• United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program
*** DEADLINE***January 17, 2025
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient's choice.
The Rhode Island JCI Senate makes available, by way of the US JCI Senate, to graduating high school seniors throughout the state, the necessary application forms for determination of the recipients of the scholarship grants.
The complete applications are available to graduating high school seniors in Rhode Island. Applications are available at https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program. Click on Scholarship Program then 2024- 2025 Foundation Scholarship Application of your choice. Don't forget to download the Student Application Checklist. Further information can be obtained by e-mailing the State Chairman at ajr810@yahoo.com or by mail at the address: Andrew Riley -5 Lisa's Way - Coventry, RI 02816.
The deadline for return of the completed application to the State Chairman is January 17, 2025 - DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
• Navy-NTAG New England-(How to Apply Link) Applications are OPEN
***Deadline***January 31, 2025
• MILITARY SPOUSES OF NEWPORT ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP
***DEADLINE*** by March 1, 2025
The Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) club is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarships. Since 1985, MSON has supported the local military community with educational scholarships and is pleased to continue this tradition.
Scholarships are merit-based & awarded in three categories:
1. Graduating High School Seniors
2. Spouses of Active-Duty Military Members
3. Dependent Child (Other than a High School Senior) for post-secondary education
Scholarships are awarded for excellence in academic performance, community service, extracurricular involvement, achievements, and leadership. Guidelines for each scholarship differ, but applicants applying for the “Spouse” scholarship must be dependents of active-duty military (any branch or rank) attached to a base in Rhode Island at the time of the application submission.
All applicants must possess a current, valid military ID card of: 1) an active duty military personnel (any branch or rank) attached to a base in Rhode Island at the time of application submission; 2) retired military (with pay) member of any branch or rank previously attached to a base in Rhode Island; or 3) deceased military (while on active duty or paid retired status) member of any branch or rank previously attached to a base in Rhode Island.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.milspousenewport.org/Scholarships
• Picerne Family Scholarship
*** DEADLINE***March 17, 2025
AWARD: $20,000 total ($2,500 each Fall Semester, $2,500 each Spring Semester for 4 years, if requirements are met)
DONOR INFORMAION:
This award is made possible by the Picerne Family Foundation. Picerne Real Estate Group was established in 1925 when it began doing business in cities throughout Rhode Island. It is the Foundation’s goal to help deserving students in need that exhibit excellence, hard work, and community involvement. The Foundation members hope these students will continue to build on a tradition of hard work and give back within their home community.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL:
To receive further semi-annual installments of $2,500, students must:
- Uphold 3.25 Term GPA*
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 credits) for next semester
- Be a member of Picerne Family Foundation closed Facebook group
- Submit semi-annual update to picernefoundation@picerneri.com by March 1 & September 1 for the Foundation to Review that includes: 1. Student Semester Update Form 2. Complete Transcript, including semester grades, semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and next semester enrollment
***Under exceptional circumstances, accompanied with a detailed explanation, a GPA of below 3.25 might be acceptable. PICERNE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP MEET & GREET EVENT: Our Scholarship group is growing, and we want to encourage connectivity between students and foundation members. The Foundation will host a Meet & Greet to bring our students together to share ideas, experiences, and give back to the community. Our Meet & Greet is an opportunity to join us for lunch and networking! Held in June or July, it is an annual opportunity for all students to make connections with foundation members, fellow students, and parents.
FOUNDATION CONTACT INFORMATION:
By Mail: Picerne Family Foundation
75 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick, RI 02886
By Email: picernefoundation@picerneri.com
• Citizens Scholarship - Scholarship Website
***Deadline*** March 31, 2025
We are offering a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and a monthly prize of $2,500! Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses. See offical rules for details.
The application is open to high school seniors along with their parents/guardians from July 1, 2024 until March, 31, 2025.
• South Coast Health Ambassador Scholarship 2025
***DEADLINE*** by April 1, 2025-scholarshipapplication2025
In 2024, the Southcoast Health Ambassadors granted 28 local high school students $1,500 scholarships to pursue their advanced education in the healthcare field. These scholarships were made possible through support of dedicated donors and a match from the Southcoast Health Ambassadors. This year’s goal is to grant even more than the 28 scholarships from last year for students as we pursue our Mission: to promote the health and welfare of the communities we serve.
