be "10 Words or Fewer")

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be between the ages of 14-25 and be attending school in the Fall of 2026.

B) Submit a response to the essay prompt.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship

ServiceScape Scholarship

ServiceScape

AMOUNT

$1,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Unspecified

DEADLINE November 29, 2025

The ServiceScape Scholarship is available to students who are at least 18 years of age. To be considered, you must submit a 300 - word essay on the following topic: "How does writing impact today's world?"

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Awards Available: 6

Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025

The AAPT Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools.

Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years.

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers. Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be:

an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
showing promise of success in their studies, and
a citizen of the United States of America.

Applications can be submitted online, accepted at any time, and will be considered for recommendation to the Board of Directors at each AAPT Winter Meeting. All applications in which all materials, including letters of recommendation, are received by December 1 will be considered for recommendation at the winter meeting of the AAPT Board of Directors.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Financial Goals Scholarship

1st Financial Bank USA

AMOUNT

$2,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE. December 31, 2026\

The Financial Goals Scholarship is available to students who are 18 years of age or older. To be considered, you must submit a 500 - word essay on a personal finance topic.

Power of Resilience Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2025

Scott has devoted his career to advocating for the rights of insurance policyholders and fighting for them to receive what they deserve- justice in the face of terrifying situations. Since beginning his career defending insurance companies, Scott now understands the strategies that may be used to completely deny, underpay, or delay policyholders’ claims. Further, Scott knows how to stay one step ahead of the insurance companies and will fight for your rights, helping you to feel secure and alleviate the worry, fear, and pain typically associated with these situations.

To this end, Scott has established a $1,000 scholarship with the purpose of supporting a student. To apply, students should write an essay discussing a personal crisis and what lessons they learned from that experience both in their own personal life and in the larger community. The essay should discuss how resilience can be used to recover from a destructive situation.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for The Power of Resilience Scholarship, applicants should be in either high school or college (undergraduate or graduate program) and must show good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0. The scholarship recipient will have made clear their interest in the power of personal resilience when in crisis.

Application

To apply for this scholarship, please submit:

Tell us which high school or college you currently attend,
An unofficial academic transcript,
A 1,000-word essay discussing when you were faced with a serious life challenge and how you overcame that challenge. In your essay, you should explain what you have learned, and especially what others can learn from your experience. Please ensure your essay is no longer than 1,500 words.

To apply, go to https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14792/power-of-resilience-scholarship

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students

The Christophers

AMOUNT

Up to $2,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE. February 15, 2026

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students is open to undergraduate and graduate students. To be considered, you must create a five - minute film or video on the following theme: "One Person Can Make a Difference." You must also follow the sponsor on Instagram.

Future Designer Scholarship

CardsDirect, Inc.

AMOUNT

$1,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

Unspecified

DEADLINE May 01, 2026

The Future Designer Scholarship is available to full - time students who are at least 17 years of age. You must submit an original design for a holiday greeting card to be considered for this award. The winning design will be featured as product on CardsDirect.com.

Rover College Scholarship

Rover

AMOUNT

$2,500

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE. May 01, 2026

The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400 - to 500 - word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"

Financial Goals Scholarship

1st Financial Bank USA

AMOUNT

$2,000

AWARDS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE December 31, 2026

The Financial Goals Scholarship is available to students who are 18 years of age or older. To be considered, you must submit a 500 - word essay on a personal finance topic.

Not yet renewed when I check but likely to be at some point. Just click the url to find out.

Get Accepted to College Scholarship - $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: Likely December 31, 2025, but they only show it if you register for the scholarship)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be enrolled as a high school junior or senior and intend to enroll in an accredited college or university

located within the United States.

A) Be 17 or older at the time of submission.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32525/get-accepted-to-college-scholarship

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships - $30,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: Likely January 9, 2026), but they won't tell you unless you register.

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating high school senior with evidence of financial need.

B) Be a minority student that can demonstrate a record of academic excellence.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12039/jackie-robinson-foundation-scholarships

Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Deadline: 1/17/25 Award Amount: $100 - $10,000. no update yet

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to high school students. To be eligible, you must submit a 700 - to 1000 - word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. GED students under the age of 20 may also apply.

Apply at https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest

Bank of America Student Leaders Program: Through Student Leaders®, Bank of America recognizes high school students who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond. We connect Student Leaders to tools and resources to help make communities better. no update yet '25

As a Student Leader, you will:

Work as a paid intern at a local nonprofit for eight weeks
Attend the weeklong Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.
Develop leadership and career skills
Connect with like-minded students from your own community and across the country

Fidelity Scholars Program: The Fidelity Scholars Program isn’t just a scholarship; it’s a comprehensive support system designed to empower

you to achieve your full potential. More than just financial assistance, this program provides a wealth of resources and the support to complete your degree.

Components:

Scholarship: Financial support to alleviate the burden ofeducational expenses, allowing you to focus on your studies and personal growth.

Financial Education: Financial literacy skills to navigate complexities of managing finances during and after college.

Mental Health Support: Tools and support you need to thrive academically and personally.

Mentors: Connect with experienced Fidelity Mentors for guidance and inspiration.

College Success Coaches: Get support with navigating the college campus, coursework, and your scholarship.

The Scholarship: Bachelor’s degree recipients may be funded for up-to four years of study. As a need-based scholarship, the amount of financial support provided will depend on the cost of attendance determined by the in-state college or university iwhich you are enrolling. This is a last-dollar approach. That means your scholarship funds will only be applied after your family contribution and all other financial aid sources have been granted, greatly reducing the need for you to take out loans and incur educational debt related to the cost of attendance. Last year, the Fidelity Scholars Program awarded more than $2.85 million scholarships to 200 students.

Eligibility: The program is open to historically under-resourced and underrepresented students who are permanent residents of Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Texas.

• 2.5 - 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED

• Pell eligible and/or demonstrate financial need

• Attend an in-state college or university

Apply by January 30, 2025

Learn more at UNCF.org/fidelityscholars

College, Here I Come $1000 Scholarship

Deadline: 1/31/25

The “College Here I Come” Scholarship for Class of 2025 is open to just who you think: high school seniors graduating in the class of 2025! Here at Scholarships360, scholarships are our passion–we know that you can never have enough of them! After all, scholarships are essentially “free money” to help fund your education. We want to help out a lucky high school senior who is just starting out on their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We hope that you apply and look forward to reading your application!

Apply at https://app.scholarships360.org/?redirect=/dashboard/scholarships/college-here-i-come-essay-scholarship-for-high-school-seniors&aff=8

Visit our Student Leaders page for more information.

Browse the FAQs on our Student Leaders program.

Applications for the 2025 program are now being accepted through January 15th, 2025. Students who have submitted applications will be notified of their application status spring 2025.

Apply Now

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards. Scholarship Value: $4,000. A wards Available: 300

Award Deadline: Feb 3, 2025

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligibility requirements are outlined below.

Who is Eligible?

For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
The applicant must be a high school senior.
The applicant must apply online only. The 2025 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.
If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2025 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.

McDonald's HACER Scholarship Program - $100,000 - 30 Awards (Deadline: February 6, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school senior that is younger than 21 years old and carries a minimum 2.8 GPA.

B) Have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15444/mcdonald_s_hacer_national_scholarship

Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $20,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2025

The Daughters of the Cincinnati is a not-for-profit society founded in 1894 by women descended from commissioned officers who served under George Washington in the American Revolution’s Continental Armed Forces or in the French Royal Forces. To honor their ancestors’ service and sacrifice, the Society awards academic scholarships to daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces and supports the preservation of American Revolutionary War history through education and patriotic service.

Our scholars follow the academic path they chose at major colleges and universities. Engineering, fine arts, astrophysics, Middle Eastern studies, English, and history are recent majors. Currently our scholarship recipients are attending Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology, Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of Virginia, the University of Washington, and Yale, as well as many other fine institutions.

Applications are due by February 15 of the student’s senior year in high school. The application process includes: an essay, a secondary school report, a letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant’s community, and a Student Aid Report (SAR).

About the Scholarships

Scholarships are spread over four years and paid to the college or university of the applicant’s choice
Selection is based on both merit and financial need
Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States armed services

The Daughters of the Cincinnati scholarships are available in varying amounts; in recent years scholarships have averaged $4,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study. Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States military. If you are eligible, you must apply during your senior year in high school; the application deadline is February 15. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully before proceeding to the next step in the application process.

For more information, go to https://daughters1894.org/scholarships/

Knight Essay Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $6,000

Awards Available: 5

Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2025

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizen and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range.

To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.

The contest is conducted in three phases: the local chapter, state-level society, and national phases. The contest must be entered through an SAR chapter near the student’s residence. In some cases, the contest may be entered at the state level (if the local society does not have chapters or the chapters are not participating) and a contact-at-large should be used to find out more contest details. The list of contest contacts listed below can provide you with assistance in entering the Knight Essay Contest. Only one entry per student is permitted per contest year. To apply or learn more, go to https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/

KFC Foundation Scholarships - $20,000 - 500 Awards (Deadline: February 17, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Have graduated from high school by May 2025.

B) Enroll in an accredited trade school, college or graduate school for the Fall 2025 semester.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13403/kfc-foundation-scholarships

Your seniors can receive up to $20,000 a year through our Carter Roger Williams Scholarships. These are four-year scholarships of up to $80,000 per student over four years. We hope they inspire students and their parents to think bigger about what’s possible for their future. Last year, six members of the Class of 2024 received scholarships. Applicants must be residents of Rhode Island and seniors at any high school in the state. Apply online at Browse Scholarships. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 3, at 11:59 p.m.

Connex Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 10, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience.

B) Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16421/connex-foundation-scholarship

The Rhode Island Foundation Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open. The Rhode Island Foundation offers a robust scholarship program for students who are attending college or university, technical school, or a certificate program. We have scholarships for students with a wide variety of backgrounds, academic achievement, areas of study, and education levels. There are scholarship opportunities for adult learners as well. Most of our scholarship programs close on April 15th. Please check the individual opportunity on our website RI Foundation | Browse Scholarships

AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities

Scholarship Value: $6,000. A. w ards Available: 5 Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2025.

https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-scholarship-for-underserved-communities-formerly-minority-scholarship/

The AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities will award funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Funding for the scholarships is provided through donations made to the AMS Annual Giving Program. The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is committed to, and benefits from the full and equitable participation of a diverse community. AMS is committed to advancing core values of diversity, inclusion, and equity across all aspects of the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
Students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2025 are eligible to apply.
Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Marine Biology is not eligible.
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Students eligible to apply for the AAMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities may also apply to the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program but can only accept one scholarship if selected for both.

Stipend

The $6,000 two-year scholarship is for $3000 per year during freshman and sophomore years (second-year funding depends on successful completion of the first academic year).

Application Procedures

A completed application includes:

Completed application form
An official high school transcript showing past three years
High school profile
One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor

Applicants are responsible for keeping time to ensure that all application tasks are complete in order to submit the application for consideration by the deadline date! Applications will not submit if all stages are not complete.