This year’s scholarship application is open as of January 15th, 2025. We encourage you to share this information with any of your graduating seniors who are pursuing a healthcare career in post-secondary education. Students can apply online at https://www.southcoast.org/southcoast-health-ambassadors-scholarships/ or can mail the attached application to: Southcoast Health Ambassadors, c/o Joanne Sleep, 363 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720.
All completed applications must be submitted or postmarked by April 1, 2025. A scholarship committee will read and review all applications. Applicants should be aware that they may be called for an interview, if necessary. Applicants will be notified of the decision by telephone and email in late April/early May. The presentation of scholarships is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd. Students will be able to attend the luncheon free of charge and additional tickets will be available for purchase for a guest. If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Sleep at 508-973-7537.
The Michael E. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship 2024
Awards range from $1000-$5000
Available to Middletown and Tiverton High School Seniors
***DEADLINE*** Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Michael E. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Application
• The Mosaic Club Scholarship
***DEADLINE*** Wednesday, April 28, 2025 –The Mosaic Club Scholarship Application
The Mosaic Club, a service group in Newport, Rhode Island, congratulates you on your decision to continue your education. Volunteer work, community service and educational involvement are the three main objectives of the Mosaic Club Award. One student from Rogers, Middletown and Portsmouth High Schools will receive a Mosaic Club Award of $1500.00.
In accordance with these objectives, this award is based upon:
1. Evidence of Volunteer and Community Service
2. Completion of Recommendation Section
3. An attached Essay
Please mail completed applications to: Helen Christy, 39 Ware Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.
•MIDDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2025- $500.00 SCHOLARSHIP
***Deadline*** May 1, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. MIDDLETOWN RESIDENT
2. Graduating Senior, 2025
3. Continuing education thru prep school, community college, college, tradeschool, or military.
One-to-two-page essay outlining answering the following question:
Why was the Revolutionary War fought and how it relates to life today!
Please title the article. All references must be acknowledged.
NAME:___________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER:_________________________________
EMAIL____________________________________________
SCHOOL TO ATTEND:_____________________________
DEADLINE : MAY 1, 2025
Mail to: Middletown Historical Society, P.O. Box 4196, Middletown, RI 02842
• National Police Parade
***DEADLINE*** May 1, 2025-Newport Police Scholarship Letter
The Aquidneck Island National Police Parade will be offering (2) $1,000 dollar cash scholarships to a graduating Aquidneck Island Senior who is continuing their education in the criminal justice field. Interested person(s) should submit an essay on why the committee should award them the scholarship and what they hope to do once they graduate from college. The student is required to live on Aquidneck Island, have a 3.0 GPA, and include a copy of their transcript, and an acceptance letter into a college. Essay should be typed and submitted to the parade committee no later than May 1st, 2025, C/O Brittany Ripke, Newport Police Department, 120 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840. If you have any questions, please call 401-845-5864.
• The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
***DEADLINE*** May 1, 2025 by noon
***DEADLINE*** Early Response-April 3, 2025 by noon
For the 24-25 academic year, Phillips’ new and renewal awards total over $4.9 million, including close to $260,000 being awarded to Rhode Island students. New award amount to $70,500 and over $199,000 to help renewing recipients from Rhode Island. Each Awardee’s scholarship is based on individual financial need.
New applicants should visit the New Applicants Page to carefully review all criteria and required application materials before beginning an application or print the "How to Apply" instructions and listing of criteria. Applications must be submitted using the online form and can be found at www.phillips-scholarship.org. The charges for tuition, fees, and food and housing is on our Cost of College List.
NEW APPLICANTS to complete your application you will need:
1. A formal essay and a few short responses
2. Financial Aid Award information from the college or university you plan to attend
3. Contact information for at least one recommender (for high school applicants, the first recommender must be your school/guidance counselor)
4. Your 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary
All new applications are due no later than 12 noon, May 1, 2025. There is an early response option, available to new high school applicants only, for applicants who submit by 12 noon, April 3, 2025.
•Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
***DEADLINE*** June 10, 2025
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.
Application Process: Full details are available on our site - Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
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