Notifications will go out in May 2025.

Rhode Island PBS and the Public's Radio Scholarship

The Rhode Island PBS and the Public's Radio Scholarship presents an incredible opportunity for talented residents of Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts, who are passionate about pursuing a career in broadcasting, communications, or journalism. Whether you’re a high school senior ready to embark on a four-year college journey or a current college student already immersed in these fields, this scholarship is your chance to shine.

Each year, awards of up to $15,000 will be granted, and the best part? These scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years—totaling up to $60,000, providing continuous support as you grow in your academic career. Don’t miss out! Visit www.ripbs.org/education for application details and submit your application by 5:00pm on April 14, 2025.

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund: four year renewable scholarships for students from New England with financial need who display academic achievment, a commitment to serving others and a strong work ethic.

Last year, $260,000 was awarded to Rhode Island students, so if your family is low income, you're a strong student and you have a record of service, this one is worth a shot. Apply at www.phillips-scholarship.org

Regular Deadline is noon on May 1, 2025.

Early Response Deadline is noon on April 3 but only for those with college financial aid offers in hand

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 19th year.

We will be awarding $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline - June 10, 2025.

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

Full details are available on our site.

Current Juniors and Seniors:

Apply from October 14, 2024 — January 15, 2025

Apply at https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=1499&x_proposal_type_id=995

Past Deadline:

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $35,000

Awards Available: 50

Award Deadline: Oct 31, 2024

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th-grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Before submitting your essay, download the 2024-2025 entry form here and find your sponsoring local VFW Post as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. (Foreign exchange students are ineligible.)

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9228/voice-of-democracy-scholarship#google_vignette

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - $10,000 - 180 Awards (Deadline: November 3, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025.

B) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines).

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards

For artists:

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 20

Award Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is a one-time, non-renewable, need-based grant of up to $10,000 given in conjunction with full participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.

Each year, From the Top chooses approximately 20 pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 to receive the Award. The Award is given to driven and committed pre-collegiate musicians with financial need to help offset the often prohibitively expensive costs of studying classical music at a high level.

An application for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is also an application to From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship program. You do not need to complete two separate applications. See the “How To Apply” section below for more instructions. If you are selected as a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist, you must also participate fully in our Learning and Media Lab Fellowship program. The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award cannot be granted without full participation in our Fellowship program. Award recipients will be announced in two classes annually: Fall (October) and Spring (January).

There is no application fee for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award.

Am I eligible to apply?

You are eligible if you are: classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college.

Applicants must demonstrate:

Strong musical commitment

Applicants must have strong musical ability and a willingness to participate in our Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.

Unmet financial need

The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is a need-based award. Applicants must provide evidence of a family income unable to meet the costs of his/her musical pursuits (new instruments, music lessons, summer festival tuition, and travel, etc.). 90% of our past recipients come from families with an annual household Adjusted Gross Income of under $60,000. While we do consider extenuating circumstances such as cost of living, medical expenses, dependents, etc., we do not encourage applicants with an annual household Adjusted Gross Income of over $100,000 to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: If your most recent tax return reflects something different from what your current employment situation projects, please include a detailed statement within the “Special Financial Circumstances” section at the end of the online application.

Educational engagement

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and creativity, inside and outside of the classroom.

Strength of character

Applicants must demonstrate drive, initiative, maturity, leadership, and a commitment to giving back to one’s community.

Application deadlines for the 2024-2025 season:

Friday, November 15, 2024

Apply at https://fromthetop.org/apply/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/

Likely repeats for this year's seniors but haven't yet contacted us:

The Rhode Island Association of Admission Officers has a long tradition of supporting the academic aspirations of students in Rhode Island. One of the ways we achieve this is by offering multiple $500 scholarships. To be eligible students must have attended and graduated from a Rhode Island high school or received a Rhode Island GED and must be accepted with plans to enroll as a degree or certificate candidate student at any RIAAO member institution. The deadline to apply for this year’s scholarship is Friday, May 10, 2024. Scholarship link - https://forms.gle/vAGmsCXroxR2Fu179

Coastal1 Credit Union 2024 Investing in Your Future College Scholarship

Coastal1 Credit Union is pleased to announce the 2024 Investing in Your Future College Scholarship and its specifications. Coastal1 Credit Union will award ten (10) $2,000 one-time scholarships to students starting their first year of college. Applications must be received by Friday, April 5, 2024.Requirements: Applicant must be a member of Coastal1 Credit Union. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a four-year college/university
undergraduate program. Proof of acceptance/enrollment must be submitted with the application. Coastal1 Credit Union employees and their children are not eligible.

Written Essay: Applicants must submit a strong word essay (500 words maximum) responding to the following:

What field are you interested in pursuing? How can you use the education in this field to make an impact/change in the world?

Application Submission

To apply, please submit the following:

Application, 350-500 word essay, Proof of acceptance into college or a university undergraduate program. Please include a photocopy of the acceptance and enrollment letters on official college/university letterhead, List of extra-curricular or volunteer/community service activities. Applicants will be notified in June 2024.

2024 Rhode Island PBS Foundation Scholarship Applications due April 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET

Each year, the Rhode Island PBS Foundation awards this scholarship to either a graduating high school senior planning to attend a 4-year post-secondary institution, or a currently enrolled college/university student, demonstrating promise of a successful career in the fields of broadcasting, communications or journalism. An award of up to $15,000 will be granted, renewable for an additional three years. Eligibility is limited to residents of Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts. For full details on requirements and to apply, visit ripbs.org/education. Best of luck to all applicants!

B. Davis Scholarship: You apply for this $1000 scholarship by doing a free college search. The odds are low, but it's easy to try.

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Deadline is May 21, 2024

The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship, for high school seniors.

The scholarship provides four-year scholarships of up to $20,000 per student per year for graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. The scholarship is part of our Carter Roger Williams Initiative, conceived of and funded by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter and managed by the Rhode Island Foundation.

Rhode Island founder Roger Williams was a remarkable man. He came from a very modest background, and access to education was key in shaping his character, beliefs, and actions throughout his life. Roger Williams set the standard for separation of church and state that the nation adopted, and his vision and determination built the “lively experiment” that was and is Rhode Island. We believe that many of his values are more relevant than ever.

The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship provides annual scholarships to Rhode Island high school seniors who display an appreciation for, and a desire to embody, the values of our state’s founder. The program also provides comprehensive resources and information about Roger Williams and his teachings via Roger Williams National Memorial.

The deadline to apply for the Carter Roger Williams Scholarship is midnight on Monday, March 11, 2024. Applicants must currently be residents of Rhode Island and seniors at any high school in Rhode Island, and they must have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution by the date of award. Applications should be submitted via our online electronic scholarship application system. To apply, please visit Browse Scholarships

Rubincam Youth Award For Creative Writing

Scholarship Value: $500 Awards Available: 2 Award Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

The awards may be given annually to a student in either the junior category (grades 6-8) or senior category (grades 9-12) for an appropriately prepared genealogy. Up to two honorable mentions (runners-up) may also be named in each category. The awards are announced and presented at the annual NGS Banquet at the annual NGS Family History Conference. If the winners are not present, award presentations may be made at another agreed-upon time.

General Guidelines for the Awards

STUDENTS must apply under the appropriate age/grade award.

SUBMISSIONS

Must be in English
Must be original unpublished work
Become property of NGS and will not be returned
Are not eligible for later resubmission
Will not be returned if incomplete

HOW TO APPLY: Go to https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/rubincam-youth-award/

The DEADLINE for students to apply for the Transform RI Scholarship is fast approaching - MARCH 31, 2024. We will have a visit to discuss this scholarship on March 22, 2024 during advising.

The 2024 Transform RI Scholarship (TRIS) is a unique opportunity for RI’s high school students to use their voice and share their ideas to create real change. The Papitto Opportunity Connection will invest $1 million to make the winning idea become a reality and TEN TRIS finalists will be awarded scholarships worth between $5,000-$25,000. As an added incentive, the school with the most TRIS entries will split a $5,000 prize, half to be designated for students to use towards Prom and $2,500 will be awarded to the faculty. RI high school students must simply answer the question: If you had a million dollars to improve the lives of those who need it most in Rhode Island, how would you do it?

TRIS is open to ALL high school students in RI. Students can submit an essay, video, or multimedia presentation. We’re looking for unique and innovative ideas that would create real change in our communities of need. (We are NOT looking for how students would use the million to invest in existing organizations).

Again, the deadline to enter is March 31, 2024. Here is direct link to the TRIS: https://pocfoundation.com/transformri/

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics Teachers

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Awards Available: 6

Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
showing promise of success in their studies, and
a citizen of the United States of America.

HOW TO APPLY:

https://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm

A great scholarship to try in the fall of the senior year is the Elks Club, which can be found at

eligibility: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm#WhoIsEligible

apply by Feb. 5, 2024: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarweb/legacy/rules.cfm

Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - $8,000 - 14 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating senior.

B) Have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an American Federation of Teachers member.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12605/robert-g-porter-scholars-program

2024 Olivia Noel Rotondo Dance and Cheerleading scholarships

Applications due: March 22, 2024

To learn more and apply click here: https://www.livforyou.org/scholarships

Please email livforyoufoundation@gmail.com with any questions.

The Oliva Noel Rotondo Memorial Dance and Cheerleading Scholarships provide college financial assistance to Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents who are High School Seniors with formal/competitive dance or cheerleading training. The recipients are selected based on the student's drive, creativity, spirit, heart, dedication to their art, and academic excellence. Scholarships of up to $2,500 will be awarded annually. Payment will be made to the recipient’s school of choice.

Requirements

● Must be a graduating high school senior
● Must have formal/competitive dance or cheerleading training within the past 2 years
● RI or MA Resident
● Must be accepted and/or already enrolled as a fulltime student in a college/university
undergraduate program (must include proof of acceptance; a copy of the acceptance letter is acceptable)
● Applicant should have GPA of at least 2.5 or higher

Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - $8,000 - 14 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating senior.

B) Have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an American Federation of Teachers member.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12605/robert-g-porter-scholars-program

Frito Lay Community Builder Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000

Awards Available: 4

Award Deadline: Nov 20, 2023

Eligibility

Applicants to the Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:

Live in the United States (U.S.)
Be a high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in the U.S. at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award of $25,000. Four (4) awards will be granted.

Notification

The four (4) scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of January 2024.

Scholarship Finalists will be selected by Scholarship America on the basis of:

Academic record
Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
Work experience
An essay response to “Tell us about a contribution you have made to build the community around you and how that has impacted your education path.”
Unusual personal or family circumstances
Financial need

To apply: https://www.fritolay.com/frito-lay-opens-new-scholarship-for-college-students-to-celebrate-community-builders

Spring 2023 RIAAO Scholarship: 3 $500 scholarships to RI seniors going to colleges in RI (including private colleges in RI). Apply by May 6, 2023 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU6oFZI5EyVhp3m1jOgLTHmTyd-kPCX3-vHlYayUxfrmq5Ww/viewform

This article lists scholarships for African-American students with links to the scholarships (2023):

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Here are two general articles about scholarships for African American students:

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This article lists scholarships for female students with links to the scholarships (2023):

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$2,500 scholarship “No Sweat Scholarship”: We just launched NEW scholarship for this quarter that is due on June 30th, 2023.

Eligible Candidates: 8-12th grade students Students Apply at https://cirkledin.com/scholarships/

Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.

No GPA requirements
No minimum income requirements
No essays to write.

THE POC TRANSFORM RI SCHOLARSHIP: Students in grades 9-12 are asked to answer only one question as part of their scholarship application: “If you were given $1,000,000 to better the lives of Rhode Island’s BIPOC communities either through education, job skills training, business, housing or healthcare, how would you do so?” The top ten (10) entries will receive a one-time scholarship award, and the Papitto Opportunity Connection will invest $1,000,000 to activate the first-place entry. This scholarship is not contingent upon financial need. Students can tell us about their idea in three different ways: You can write an essay of no more than 1,000 words. You can reate a video no longer than 3-minutes or develop a comparable multi-media presentation. Essays or videos exceeding those limits will NOT be considered. First place is $25,000. There will be two $15,000 awards. Two $10,000 awards and five $5,000 awards. These scholarships are one-time only and not renewable. Previous winners are not eligible to participate. The scholarship funds can be used for expenses relating to a student’s education at an accredited two-or-four-year college/university or vocational/technical school in the United States of America and/or for other qualifying expenses such as tuition, housing and/or healthcare expenses. Applications are accepted between January 10, 2023, and April 7, 2023. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 7, 2023. All completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. On April 7

The Aaron and Rita Slom Scholarship Fund For Freedom and Diversity:

You must apply for this scholarship by April 21, 2023. The fund will provide a minimum of two college scholarships for high school seniors. Those interested in applying must submit an interpretive written work focusing on the George Washington Letter in context with the present time. After George Washington visited Touro Synagogue in August 1790, he wrote “To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport Rhode Island” that “happily the Government of the United States...gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance....” These words have made Touro Synagogue an international symbol of religious freedom. 1. The scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to enroll in an institute of higher learning for a minimum of 6 credits. The institution can be public and has no geographic limitations. (You do not need to be a Rhode Island resident to apply.) 2. Entries must consist of an interpretive work focusing on the George Washington Letter in context with the present time. Written submissions such as essays, stories, or poems should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1000 words. 3. Entries will be judged on both style and content. Judges will look for a presentation of ideas that is clear, articulate, and logically organized. 4. Entries must be the sole work of the entrant. This is a one-time scholarship and is non- renewable. 5. Scholarship awards will be provided directly to the award recipients upon evidence of enrollment. 6. No entrant can be a relative of a Slom Scholarship Committee member. 7. Only complete applications will be considered. 8. The Touro Synagogue Foundation must receive application materials and submitted works no later than April 21, 2023. Return completed applications and submitted work to: Touro Synagogue Foundation Attention: Slom Scholarship 85 Touro Street Newport, RI 02840 Questions regarding the scholarship program can be directed online to tours@tourosynagogue.org or to the Touro Synagogue Foundation office at (401) 847-4794 ext. 207.

Mrs. Prindables Future Educator Scholarship: Whether you are an incoming freshman or current student majoring in education, we want to encourage you to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Fill out the form below and upload either your transcripts or acceptance letter. Then tell us why you want to be an educator. What do you believe you have to offer the students of our future?

Deadline is 8/17/2023 for submissions. Recipient will be notified via email on or about 8/23/2023.

The scholarship award is to be used exclusively for school tuition or related expenses. A check for $1,000 will be made payable to the award recipient’s college or university*. The recipient is expected to submit receipts in accordance with IRS regulations.

Apply at:

https://www.mrsprindables.com/news/education-scholarship/

Carter Roger Williams Scholarship: The scholarship provides up to $20,000 in educational aid, per student per year, for graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. Awards are renewable for up to three consecutive years following the first award, with proof of continued financial need and academic good standing. The program's intent is to help support enrollment at a college or university that may have otherwise been out of reach for the student and his/her family.

Awards will be made by April 30. To be eligible, students must: Currently reside in Rhode Island; Be current seniors at any high school (public, independent, or private) in Rhode Island; and Have been accepted by an accredited post-secondary institution (by the date of the award).

An advisory committee of community members and Rhode Island Foundation staff will evaluate potential candidates according to the following criteria:

Financial need (45%) Student must demonstrate evidence of financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA and supplementary information about his/her family’s financial resources and projected expenses, and prove that this scholarship will make a meaningful difference in their educational plans. Comprehension and application of Roger Williams’ legacy (35%) Student must demonstrate comprehension of Roger Williams’ principles and legacy and embody Roger Williams by proving application of his principles to his/her life, as demonstrated by a personal essay (in written, video, or audio format) and interview. Academic record (20%) Student should demonstrate a track record of strong academic performance and intellectual rigor as demonstrated by a transcript.The Rhode Island Foundation manages a competitive scholarship application process overseen by an advisory committee of community members. The selection process will consist of two stages: Stage 1: Application Applicants will submit an application form, a personal essay (to be submitted in written, video, or audio formats), and supporting and financial information. Stage 2: Interview A small group of finalists will be invited to interview with the advisory committee. Applications are due by midnight on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. A full application consists of: Completion of an online application form, A personal essay: Please respond to the following prompt in written (no more than five pages), video (no more than five minutes), or audio (no more than five minutes) format: Rhode Island founder Roger Williams was a remarkable man, both for his day and in modern times. In this personal essay, we want to see how you comprehend and seek to apply Roger Williams’s legacy in your life. Share your thoughts on one of the following options. Option #1: If Roger Williams were delivering the commencement address to your high school this year, what would you want him to say? Option #2: Consider a value, character trait, or principle that you believe Roger Williams exemplified. How have you chosen to apply, or not apply, that value in your life? Do you aspire to something that Roger represented? How has your knowledge of Roger Williams influenced the way in which you view your community.

The following documents: Financial Information Worksheet: Please download this template, complete the form, and upload the document along with your application. Student Aid Report: Please upload the latest version of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Transcript: Please upload the most recent version of your student transcript. This does not have to be the official transcript supplied by your school. Proof of residency: Submit proof of Rhode Island residency (driver’s license, voter registration card, letter from your school). All application components must be uploaded to the Foundation's scholarship application portal.**Please note that, even if you have applied for a Rhode Island Foundation scholarship in the past, you will be required to create a new application, as we have migrated to a new application system.

Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship Fund: The scholarships are for further education of young Rhode Island artists. The scholarship is available for Rhode Island high school freshman, sophomore and juniors, who wish to attend one art class at a Rhode Island institution (Rhode Island School of Design, AS220, etc.) The applicant must demonstrate artistic ability and interest in painting and/or drawing.

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 15, 2023 by 5pm (EST). Please click here to apply.

Questions? Contact Monica Benson, Scholarship and Special Funds Administrator, at 401-427-4017 or mbenson@rifoundation.org.

Here's an easy one. The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority now offers Financial Literacy Scholarships of up to $2000. You enter by answering 3 questions that they post each month on their website. The idea is to make you more financially literate, which is great even without the scholarship. For information about how to enter and to get to the questions, go to https://www.risla.com/fin-lit-quiz

Patty and Melvin Alperin First Generation Scholarship: Must be a Rhode Island resident and high school senior whose parents did not graduate from college (2 year, 4 year, or graduate) and is planning to attend or accepted in an accredited two- or four-year college and able to demonstrate financial need. The award amount varies and the scholarship may be renewable. Deadline for application submission is Monday, April 26, 2020 by 5 p.m. (EST).

Go to https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35035%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35035&sid=5741 to apply.

Here are two for future teachers:

Feinstein Leadership Scholarship Program at URI: For students who hope to go into teaching. The requirements are that you must Apply and be admitted to the University of Rhode Island; Have demonstrated financial need as evidenced by a completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file with URI; Be enrolled, or plan to enroll in the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education & Professional Studies at URI and/or plan to become a future teacher or educator; Be a Feinstein Junior Scholar.

To apply: web.uri.edu/enrollment/feinstein-leadership-scholarship-program/

RIDE Future Educator Scholarship for High School Graduating Seniors

The Rhode Island Department of Education and Office of Innovation are partnering to recognize a Rhode Island graduating high school senior pursuing higher education in the field of education and the Rhode Island PK-12 educator who has made a significant impact on this student. High School seniors are invited to apply for the RIDE Future Educator scholarship to support their dream of becoming an educator. The graduating senior selected will receive a $500 scholarship. In addition, the RI educator identified by the senior as having made a positive impact on them and influenced their decision to pursue a career in education, will receive a $500 award.

To apply, seniors should complete the RIDE Future Educator application due April 19, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Mary Keenan at mary.keenan@ride.ri.gov

A link with a number of local scholarships and some broader ones from 1/22: https://www.risdprojectopendoor.com/scholarships

Voice of Democracy Scholarships: Deadline 10/31/22 (50 are awarded): The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. HOW TO ENTER Record your original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. You will submit the recording, typed essay and this completed entry form. Provide these items to your VFW Post for judging. You must be the sole author of your essay. The recording must be in your own voice and in English. No music, singing, poetry or sound effects are allowed. The body of the essay must not identify you in any way, (including, but not limited to your name, school, city, state, race, or national origin) although the recording & typed essay should be labeled with your name, to show ownership. Your Voice of Democracy entry must be submitted to a participating VFW Post by the Oct. 31 deadline. JUDGING CRITERIA Originality is worth 30 points: Treatment of the theme should show imagination and human interest. Content is worth 35 points: Clearly express your ideas in an organized manner. Fully develop your theme and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to the other. Delivery is worth 35 points: Speak in a clear and credible manner.

Pepsi Stronger Together Scholarship: deadline 9/20/22

Available to: High School Seniors through College Freshmen Award Amount: $25,000 The Pepsi Stronger Together Scholarship Contest is available to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. To be considered, you must submit a 100 - word essay or a two - minute video on the following topic: "Why you deserve $25,000 to help further your education in the arts and music."

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Deadline: 10/31/22 Available to: High School Seniors Award Amount: $20,000 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post - secondary institution in the U.S. Home - schooled students may also apply. There are many more scholarships on this one than the Pepsi one, where there are only four given out.

Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

Deadline: 3/2/23 Available to: Minimum age, 14 Award Amount: $10,000 The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original design for a Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all - occasion greeting card. All designs or photographs must be the original work of the applicant.

Robert G. and Joyce Andrew College Scholarship Fund through the RI Foundation:

The Andrews' gift, the largest ever given expressly for scholarships in the Foundation’s history, is a celebration of their lives, and will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others for generations to come. The scholarship provides annual educational aid for graduates of Rhode Island high schools. Awards are renewable for up to three academic years following the first award, with proof of continued financial need and academic good standing. Awards will be made by June 30th and will likely average about $6000 per student. It looks like 100 will be awarded each year.

To be eligible, students must be current seniors or have graduated within the last three years from a high school (public, independent, or private) in Rhode Island; Have been accepted 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. Student must demonstrate evidence of financial need, as demonstrated by the Student Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and supplementary information about his/her family’s financial resources and projected expenses, and prove that this scholarship will make a meaningful difference in their educational plans.

Applicants must submit a personal essay. Student should demonstrate a track record of strong academic performance and intellectual rigor as demonstrated by a transcript. Applications are due by midnight on May 9th. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website (The Rhode Island Foundation). The link should be added any day as the scholarship was just announced on March 14, 2022.

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund: Renewable 4 year scholarships for students with considerable financial need (Expected Family Contribution of $10000 or less, 83% below $6000) who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, leadership qualities, a consistent history of part-time work, grit and a passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving future goals. Twenty-two RI students received a total of $193,500 last year from this scholarship fund. For more information, go to https://phillips-scholarship.org/

The application takes most people between 4 and 10 hours to complete, so don't leave it until near the deadlines. The application itself should be online in early December 2021.

Early Response deadline: noon on April 4, 2022

Regular deadline: noon on May 2, 2022

Roger Williams University Law School's Ruth Bader Ginsberg Essay Contest for K-12 students: Write or draw about how RBG influenced your life: www.law.rwu.edu/go/RBG-essay

For more information, go to RBGessay@rwu.edu

Deadline is January 20, 2022

RISLA Knowledge for College Scholarships has doubled the number of scholarships to Rhode Island high school seniors and will be awarding four $2000 scholarships every month of the year from now on. You can apply monthly. www.risla.com/fin-lit-quiz

Art Students: Click here to learn about Savannah College of Art and Design Challenge Scholarships: https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-challenge

Bank of America Student Leadership Scholarships: open to juniors and seniors, and it's for a paid summer internship and lots of career counseling afterward. For information go to https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leader-eligibility-criteria.html#fbid=ZVTkap3wwwt

The deadline is January 29. Find the application at https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/student-leaders.html?cm_mmc=EBZ-EnterpriseBrand-_-vanity-_-EB01VN00BB_studentleaders-_-NA#fbid=ZVTkap3wwwt

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship is open to African-American RI residents who can demonstrate financial need and academic and leadership success. The deadline is April 12, 2021 at 5 p.m., but don't wait until the deadline. https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35134%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35134&sid=5741 For more information, contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, at 401-427-4028 or kriley@rifoundation.org.

Juanita Handy Scholarship - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Theta Psi Omega Chapter - 2021: for African-American Women attending college in amounts of $250 - $1000. Go to akatposcholarship@gmail.com for information and to apply.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

Eligibility:

Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

https://www.hsf.net/?SFMC_cid=EM423990-&rid=47031670

The United Italian American, Inc. Scholarship: https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35042%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35042&sid=5741

You need to be a RI resident, have done very well in high school, demonstrate financial need, have demonstrated leadership in high school and have been accepted to college, but it doesn't mention having to be Italian American.

The RI chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals offers The Herbert E. Kaplan Youth Philanthropy Scholarship to students with extensive community service. It's a $2500 scholarship toward college, and for this year's seniors, the deadline is August 13 2021. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded a Rhode Island high school senior who best exemplifies positive civic and community support through their interest in, commitment to and active involvement in volunteer and philanthropic causes. Applicant must be a Rhode Island resident entering their senior year and be preparing to graduate in 2022 to be eligible for this scholarship.: embeds.sites.google.com/internal/linkcard?targetUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.afpglobal.org%2Fafprhodeisland%2Fnpd48%2Fnew-item4

The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Rhode Island Association of Former Legislators Scholarship.

In order to qualify as an applicant, you must meet the following criteria: Graduating high school senior, Rhode Island resident and

Extensive community service

Deadline for applications is Monday, April 26, 2021 by 5 p.m. (EST). Please click here to apply.

Questions? Contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, at 401-427-4028 or kriley@rifoundation.org.

The Carter Roger Williams Scholarship is for students with financial need who embody the principles of Roger Williams. High School achievement is a smaller factor in these scholarships than these two criteria. These are up to $20.,000 per year, so they are well worth the effort. The application is due by February 12, 2020.

http://www.findingrogerwilliams.com/scholarships/roger-williams-scholarship

The PBS Foundation Scholarship is for a promising journalism, broadcast or communication student who will attend an accredited four year college and is from RI or Bristol County, MA. It's up to $15000 and is renewable, and the applicant must show steps toward this major in college. For application details, please go to www.ripbs.org/education. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on April 4, 2022.

HarborOne Bank OneCommunity College Scholarships: 20 $5000 scholarships will be awarded per year based on academics and service. Go to https://www.harborone.com/about-us/community/scholarship

RI Polonia Scholarship is for students of Polish heritage, and the deadline is February 15:

- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WJIwp8FA1nu3L9d2aQnftgJtzjFb9EaHJG-GkFULkQc/edit

The College Board is now offering Opportunity Scholarships. It will be awarded randomly to students who complete the six steps that most students will complete if they're applying to college, including studying for the SAT on the Khan Academy site. This scholarship may encourage doing these things better and earlier. While the odds are long, it's a no-brainer to apply whenever you do any of the six common actions that are required. For information, go to https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/ Here's an article about this scholarship, and if you're interested, you want to start earning it as a junior. (It's open to everyone, so chances aren't great.) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1co6-yQjhQhgVggDHc4e_k50uz2KJTbNycYyBKNPBmKA/edit?usp=sharing

It is also offering Big Future Scholarships for doing things you would normally do in the college search/application process by using Big Future like prepping for the SATs, building a college list and completing the FAFSA. Go to Big Future to learn more about these monthly drawings. Your chances are slim, but you're not doing anything that you wouldn't be doing in applying for cohttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpeaYBhDXARIsAEzItbFhv8p4mYbCiy2RlLUGP96IXognrtIVZ1Vkp8_7UW13r-_qrwClHfIaAkTAEALw_wcB&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwpeaYBhDXARIsAEzItbFhv8p4mYbCiy2RlLUGP96IXognrtIVZ1Vkp8_7UW13r-_qrwClHfIaAkTAEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4330!3!613721002256!b!!g!!big%20future%20scholarships!16160844850!136188137987

Win a $2500 Rover Scholarship

https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/

Deadlines Gone But Likely To Be Renewed in the future:

SCAD Challenge Scholarship (Savannah College of Art and Design): This is an art based scholarship for students who will attend SCAD, and we have had quite a few go there.

https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-challenge

Scholarship Owl No Essay Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 50

Award Deadline: Sep 29, 2024

Eligibility

You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
You must be 16 years of age or older
You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school
You must be located within the United States

https://scholarshipowl.com/?transaction_id=10205cfaadeada9fb5278a18712171&offer_id=24&affiliate_id=1085&aff_sub&aff_sub2&aff_sub3&aff_sub4&aff_sub5&ab=lp

SP Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:

A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Thus far, they have given away more than $650,000 to students through this scholarship program.

To apply, go to https://encourageme.com/lp/sweepstakes/?&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=EncourageMe_KW%2BRTG%2B_INT765%2B_Scholarship&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhKvYjqS2iAMVw03dAh03LQLuEAEYASAAEgJYL_D_BwE

SM Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.

To apply, go to https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/?dtd_cell=SMPLSODCZPPSOTOTOTHOTHRN010000&utm_source=studentscholarships&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=acq1p_ss_s_u_u_sch_u_u&utm_content=app

Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true.

It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $25,000 to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.

Who Can Apply

How It Works

The $25,000 Back To School Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/25k-no-essay-scholarship-202409/?utm_source=student_scholarships&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=student_scholarships_25k_202409

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Scholarship Value: $100,000

Awards Available: 12

Award Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 at the time of application submission.

What should I include in my video?

Anything that helps us get to know you and your dreams. Tell us about your academic goals, professional aspirations, or even personal dreams, how you plan to use the tuition and why you need it. Your video will be judged on the four following criteria: career goals, need for tuition assistance, impact of tuition assistance, and overall presentation quality and delivery. Be passionate, be creative, be you. You got this, Pepper!

When are the $100,000 winners awarded?

Finalists selected to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition will compete for tuition dollars at the following games:

ACC Game Site: ACC Championship Game in Charlotte, NC, at Bank of America Stadium on December 7, 2024
Big Ten Game Site: Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis, IN, at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2024
SEC Game Site: SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, GA, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2024
Big 12 Game Site: Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, TX, at AT&T Stadium on December 7, 2024

Awards

Four (4) $100,000 Tuition Prizes (one per Grand Prize Game)
Four (4) $25,000 Runner-Up Prizes (one per Grand Prize Game)
Four (4) $2,500 Consolation Prizes (one per Grand Prize Game)

To sign up, go to https://www.drpepper.com/tuition/

Be Bold Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $25,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Oct 1, 2024

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.

Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

To apply, go to https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships

Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes

https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/

Deadline: January 31, 2019

Bright Minds Scholarships For Neurodiverse Students: These are for students attending Beacon College in Orlando, Florida and are worth up to $40000 over four years.

www.BeaconCollege.edu/BrightMinds

Go.Verizon.com’s Fall 2021 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship on your scholarship page. Deadline: May 31, 2021 Amount: $1,000 Fill out our application form and include your transcript and either a 300–400 word essay or a 2–3 minute video answering one of the questions listed on our site. Application, eligibility, and more information: https://go.verizon.com/business/ri#scholarship

PB&J Scholarship: This is a $1000 scholarship mainly based on a personal statement: no GPA or test scores

http://bit.ly/pbjscholarship

RI Foundation's Nursing Scholarship Programs: There are 4 scholarships. https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35059%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35059&sid=5741

The applications are due by 5 p.m. on April 20, 2020

RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship for Communications: In order to qualify as an applicant, you must meet the following requirements:

· Rhode Island minority student who identifies as one or more of the following: Hispanic or Latino; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

· Currently studying at the graduate or undergraduate level (or are you a high school senior planning to study) any of the following: advertising, business communication, communications, content marketing, digital communication, digital marketing, marketing, marketing automation, marketing strategy, media, public relations, SEM, SEO, or social media

Award amounts vary and scholarships may be renewable.

https://www.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fSA%3dSNA%26FID%3d35032%26sid%3d5741&SA=SNA&FID=35032&sid=5741

The applications are due by 5 p.m. on April 20, 2020

The WTS International Scholarship fund has scholarships for women going into the transportation fields. If this applies to you, check out https://www.wtsinternational.org/node/1961. This is open for 2020-21

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Deadline: March 2, 20120

Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship

https://comedydefensivedriving.com/scholarships

Deadline: December 31, 2019 (fall contest) and May 31, 2020 (spring contest)

WTS Transportation You High School Scholarship for females with a strong academic record going into transportation or the sciences:

http://www.wtsinternational.org/rhodeisland/student-outreach/scholarships/

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